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Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
21 de Diciembre de 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
Cover Art ‘L'Annonciation’ by James Tissot
26777 Glen Loch Drive. The Woodlands, Texas 77381-2921
PHONE: (281) 367-9885 FAX: (281) 367-9888 www.ssjwoodlands.com
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday Evening
Sábado Misa en Español:
Sunday
Monday and Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
05:00 pm
07:00 pm
07:30 am
09:30 am
11:30 am
05:45 pm
08:30 am
08:30 am & 07:00 pm
08:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday in English:
06—06:30 pm & 07:30—08:00 pm
Sábado Confesión en Español: 10—11:00 am
Saturday in English:
04—04:30 pm
Clergy
Pastor:
Rev. Patrick Garrett [email protected]
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Mathew Thottiyil, M.S.F.S. [email protected]
Deacons:
Tony Catania
[email protected]
John Charnisky
[email protected]
C.J. Mangano
[email protected]
Joe Mignogna
[email protected]
Sid Sandiford
[email protected]
Michael Schmidt
[email protected]
Sacrament of Baptism:
Please complete the RSVP form on our website: www.ssjwoodlands.com/baptism.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Please set an appointment with Priest or Deacon six months in advance of setting your date.
Administration & Communications
Welcome to Sts. Simon and Jude! During this Advent
and Christmas Season, we especially want to welcome
all visitors. We thank everyone for their patience as
we finish the last touches due on the expansion of our
parking lot and facilities.
If you are not yet registered as a member of our
parish family, I ask that you take the time to
complete the registration form located in the parish
office and/or on our website
www.ssjwoodlands.com.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
PARISH STAFF
Director of Communications
Madelaine Kuns-Bruschini,
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
Nannette Coons, [email protected]
Director of Worship
Rick Reed, [email protected]
Plant Manager
Deacon Mike Mort, [email protected]
I look forward to visiting
with you and your family.
Coordinator of Adult Ministry & Enrichment
Judy Bitowf, [email protected]
God Bless,
Fr. Pat Garrett, Pastor
Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry &
Enrichment
Kristen Wise, [email protected]
Coordinator of Family and Children Ministry &
Enrichment
Sonya Thibert, [email protected]
In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves
for the celebration of Christ's birth into this world. Why not help
our own parish to prepare for the coming new year by signing up
with Faith Direct? By supporting Sts. Simon & Jude, both you and
our parish can more easily project your future contributions.
Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and use our church
code, TX565, or pick up an enrollment form from the parish
office to get started! Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to
add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions!
OFFERTORY & CONTRIBUTIONS
Faith Direct 11/1/2014
Faith Direct 11/15/2014
Totals for November
Coordinator of RCIA
Judy Lawyer, [email protected]
Administration Coordinator
Jean Stanley, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Alyssa Minchew, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Heinson, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Linda Zakrzewski, [email protected]
11,170.00
Administrative Assistant
Maria Villarreal, [email protected]
11/2/2014 $
41,887.47
Administrative Assistant
11/9/2014 $
26,360.26
$
$
31,248.00
11/16/2014 $
31,789.44
11/23/2014 $
24,382.17
11/30/2014 $
26,419.37
$ 193,256.71
12/7/2014 $
38,235.26
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
St. Vincent De Paul $
20,624.97
Mission. Sisters of the Sacred Heart $
23,610.58
Campaign for Human Develop. $
9,246.88
BULLETIN DEADLINES
Email your requests every Monday by 5:00 p.m. to
Jennifer Heinson at [email protected].
Please Note: Deadline is 11 days prior to the
weekend publication date.
Administration & Communications
A Huge Thank you to
everyone who donated to
the Angel Tree!
Special Collection December 20 –21, 2014
Season of Giving
As Advent gets underway and Christmas is
approaching, the spirit of giving is no doubt on your
mind. Many parishioners graciously include Sts.
Simon and Jude Catholic Church on their gift list,
which we greatly appreciate!
Giving at Sts. Simon and Jude is a way for our
parish to flourish and thrive for generations.
Together, we can build upon a solid parish
foundation for ourselves, our children and our
grandchildren.
If you are a registered parishioner keep your eyes
open for the information packet in the mail, which
many have no doubt already received!
