Saint Dominic Catholic Community

St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
Saint Dominic
Catholic Community
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Archbishop: Most Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
God’s Call to Build:
Our Bridge To The Future
Dios Nos ha Llamado a
Construir: Nuestro Puente Hacia
El Futuro
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: Rev. Roger Estorque
[email protected]
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Phil Wiles
Sr. Olga Rivera, DJ DRE
Sr. Lupita Romo, DJ
Bookkeeper: Duc Manh Ho
Office Manager: Irma Galvan
[email protected]
Office Assistant:
Eliseida Pineda
Maria Ramos
Claudia Ramirez - Evenings
Ivonne Soto -Sunday
Housekeeping
Estela Sandoval
Gabriela Ramos
Pastoral Council Members
Chairman - Juan Hernandez
Vice Chairperson - Jocelyn Vera
Secretary - Juanita Hernandez
Beatriz Lopez, Rosana Gonzalez,
Valentin Cobos,
Rosario Rodriguez
Salvador & Maria Manzo
Finance Council Members
Hector Hernandez, Albert Allala
Deacon Phil Wiles, Miguel Leyva
Osvaldo Segura
Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Religious Education
From the first week of
September through the
last week of May
CCE Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday & Friday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 4:00 –8:00
Sunday 9:00-3:30
Worship Schedule
Weekend Masses:
8215 Reservoir Street, Houston, TX 77049-1728
281-458-2910
281-458-5703
Fax: 281-458- 7114
www.stdominichouston.org
Saturday, English 8:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, English 8:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Español 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. English
Wednesday 7:00 pm English
Liturgy of the Hours:
Morning Prayer: Sunday - Saturday 7:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. & Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Devotions: Rosary of the Virgin Mary: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Prayer Meeting:
Spanish - Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Novena to the Sacred Heart: During the Friday morning Holy Mass
Novena to the Miraculous Medal: After Wednesday evening Holy Mass
Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Holy Hour: Thursday 8:30 -9:30 a.m.
First Friday -9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Sacrament: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 pm Saturday-5:00-5:45 p.m.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents & Sponsors please register one week in advance.
English Baptism Class: Firsts & Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
English Baptism Celebration:
Third Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Clase Pre Bautismal:
Primer y Segundo Martes del mes a las 7:00 p.m.
Bautismos Español:
Segundo Sábado del mes al las 9:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Marriage – Quinceañera Celebrations
Call the Parish office 6 months in advance to schedule appointment with priest.
Sacrament of the anointing of the sick
Please call the parish office to make arrangements for communion to be brought to your home or
to the hospital.
Parish Registration
If you are new to the parish, please register at the office.
We, the parish community of St. Dominic, Houston, TX,
a multi-cultured community, joined together by faith
in Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church, commit
ourselves to help each other grow in the understanding
of our faith, celebrate this faith in Liturgy and live it out
by using the gifts of each person in the service of others,
especially those in need, so that in the end, we may
become truly a community of faith: truly the people
of God and be of service to all!
Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
PLEASE LET US KNOW… If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like to be added to the prayer list, have a visit,
homebound, and receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of
Anointing. Call the Parish office @ 281-458-2910
Harry Sonnier
Laura Sonnier
Ernestine Alsene
Manuel Herrera
Dot Neiderhofer
Eileen Surovec
Bobbie Anderson
Georgia Malonson
Glice Ligason
Lily Rose Thomas
Pauline Sanchez
Frances Gouge
Maria San Juan
Reynaldo Taupo
Harold DesVignes
Dorthy Duhe
Irene Richard
Mervin Auzenne
Eva Owens
Joe Lozoya
Eduardo Castillo
Bob Rodriguez
Marie Lewis
Clarence Jenkins
Albert Allala
Eola Corbello
Rosario Delin Sinlao
J.W. Pollock
Lynn Doane
Erica Taylor
Diocelina Gaviria
Juliet Tan
MINISTRIES&ORGANIZATIONSLeaders&Time
Altar Servers: Jesus Velasquez, & Hna. Lupita Romo, DJ
3rd Saturday 9:00 am. (English & Spanish)
E. M. of Holy Communion:- Albert Allala - 713-301-4566
