7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

www.silcc.org

Continued on Pg. 12 & 16 (Español)

Live Nativity Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars for our Annual Live Nativity. Live characters and animals will be featured. Bring your friends and neighbors. All are welcome!

Simbang Gabi

Join us on Wednesday, December 18th starting with Carols at 6:45 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. See inside for more information. Pg. 7

Family Movie Night

Join us Friday, December 20th at 7 p.m. for another Family Movie Night, featuring “The Star.” Pg. 13 & 17 (Español)

Pastor’s Column

Reflecting on this weekend’s readings, as Isaiah continues to describe what happens when the glory of the Lord enters the world.

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3RD SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019

Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Business Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Ryan Bearer Receptionist

Sophia Nguyen Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Natasha Faircloth Asst. Director of Liturgy

Chris Bearer Director of Music

Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate

Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries

Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Social Services

Kenneth Anicete Admin Assistant

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Justin Cormie Parochial Vicar

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL

@ignatiusloyolacc

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

* Celebrated at St. Luke's Hospital Chapel in Vintage ** Spanish Mass

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Morning Prayer: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.

Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. *Every Friday Evening of Lent and Easter

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m. Saturday: 5:15 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Español), 5:15 p.m. (LifeTeen)

NURSERY Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, December 16 9 a.m. Thuyet Vu Dominic & Minh Vu Joan Bosco (+) Tuesday, December 17 9 a.m. Luke & Rosa Lee Roffino (+) Wednesday, December 18

9 a.m. Fiala-Clinkscales Families (+) 6:45 p.m. Tao Ngo (LVG)

Thursday, December 19 9 a.m. James Barthelemy (+) Friday, December 20 9 a.m. Samuel Burnett (+)

*12 p.m. Our Seminarians (LVG) Saturday, December 21

5:15 p.m. Kristin Nicolle Cole (+) Sunday, December 22

7:30 a.m. Catalino Reyes & Family (LVG/+) 9 a.m. John Joseph Richards, Jr. (+) 11 a.m. Pro Populo **1 p.m. Jose Mercedes Fuentes (+) 5:15 p.m. Louis & Wanda Deliganis (+)

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption *(through 10/31/19)

*Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments $1,625,720 *Remaining Loan Balance $4,399.272.00 *Interest Payments $455,118.00

Diocesan Services Fund 2019 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 *Total Amount Paid $255,524.01 *Total Amount Pledged $265,675.33 *Total Number of Participants 592 *Total Number of Households 4134 *Average Participant Pledge $448.78 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($44,475.99) *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($34,324.67) *Percent Paid 85.17%

Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/

Whether you are already enrolled or new to Faith Direct, you can now choose to have your monthly donations

processed on the 4th or the 15th, or both 4th and 15th using a credit card, debit card or bank draft.

Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS TABLE OF CONTENTS/ TABLA DE CONTENIDO

SPECIAL COLLECTION/ COLECCION ESPECIAL

Presider Schedule/ Horario del Celebrante 3

Financials 3

From Our Pastor 4

This Weeks Events 5

This Weeks Readings 6

Liturgy 7

News & Events 8

Outreach 9

Youth Ministry, Elementary, & Early Childhood 10

Formation-Adults & Young Adults 11

Sacraments 11

Community Life 12

Community Life & Around the Archdiocese 13

Parish Wide Event Highlights 14

De Nuestro Párroco 15

Eventos en Español 16

Liturgia, Finanzas, y Eventos en Español 17

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

Dec. 21-22 Fourth Sunday of

Advent Baptisms: Vines

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 7:30 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 11:00 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 1:00 p.m. Español

Sunday/ Domingo 5:15 p.m.

Presider Fr. Justin Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert

Homilist Wright Wright Glueck Glueck Glueck Wright

Deacon Olivier Wright Higgins Higgins Glueck Vines

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

Parish Financial Information December 8th: $27,043.50

November Faith Direct $90,333.70 January 26th: Bishops’ Fund for Latin America:

We will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Please prayerfully consider supporting this

collection, which assists programs that strengthen the faith in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your gifts

help share the faith by providing lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as

other programs. To learn more, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel,

nascetur pro te Israel! It is the time of Advent that we rejoice for the Lord, Emmanuel, is coming. These last weeks of Advent have been about the prophecies; each, calling us to repentance from the ways of darkness so that we can put on Christ, the Light of the world. In this weekend’s readings, Isaiah continues to describe what happens when the glory of the Lord enters the world. Deserts will exult in abundant blooms, feeble hands grow stronger and weak knees are made firm and those who have frightened hearts we are to say: “Be strong, fear not! Here is your God who comes to save you!” As Isaiah continues, we are told that all is made right, renewed and God’s presence will change all that is broken into wholeness. Even St. James in the second reading tells us to be patient. I hear that from so many, “Oh Father, please pray that I may have patience!” But the letter of St. James also says, “Do not complain about one another, that you may not be judged.” Have you ever experienced someone who does nothing but complain? Someone who constantly has a better way of doing something, is smarter, knows more or knows something about everything? The person who is the self-appointed specialist about every possible notion under the heavens? St. James reminds us, have patience! When we begin to complain about someone, the “other” can always find fault in us, too. Patience! The Lord is coming. The Lord will be the judge of us all. This week we enter into the “O Antiphons” of Advent, the final countdown until Christmas. As each Antiphon expresses an aspect about Emmanuel, may I suggest that you take some time to consider that aspect of Jesus, the Messiah? What does it mean to call Emmanuel “Key of David” or “Rod of Jesse’s stem” or “Wisdom from on high” etc.? How does your knowledge and vision of the Savior fit into these titles of the Messiah? Do you need more patience to understand the Messiah or are you recommending that the Messiah have more patience with you?

The end of the year is quickly approaching and so is the end of this year’s Diocesan Services Fund appeal. Each parish is assessed an amount that is determined by a formula based on the total annual giving of the parish community. The goal is established by the Cardinal and must be raised by the parish. If a parish fails to reach its goal through the Pledge drive, then the amount is taken from the regular weekly collections because it is a mandated goal. Has the year financially been good to you? If so, share those blessings with the DSF campaign. If you’ve been a member of the parish for some time now, you know how much I detest talking about or asking for money. However, if we do not make this goal, we will begin to cut back necessary funding for some of our ministries because the money will have to go towards the DSF goal. Since I’ve been here as pastor, we have never come short of our goal. In fact, we usually go over the goal and then half of any overage comes back to the parish. We have truly benefited from the overages. Check with your company of employment and see if they have a matching grant fund for charitable giving. The DSF is from the entire Archdiocese and, because of that, some employers do match the funds. Right now, our shortage is more than one week’s collection. If you have not yet donated to DSF, please consider giving any amount to help offset this shortage. If you have, thank you. And, as I have done, can you consider giving more that you originally pledged?

The stock market has done well this year and often we receive the gift of stocks for a year end giving to the Church. This enables people to have a better tax advantage. Also, please consider your annual IRA mandated withdrawal. Remember that any portion of your IRA that goes directly to the Church is tax deductible. But you must stipulate the giving to the Church up front and not accept the withdrawal first. This is a great way to make your annual contribution to the parish, the DSF or even our ongoing campaign to pay off the debt on the Gonzaga Center. We depend on your generosity to assist us in the mission of proclaiming the Good News of Salvation. We depend on your generosity in assisting the Word becoming flesh in our time and our place. We need and depend on your generosity so that we may proclaim the Kingdom of God here in our parish community as well as in the extended Church of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. As St. Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth: Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. ­­ (2Cor 9:6-8)

With my prayers for an Advent of hope,

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Monday, December 16 Building Thursday, December 19 Building

6:15 a.m. ACTS Men's Prayer Group Faber-8 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 10 a.m. Rosary Lady Chapel

10 a.m. Christmas Worship Aid Booklets- Collating

Choir Room 5 p.m. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary

10 a.m. Rosary Lady Chapel 6 p.m. SILECC Christmas Program Christus Center

4:30 p.m. High School Basketball Ministry

Sexton Hall BB Court

6:30 p.m. Zumba McGivney Hall

6 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Sexton Hall B&C 6:30 p.m. Encuentro con Cristo Team Meeting Xavier-14

6:30 p.m. Men's ACTS M11 Team Meeting

McGivney Hall 6:45 p.m. ACTS Core Team Xavier-15

7 p.m. Legion of Mary Weekly Meeting Faber-6 7 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study Faber-8