If you are not a registered parishioner and are
interested in giving a year-end gift, please complete
the contribution form found in the Narthex or
Administrative Office.
Drop it in the Sunday Collection, mail it or bring
it to the parish office. If you prefer using debit or
credit, you may do so online through Faith Direct.
Find out just
how much your
donation meant
in the Service & Outreach
Section of the
Bulletin!
Worship & Sacraments
Walking in the
Footsteps of Jesus
A Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land
May 11-21, 2015
Spiritual Director:
Rev. Pat Garrett
Christmas & New Year
Mass Schedule
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014
Vigil at 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, December 25, 2014
12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Mary the Mother of God, December 31, 2014
$3100.00 per person, Round trip from Houston
Limited to 50 persons
$300 Deposit due at signing*
Balance due 90 days prior to event.
7:00 p.m. Vigil, 11:30 p.m. Late Mass to Ring in the New Year
Mary the Mother of God, January 1, 2015
8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (NO 7:00 p.m.)
*All checks should be sent directly to Pilgrimage Company
COME AND EXPLORE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION!
See Linda Z. in the Parish Office for Registration.
Learn more at nativitypilgrimage.com or
call 1-844-400-9559.
Spiritual direction is increasingly sought by people today who
desire to have a deeper relationship with God. The gift of
spiritual direction is the process of deepening your relationship
with God. It is a privileged time and place to confidentially
reflect upon this relationship in the company of a trusted
person, always keeping in mind that the Holy Spirit is the true
director. These meetings can be helpful during those times when
God seems distant, as well as when you are keenly aware of God's
presence in your life.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS
If you have a loved one who is
homebound or lives in a health or
nursing facility and is in need of
receiving Holy Communion, please call
the parish office at 281-367-9885.
Pam Proctor, 281-367-2482, [email protected],
Candy Muse, 936-273-2533, [email protected],
Carolyn Pace, 936-242-1247.
Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish
Worship & Sacraments
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Tuesday: St. John of Kanty
Wednesday: The Vigil of Christmas
Thursday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Friday: St. Stephen
Saturday: St. John
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17;
Mt 10:17-22
Saturday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or
Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or
Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Martes: San Juan de Canty
Miércoles: La Vigilia de Navidad; Nochebuena
Jueves: La Natividad del Señor (Navidad)
Viernes: San Esteban
Sábado: San Juan, apóstol
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56
Martes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66
Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29;
Lc 1:67-79
Jueves: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14
Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20
Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Viernes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17;
Mt 10:17-22
Sábado: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Sal 128 (127):1-5 o
Sal 105 (104):1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o
Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
WAKE UP THE WORLD!
2015 Year of Consecrated Life
Family & Parish Life
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR\
Monday, December 22
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m. Daily Mass
Church
09:00 a.m. Rosary Group
Church
12:30 p.m. Bridge Group
FC: 10
07:00 p.m. Scripture Study
FC: 7-9
Tuesday, December 23
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m. Daily Mass
Church
09:00 a.m. Rosary Group
Chapel
05:00 p.m. Children’s Choir
Church
05:30 p.m. Brownie Troop 11971
FC: 15-16
Wednesday, December 24—Christmas Eve
Office Closed
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m. Daily Mass
Church
09:00 a.m. Exposition and Adoration
Church
09:00 a.m. Rosary Group
Chapel
04:00 p.m. Children’s Vigil
Church
06:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil
Church
07:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
08:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil
Church
Thursday, December 25—Christmas Holiday
Office Closed
12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass
Church
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
09:30 a.m. Mass
Church
09:00 a.m. Rosary Group
Church
09:30 a.m. Christmas Mass
Church
11:30 a.m. Christmas Mass
Church
07:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Practice
Sanctuary
Friday, December 26
Office Closed
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m. Mass
Sanctuary
09:00 a.m. Rosary Group
Sanctuary
Saturday, December 27
06:45 a.m. Watchmen Breakfast
FC: 10
08:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m. Mass
Church
10:00 a.m. Baptisms
Chapel
05:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Church
07:00 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass
Church
Sunday, December 28
07:30 a.m. Mass
Sanctuary
09:30 a.m. Mass with Baptism/Tiny Catholics Church/Nursery
10:30 a.m. Annulment Information Session
OEB: 3 & 4
11:30 a.m. Mass
Sanctuary
05:45 p.m. Mass
Sanctuary
*Children’s Liturgy of the Word in OEB 1-2 at 9:30 & 11:30 Masses
FC = Family Center
Domec Hall= Large Meeting Space in Family Center
OEB = Outside Education Building
$2.50 PER PERSON FOR PIZZA,COOKIE AND
BEVERAGE
PIZZA WITH FR. PAT
Once a month Fr. Pat will join us for a Q&A session.