1st Sunday Cry Room after each mass
E. M. de Eucaristia: Sr. Lupita Romo 2nd Monday 7:00 pm
Lectors English: Albert Allala 2nd Sunday after each mass
Lectores Spanish: Reyna Mendez
Liturgy English Music: Melner Calvo, Sundays 5 :00 pm
Liturgia Musica Espanol: Valentin Cobos, Jesus Puente, Elias Tello
Ushers/Greeters English : Dee Gonzalez
Acomodadores Español: Miguel Rodriguez
Offertory Collection Counters: Gloria Casey
Parish Pastoral Council– Juan Hernandez, 1st. Monday 7:00 pm
Parish Finance Council: Hector Hernandez quarterly & as necessary
Baptismal classes- English Melner Calvo, Alex Bozon, Michael Cubacub
Clases Pre -Bautismales Español Lauro y Veronica Leal,
Rogelio y Reyna Mendez , Valentin y Araceli Cobos
Catholic Daughters Juanita Hernandez, 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm
Family Ministry/Couples for Christ - Albert Allala
Knights of Columbus: Raymund Helfrich, 1st. Sunday 9: 30 am
Legion of Mary– Rosana Gonzalez, Saturday 9:00 a.m. English
Legion de Maria –Rosana Gonzalez Martes 7:00 p.m. Español
Facilities Maintenance Daron Monteilh & Clarence Jenkins
Asamblea De Oración, Froylan y Gaby Andrade Jueves 7:00 pm
MFCC St. Dominic: Osvaldo y Nancy Segura
Parish Youth Ministry: Deandria Gonzalez Thursday 7:00 pm
Clase Pre-Nupcial : Luis y Silvia Cervantes
Pre-Nuptial Class: English Melner Calvo, Clem Monta, Alex Bozon
Eucharistic ADORATION 1st Friday
Holy Hour for Vocations:
on Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Next Full Day Adoration : January 1, 2016
8:30am–9:00 p.m. Jesus asks us, “Can you not
spend an hour with me?” For further information,
call Mrs. Gloria Casey @ 713-453-4968
Pre -Baptismal Registration
Must register in the parish office,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am –3:30 pm a week prior to the class.
Bring child’s birth certificate; required to register
Sponsors if married must be married by the Catholic Church and
marriage certificate required.
If single they must be at least 16, and bring copy of their Baptism,
First Communion and Confirmation
Parents and godparents must attend two pre-baptismal classes
held 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 - 9:30 pm.
Donation for class is $50.00
Baptism celebration 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am
Child being baptized can not be older than 7 yrs. Old.
Children 7 years and older must be prepared through the
parish Catechism Program. (Guidelines of the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston )
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Información Pre- Bautismal - Pase a la oficina parroquial
Lunes –Viernes, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm una semana antes de la clase.
Es requerido presentar la acta de nacimiento del niño/a quien van
a bautizar.
Padrinos Si están casados
deben estar casados por la iglesia Católica es requerido presentar
la acta de matrimonio.
Si son solteros deben tener por lo menos 16 años y presentar su
acta de Bautizo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación.
Papas y Padrinos tienen que asistir a dos pláticas pre-bautismales
el primer y segundo martes del mes de 7:00-9:30 pm.
Donación para la platica: $50.00
Bautismos el segundo Sábado del mes a las 9:00 am
Niños sin bautizar no deben ser mayores de 7 anos de edad.
Niños deben recibir catecismo en el programa de la parroquia.
(Guías de Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston)
PresentacióndeTresAños
Cuarto domingo del mes durante la misa de 1:00 p.m.
Pasa a la oficina y presente acta de bautismo para registrase
Sacrament of Marriage: Register at least 6 months in
advance; drop by the office and fill out form and be ready
to meet the pastor; Pick up wedding information check-list.
Quinceañera Celebrations: The family must be registered
in the parish for a period of three (3) months prior to the date
of the first preparation session. The candidate should register
for her/his Quince Años ceremony on or before her/his 14th
birthday . The candidate must have been baptized in the
Roman Catholic Church and must have received First Eucharist
prior to the time of the ceremony. If the honoree has not
received the Sacrament of Communion, she/he should be
enrolled to prepare to receive the sacrament before the Quince
Años ceremony. The candidate must attend and complete preparation sessions with the coordinator and must join
our parish youth program. Pick up Quinceañera information
check-list.
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
Dear Friends in St. Dominic.
Queridos amigos en San Dominic,
This week, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary (December 8th). A Holy day of obligation!