7 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop Meeting Sexton Hall B & C 7 p.m. Liturgy Committee Xavier-13

7 p.m. Finance Council Gonzaga- Conference

Tuesday, December 17 7:15 p.m. LMC Formation Meeting Faber-3

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

9:30 a.m. MOM's at the Well Meeting McGivney Hall

10 a.m. Rosary Lady Chapel Friday, December 20

10 a.m. Living Stones Faber-5 10 a.m. Rosary Lady Chapel

10 a.m. Christmas Worship Aid Booklets- Collating

Choir Room 10 a.m. Grupo de Estudio Biblico Faber-6

6 p.m. Prayer Group Reservation Chapel 6 p.m. Parents Night Out Gonzaga

6 p.m. AA Meeting Faber-5 7 p.m. Hombres y Mujeres de Fe Xavier-12

7 p.m. RCIA Inquiry Faber-3 7 p.m. Family Movie Night- Featuring "The Star"

Christus Center

7 p.m. RCIA Catechumenate Faber-8

7 p.m. First Reconciliation Makeup Sexton Hall Saturday, December 21

7:30 a.m. Bible Study: ACTS- The Spread of the Kingdom

Xavier-12

Wednesday, December 18 8 a.m. ACTS- Men Prayer Group Xavier-16

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

10 a.m. Rosary Lady Chapel Sunday, December 22

6:30 p.m. Assessment Strategies Module Sexton Hall B & C 10:45 a.m. Encuentro SCC Faber-8

7 p.m. Simbang Gabi Mass Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Live Nativity Legacy Garden

7:30 p.m. Coro Rehearsal Choir Room

7:30 p.m. Upper Room Upper Room

7:30 p.m. Men's Prayer Group Faber-8

7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Divinity of Life Committee Xavier-15

8 p.m. Simbang Gabi Reception Christus Center

THIS WEEK’S READINGS THIS WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT What are we waiting for? Some people make the incredible claim that, 2,000 years ago, God’s spoken Word became flesh and blood. This incarnate Word lived and served and saved—not by rising to tremendous power, but by dying and rising to new life. A lot rides on John the Baptist’s question to Jesus: Are you the one? If not you, then who? If Jesus is the one, trusting in him means embracing a startling trajectory of service and surrender in a world of upward striving. It will turn our own lives inside out. What does it cost you to say: “Jesus is Lord”?

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 (7). “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

Monday, Dec 16, 2019 ADVENT WEEKDAY Invest in the teachings Magisterium is a mighty big word that means a lot to Catholics. The word derives from the Latin for “teacher.” It refers to the sacred deposit of faith, which includes both scripture and tradition, that’s been entrusted to the church. And it is the source of the church’s authority to interpret this deposit of faith, which has been divinely revealed by Christ, the “Word made flesh.” What an immense gift from God, for all of us to be shown so much. Be faithful to it.

TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27 (187). “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?”

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019 ADVENT WEEKDAY Soon and very soon Finally, like a long exhalation during the final week before Christmas, we pray the “O Antiphons,” which give us different ways to image the long-awaited Messiah. Some of the more colorful names are: Wisdom, Root of Jesse’s stem, Key of David, Radiant Dawn. Praying with one each day unites us to the universal church over many centuries. Check out YouTube for a video that provides historical background on the Antiphons. Take a moment to watch it as part of your Advent observation.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 (193). “Of her was born Jesus, . . . called the Christ.”

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019 ADVENT WEEKDAY Prelude to Nativity Today is International Migrants Day, reminding us that all biblical people, including the Holy Family, were obliged to roam to survive. The mystery of the Incarnation, Christ in us, is extended to all people, especially those who have been driven from their homelands by violence and crushing poverty, and who stand at our border seeking help. Should we wall them out or extend a hand in friendship and solidarity? All of us need rescuing! “O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: Come to rescue us with your mighty power!”

TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 (194). “‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and

they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God is with us.’” Thursday, Dec 19, 2019 ADVENT WEEKDAY Lord, come and save us "O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: Come to save us without delay!" Today is the third day of the church's week of O Antiphons, used at evening prayer to count down the final days of Advent. Each gives a different depiction of the Messiah; each captures the longing of a people yearning to be saved. Today's imagery comes from Isaiah 11:1, where God establishes the House of David from beleaguered beginnings: “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” David, the youngest son of Jesse, is as improbable a king as the Christ Child will be. If you haven’t been praying the O Antiphons this week, it’s not too late to start; nor is it too late to decorate a Jesse Tree, based on the same Isaiah verse.

TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195). “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.”

Friday, Dec 20, 2019 ADVENT WEEKDAY Make room at the inn There’s a special Christmas season novena—that is, nine days of prayer—that commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus, as well as her journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and it is done in the nine days leading up to his birthday. Called Las Posadas, which means “lodging,” it is celebrated by many Spanish-speaking cultures with re-enactments of Joseph and Mary (often with entourage and even a donkey!) knocking on neighbors’ doors seeking a “place to stay.” A party usually ensues. Remember all those in the world who are journeying to find shelter for their children, and work to make our communities more open to them. In fact, celebrate their presence!

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal kingdom: Come and free the prisoners of darkness!”

Saturday, Dec 21, 2019 MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Common ground is high ground Peter Canisius (1521-97), a Dutch Jesuit priest who was a contemporary of Saint Ignatius, was a learned and capable scholar who started many Jesuit colleges. Peter had a gift for making theological doctrine understandable. To that end, he wrote three catechisms that helped common folk and children understand the teachings of the church and ground their faith. Peter’s ability to listen in working with non-Catholics helped him respect differences and seek common ground. We ask Saint Peter Canisius to help us listen to those with whom we differ and seek common ground.

TODAY'S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197). “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.”

LITURGY LITURGY

We will NOT be celebrating the Sacrament of Confession on the

following dates:

Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, December 18 Wednesday, December 25

Wednesday, January 1

Forming a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer

MONTHLY FAMILY HOLY HOUR WITH EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

WEDNESDAY EVENING January 8

Following 6:45 p.m. Mass continuing until 8:30 p.m.

Bring your child’s favorite prayer book,

and bring the whole family!

Come together in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

AREA PENANCE SERVICES

Wednesday, December 18 Christ the Good Shepherd – 6pm

NO Confessions at St. Ignatius Wednesday, December 18

Coro de Niños

Estamos formando un coro de niños para que canten una vez

al mes en la Misa de español a la una

de la tarde. Es para niños de tercer a octavo grado.

Contactar a Peter Ramirez para registrarse:

pramirez@silcc.org

Join Our Parish Celebration Of

SIMBANG GABI

Wednesday, December 18 7 p.m. Mass

Followed by a Reception in the Christus Center

Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic tradition in preparation of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a series

of Masses during the nine days before Christmas. This Mass will be offered in English and many of

the songs will be sung in Tagalog.

There will be no 6:45 p.m. Mass.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve – Dec. 24 Shuttle Service available from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mittelstädt Elementary School & Klein Annex

3:45 p.m. Christmas Pageant 4 p.m.* Mass

4:30 p.m.* Mass in Christus Center 6:30p.m. * Mass

8:30 p.m. (Misa de Noche Buena en Español) with incense 11:15 p.m. Caroling

Christmas Day – Dec. 25 12 a.m. Midnight Mass with incense

10:00 a.m. Mass of the Day (Christmas Day) with incense

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Jan. 1 Holy Day of Obligation

Tuesday, December 31 – 4:15 p.m. Mass Wednesday, January 1, 2019 – 10 a.m. Mass

*nursery available

NEWS & EVENTS

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3. View and update Family information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wedding Banns Please pray for the following couples:

Edward Hogan & Taryn Hogan Brandon Acosta & Jessica Borkey Stephen Kramer & Rita Kramer

Thomas Ames & Marie Grace De Le Vingne

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In Memoriam

Melissa Estes, daughter of John Scoblick Joan Dolores Kelety, mother of

Mona & John Kelety Jacqueline Strathman, wife to

Michael Strathman Donald McCann, husband of Mary

Elizabeth

Welcome Newly Baptized Haide Catherine Garza Thomas Austin Reed Miller Harrison Reames Ava Marie Jimenez Isaac Edward Augusto Lima Aleah Grace Galicia Sofia Valentina Ardon Gabriella Elizabeth Reyes

Christmas Flowers Donations: As we approach Christmas, please don’t forget to use your “ Christmas Flower Donation” envelopes to assist us in providing a beautiful display of flowers through the Christmas Season. If you cant find your Christmas Flower envelope, or are visiting, or new, you may use the form below to make a donation. If paying with check, please write in the memo “Christmas Flowers.” Please clearly print your request below. Flowers in Memory/Honor of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Requested by: Envelope #: Check # or Cash:

OUTREACH

Food For NAM

NAM is in need of your help! We are asking for your generosity this Holiday season

to help stock their pantry for those in need.

