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ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Good News Reflection

33 rd^ Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2014

This Sunday's Gospel reading reminds us not to bury the gifts that God has given us. To do so is to be a "wicked, lazy servant!" Ouch. We all have at least one buried talent. There's more we could be doing for the kingdom of God, but we think: "Not me. I'm not gifted enough" or "Someone else can do it better than I can" or "God can't be

telling me to do that" or "I don't have the time, the financial

resources, the know-how, or good enough health" or "I'm retired now and I've been waiting a long time to finally focus on my own desires." There's no holy excuse for wasting anything good that God has given us, but sadly it happens quite often, because we don't realize how necessary our talents are for the Church and our joint mission of spreading Christ's influence upon the world. What's pushing your gifts and talents aside? What's interfering with your usefulness to the kingdom of God? Now is the time to open wide your potential and release your talents into God's plans! We are all gifted "enough" to make a difference for God's kingdom, because our abilities come from him. We're his servants, and it's up to him, not us, to decide what we're capable of doing. Even the homebound and the bedridden have a divine purpose that can be accomplished in their circumstances and sufferings. Often, these precious people are very powerful prayer warriors and have some of the soundest wisdom on earth. Have you ever been challenged by the question: "If God is so good, why does he allow evil to happen?" The answer is: It's not God that

allows it. It'swe who allow it! We are the Body of Christ on earth. We

are his hands and feet and vocal chords and embracing arms. Jesus truly wants to make our world more heavenly, but too many of us have seemingly good reasons to bury the gifts that could make a difference. Indeed, this is wicked laziness!

Questions for Personal Reflection: What good have you done? Hear God assuring you: "Well done, my good and faithful servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you greater responsibilities. Come, share your Master's joy!" What "greater responsibilities" can you say yes to by offering the gifts that he's provided to you? What's stopping you from saying yes?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: How would you recommend, based on your own experiences, that Christians invest the gifts of God? How do you identify (1) your giftedness and (2) God's purpose for it?

© 2014 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission.

SAT., Nov. 15—St. Albert the Great, Bishop 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112; Lk 18:1- 6:00 p.m. † Gregoria E. Carrales (Manuel & Alma Carrales) SUN., Nov. 16—33 rd^ Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19- 9:00 a.m. Victoria Ortega & Her Intentions (Ortega Family) 10:30 a.m. † Bryan Flores (Yolanda Flores) 12:00 p.m. For All Parishioners MON., Nov. 17—St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1; Lk 18:35- 12:05 p.m. † Gregoria E. Carrales (Elvia Trevino) TUES., Nov. 18—Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter & St. Paul in Rome; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15; Lk 19:1- NO MASS WED., Nov. 19—St. Nerses I, Bishop Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150; Lk 19:11- 12:05 p.m. † Rudolph Mircovich (Montoya Family) THURS., Nov. 20—St. Edmund the Martyr Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149; Lk 19:41- 12:05 p.m. † Richelle Layton—Birthday (Nell Layton) FRI., Nov. 21—The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119; Lk 19:45- 12:05 p.m. † Bobbe Ford (Theresa Moore) SAT., Nov. 22—St. Cecilia Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144; Lk 20:27- 6:00 p.m. † Margaret Kasofsky (Delia Tucker) SUN., Nov. 23—34 th^ Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31- 9:00 a.m. Raul Narvaez & His Intentions (Ortega Family) 10:30 a.m. For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. For the Bulletin Sponsors (Trinity Publications)

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & DIVINE MERCY Adoration begins after the 12:05 p.m. Mass every Wednesday with the Divine Mercy is recited at 3:00 p.m. and Benediction at 8:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Candle The Church Sanctuary candle has weeks available. If you would like to have the candle burning for the intention of a loved one, a birthday or anniversary, please call the Church Office. November 16th^ —November 22 nd In loving memory of Erasmo Padron for his birthday, November 25 th by his wife & children.

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. THOMAS MORE 2045 18th^ Street Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Phone: (361) 888- Pastor Rev. Tomasz Kozub [email protected]

Secretary Adrienne Cavazos [email protected]

Music Ministers David & Lauren Moore [email protected] [email protected] Anthony J. Tomazin

Religious Education Sandra McCutchon [email protected]

Youth Minister Emily Hess [email protected] RCIA Coordinator Eric Rivera [email protected] Alter Server Coordinator Veronica Molina [email protected] Baptism Class Theresa Mader [email protected] Bulletin/Website Bulletin & Website E-Mail: [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: 10 a.m. Monday CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays Phone: (361) 888- Fax: (361) 888- Website: www.stthomasmorecc.org email: [email protected] SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY, 5:15—5:45 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Daily Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 12:05 p.m. NO MASS on Tuesday Saturday Vigil—6:00 p.m., Sunday—9:00 & 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. ROSARY Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 11:35 a.m.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Please thank our sponsors and let them know that you saw their ad in the Sunday bulletin. They help make our bulletins possible!