January 7th
February 4th
April 8th
A Question Box will be out each week for you to ask questions
of faith and anything you are wondering about!
SSJ CLOW is now offered at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Masses, for children 1st—4th grade. The children are called
and dismissed after the Opening Prayer. The leader (a
trained lector) and parent volunteers escort the children to
Rooms 1 & 2. They join the community at the end of the
homily.
VIRTUS training is mandatory for all volunteers.
Family & Parish Life
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
This play group meets every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in
the Nursery. Parents are invited with their child to come
and enjoy fellowship and fun. If you have any questions,
you may contact Louisa Ackley at 713-876-9589
or to receive information on events, please
sign up through flocknote.
ATTENTION PARISH FAMILY!
We would love it if you could help our Tiny Catholics in
the nursery at 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. All volunteers must
be VIRTUS trained. This is also a great opportunity for our teens
to help as well! Two adults and one teen would make a great
volunteer team! Contact Teri Guinn at [email protected] for
details. Registration is required to attend! RSVP online at
http://www.ssjwoodlands.com/tiny-catholics/.
LOVELIGHTERS
Senior citizens of all faiths come enjoy food, fun, fellowship,
and BINGO! Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each
month at 9:00 a.m. in Domec Hall.
Contact: Winnie Trahan at 936-273-2532.
Discover All Of Our Parish Happenings!
Commissions, Groups & Parish Organizations,
find them on our Social Networking Site! Text:
‘SIMON’ to 84576 flocknote.com/STSJ.
‘JOIN US FOR THE STRENGTH FINDER CHALLENGE’ that will
culminate with the Come & Discern Conference on
January 24th, 2015.
More information will be provided over the
coming weeks. December 13-14th we will
have copies of ‘Living Your Strengths’
available after all the masses.
“Living Your Strengths is a wonderful gift to the people of God
and to parish communities. This resource will provide rich food
for reflection and sharing, and it is sure to draw people more
deeply into relationship with Christ and each other.”
- Leisa Anslinger Author of Here Comes Everybody!
Whole Community Catechesis in the Parish
Those who are committed to discerning
their talents will be asked for a donation of
$20 to participate (includes conference
and book).
SOCIAL SINGLE SENIORS!
All single seniors, you are invited to our Pot-luck Luncheon on
the 3rd Sunday of each Month 1:00—4:00 p.m. in OEB Rooms
3 & 4. We play games and plan our social activities for the
following month.
This month we meet on Sunday, December 21!
For more information, please contact:
Dave Parsons at 281-357-0954, [email protected] or
Carla McSherry at 757-390-8786, [email protected].
Ministerio Hispano
GRUPO DE DUELO EN ESPAÑOL
en St Simon & Jude Catholic Church en The Woodlands estan
invitados todos aquellos que tengan o hayan tenido una perdida
de un ser querido (Padres, hijos, hermanos, esposo o esposa,
etc.) o necesiten de asistencia y/o terapia de Duelo que en
ocasiones ha quedado inconclusa y necesita atencion para curar
esa herida que aun esta abierta y con dolor que persiste a la
fecha, o que no ha sido atendida a la fecha.
Tambien pudiera ser una perdida de esposo o esposa derivada de
un divorcio.
Contamos con Profesionales en el Area de Tanatologia y Bioetica
para el desarrollo de este grupo.
A PARTIR DE NOVIEMBRE GRUPO DE TERAPIA DE DUELO.
Horarios:
1os. JUEVES DE MES 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
3os. JUEVES DE MES 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Salon No. 10 Edificio Atras de la Iglesia "Domec Hall"
Mtra. Gabriela Traviesa de Lozano.