Place your items in the NAM Food Box by the Welcome Center

*We cannot accept dented cans or expired food*

Sending out Servants

SPANISH/ENGLISH TRANSLATORS ARE NEEDED! Vision Clinic Mission: February 22 – February 29 Surgical Mission: February 29 – March 7

IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIRED/PROVIDED

Sending Out Servants (SOS) is a Lay Catholic Mission serving

the indigenous Mayan in Guatemala.

This medical mission trip is to help bring vital eye care and

cataract surgeries to impoverished Maya communities.

For more information email: sos@silcc.org

Visit: sendingoutservants.org

Cans: Fruit, Soup, Yam, Mixed Vegetables,

Pumpkin, Cranberry Sauce

Chicken Broth

Evaporated Milk

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Brownie, Cookie, and Cake Mixes

Turkey or Chicken Gravy

CHRISTMAS ANGELS 2019 SAYS “THANK YOU” “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 With faith in God and faith in our parish, the Christmas Angels and the generous donors of St. Ignatius of Loyola celebrated the “Year of the Family” and helped make Christmas a joyful celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, by providing gifts to 112 families, 277 children, and 224 adults. So, today we say a PRAYER OF THANKS. *Thank you to our DONORS. *Thank you to our VOLUNTEERS. *Thank you to our CLERGY AND STAFF And most importantly, THANK YOU TO GOD. From the Christmas Angels to all of you –MERRY CHRISTMAS – AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES DURING THIS HOLY SEASON!

FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

HS Basketball Mondays from 4:00 p.m. till dark

HS Upper Room 12/18 Begins with 6:45 Mass

Thank you! Hispanic Traditions Ministry

for providing lunch at the Posada Retreat!

CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 12

St. Ignatius Loyola Youth

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH

6-10 P.M.

Do you need a night out? Children ages 1—9 years can come for an evening of fun, crafts, games, and story time from 6 – 10 p.m. A light dinner will be served. Registration forms are available in the parish front office.

EC/ELEMENTARY

SAINTS OF THE MONTH

During the Octave (eight days) of Christmas we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This is a liturgical celebration in the Catholic Church in honor of Jesus, his mother, and his legal father, Saint Joseph, as a family. The primary purpose of this feast is to present the Holy Family as a model for Christian families.

Visit silcc.org/family-retreat to register

FAMILY CATECHESIS The Jesse Tree was the focus of Family Catechesis this past week. Over 350 families participated. The children enjoyed hanging their Jesse tree ornaments.

FORMATION

ADULT FORMATION YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Open to anyone in their 20s or 30s

looking for fellowship and a group of

peers to share their faith

MASS

Join us every Sunday at 5:15 p.m.

We sit together by the choir.

GROUP DISCUSSION

Thursdays In Faber Center Room 8

November and December

Book of Revelation Bible Study

St. Ignatius Young Adults

Contact: avijil@silcc.org

FAMILY RESOURCES

ADVENT REFLECTIONS Advent has begun! Advent/

Christmas booklets are available after Mass today and there are a

variety of online sites offering daily reflections.

IgnatianSpirituality.com offers a variety of online Advent resources

from Loyola Press. FORMED offers a variety of Advent Reflections– a daily

meditation, formation, and motivation, to create a place for

Christ. Franciscan media is offering

Advent with Richard Rohr, OFM, a daily set of Scripture, prayers and

meditations. Best Advent Ever from

DynamicCatholic.com provides a daily short inspirational video to help you slow down, think and

pray. Rejoice! Rejoice! O Israel.

To you shall come Emmanuel!

SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM

Congratulations! We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents; no registration required.

Godparents are encouraged to attend as well. The next sessions are January 6th & 13th 7-9 p.m. in Xavier Room 12. RCIA - 7 Years & Older

We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look forward to sharing our

faith with you! If you have not been baptized Catholic or are looking for communion and confirmation please contact us at rciaformation@silcc.org MARRIAGE Congratulations on your engagement!