ADVERTISE HERE!! ADVERTISE IN OUR BULLETIN! All sizes are available. Advertise your business or make it a personal ad (In Memory of…). I hope that you will prayerfully consider advertising in our bulletin. Advertising helps defray the costs to the parish. If you’re interested please contact the church office or call Javier Aguilera at (512) 694-4989. Forms are in the back of the Church or in the church office.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Catechesis Fundraiser after All Masses Masses 9, 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. 10:10 a.m. CCD Levels I, II, III 11:00 a.m. Confirmation 1:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 11:30 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 PARISH OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 p.m. Edge WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 11:30 a.m. Rosary 12:35 p.m. Adoration 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. CCD Level II 7:00 p.m. Life Teen 8:00 p.m. Benediction THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 11:30 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. RCIA—The Liturgical Year FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 11:30 a.m. Rosary SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Catechesis Fundraiser after All Mass 5:15 p.m. Reconciliation

Sunday Collection $ 4,101. OnLine Giving $ 2,415. Total $ 6,516.

SECOND/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Nov. 16—Feed the Homeless Nov. 27—Thanksgiving

Offertory November 16 th

ADVENT WREATH & BOOK SALE The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be hosting an Advent Wreath Sale and Ignatius Press Book and Film Fair after all Masses through Christmas. Please support our program through this fundraiser.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT We are looking for children who want to participate in this years Christmas Pageant. The pageant is performed at the 6 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass. This year we will be signing people up all during November and practices will begin right after Thanksgiving. If you’re interested in participating, keep an eye out for the sign-up sheets in the back of the church, call Veronica Ramos at 779-8357 or email her

[email protected].

MASS INTENTIONS The Mass Intention book is now open for 2015. In the months of November and December it will be open for deceased members anniversaries and/or birthdays. It will open for all other intentions in January.

SANCTUARY CANDLE There are still some Sanctuary Candles available for 2014. This candle is lit next to the tabernacle. The week is dedicated to for your intention for prayer during all of the Masses for the week in the Prayers of the Faithful. The donation is $ per week.

We have a face book group if you’d like to join. Look for St. Thomas More Catholic Church. (or Thomas More, then go to groups). Look for updates and things that are going on in our Parish here, as well as, our website.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Sun., Nov. 9 nd, 11 a.m. followed by Mass.

All paperwork should be in by now. If you have

not turned it in, please speak to Emily ASAP.

Fellowship—Sun., Nov. 16 th^ , following 12 p.m. Mass Edge—Tues., Nov. 18th^ , 7 p.m. Life Teen—Wed., Nov. 19th^ , 7 p.m. It’s never too late to register for Life Teen or Edge. Sign-up TODAY!!

RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Thurs., Nov. 20—The Liturgical Year

Thurs., Nov. 27—No Class

Thurs., Dec. 4—Grace

Thurs., Dec. 11—10 Commandments

Please Pray for the Sick & Shut-Ins

Rafaela Allarcon , Dominique Arsuaga, Maddison Beckwith, Deborah Bishop, Lucas Burlacu, Pat Bennet, Mara Bywaters, Charmaine Wade, Mary Cusack, Ethel Dulak, Laura Flores, Yolanda Flores, Al Garcia, Isaac & Isaiah Garcia, Frances Garcia, Mary Ester Garcia, Pamela Garcia, Olga Garza, Jose Luis Gomes, Susie Gomez, Emilia Gonzales, Josephine T. Guajardo, Susie Guzman, Peter Hernandez, Richard Hudgins, Alana Hughes, Baldemar Johnson, Sarah Kribs, Floyd Layton, Jerry Linan, Elida Martinez, Juan Martinez, Lori Martinez, Mary Masminster, Ruby Mena, Odelia Morales Martinez, Gloria Moreno, Connie Ortiz, Crystal Penilla, Sylvia Perez, Tillie R. Ramirez, Frank & Guadalupe Sanchez, Maggie Sandoval-Flores, Scott Smith, Maddie Torres, Jack Trevino, Amelia Vela, Joyce West, Richard West, Harry Zdansky New This Week: If you know anyone who is no longer ill and can be removed from the prayer list, please contact the rectory so that we can make room for new people who are in need of our prayers.