Dr. Guillermo Orozco
Informes: (281) 507-0809
One of these weekends might be the
perfect chance for you to participate
in this great retreat experience!
Es un programa de evangelización y renovación formado por
pequeños grupos que se reúnen en torno a un líder para orar,
escuchar y reflexionar la Palabra de Dios en un ambiente
fraternal, logrando vincular su fe con la vida diaria.
Learn more at actshouston.org.
¡Ven y Veras!
INFORMACIÓN: Gabriela Cadena de Azcarate,
(832) 257-8796 or [email protected].
YOU MAY JOIN AT ANYTIME! DON’T HESITATE TO GET INTO A
NEW EXCITING MINISTRY!
Maestria en Tanatologia
Especialidad en Bioetica

Jan. 1-4, 2015 - Teen’s ACTS Retreat
St. Leo The Great, Houston

Feb. 19-22, 2015 - Women's ACTS Retreat
(English) Our Lady of Lourdes, Hitchcock

Feb. 19-22, 2015- Women’s ACTS Retreat
(Spanish) St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston
Education & Enrichment
SCRIPTURE STUDY
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sts. Simon and Jude offers exciting Youth Groups and Scripture
Studies that go beyond the classroom for students in grades 7th
through 12th. The groups and scripture studies meet every week
CCE is in session. From in depth discussions on how to live your
faith outside of the Sanctuary walls, to fellowship, praise and
worship, there is something for everyone!
J.A.M. Jesus and Me Scripture Study
J.A.M is for students in 9th-12th grade and meets Wednesday
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Building following 7:00 p.m. Mass.
Parents are invited to attend!
High School Youth Group
Sundays at 2:30—3:00 p.m. in the Youth
Building, for students in 9th-12th grade.
Holy Grounds
Sundays 3:30—4:00 p.m. in
Domec Hall for students in 7th—12th
grade. Enjoy a coffee-house atmosphere,
fellowship praise and worship.
Contact: Kristen Wise, [email protected].
Psalms: The School of Prayer
At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that
help us learn to pray. The Holy Spirit inspired them. Israel sang
them. Christ himself prayed them, as did our Blessed Mother.
These sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God’s
loving and wondrous deeds for us. Their words captivate the
imagination and draw us into a deeply personal encounter with
God.
Join Jeff Cavins, Sarah Christmyer, and Dr. Tim Gray as they
show you how to establish a deeply personal dialogue with God
through the Psalms.
Join us for Psalms: The School of Prayer beginning this January
at both the Sunday morning and Monday night scripture study
times. The 11 week study will wrap around the Lenten Arise
semester.
Sunday Mornings 9-11 a.m.: Starting January 11,
through May 17
Monday Evening 7-9 p.m.: Starting January 12,
through May 18
For more information or to register for the study, call
Bill Grattendick at 281-363-0310 or email
[email protected].
“HEARTS AFIRE PROGRAM”
33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY by Fr. Gaitley
PREPARATION FOR MARIAN CONSECRATION | A LIFE CHANGING EVENT
Begin your journey to the Immaculate Heart!
Program Begins:
Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on January 6, 2015 OR
Friday Mornings, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (after Mass) on January 9, 2015
Where: Sts. Simon and Jude, Outside Education Building Rooms 1 &2,
once a week for six weeks. Books available at class, $3 - $5
suggested donation.
Concludes: The course concludes the week of the Feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes on February 11, 2015.
Facilitator and Contact: Ellen Pavlich, [email protected] or
713-628-3796.
Learn More at https://heartsafirehapp.wordpress.com/ or
http://33daystomorningglory.wordpress.com/.
Sponsored by the Sts. Simon and Jude Worship Commission
Service & Outreach
What you did for the least of mine you did for
me … Matthew 25:45
Many thanks to all who participated in the Angel Tree Project this year! Your
generosity is greatly appreciated! Not only did we collect all of the specific gifts
that were requested by families, but many people gave even more—which allowed
us to extend our help to many more families. Because of your kindness, these
families will be able to enjoy Christmas that much more.