We invite you to attend our Marriage Orientation on January 20th at 1:30 p.m. in

Faber Center Room 5. It is encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to your desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. ADULT CONFIRMATION

The Archdiocese celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation for baptized Catholics over the age of 18 near Pentecost weekend. If you

are interested in participating in the preparation for Adult Confirmation in 2020, contact us at adultconfirmation@silcc.org

For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.org/sacraments

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP Sat., January 18 8:15 a.m.—4p.m. A wife has a driving

need to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has a driving need to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy. Love and Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily, and biblically. The cost, including lunch and workbooks is $35 per couple. To register, contact Amy Auzenne at aauzenne@silcc.org

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WORKSHOP Mon., Jan. 13 7-9 p.m. Natural Family

Planning (NFP) is the general title for the scientific, natural and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancies. Since the methods of NFP respect the love-giving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love! St. Ignatius will host an Introductory Session for the Creighton Model FertilityCare System on Monday, January 13 from 7-9pm. This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning more about this method of natural family planning (NFP). It fulfills the NFP requirement for marriage preparation in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. To register or for more information, contact Amy Auzenne at aauzenne@silcc.org

COMMUNITY LIFE

Knights of Columbus Announcements Save the Date: KofC Wine Tasting fundraiser – Jan. 25; Beer Tasting fundraiser – Feb. 16. Join the Knights: All Catholic men are encouraged to join the Knights of Columbus. Learn more by emailing Membership@kofc10861.org Find us online: Updates to our schedule will be posted to our Council website at www.kofc10861.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/knights10861

2020 “Wines from the Pacific Northwest” Wine Tasting and Fundraiser Join the Knights of Columbus for an evening of wine, food and fellowship on Saturday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in the Christus Center. Attendees will sample a curated flight of six wines served throughout a delicious dinner. A mix of white and red varietals will be served, all related to this year’s event theme. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased in the Narthax after Mass January 4 & 5, or by contacting winetastingtickets@silcc.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door.

Grief Support: Seasons of Hope A scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction and hope. We meet in Faber Room 6 on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. We will NOT MEET on December 19, 26, and January 2. All faith communities are welcome. For more information, contact Dcn. Joe Wright,

281-370-3401.

Sun. Dec. 22nd 6:30 p.m.

PASSION PLAY 2020

YEAR OF THE FAMILY EVENTS

Maria Goretti Support GroupNew support group for those afflicted with any type of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or mental) meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month in downtown Houston at the Cathedral Centre. For more info about the Maria Goretti Network that is sponsoring this support group, go to 713

PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT

Queridos hermanos: ¡Alégrense! ¡Alégrense! ¡Emmanuel vendrá a ti, oh, Israel! Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, nascetur pro te, Israel! Es el tiempo de Adviento en el cual nos regocijamos porque el Señor, Emmanuel, viene. Estas últimas semanas de Adviento han sido sobre las profecías; cada una, llamándonos al arrepentimiento de los caminos de las tinieblas para que seamos la imagen de Cristo, la Luz del mundo. En las lecturas de este fin de semana, Isaías continúa describiendo lo que sucede cuando la gloria del Señor entra al mundo. Los desiertos se regocijarán con abundantes flores, las manos débiles se fortalecerán y las rodillas débiles se vigorizarán y los que tienen corazones atemorizados deben decir: “¡Sé fuerte, no temas! ¡Aquí está tu Dios que viene a salvarte!” A medida que Isaías continúa, se nos dice que todo está bien, renovado y la presencia de Dios cambiará todo lo que se rompe en integridad. Incluso El Apóstol Santiago en la segunda lectura nos dice que seamos pacientes. Escucho eso de muchos, "¡Oh Padre, por favor ore por mi para que tenga paciencia!" Pero la carta de Santiago también dice: "No se quejen unos de otros, para que no puedan ser juzgados". ¿Alguna vez han experimentado una situación donde alguien no hace nada más que quejarse? ¿Alguien que constantemente tiene una mejor manera de hacer algo, es más inteligente, sabe más o sabe algo sobre todo? ¿La persona que es el especialista autonombrado sobre todas las nociones posibles bajo los cielos? Santiago nos recuerda, ¡ten paciencia! Cuando comenzamos a quejarnos de alguien, el "otro" siempre puede encontrar fallas en nosotros también. ¡Paciencia! El Señor viene El Señor será el juez de todos nosotros. Esta semana entramos en las "O Antifonas" de Adviento, la cuenta regresiva final hasta Navidad. Como cada Antífona expresa un aspecto sobre Emmanuel, ¿puedo sugerirle que se tome un tiempo para considerar ese aspecto de Jesús, el Mesías? ¿Qué significa llamar a Emmanuel "Llave de David" o "La vara del tronco de Jessé" o "Sabiduría de lo alto", etc.? ¿Cómo encaja tu conocimiento y visión del Salvador en estos títulos del Mesías? ¿Necesitas más paciencia para entender al Mesías o estás recomendando que el Mesías tenga más paciencia contigo? El fin de año se acerca rápidamente y también lo es el fin de la apelación del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos de este año. Cada parroquia tiene un monto determinado por una fórmula basada en las donaciones anuales totales de la comunidad parroquial. La meta es establecida por el Cardenal y debe ser recaudado por la parroquia. Si una parroquia no logra su objetivo a través de la campaña de compromiso, la cantidad se toma de las colecciones semanales regulares porque es obligatorio. ¿Ha sido el año financieramente bueno para usted? Si es así, comparta esas bendiciones con la campaña DSF. Si has sido miembro de la parroquia por algún tiempo, sabes cuánto detesto hablar o pedir dinero. Sin embargo, si no logramos este objetivo, comenzaremos a recortar los fondos necesarios para algunos de nuestros ministerios porque el dinero tendrá que ir hacia el DSF. Desde que he estado aquí como pastor, nunca hemos fallado en recaudar los fondos. De hecho, generalmente superamos la meta y luego la mitad de cualquier excedente regresa a la parroquia. Realmente nos hemos beneficiado de los excesos. Consulte con su empresa de empleo y vea si tienen un fondo de subvención equivalente para donaciones caritativas. El DSF es de toda la Arquidiócesis y, debido a eso, algunos empleadores sí igualan los fondos. En este momento, nuestra escasez es la colección de más de una semana. Si aún no ha donado al DSF, considere dar cualquier cantidad para ayudar a compensar esta escasez. Si ya lo hizo, gracias. Y, como lo he hecho yo, ¿puede considerar dar más de lo que prometiste originalmente? El mercado de valores ha tenido un buen desempeño este año y, a menudo, recibimos el obsequio de acciones al final del año para la Iglesia. Esto permite a las personas tener una mejor ventaja fiscal. Además, considere su retiro anual obligatorio según el IRA. Recuerde que cualquier parte de su IRA que vaya directamente a la Iglesia es deducible de impuestos. Pero debe estipular la donación a la Iglesia por adelantado y no aceptar primero el retiro. Esta es una excelente manera de hacer su contribución anual a la parroquia, al DSF o incluso a nuestra campaña actual para pagar la deuda del Centro Gonzaga. Dependemos de su generosidad para ayudarnos en la misión de proclamar las Buenas Nuevas de Salvación. Dependemos de su generosidad para ayudar a que la Palabra se haga carne en nuestro tiempo y en nuestro lugar. Necesitamos y dependemos de su generosidad para que podamos proclamar el Reino de Dios aquí en nuestra comunidad parroquial, así como en la Iglesia extendida por toda la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. Como San Pablo escribió a la Iglesia en Corinto: Considere esto: el que siembra con mezquindad, cosechará también con mezquindad; el que siembra en abundancia, cosechará también en abundancia. Cada cual dé según el dictamen de su corazón, no de mala gana ni forzado, pues: Dios ama al que da con alegría. Y poderoso es Dios para colmaros de toda gracia a fin de que, teniendo, siempre y en todo, todo lo necesario, tengáis aún sobrante para toda obra buena. (2Cor 9: 6-8) Con mis oraciones por un Advenimiento lleno de esperanza,

COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO

LECTURA

EVENTOS

La Natividad En Vivo 22 de diciembre

6-8 p.m. Los jóvenes y las familias de San Ignacio de Loyola

representaran en vivo la Natividad en el Legacy Garden frente a la iglesia. Ven, escucha y observa como se desarrolla la historia del nacimiento de Jesús mientras caminas por las

escenas de la Natividad. La Natividad en vivo constara de seis estaciones que representan

la historia desde el anuncio hasta La Epifanía. Se presentarán personajes y animales en vivo. Trae a tus amigos y vecinos.