We are now taking items for the rummage sale next spring. Clean out your closets and bring your stuff to the Church during office hours. Mon, Wed, Fri. 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Thurs. 9 a.m.—1 p.m. & 2-5 p.m.

POT LUCK &

RAFFLE DRAWING

TODAY, Saturday, November 15 th^ we will be hosting a pot luck dinner following the 6 p.m. Mass. We will draw the winners for the World Youth Day Raffle at this time. Join us for some fellowship and good food.

We are still looking for CORE members for the Life Teen and Edge Youth Groups! If you are interested in participating, please pick up an application from the back of the church and drop off filled applications at the parish

office or place in the collection basket. You

can also call Emily Hess at (405) 778-5885 or

email [email protected].

The Homebound Care & Prayer Ministry is an outreach service that St. Thomas More provides to all of its Parishioners. There are many ways you can help: ◊ Take the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass, either for illness or age. ◊ Offer to go sit and pray with that person who is sick or homebound or run an errand to the grocery store or to pick up medicine. ◊ Volunteer to spend an hour in Adoration praying for someone or pray for those on the Bulletin sick list. ◊ Volunteer to send encouraging notes. ◊ Help with the Lenten Soup Supper (make a dish, help set- up & clean-up) or other parish Function. ◊ Make a meal for someone who has either just gotten out of the hospital or who has been sick. ◊ Help prepare a meal for a grieving family following a funeral. To volunteer or to have communion brought to a loved one or friend please contact the office at 888-9308 or email [email protected].

B a k e S a le

KJT, Catholic Union of Texas, CC, Society #72 is sponsoring the annual St Thomas More Bake Sale the weekend of December 6 th^ and 7 nd^ after all

Masses. All proceeds plus

additional funds from the KJT home office will be donated to St Thomas More. We ask parishioners again to help donate pastries to increase sells. We are also asking to please bring your pastries to the church 888- 9308 Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. or Saturday by 4 p.m. This gives us the opportunity to sell your pastries at all Masses. As a Fraternal organization our society raises money, makes donates, & is active in civic & community work. We hold family events and youth socials. Your family is welcome to join us Sunday Dec 7 th^ at 2 p.m. at Moravian Hall for a short meeting and Christmas party and enjoy the festivity. RSVP to Ellen Zdansky 992-4501.

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

www.stthomasmorecc.org

For your convenience are now accepting credit cards in the office for M a s s I n t e n t i o n s , Sanctuary Candles, STM Appeal, or Sunday Contributions.

St. Thomas More Appeal

We are almost done with our St. Thomas More Appeal. If you have pledged, please continue to send in your contribution. If you would like your contribution to count for this year, please send in asap. If you place your contribution in the basket on Sundays, please put in a separate envelope and clearly mark it Appeal.

Visit the website The Office of Child & Youth Development below or click on the link on our website (www.stthomasmorecc.org) for family topics like Keeping Your Family Strong, Connecting with your teen, and more. http://www.diocesecc.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=

There are plenty of spaces available, if you would like to take this pilgrimage with Fr. Tomasz and Fr. Patrick, please call the office. Don’t miss out on this great

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Adoration (continued from 10/19/15) Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love

Over 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration

81. The Blessed Virgin is eager to make Jesus in the Eucharist known to all and to group them into a Eucharistic Guard of Honor, a court of devoted adorers! (St. Peter Julian Eymard)
82. During a Holy Hour our Lord gives us the courage to cope with our natural fears, the ability to undertake great things for the sake of His name, and the power to undergo great trials. (Fr. John Hardon)
83. Let us take time, in the course of the week, in passing, to go in and spend a moment with the Lord who is so near. (Pope Benedict XVI)
84. A Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament so pleases the Heart of Jesus, that every man, woman and child on earth receives a new effect of God’s graces. (St. Faustina)
85. As we would expect, an outstanding spiritual growth and impetus tend to spring from Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Pope Paul VI)
86. A Holy Hour helps the one in the world in most need of God’s Mercy. (St. John Paul II)
87. The worship paid to the Eucharist strongly impels the soul to cultivate a ‘social’ love, by which the common good is given performance over the good of the individual. (Pope Paul VI)
88. A Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament repairs for evils of the world. (St. John Paul II)
89. Neither theological knowledge nor social action alone is enough to keep us in love with Christ unless both are proceeded by a personal encounter with Him in Adoration. (Bishop Fulton Sheen)
90. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth! (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
91. Adoration of the Blesses Sacrament is the end of the Church Militant just as adoration of God in His glory is the end of the Church Triumphant. (St. Peter Julian Eymard)
92. We contribute to the radical transformation of the world during our Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration (St. John Paul II)
93. During our Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar we contribute to the sowing of the Gospel. (St. John Paul II)
94. Our Holy Hour of Eucharistic adoration acknowledges Christ as the spiritual center of our community. (Pope Paul VI)
95. During our Holy Hour we grow more and more into His likeness. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen)
96. Eucharistic Adoration will make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven. (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta)