The Immaculate Conception refers to the condition that the Blessed
Virgin Mary was free from Original Sin from the very moment of
her conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. The
Blessed Virgin’s freedom from sin was an unmerited gift of God
or special grace, and an exception to the law, or privilege, which
no other created person has received.
Esta semana, celebraremos la solemnidad de la Inmaculada
Concepción de María (8 de diciembre). Un Santo día de compromiso!
La Inmaculada Concepción se refiere a la condición de que la
Santísima Virgen María estaba libre de pecado original desde el
primer instante de su concepción en el vientre de su madre, Santa
Ana. La libertad de la Santísima Virgen del pecado era un don
inmerecido de Dios o gracia especial, y una excepción a la ley, o
privilegio, que ninguna otra persona creada ha recibido.
On December 12th , we shall celebrate the feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and of the Philippines.
Up to this day, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the humble servant of
God continues to spread heavenly things by doing good works in
the world. For us as followers of her Son, Jesus, we can remain
favored ones of God by putting into practice His word in our daily
living. The message of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Diego is so
consoling to us and encouraging. It is because she says to him,
and also to us : I am your merciful mother, the Mother of
all….those who love me, of those who cry to me, of those who
have confidence in me….Do not be troubled or weighed down
with grief. Do not fear any illness, anxiety or pain. Am I not here
who am your mother? With this message what are we afraid
of? Mary is the highly favored woman of God. Her fiat is our
excellent model. Her life is an example on how to remain favored
with God. In this sense, through our baptism we are favored with
God. We become God’s children and created in His image and
likeness.
El 12 de diciembre, celebraremos la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe, Patrona de América y de Filipinas. Hasta este día, la
Santísima Virgen María, la humilde sierva de Dios continúa
propagándose cosas celestiales haciendo buenas obras en el mundo.
Para nosotros como seguidores de su Hijo, Jesús, podemos
mantenernos favorecidos de Dios, poniendo en práctica su Palabra
en nuestra vida diaria. El mensaje de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a
Diego es tan consolador para nosotros y alentador. Es porque ella le
dice, y también para nosotros: Soy tu madre misericordiosa, la Madre
de todo ... .Los que me encanta, los que claman a mí, de los que
tienen confianza en mí ... .No se turbó o agobiado por la pena. No
temas a cualquier enfermedad, la ansiedad o el dolor. Estoy yo aquí
que soy tu madre? Con este mensaje lo que tenemos miedo? María es
la mujer muy favorecida de Dios. Su mandato es nuestro modelo
excelente. Su vida es un ejemplo de cómo seguir favorecido con Dios.
En este sentido, a través de nuestro bautismo somos favorecidos con
Dios. Nos convertimos en hijos de Dios y creados a su imagen y
semejanza.
We are now on the second Sunday of Advent and we are told of
the Joy of Salvation. We think about the signs – bewilderment and
fear throughout the world, and in the poetic language of the Prophet
we are comforted – calmed – and we see the love of God – God
remembering His people. Take off your dress of sorrow and
distress – wrap the cloak of integrity of God around you – put on
the Glory of God. We are offered peace through integrity, and
honor through devotedness. Nothing for nothing! The Joy of
Salvation is near – but we have to play our part in order to make
it happen.
The Advent Season invites us to self-examination leading to
self-reform. God’s kingdom is a rule over man’s hearts and to
belong to it means a change of heart manifested in a change for
the better. Advent is a challenge to repentance. It is a challenge to
do something for God. True repentance is: A turning away from
sin and turning towards God. How to do it? Practice it minute
-by-minute, hour-by-hour, day-by-day. Practice the beautiful,
loving, caring person God made you to be.
You can be sure that the “morally crooked
ways” in you will be straightened and the
“rough edges” of your character will be
smoothened.
Sincerely yours in Christ
Rev. Roger Estorque
Ahora estamos en el segundo domingo de Adviento y se nos habla
de la alegría de la salvación. Pensamos en los signos - el desconcierto
y el miedo en todo el mundo, y en el lenguaje poético del Profeta
somos consolados - calmamos - y vemos el amor de Dios - Dios
recordando a su pueblo. Quítate el vestido de la tristeza y la
angustia - envolver el manto de la integridad de Dios a tu alrededor pone en la Gloria de Dios. Se nos ofrece la paz a través de la
integridad, y honramos a través de devoción. Nada de nada!
