Advent is more than candles on a wreath. When Christians first started practicing it in the fourth century, they viewed it not only as preparation for celebrating Jesus’ birth but also as a time of looking forward to His second coming. They found hope and cheer in the sure promise of His return.
The gospel of Luke describes “the glory of the Lord” that shone around the shepherds when the angel announced the Savior’s birth (2:9). Luke also records Jesus’ promise that He will return “with power and great glory” (21:27). These two events frame the purpose for which the Son of God came into the world.
In Latin advent means “a coming.” The weeks before Christmas can be a wonderful season of repentance and expectation as we celebrate our Lord’s first advent in Bethlehem and anticipate His second advent when He returns in glory. Christ has come! Christ is coming again!
-- David McCasland
Friday, December 2, 2016, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
First Friday Hour of Reparation
Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque (1647-1690), a French nun in the Visitation Order, and gave her the special task to spread devotion to His Most Sacred Heart at a time when religion was growing cold in the hearts of mankind.
First Friday Hour of Reparation
Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque (1647-1690), a French nun in the Visitation Order, and gave her the special task to spread devotion to His Most Sacred Heart at a time when religion was growing cold in the hearts of mankind.
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Communal First Saturdays
Make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in order to bring about the salvation of souls and world peace.
Communal First Saturdays
Make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in order to bring about the salvation of souls and world peace.
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saint Nick's Nativity
Crafts, Music, Food, FUN! Come enjoy our live nativity to celebrate the joy of the season. Find us in the Fellowship Hall.
Saint Nick's Nativity
Crafts, Music, Food, FUN! Come enjoy our live nativity to celebrate the joy of the season. Find us in the Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Exposition of Sacred Relics
Presentations at both 1:00pm AND 6:30pm - We welcome you to a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics. Over 150 relics will be shown, some believed to be as old as 2000 years.
Exposition of Sacred Relics
Presentations at both 1:00pm AND 6:30pm - We welcome you to a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics. Over 150 relics will be shown, some believed to be as old as 2000 years.
Parish Advent Mission : The Flood of Grace presented by Marcel Lejeune, the associate director of the St. Mary’s Catholic Student Center that serves Texas A&M University campus.
Sunday, December 4, 2016,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday, December 5, 2016,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Talk One: Broken Cisterns (Dec. 4)
Monday, December 5, 2016,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Talk Two: Muddied Waters (Dec. 5)
Tuesday, December 6, 2016,
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Talk Three: Fountain of Living Waters (Dec. 6)
Monday, December 5, 2016, 6:00 PM
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services at Sts. Simon and Jude Parish in The Woodlands, TX.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 7:00 PM
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Experience Frassati Catholic High School's Festival of Lessons and Carols, performed by the Frassati Catholic Chorus.
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services at Sts. Simon and Jude Parish in The Woodlands, TX.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 7:00 PM
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Experience Frassati Catholic High School's Festival of Lessons and Carols, performed by the Frassati Catholic Chorus.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Vigil Mass
From the first instant of her existence, Mary was in the state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature original sin brings. Celebrate her Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is at 7 pm.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
From the first instant of her existence, Mary was in the state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature original sin brings. Celebrate her Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are 6 am, 9 am and 7 pm.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Vigil Mass
From the first instant of her existence, Mary was in the state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature original sin brings. Celebrate her Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is at 7 pm.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
From the first instant of her existence, Mary was in the state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature original sin brings. Celebrate her Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are 6 am, 9 am and 7 pm.
December 10, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Capital Campaign Crossroads Commitment
December Fellowship will be a thank you celebration for donations that we have received for the Capital Campaign.
Capital Campaign Crossroads Commitment
December Fellowship will be a thank you celebration for donations that we have received for the Capital Campaign.
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:00 AM
Amazing Grace - Mass & Fellowship - Dec 2016
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:45 AM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Amazing Grace - Mass & Fellowship - Dec 2016
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:45 AM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Sunday, December 11, 2016 8:00 PM
Las Mañanitas
Las Mañanitas for Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayers and songs in the Church followed by Fellowship in the Bishop Sheltz Hall
Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Anthony of Padua invites all ministries to take part in honoring our Blessed Mother this December at the Guadalupe Celebration.
Las Mañanitas
Las Mañanitas for Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayers and songs in the Church followed by Fellowship in the Bishop Sheltz Hall
Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Anthony of Padua invites all ministries to take part in honoring our Blessed Mother this December at the Guadalupe Celebration.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 6:30 PM
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services @ St Ignatius with Prince of Peace and St Anne's Parishes.
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
"The Nativity" - A Christmas Play 2016
The Catholic Charismatic Center invites you to come experience the joy of the first Christmas story.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 6:30 PM
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services @ St Martha Parish with St Mary Magdalene and St. John of the Cross Parishes.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 7:30 PM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services @ St Ignatius with Prince of Peace and St Anne's Parishes.
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
"The Nativity" - A Christmas Play 2016
The Catholic Charismatic Center invites you to come experience the joy of the first Christmas story.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 6:30 PM
Advent Reconciliation Service
Seasonal Reconciliation services @ St Martha Parish with St Mary Magdalene and St. John of the Cross Parishes.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 7:30 PM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Mass
3:30p Caroling with Children's Choirs
4:00p Mass
6:30p Mass
9:00p Mass
11:00p Traditional Christmas Carols with Choir
12:00a Midnight Mass
Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day Mass
7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), and 6:00pm (not Life Teen Mass)
We will follow the regular Sunday Mass schedule on Christmas Day.
Saturday, December 31 -Vigil - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
A Holy Day of Obligation.
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
A Holy Day of Obligation.
7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), and 6:00pm (Life Teen)
We will follow the regular Sunday Mass schedule.