To be continued... Join us for Adoration and the Divine Mercy recitation on Wednesday’s following the 12:05 p.m. Mass. The Divine Mercy is recited at 3 p.m. and Benediction is at 8 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. We need volunteers to make sure all the times are covered. If you have signed up, please make sure to come for your time.

NOVENA PICTURES Those of you who left pictures for the All Souls Novena, the pictures are in the Church office ready for pickup. Please come by during office hours as soon as possible.

Online Giving

FAQs

What are the advantages of Online Giving? It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even when you are unable to attend church. You never have to bring cash or checks to church. Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget! How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account? Once you create your account, the contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank account to the church’s bank account. When will my contribution be deducted from my account? Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify. If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports. Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution? Your bank statement provides an itemized list of electronic transactions as well as your online reports. Can I put different amounts in offerings and have all of them withdrawn at different times? You can set up to contribute to different offerings at different times; however, you will have to do each one separately. You will receive a receipt for each one. What if I change bank accounts? Simply login and update your account information. What if I try Online Giving and don’t like it? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your credit card and/or bank account information along with your donation dates. How do I sign up for Online Giving?

1. Visit your parish website at www.stpatrickchurchcc.org
2. Click on the Online Giving link
3. Click on the Create New Account link It’s that simple!

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Elizabeth of

Hungary

(1207-1231)

In her short life Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe. At the age of 14 Elizabeth was married to Louis of Thuringia (a German principality), whom she deeply loved; she bore three children. Under the spiritual direction of a Franciscan friar, she led a life of prayer, sacrifice and service to the poor and sick. Seeking to become one with the poor, she wore simple clothing. Daily she would take bread to hundreds of the poorest in the land, who came to her gate. After six years of marriage, her husband died in the Crusades, and Elizabeth was grief-stricken. Her husband’s family looked upon her as squandering the royal purse, and mistreated her, finally throwing her out of the palace. The return of her husband’s allies from the Crusades resulted in her being reinstated, since her son was legal heir to the throne. In 1228, Elizabeth joined the Secular Franciscan Order, spending the remaining few years of her life caring for the poor in a hospital which she founded in honor of St. Francis. Elizabeth’s health declined, and she died before her 24 th^ birthday in 1231. Very soon after the death of Elizabeth, miracles were reported that happened at her grave in the church of the hospital, especially those of healing. On the suggestion of Konrad, and by papal command, examinations were held of those who had been healed between August, 1232, and January, 1235. The results of

those examinations was supplemented by a briefvita of

the saint-to-be, and together with the testimony of Elizabeth's handmaidens and proved sufficient reason for the quick canonization of Elizabeth on May 27, 1235 in Perugia—no doubt helped along by her family's power and influence.

In today's Gospel, Jesus talks about the correlation between faithfulness and responsibilities. Family life provides many opportunities to illustrate this connection for children. As children prove themselves trustworthy, they can be trusted to take on greater responsibilities. Jesus teaches us in this parable that when we show ourselves to be trustworthy in small matters, we can be trusted to participate in greater matters of responsibility. As you gather as a family, take some time to recall how each child in the family has matured and can now be trusted with greater responsibilities.

Say:In today's Gospel, Jesus talked about how our

trustworthiness in small matters shows that we can also

be trusted to share in the work of serving the Kingdom of

Heaven. Read Matthew 15:14-30. Say:We share in the

work of serving the Kingdom of Heaven when we use our

talents to help and serve others.

As a family, choose one thing to do this week to serve others. Conclude in prayer together, asking God's help so that your family may serve others more faithfully. Pray together the Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Next Sunday New Lighthouse Catholic Media CD’s will be in! These are perfect stocking stuffers & Christmas gifts. They are inspiring and a great way to grow in our Catholic faith!

We ask a $3 offering for each CD, but if that’s not affordable, please contribute whatever you are able.

Also, any extra contributions to support this ministry would be very appreciated.

Thanksgiving Day

Mass will be at 10:00 a.m.

The Parish Offices will be Closed November 26-28 th^.