La alegría de la salvación está cerca - pero tenemos que poner
de nuestra parte con el fin de hacer que suceda.
El tiempo de Adviento nos invita a autoexamen conduce a la
auto-reforma. El reino de Dios es una regla sobre los corazones de
los hombres y de pertenecer a ella significa un cambio de corazón
que se manifiesta en un cambio para mejor. El Adviento es un desafío
al arrepentimiento. Es un reto hacer algo por Dios. El verdadero
arrepentimiento es: Un alejamiento del pecado y volverse hacia Dios.
¿Cómo hacerlo? La práctica, minuto a minuto, hora a hora, día a día.
Practique el,, persona que cuida de amor hermoso Dios hizo que seas.
Usted puede estar seguro de que las "formas
moralmente torcido" en que se enderezaron y
las "asperezas" de tu personaje se alisan.
Atentamente suyo en Cristo
Rev. Roger Estorque
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
Saturday
December 5th
8:00 am
† All Souls/Difuntos
5:30 pm Novena-Filipino Community ,OEC 1st Communion
6:00 pm
† All Souls/Difuntos
Sunday
December 6th
8:00 am
Catholic Daughters
† Donald Lewis/Clarence Jenkins
9:30 am
† Seferino Gonzalez/Ada Ramirez
1l:15 am
† All Souls/Difuntos
12:30 pm
Novena - MFCC, OEC Regular Class
1:00 pm
† Adrian Madrical/Adriana Madrigal
† San Martin Diaz/Beatriz Izaguirre
Monday
December 7th St. Ambrose;
8:00 am
† All Souls/Difuntos
6:00 pm
Novena – Ministros de Eucaristía Eng/Sp
Tuesday
December 8th Immaculate Conception
HOLY DAY OF OBLICATION –DÍA DE OBLIGACIÓN
8:00 am
6:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
† All Souls - English Mass
Misa en Español
Novena -CDA, KC’s, Matlachines
December 9th St. Juan Diego
Novena -Pre-Confirmation & Confirmation
† All Souls
December 10th
† All Souls/Difuntos
Novena– Asamblea & Youth Group
Asamblea de Oración
December 11th
† All Souls/Difuntos
Novena-Legion of Mary English & Spanish
Vigilia Guadalupana
December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe
† All Souls/Difuntos
Novena- Comunidad de St. Dominic
Bilingual Mass
Yearly Budget
Weekly to meet budget
11/22/2015 Collection
Special Diocese
11/29/2015
DSF
$347,750.00
$ 6,687.50
$ 6,420.89
$ 1,480.88
$ 5,602.13
$ 1,457.25
Goal $33,000.00
Total Pledged
Total Paid
Total Families
Pledge over
Paid Under
$33,764.00
$29,399.00
303
$ 764.00
($ 3,601.50)
Monday
7:00 pm
Tuesday
5:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Wednesday
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Thursday
5:30 pm
Friday
5:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
4:30 pm
Sunday
9:45 am
11:30 am
December 7th
Formación Ministerio Hispano
December 8th
Coro Angeles de Dios/Mr. Tello
OEC 6TH, 7TH & 8TH Grade
Coro Voces de Jubilo/ Mr. Puente
December 9th
OEC Pre-Confirmation & Confirmation
Formación de Servidores
December 10th
Coro Angeles De Dios/ Mr. Tello
December 11th
OEC 1er Comunión Español
December 12th
Legion of Mary English
OEC 1st Communion - English
December 13th
OEC English Regular Class PK-5th
OEC Clase Español Regular PK- 50
GOD’S CALL TO BUILD: OUR BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE
DIOS NOS HA LLAMADO A CONSTRUIR:
NUESTRO PUENTE HACIA EL FUTURO
Pledged
$197,827.64
Received to date
$ 22,118.77
Need
$175,708.87
92 Participating Families
READINGS FOR THE WEEK/LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14;
December 7th Gospel: Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
December 8th Gospel: Lk 1:26-38
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10;
December 9th Gospel: Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab;
December 10th Gospel: Mt 11:11-15
Friday:
Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6;
December 11th Gospel: Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,
10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19;
December 12th Gospel: Lk 1:26-38
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
Second Sunday of Advent
God has commanded
that every lofty mountain
be made low.
— Baruch 5:7
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Stand on the heights, Jerusalem; see
your children rejoicing that they are remembered by
God. A merciful and just God leads Israel in joy
(Baruch 5:1-9).
Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are
filled with joy (Psalm 126).
Second Reading — May your love increase in
knowledge to discern what is valuable that you may be
blameless for the day of Christ (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11).
Gospel — John proclaims a baptism of repentance for
the forgiveness of sins. All flesh shall see the salvation
of God (Luke 3:1-6).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Sube a la altura, Jerusalén;
contempla a tus hijos gozosos porque Dios se acordó
de ellos. Un Dios misericordioso y justo guía a Israel
con alegría (Baruc 5:1-9).
Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor
(Salmo 126 [125]).
Segunda Lectura — Que su amor siga creciendo más
y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y
discernimiento de lo que vale la pena para que lleguen
irreprochables al día de Cristo (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11).
Evangelio — Juan proclama un bautismo de
arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados.
Todos podrán ver la salvación de Dios (Lucas 3:1-6)
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Dios ha ordenado que se abajen
todas las montañas y todas las
colinas, que se rellenen todos los
valles hasta aplanar la tierra.
— Baruc 5:7
Do you know a couple that is having a challenging
situation in their relationship and need help?
We may be able to coach you as a couple. We offer
enrichment sessions, consulting and mentoring for
married couples experiencing some crisis or challenges
in their relationship. For more detailed information
please contact the office of Family Life Ministry at
713-741-8711.
¿Está interesado (a) en hablar con alguien
sobre su relación matrimonial?
Podemos ayudarle si está atravesando por algún reto
en su relación de pareja. Ofrecemos sesiones de
enriquecimiento matrimonial, consultoría y mentoría.
Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al
713- 741-8711.
LA ASAMBLEA DE ORACIÓN
Se reúne cada Jueves
a las 7:00 pm en la
iglesia. Venga a las
alabanzas y charlas
de diferentes predicadores
INTENCIONES DE MISAS
Favor de pasar al la oficina por lo menos un
semana antes de fecha de intención. No le de su
intención a ultima hora al lector. El nombre de
intención debe aparecer en el boletín. El boletín
es enviado a impresa en lunes para edición
del próximo domingo.
La donación por intención son $10.00
MASS INTENTIONS
FORGIVENESS
God forgives like a mother who kisses
the offense
PERDÓN
Dios perdona como la madre que
besa la ofensa en un perdón sin fin.
Please come by the office at least a week
prior to date that you want intention
mentioned. Please do not give name to
lector last minute before intentions are
mentioned. Names will appear in the
bulletin. Bulletin is sent to press on Monday of the week
before Sunday edition.
Donation per intention is $10.00
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
12 Day Shrines of Italy
Pilgrimage
June 13-24, 2016
Venice-Padua-Bologna (Tomb of St. Dominic,
our Patron)-Florence- Siena & Assisi-San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio)
Rome (Papal Audience)
$3,690. Per Person From Houston
Includes Roundtrip Air Transportation ,
First Class Hotels, Double Occupancy,
2 meals a Day, Breakfast & Dinner,
Daily Sightseeing, Daily Mass.
For details: Please contact IRMA GALVAN
281-458-2910 during office hours.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
December 8 Tuesday– Martes
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción
LAST DAY OF CATECHETICAL CLASSES
ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 18, 2015…
.CLASSSES RESUME ON
JANUARY 5TH, 2016
Ultimo Día de Doctrina
Viernes, 18 de Diciembre
Regresan el 5 de enero
SIMBANG GABI
DECEMBER 16- 24, 2015
Misa de Gallo - 5:00 AM
POSADAS
DECEMBER 16-24, 2015 - 6:00 PM
Have you picked up your copy of the Parish
Directory? If you took your family portrait you are
entitled to a free copy of the directory. Please stop
by the office today! If you did not take your
family portrait you can also pick up
a copy of the directory for a
donation of $5.00.
Ya levanto su directorio de la parroquia?
Si usted se tomo la fotografía con su familia usted
debe recibir su directorio gratis. Pase a la oficina y
recoja su copia hoy! Si usted no se tomo la foto con
su familia usted también puede obtener su copia del
directorio con una donación de $5.00 por libro.
Clinica Medica Comunidad Latina
212 Charles St.
Humble, TX
281-973-9510
Horario Lunes a Viernes
9:00 am-7:00 p.m.
