May God bless you abundantly!Fr. Saji Pinarkayil

New beginnings are always difficult, however once it begins with confidence then it will go smoothly and produce fruits or good results. Confidence is

the main requirement for good results. So how do we get this confidence? It is through hard work and support from our friends and family. Error is human but forgiveness is divine. Are we ready to forgive the errors committed by humans? In order to get confidence we have to keep in mind the word FAIL (First Attempt in Learning) developed by our former Indian president Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. Let’s think about our earlier days. How did we start to walk? Many times we fell and our mom or dad said, its okay, just stand back up we will help you to walk. Through their help we walked and became what we are now. We got the confidence through their support and appreciation. Many of us think that we are not capable to do certain tasks. We are afraid to fail. Avoid this thinking, no human in this world is perfect. It is through mistakes and failed attempts we become better. So when we start a new beginning, if it fails, we should consider that it was our first attempt in learning and be optimistic. We are in a New Year so let’s try to become more confident and encourage those around us. If we take this decision, then our MALAKHA or Guardian angel will help us to fulfill this decision. This year try to follow this prayer:

1 Lord protect me and my loved one’s from harm 2 Give us good health 3 Give us peace of mind 4 Forgive my sins 5 Provide me only the things I need according to Your will 6 Give me strength when troubles come my way 7 Shower me with love and happiness 8 Bless my family with financial miracles

Holy Mass:Monday – Friday | 7 PM. Saturday | 9:30 AM.Sunday | 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (English), 11:15 AM

Night Vigil: February 2 Friday | 8 PM. to Midnight Adoration Every Friday | 8 AM - 7 PM.Monday – Friday | 6 -7 PM. Saturday | 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Sunday 6:30 -7 :30 AM|10 - 11:15AM Novenas :St. Antony Tuesday | After 7 PM. MassSt. Jude Thursday | After 7 PM. Mass Our Lady of Perpetual SuccorSaturday | After 9:30 AM. Mass

Dear brothers and sisters,

New Year ResolutionsFAIL (First Attempt InLearning)

St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Church Houston6400 W. Fuqua St, Missouri City, TX 77489

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9 Give me wisdom to make the right choices or decisions10 Give me courage to avoid bad habits11 Turn my pains into blessings (positive attitude in negative situations)12 Give me courage to spread the good news

Be an optimist not a pessimist, also keep in mind, First Attempt In Learning...FAIL

Wishing You A Blessed New Year

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SUNDAY READINGS

Ex 3:1-12

Num 10:29-36

Heb 3:1-6

2 Tim 3:10-15

Lk 4:16-22

Jn 1:14-18

Bindhu Aickareth

Charly Vadakkedam

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Lucy Karukaparambil

James Perunnilathil

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7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:15 AM

January 7: First Sunday of Epiphany

January 14: Second Sunday of Epiphany

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KOODARAYOGAM ANNOUNCEMENTSt. Thomas KoodarayogamAlter Decoration / JANUARY 2018

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READING

January St.ThomasFebruary St. StephensMarch St. JosephApril St. George May Ave Maria & St. MichaelsJune St. Antony

2018 Koodarayogam Monthly Reading And Altar Decorations

July St. Alphonsa & St.ChristopherAugust Holy FamilySeptember St.Theressa October St. AnnsNovember St. Jude December St. Xaviers

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Crib & Home Decoration Competition ResultsCHURCH PAST EVENTS

Jaison, son of Joseph and Jessy Thayil from St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Church, Houston with Nivya daughter of George and Marykutty Kaniyaparambil from St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Church, Chunkom to be held on February 10th, 2018

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Best Crib Jose & SheebaThannichuvattil

Christmas Decoration Jomon & Solly Vallomkunnel/

Joseph & ArpanaKaithamattathil

Christmas Decoration Jayan & Jejy

Piravamthottathil

Christmas Decoration Jomon & Soney Chorath

St. Jude Koodarayogam Highest Number of

Homes Visited

St. Francis Xavier Koodarayogam Highest Amount Collected

Christmas Cake Cutting Ceremony

Best Crib Shibu & Bindhu Perumnilathil

Best Crib Tomy & Lisa Chamakalayil

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Best Crib Johnson & Elizabeth Vattamattathil

February 2 Friday7 PM Holy Qurbana/Eucharistic Exposition9 PM Talk / Adoration10.30 PM Divine Mercy, Way of The Cross, Rosary12.30 - 5.45 AM Public Worship Led by Prayer Group, Youth Ministry, Legion of MaryFebruary 3 Saturday6 AM Holy Qurbana7- 8.30 AM St.Antony8.30 -10 AM St.Jude10 - 11.30 AM St.Michaels11.30 -1 Noon St Theressa of Culcutta1 - 2.30 PM St.Joseph’s2.30 - 4 PM St. Stephen’s4 - 5.30 PM Holy Family5.30 - 6.50 PM St. Alphonsa7 PM Holy Qurbana /Purathu Namaskaram9 - 10.30 PM Adoration(common intention)10.30 - 12 St Xavier’s

February 4 Sunday

12 - 5.45 AM Public Worship led byPrayer Group,Youth Ministry,Legion of Mary6 AM Holy Qurbana7- 8.30 AM St.Thomas/ CCDTeachers8.30- 10 AM St. George/Parish Executive10 - 11.30 AM St,Ann’s / Rev.Sisters11.30 -1PM St.Christopher / Vincent De Paul Society1- 2.30 PM Ave Maria / Parish Council2.30 - 3.30 PM CCD Students3.30 - 4.45 PM Public Adoration / Praying for the sick5 PM Eucharistic Procession / Solemn Qurbana

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1. St. Thomas $2,0262. St. Ann $1,9653. St. Joseph $3,8014. St. Anthony $3,2255. Ave Maria $2,4406. Holy Family $2,7407. St. Alphonsa $1,4508. St. George $2,8309. St. Stephen $3,80010. St. Michael $3,60011. St. Jude $4,700 (Highest Number of

Homes Visited)12. St. Christopher $1,47613. St. Teresa $2,85014. St. Francis Xavier $5,475 (Highest Amount

Collected)

CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION

Jan 21 SundayFeast of St. Sebastian

Jan 6 SaturdayFeast of Three Kings

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February 2-4 (Friday-Sunday).

December 18 to December 24Annual contributions $ 3,050.00 Building contributions $ 3,200.00Sunday collections $ 0,580.00Christmas Collection $ 4,032.00December 25 to 31Annual contributions $ 9,400.00Building contributions $ 3,100.00Sunday collections $ 0,722.00

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Jan. 14 Sunday: (No Mass at 7.30 AM)Jan. 21 Sunday: Feast Of St.Sebastian

40 Hour Adoration & Purathu Namaskaram