Dec. 2, Daytime Reconciliation Service: Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass, a number of priests will be available for individual confessions in the Main Church until 12 noon.
Dec. 3, Christmas Adopt-A-Family Volunteer Mtg.: Help distribute Christmas items to families in need. Call Ana Garza-Ibarra at 281-571-4111 or
aibarra@pophouston.org.
Dec. 3, Confirmation SYNC: Held 6:30-9 p.m. This is preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation required for all teens in their second year of Confirmation (not first year teens). Contact: Stephanie Curtis,
scurtis@pophouston.org.
Dec. 4, Nativity: Celebrate the birth of Jesus with over 30 young actors performing live. Begins at 7 p.m. in POP’s Community Center. For the entire family. Held by the BECA organization, which is a non-profit organization that facilitates technical school scholarships for Nicaraguan high school grads who can't afford to continue their education.
Dec. 5,
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers) Monthly Meeting: We are a group of mothers whose mission is to promote Catholic family values through a variety of social, service, and spiritual activities. POP MOMS meets on the first Friday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon in the St. Joseph Building. Childcare will be offered; babies are welcome in the meetings. New members are always welcome. Contact:
popmyc@gmail.com. For childcare reservations, contact
childcare@pophouston.org.
Dec. 6, Spanish Group Convalidation: In December, we welcome couples to the Sacrament of the Holy Matrimony that want to have their union witnessed by the Catholic Church.
Dec. 5 – 7, Jr. High Retreat (6-8th Grades): An exciting weekend for all students in 6-8 grades where we will offer high energy games, ropes courses, great camp food and opportunities for prayer and to make new friends. This weekend fills up fast so the best way to reserve your spot is to use the online registration system at
www.popyem.org. Contact Dave Regitz
,
dregitz@pophouston.org with questions.
Dec. 5, Monthly Food Distribution: Once a month, typically the second Friday, parishioners are invited to come to the Caritas Building at 9 a.m. to help distribute bagged groceries, fresh produce, and other items to needy families living in the area of POP. To participate or ask questions, please contact Ana Garza-Ibarra, (281) 571-4111 or
aibarra@pophouston.org.
Dec. 7, Second Sunday of Advent (regular weekend Mass schedule)
Dec. 7, After 9 a.m. Mass, Breakfast with Jesus: Join us in the Community Center after 9 a.m. Mass for a special appearance by St. Nicholas. Also enjoy a special breakfast prepared by our Knights of Columbus. Come sing Christmas carols with the POP children’s choir and listen to the Greatest Gift of all presented by our Faith Formation class. Children are invited to dress as your favorite Nativity person or animal. Angels, Mary’s, Joseph’s, shepherds, lambs, cows, donkeys and especially Children of the Lord, no matter what age all are invited to join in this special celebration. Contact: Mary Camarata,
mcamarata@pophouston.org.
Dec. 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation; see Worship Schedule)
(Note: No Reconciliation)
Dec. 8, Social Group: Meet at 6 p.m. at Sam Houston Steamboat House for our Christmas dinner. Call Betsy Lowe at (281) 894 4260 for reservations by Dec 5.
Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Healing Mass (English), Mary Chapel
Dec. 10, Faith Family Potluck: Weather permitting, meet at 6 p.m. in the Plaza outside the Main Church entrance. It’s potluck, so bring your favorite side dish and your favorite friend. This is a non-threatening environment to bring that friend or family member that hasn’t been to church in years and is afraid the holy water will begin to sizzle when they walk in. And, stay and join us for ADORE NORTH that is held in the main Church at 7p.m. Contact: Sefanit Mekonnen,
smekonnen@pophouston.org.
Dec. 10, ADORE, Advent Worship Night: Adore North continues for all area-wide Catholics on the north side of Houston who want to gather as one community of faith for a night of powerful music, a relevant message, and Eucharistic Adoration. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! Contact: Matt Regitz,
mregitz@pophouston.org.
Dec. 11 & 12, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (See Worship Schedule): Rosary begins at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, followed by Mass at 11 p.m., and the serenate, “The Mañanitas”, with the offering of flowers to Our Lady. After, gather in the Community Center for hot chocolate and sweet bread. Join us for Masses in the Main Church on Dec. 12. Contact: Claudia Angulo,
cangulo@pophouston.org.