Sabados
9:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
Consulta por tan solo $30.00
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
PUT ON JOY
oday, Baruch speaks of the splendor that lies ahead
for the city of Jerusalem and for all of us, regardless
of where home is for us. Throw off strife, he tells us, and
put on joy. Like a favorite old sweatshirt, joy fits, and
how warm it keeps us, even when the winds blow cold.
T
Paul knows of this joy as he pens his letter to the
Philippians, praying that they may grow in their ability
to discern what is righteous and good. And Luke speaks
to us of John, who was foretold by Isaiah and who
sings a similar song—“Prepare the way of the Lord,”
for salvation is at hand.
A man ahead of his time, Baruch spent his days joyfully
awaiting a distant glory. On this Second Sunday of
Advent, Paul and John know that this glory is upon us.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
y now, trees are beginning to appear in living
rooms throughout the parish. To a complete
outsider to our culture, it must seem an odd thing
indeed. The “roots” of this custom are in liturgical
drama: religious plays performed in the churches and
town squares of medieval Europe. The favorite theme
for this time of year was the “Paradise Play,” a dramatic
history of the human race from the Garden of Eden to
the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The language and music
varied from place to place, but one feature was always in
place: a great tree decorated with apples. As a prop, it
provided lots of material for the actors: the temptation,
shelter for the manger, and a reminder of the wood of
the cross. Soon people began to bring “paradise trees”
into their homes, decorating them with gifts and lighted
candles.
B
Many Germans give credit to Martin Luther for
transforming the “Paradise Tree” into the evergreen
Christmas tree. Walking home on a starry Advent night,
he was so awed by the beauty of the night that he hauled
a pine tree inside and decorated it with lighted candles.
Americans were holdouts. It took until 1856 for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to decriminalize
Christmas decorations, the old Puritan dislikes falling
before the waves of Irish and German immigrants with
traditions firmly in hand!
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015
VÍSTETE DE GOZO
oy Baruc nos habla del esplendor que se acerca
para la ciudad de Jerusalén y para todos nosotros,
sea donde fuere nuestro hogar. Despójate de conflictos,
nos dice, y vístete de gozo. Como una vieja cobija
favorita, el gozo nos queda a la medida, y qué bien nos
mantiene calientes, por muy frío que sople el viento.
H
Pablo sabe de ese gozo cuando escribe su carta a los
filipenses, orando para que crezcan en su habilidad de
discernir lo que es bueno y justo. Y Lucas nos habla
de Juan, el que fue anunciado por Isaías y que canta
una canción parecida: “Preparen el camino del Señor”
pues la salvación está al llegar.
Hombre adelantado a su época, Baruc se pasó la vida
alegremente esperando una gloria lejana. En este
segundo Domingo de Adviento, Pablo y Juan saben
que esta gloria se acerca.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
n 1726, Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591) fue
canonizado por el Papa Benito XIII. Nació en
la región de Castilla en España, este doctor de la Iglesia
junto con Teresa de Ávila fue reformador de la Orden
Carmelita. Muchas órdenes religiosas del siglo XV
sufrieron grandes decadencias. Por eso mientras los
Protestantes se separaban de la Iglesia, los religiosos
descalzos, recoletos y observantes buscaban reformar
órdenes religiosas, como la Orden de la Bienaventurada
Virgen María del Monte Carmelo, uniéndose siempre
más a la Iglesia Romana.
E
Para los reformadores católicos quedarse en la Iglesia
no fue fácil, ¡sin embargo se quedaron! Aunque sus
reformas fueron apoyadas por los Papas, muchos de
ellos como Juan de la Cruz tuvieron que aguantar
muchas oposiciones y persecuciones para lograr sus
reformas. Estas reformas ardían con el deseo de amar
bien a Cristo Jesús y a su cuerpo que es la Iglesia.
En sus poesías, Juan de la Cruz muestra la fuerza de esta
llama de amor vivo a pesar de la oscuridad de la noche
que no lo deja encontrar al amante (Dios).
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Houston, TX
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Dominic Catholic Community #197225
8215 Reservoir
Houston, TX 770049
PHONE
281-458-2910
CONTACT PERSON
Irma Galvan
Email Address [email protected]
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Publisher 2010
Adobe Acrobat XI
Windows 7
PRINTER
Savin C9025
TRANSMISSION TIME
Tuesday 10:00 am
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
December 6, 2015
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 6, 2015