We provided gifts and gift cards for 30 families (most families having 3 to 6
children), and for 25 individual seniors. In addition, we received heaps of baby
items, over 750 toys, games, cars, trucks, balls, dolls… and over 60 gift cards ranging
from $5 to $35 dollars. These gifts were distributed to needy families through
Interfaith, Pregnancy Assistance Center North, Birthright, St. Vincent de Paul, The
Woodlands fire station, and Casa Juan Diego (Houston) and a few others. On behalf
of all these families and organizations THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
We would also like to thank all the Angels that helped make this project so
successful by cutting, tying, hanging, collecting, sorting and delivering etc. How
fortunate we truly are to be a part of such a caring community! May God Bless you
and your families. We pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Merry Christmas!
Dear Friends of Casa Juan Diego,
It’s hard to celebrate Christmas in these times of conflict and violence. There is the terror of guns and arms, but
also the terror of poverty impacting families worldwide.
But we must: celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace, whose first message came from the stable in
Bethlehem. Besides announcing the Good News that God became one of us that we may become as God, Bethlehem
also announces the importance of a Stable people.
Because there is no room in the Inn, the Stable people of the world, trying to escape the terror of poverty and
violence, come to us at Casa Juan Diego.
Since we are to be like God-and God is a go-giver rather than a go-getter-we must respond to the poor to be
faithful followers of the Nazarene and not de-stabilize God’s plan.
We thank you for allowing the miracle of Casa Juan Diego to go on for another year. With your help we bring
peace to many suffering and marginalized people who live with us each night or who have no other help when they
are very ill or injured.
We also try to guarantee that any hungry Houston family who does not live at Casa Juan Diego will have basic food
and do not grow hungry. We distribute tons of food to the hungry each month.
Doctors, dentist who volunteer at the Casa Juan Diego and Casa Maria clinics make a great contribution to the undocumented poor who cannot afford medical care.
We are a post office, travel agent, check casher, doctor, lawyer, labor pool, English teacher, mail service, mother,
father, brother, sister and psychologist to many people.
Your Christmas gift will go directly to the service of the poor, as there are no salaries at Casa Juan Diego.
We wish you a good Christmas, one that was worth the Advent waiting, one that gives meaning to your life and to
those you love. We send our love and prayers and our gratitude.
The peace of Christmas be with you.
Sincerely,
Mark and Louise Zwick and All at Casa Juan Diego
Service & Outreach
RAINBOWS & ROSES GRIEF MINISTRY
Offering prayer, hope and guidance to those who have suffered
the loss of a loved one. We invite anyone interested to come.
Rainbows and Roses recognizes the first anniversary of
the passing of the following parish members:
♥ Kathleen Leech - 12/15/2013
♥
Jerome Stefaniak - 12/6/2013
For information regarding Rainbows & Roses, please contact:
Jim Burkett, 281-367-1651, [email protected] or
Tommy Zievert, 281-681-1149, [email protected].
Flocknote: https://uno.flocknote.com/list/108632.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OUTREACH MINISTRY
The SVDP Food Bank needs your help! We are running
particularly low on supplies, so any help you give will be greatly
appreciated. If you are not already a contributor now may be
the perfect opportunity to get involved!
Thanks so very much for your generosity!
PANTRY LIST:
canned ham, canned beans, jelly, small bags of sugar,
small bags of dry beans, toothpaste,
toilet paper, household cleaning
products, and laundry detergent
Please join us every 1st and 3rd Monday
of each month. Our meetings are held
in Domec Hall in Room 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Please email our conference here at
[email protected] for additional information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are the
largest International Catholic men’s
fraternal organization dedicated to
promoting the ideals of charity,
unity, fraternity and patriotism in a
family oriented environment.
If you would like more information about joining this great
organization, please contact Rich Eimer at 936-827-0146,
[email protected].
TAKE A FRIEND TO MASS
Do you want to make new friends?
Would you like to give a ride
to parishioners who are homebound
for Saturday or Sunday Mass?
Families, singles, and seniors are all welcome!
We need persons or families who can volunteer one or two
times a month. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of this
ministry! All persons unable to get to Sunday Mass on their own,
may call or email us! We will try to accommodate transportation
to whatever Mass you prefer, whether it be on Saturday Evening
or Sunday!
To volunteer or request a ride, please contact: Katherine Baxter
at 713-257-0213 or [email protected].
