Christ the Incarnate Word

Mass Times: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM, Wed 8:00 AM (Mother of Perpetual Help Novena), Sat 5:00 PM, Sun 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM (Youth Mass); First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM. Confession on Sat 3:00-4:00 PM, Wed 6:00-7:00 PM, and First Friday 6:00-6:45 PM. Adoration Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, and First Friday 6:00 PM-7:00 PM.

Join the men's retreat on January 16-18 for a weekend of rest, quiet, and prayer at the Holy Name Retreat Center. Find space for prayer, reflection, and community. Contact Scott Sabol at 832-265-3473 to register.

High School Confirmation Retreat registration is now open for the upcoming retreat in 2026. All Confirmation Year students must attend as part of their sacrament preparation. Contact Cecilia Cardenas for registration details.

Celebrate the Epiphany with a home blessing tradition: chalking the door. Blessed chalk will be available after all Masses next weekend. Mark your doorway with the year and the initials CMB. Instructions provided with the chalk.

Join the annual mission to Costa Rica on April 18-25, 2026, with a mandatory formation day on March 21. Medical professionals and volunteers needed for clinics. Apply at mmofdm.org/applications for this service opportunity.

Mon-Sat 8.00 AM Daily Mass. Wed 8.00 AM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena. Sat 5.00 PM Mass. Sun 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.30 AM Mass. First Friday 7.00 PM Devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Sat 3.00-4.00 PM; Wed 6.00-7:00 PM; First Friday 6.00-6.45 PM. Additionally available after Daily Mass, and by appointment. Adoration Mon-Thu 9.00 AM-8.00 PM, Fri 9.00 AM-6.00 PM, First Friday 6.00 PM-7.00 PM.

Sun 7.30 AM for Parishioners. Sun 9.30 AM for Eunice Egbo and Family. Sun 11.30 AM Thanksgiving for Kingsley Blessing Uchegbu and Family. Mon 8.00 AM for Andrew Ranschuber (Birthday). Tue 8.00 AM for Vi Buu Dang (47th Wedding Anniversary). Wed 8.00 AM for Elizabeth; Martha, Philippe, Dominic Nguyen + Allan Pinto.

Retreat registration open for High School Confirmation Retreat until January 12. Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy mission trip to Costa Rica on April 18-25; applications are open. Men's Retreat at Holy Name Retreat Center; formation day on March 21; contact for registration information.

Parish Office Closed on Dec 31st - Jan 2nd. Mandatory Ministry Leaders Meeting on January 20 at 6.00 PM. Tax statements for 2025 will be mailed and emailed by Jan 31st. Celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed; for more info contact the coordinator.

Mon-Sat: 8.00 AM Mass; Wed: 8.00 AM (Mother of Perpetual Help Novena); Sat: 5.00 PM; Sun: 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.30 AM (Youth Mass); First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart: 7.00 PM. Confession available on Sat 3.00-4.00 PM, Wed 6.00-7.00 PM, and First Friday 6.00-6.45 PM.

Mon-Thu: 9.00 AM-8.00 PM; Fri: 9.00 AM-6.00 PM; First Friday: 6.00 PM-7.00 PM.

Mass times Throughout the week: Various times including Mon-Sat 8.00 AM, Wednesday 8.00 AM, Saturday 5.00 PM, Sunday 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.30 AM. Special Mass intentions listed for different days.

Christmas Eve: Wed, Dec 24 - 4.00 PM Children's Mass, 8.00 PM Vigil Mass; Christmas Day: Thu, Dec 25 - 9.00 AM, 11.00 AM. Schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses.

Between Dec 24-26, the office will be closed for the holidays. It will also be closed Dec 31 - Jan 2. Normal hours will resume Jan 5, 2026.

Mon-Sat: 8.00 AM Mass; Wed: 8.00 AM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena; Sat: 5.00 PM Mass; Sun: 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.30 AM Youth Mass; Confessions available on Sat and Wed; Adoration Mon-Thu and Fri; Parish Office Hours Mon-Thu 7.30 AM - 5.00 PM, Fri 7.30 AM - 12.00 PM. Mass intentions and readings available. Check bulletin for detailed schedule.

Join us for the Advent Night of Reflection hosted by Young Adults on Dec 21 from 6.30-8.00 PM. A guest speaker will offer inspiration to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession will be available. All parishioners are welcome.

Enjoy the Simbang Gabi tradition on Dec 20 at 6.30 PM at STA followed by a reception. Join the Filipino community to celebrate with joyful novena liturgies in anticipation of Christmas.

Join the Knights of Columbus for the monthly Rosary for Life every third Monday at 6.30 PM in the Divine Mercy Chapel. Pray for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death.

Celebrate the Nativity of the Lord with Christmas Eve Masses on Dec 24 at 4.00 PM, 7.30 PM Caroling, and 8.00 PM Vigil Mass; Christmas Day Masses on Dec 25 at 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM. Be a part of the parish's Christmas celebrations!

Prepare your hearts for the coming of Christ and experience God's mercy in a powerful way at our Advent Communal Penance Service on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:45 PM in the Church.

Join us for Simbang Gabi, a beloved Filipino Advent tradition, on Saturday, December 20, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Rosary at 6:30 PM, Mass at 7:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the Aquinas Center.

Join us for a free breakfast of pancakes and sausage with Santa after the 7:30 and 9:00 AM Masses on Sunday, December 7. Bring the family for festive treats and a chance to take pictures with Santa.

Don't miss the moving Christmas concert, 'Born to Die,' presented by the Silva Brothers on Saturday, December 13, at 7:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Reflect on the profound connection between the Birth and Passion of our Lord through beautiful music and prayerful reflection.

Join us in praying the ancient O Antiphons during Vespers from December 17-23. Reflect on the titles of the Messiah, such as O Wisdom, O Root of Jesse, O Radiant Dawn, and others, as we prepare for the birth of Christ. 'Ero Cras' - Tomorrow, He will come.

Mon-Sat: Daily Mass at 8.00 AM. Wed: Confession 6.00-7:00 PM. Sat: Vigil Mass at 5.00 PM. Sun: Masses at 7.30, 9.30, 11.30 AM. First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart at 7.00 PM.

Join us on December 13th at 7:00 PM for a special Christmas concert by the Silva Brothers accompanied by Mary Silva, reflecting on the connection between the Birth and Passion of Jesus.

Prepare for Christ's coming at the Advent Communal Penance Service on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:45 PM. Let us seek renewal and grace together as a parish community.

Join us for a parish-wide novena starting on December 3 and culminating in a celebration on her feast day, December 12. Deepen your devotion and prepare your hearts for this special feast.

Engage with the RCIA, youth choir, and Bible study. Volunteer needs available. Contact the parish office for more information on how to get involved and serve our faith community.