Note: There will be no 7 p.m. Spanish Mass on Dec. 11.
Dec. 11, Keenagers: This Christmas Luncheon event is for active members. Please bring a gift for a retired Priest or Nun. Call Pat Colletti, (281) 923-0539 to purchase tickets and make your reservation.
Dec. 12, 12 Dates for Catholic Couples: Building and strengthening marriages begins with couples making time to be with each other and having fun together. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a short video on the month’s topic, and after, the two of you will leave and go out for dinner or alone time to discuss talking points from the video. RSVP for childcare at least two days in advance (until 9:30 p.m.); (281) 469-2686 (ext. 231) or
childcare@pophouston.org. Contact Olivia & Nathan Harrison,
livandnath@gmail.com or (281) 732-8268.
Dec. 13, Christmas Adopt-A-Family Distribution Day: Help distribute Christmas items to families in need. Call Ana Garza-Ibarra at 281-571-4111 or
aibarra@pophouston.org.
Dec. 14, Third Sunday of Advent (regular weekend Mass schedule)
Dec. 14, Fellowship Sonday & Blood Pressure Checks by Parish Nurse Ministry: Held after Mass in the Community Center, please join the clergy and fellow parishioners for gourmet coffee and donuts. Visit with our vendors, relax and enjoy the time for fellowship. Blood pressure checks will be offered.
Dec. 16, Joint Reconciliation Service with St. Ignatius and St. Anne—Tomball: Beginning at 6 p.m., a number of priests will be available throughout the evening for individual confessions in English, Spanish and Vietnamese in the Main Church and Mary Chapel.
Dec. 17, POPYEM Christmas SYNC Celebration: During our normal SYNC night from 7-9 p.m. at POP, bring a holiday treat to share, wear a tacky sweater, and invite a new face. We have a lot to celebrate starting with Jesus birth and our great youth community!
Dec. 18, FREE "Christmas Concert with
Bárbara Padilla”, 7:30 p.m., Main Church: Enjoy traditional Christmas and seasonal selections, as well as songs the self-titled debut album, “
Bárbara Padilla”. This is a collection of layered pieces of instrumental music mingled with lyrics and hints of some of Bárbara’s favorite arias, classical compositions and pop songs. For more information, contact Matthew Caporale, (281) 469-2686 or
mcaporale@pophouston.org. To learn more about Bárbara and her album, please go to
www.barbarapadilla.com or
facebook.com/barbarapadiva
.
Dec 19, Simbang Gabi (See Worship Schedule): Since 1565, the Christmas season has been the longest and most beloved celebration among the Filipinos beginning with the novena of Masses on Dec. 19, until midnight, Dec. 24. After the 7 p.m. Mass on Dec. 19, you are invited to join us in the Community Center for delicious traditional foods, prepared by our Filipino community. Incense will be used.
Dec. 19,
“Village” MOMS Discussion Group
(Ministry of Mothers)
: Third Friday of every month 10 a.m.-noon in room 209 of the St. Joseph Center. Discussion of Sunday’s Gospel and topics related to motherhood will take place. Reserve childcare at
Childcare@pophouston.org. MOMS is a group of mothers with children of all ages whose mission is to promote Catholic family values through a variety of social, service, and spiritual activities. Contact
popmyc@gmail.com for questions or to be added to the email list.
Dec. 21, Fourth Sunday of Advent (regular weekend Mass schedule)
Dec. 22 – Jan. 1, No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve/Nativity of Our Lord Masses (fulfills the Holy Day of Obligation; see Worship Schedule)
Dec. 25, Christmas Day/Nativity of Our Lord Masses (Holy Day of Obligation; see Worship Schedule)
(Note: No Reconciliation)
Dec. 31/Jan. 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil (Holy Day of Obligation; see Worship Schedule)
(Note: No Reconciliation)
Monday, December 1, 2014Dec. 2, Daytime Reconciliation Service: Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass, a number of priests will be available for individual confessions in the Main Church until 12 noon.