PRO-LIFE NEWS
Thanks so much for supporting our recent annual
Christmas Card Sale….As a result, $500 will be gifted
to each of our local Pregnancy Centers, PACN and
Birthright.
Christmas Blessings and
Happy New Year to All!
Joan Prochaska,
Pro-Life Ministry
936.273.1619 or
[email protected]
Service and Outreach
THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MINISTRY
IS GEARING UP FOR ITS SECOND HOME BUILD IN
CONJUNCTION WITH SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA.
Again this year, the home will be built in the
Cedar Creek subdivision in Conroe, under the
direction of Montgomery County Habitat for
Humanity. The homeowner has already been
identified, the lot has been selected, and the
house plans have been completed.
The two Catholic parishes will raise the funds to
finance the construction of the home, a total of
$55,000. The gathering of funds will be on-going
until we meet our mark. Envelopes can be found
in the Narthex in support of our efforts.
Around theArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston
PRISON MINISTRY
“Remember those in prison, as though in prison
with them,” -HEBREWS 13:3. Volunteers needed in
following areas: Scripture study and RCIA
Religious services, including Reconciliation and
Eucharist Correspondence, Promoting the
development and understanding of Restorative
Justice, Retreats, After-care for parolees and
those released, and Death Penalty awareness.
“And when did we see you sick or in prison and
visit You? And Jesus answered them. Truly, I say
to you, as you did it to one of the least of these
my brethren, you did it to me.” -MATTHEW 25: 39-40.
Contact: Christina Olaguer,
281-466-2335, [email protected].
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
JOIN THE HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS
IN A PEACEFUL, PRAYERFUL, MASS AND ROSARY
PROCESSION TO AN ABORTION FACILITY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014 - 4:30 P.M.
FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS
Shrine of the True Cross
300 FM 517 Rd. E. Dickinson, TX 77539
Followed by CANDLELIGHT ROSARY at
Mt Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, TX
This is a special family prayer event and children
are encourage to dress as Mary, Joseph, the
Wise men or angels.
We invite parishioners 18 years of age and older
JP2CYAM
to volunteer to construct the home. Generally,
ALL YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-39 ARE WELCOME!
Remember to adhere to Archdiocesan
the work days will be alternate Saturdays each
Join other young adults from the North Houston
month, depending on the weather and other
Guidelines
for presence at an abortion clinic.
Parishes for weekly events in Spring and The
construction activity. Youth 14-17 may help if
Woodlands. Our mission is to encourage This event is sponsored by:
accompanied by an adult.
Catholic Young Adults to grow in their faith and
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants,
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANSWERING YOUR
live balanced lives, by participating in spiritual,
Archdiocesan Coordinator for English
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BUILD, AND THANK YOU FOR service, physical, and social events. We have
Vicky Whynott
YOUR GENEROSITY!
Bible Studies, Theology on Tap, Theology of the
832-875-5126
Body, ultimate frisbee/kickball/softball, holy
Questions may be directed to David Vogt,
and
hours,
happy
hours,
camping
trips,
service
(832) 928-7112.
projects, and more!
Archdiocesan Coordinator for Spanish
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
To find out more about our events and to get
Viola Griselda Mendoza-Morales
COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND,
involved please email [email protected],
(832) 660-3924.
WE NEED YOU!
call Dagny at 832.338.0123, or check out our
_________________________________________
We are seeking volunteers interested in growing
facebook page “jp2Cyam.”
FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
through discipleship by providing Eucharist to _________________________________________
APPLICATION DEADLINE
our brothers and sisters without the means to
KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
receive on their own.