¡Todos son bienvenidos! Por favor consideren unirse a nosotros para participar en alguna escena, ayudar a

organizar, narrar o servir chocolate calientito y deliciosas galletas. Contacte al departamento de formación para más información.

Preparación para el Matrimonio La preparación para el sacramento del matrimonio comienza por lo menos seis meses antes del matrimonio. Si usted desea casarse en nuestra parroquia, el primer paso es ir a la sesión informativa matrimonial. Esta sesión es para quienes no hablan inglés. La próxima sesión es el 23 de enero a la 3 de la tarde en Faber Center en el Salón 6. Para registrarse por favor contacte a Natasha Faircloth (281-370-3401) o nfaircloth@silcc.org.

Domingo, Dec 15, 2019 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

¿Qué estamos esperando? Algunas personas hacen la increíble afirmación de que, hace 2000 años, la palabra hablada de Dios se hizo carne. Esta palabra encarnada vivió y sirvió y salvó—no elevándose a un poder tremendo, sino muriendo y resucitando a una nueva vida. Hay algo muy importante en la pregunta de Juan el Bautista a Jesús: ¿Eres el elegido? Si no eres tú, ¿entonces quién? Si Jesús es el elegido, confiar en él significa aceptar una trayectoria asombrosa de servicio y entrega en un mundo de esfuerzos cuesta arriba. Va a volver nuestras vidas al revés. ¿Qué te cuesta decir: “Jesús es el Señor”?

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Isaías 35:1-6a, 10; Santiago 5:7-10; Mateo 11:2-11 (7). “¿Eres tú el que ha de venir o tenemos que buscar a otro?”

Encuento Con Cristo Introducimos a la pequeña Comunidad Eclesial, RENACER EN CRISTO que se formó después del primer Retiro Encuentro con Cristo. Los miembros son: Araceli Pedroza; Genoveva Vargas, Martha Sánchez, Doris Duran, Lorena Angel, Kelly Ponce, María & Rodrigo Moreno, Moisés Hernández, Juan Duran Sergio Araujo. (Not pictured, Gloria Hernandez and Alicia Gonzalez.) RENACER EN CRISTO se ha comprometido a seguir reuniéndose para crecer en la fe y así mejor servir la Comunidad San Ignacio Loyola.

ALREDEDOR DE LA ARCHIDIÓCESIS

Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos: “Tu Corazón Ardiente es Tierra Sagrada” Ven y acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos (solteros y casados) de 18 a 39 anos de edad a un día de talleres, música, oración, y Convivencia. Encuentra a Cristo que vive y te quiere vivo! Descubra la voz de Dios en tu corazón. Ejerce tu mission con valentía, frescura, y entusiasmo. Sábado 21 de mayo, 2020 de 9 a.m.—6 p.m. en la Inglesia de San Jerónimo, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080. presentadores nacionales y locales. Presentado en Inglés y Español. $25 antes de 21 de febereo o $35 después de 22 de febrero. Inscripciones www.archgh.org/yacm 713-741-8778

Desea obtener alguna ayuda para saber cómo educar a sus hijos? La oficina del Ministerio de Vida Familiar cuenta con un selecto grupo de 8 profesionales alrededor de la Arquidiócesis que pueden proveer estos servicios a padres que desean obtener ayuda en la crianza de sus hijos. Estos programas están diseñados para ofrecer formación y para guiar a los padres en diversas situaciones. Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al 713-741-8739.

Vigila Pastoral 2020 Tema: Cristo vive en ti.” Nuestro Lema: “¡Se extraordinario! Los invitamos a que vengan a vivir junto con la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana de la Arquidíocesis nuestra 20a Vigilia Pastoral. Se llevará a cabo en el Centro Carismático (1949 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77023) sábado 18 de enero a las 7 p.m. al domingo 19 de enero a las 6:30 a.m. Misa. Este es un evento dirigido por y para los jóvanes adultos. Abierto a toda la comunidad. ¡Los esperamos! Para más informes communicarse con la Oficina de Jovenes Adultos y Pastoral Universitaria al 713-741-8768.