Attention, single Catholic men 18-30: The The priority application deadline for the 20152016 school year is January 15, 2015. Apply
What is the time commitment? The time is flexi- Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of
ble, we ask each volunteer to keep a goal of 1-2 consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering today at frassaticatholic.org! To schedule a tour,
hours a month. You are welcome to add on reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite arrange a shadow day, or for more information
more, if you are able.
about Frassati Catholic High School,
you to discern your vocation at their House of
What are the particulars of service? Ideally, we Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most
call 832-616-3227.
would like the volunteer to commit to one Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama.
designated home/hospital/living facility at a
Learn more: knights.org.
time. Unless otherwise specified, the volunteer _____________________________________________________________
will become a part of a larger ‘team’ serving the
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ADULT SINGLES MINISTRY
same location.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(ST. ANTHONY
OF
PADUA)
Do I need training? Yes, like all liturgical areas of Circle of Friends is a volunteer group dedicated
the Church, you will need to be trained as an to supporting individuals through personal
Extraordinary Minster of Holy Communion.
fellowship, educational events and fun
Where would I serve? Below is a list of facilities activities. Membership is open to all adults who
in which we are in need of Ministers: Hermann are single, widowed, divorced or separated. This
Memorial Hospital, Woodlands Healthcare Cen- ministry is not a dating service. While members
ter, Nursing Homes, Area of Personal Care/ are not discouraged from dating, it is not the
Assisted Living Homes, Area Rehab Hospitals, primary purpose of this ministry. People from
Homebound Parishioners, Broadmoor at other Parishes and Faiths are invited to
Creekside Park, Brookdale Place, Cooperwood participate with the group in its activities. COF
Apartments, The Forum, The Village on the events occur on anongoing basis, please drop in
at our webpage http://staoptw.org >Pastoral
Woodlands Waterway.
Life >Fellowship Ministries >Circle of Friends for
If you would like more information on how to detail of events.
help, please contact Jim Burkett at
January Major Events:
281-367-1651 or [email protected].
GREET, MASS & MEAL Jan. 11th
____________________________________
MOVIE & MEAL Jan. 17th
Check out the Calendar on our website for more
details on events and more!
& 2014
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Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
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2323 Lake Robbins Drive
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K & S Plumbing Co.
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Phone: 713-695-9739 • www.kands-plumbing.com
Joseph Kenjora Jr. & Eddie Syzdek Jr. Owners
Master License No. 9146 & 9149
35 Years Experience
Parishioner
LUIS CALDERON,D.D.S.
Jesus
A to Z
GENERAL & COSMETIC
DENTISTRY
Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS
A colorful Catholic ABC
281-363-0642
book for kids and
families! Includes a glossary of questions
9004 FOREST CROSSING • SUITE F
to help adults pass on their Catholic faith.
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DR. LUZ MARIA ROJAS
Pediatric Dentist
Creative Window Treatments and
Interior Design Services
17450 St Luke’s Way, Ste. 260
The Woodlands, TX 77384
832-922-2989
www.diondesigns.net
936-231-8705
Karen Dion, Parishioner • [email protected]
022178 Sts. Simon & Jude Church (C)
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Come Sail Away on a 7-night
Catholic Exotic Cruise
Chiropractic • Physical Therapy • Sports Injury
Aquatics • Work/Auto • Pain Management
281• 362 • 0006
SERVING TEXAS NEW HOMEBUILDERS
& HOMEOWNERS SINCE 1995
MAX HOYT
3101 College Park • The Woodlands, TX 77384
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www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com
• References • Insured • 12 Years
Experience • Houses & Apartments
Weekly • 2 Weeks • Monthly
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Jozef Beckers (Owner)
27150 Glen Loch Dr.
281-363-3315
Haydee 832-499-8253
281-812-0919
[email protected]
Stump Grinder
Tree Cutting
Trimming
Land Clearing
Residential & Commercial
Pruning
Any type of work & site clean up
Removal
Jesus Ramirez
Flower Beds
Mulch
Palm Tree Trimming Free Estimates • Bonded & Insured
281-381-4910
13 Years Experience
an Official
Agency
860.399.1785 Travel
of AOS-USA
QSC-1 Cleaning Concepts
FAMILY HAIR DESIGN
PRESIDENT, PARISHIONER
431 Nursery Rd., Ste. A-600 ✩ The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone (281) 362-5413 ✩ [email protected]
Fax (281) 362-5432
Brian or Sally, coordinators
R EID
A MEDEE , DC
Doctor of
Chiropractic
Fertilizer
832-655-5007
3118 Sawdust Road
The Woodlands 77380
Stump Grinding
HEALTH INSURANCE Lisa’s Taxi Service
LARRY DYLLA, Agent / Broker
representing top quality companies
281-380-8432 • Fax: 281-292-1045
The Woodlands, TX
[email protected]
LEARNING CENTER
10% OFF
The Woodlands
Labor w/ad
281-323-5774
Parishioner
David Hunter
CLOSEST THING TO HOME
Family Service Counselor
• PRE-ARRANGED
FUNERALS & CREMATIONS
• MAUSOLEUM &
CEMETERY PROPERTY
PRESENT THIS AD FOR
FREE REGISTRATION
26202 GLEN LOCH
281-364-7764
Consider
Remembering
Your Parish in
Your Will.
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are fo
“We Cvehicle
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like
18000 I-45 N. Frontage Rd.
The Woodlands, TX 77384
936-321-5115
Cell: 936-647-6449
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
FAMILY owned & operated since 1993
STABLE 20 years in the same location
LOCAL owned & operated by Woodlands residents
HONEST we treat your car like family
DEPENDABLE because you depend on your car
QUALITY ASE certified technicians
www.autoclinictexas.com • [email protected]
24 month, 24,000 mile limited warranty
[email protected]
For a wide selection of
Catholic greeting cards,
artwork, and inspirational
recordings, visit
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800-566-6150
World Library Publications
the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
DO YOU HAVE AN OLD
CAR YOU WANT
TO DONATE?
Serving
Tom Cox Homes, Inc.
ADULT DAY CARE
“Remodeling”
“Serving Montgomery and Harris Counties
for over 30 years”
Parishioner / St. Simon-Jude
281-364-1800 Office
281-650-3163 Cell
[email protected]
www.tdcoxhomes.com
157 Nursery Rd.,
The Woodlands
(Corner of Oak Ridge Dr.)
281-419-3600
214 Nursery Rd.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
[email protected]
www.sarahcare.com/woodlands
KRISTY MARIE’S
ROSARIES
You can help Catholic Charities!
Call 866.915.GIVE (4483)
7 days a week. We will tow
your vehicle at no cost to you.
Get a tax deductible receipt and
help us alleviate poverty and
strengthen families!
022178 Sts. Simon & Jude Church (B)
Email Kristy at
[email protected]
or Visit My Wesite
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rosaries.etsy.com
Parishioner at
Sts. Simon-Jude
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25119 E Grogans Mill
713-545-8514
Parishioner
Tree Removal
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Fully Insured
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Tree Planting
Stump Grinding
JIM COCHRAN
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Parishioner
281-367-6532
ACUPUNCTURE • HERBS
PAIN • ILLNESS
832-660-4838
Dr. Kim
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Bowl of Seafood Gumbo, French Bread and a Drink A & P ELECTRIC
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2626 Research Forest Dr.
281.298.2121
Commercial & Residential
6700 Woodlands Pkwy, #240 (Kroger Center @ Sterling Ridge)
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Panel Breakers, Short Circuit E-mail: [email protected]
Call: Ariel 832-266-7937
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(O) 281-419-2886 (M) 713-703-2664
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713-703-3316
[email protected]
www.JoAnneJohnsonAssociates.com
Your local Independent Insurance Agent
WE SHOP. YOU SAVE.
Jaime J Talancon Insurance Agency
[email protected]
8505 Technology Forest Pl., Suite 804 • The Woodlands,TX 77381
936-447-9004
Manuel Molina
Thinking of Buying or Selling Real Estate?
Single Family Homes, Townhomes,
Condos, Lots, Multi-Family Homes, Country
Homes, Acreage, Hi-Rise Condo Rentals &
Commercial Properties
AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK
Parishioner
Hablo Español
Free Home Warranty at Closing for All Buyers
Free Customized Market Analysis for All Sellers
(281) 507-6923
www.TheMolinaTeam.com
[email protected]
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
022178 Sts. Simon & Jude Church (A)
Dan Armbruster
Inspector CPO/CPI
TREC License No. 10278
P.O. Box 131711
Spring, Texas 77393
E-mail: [email protected]
Ofc: 281.732.3329
Fax: 281.298.1076
Parishioner
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KAINER
VETERINARY
HOSPITAL
936-321-2000
DR. DANIEL D. KAINER, JR.
DR. JASON W. STRECKER
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The Woodlands, TX 77384
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E
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