Saint Lucie Catholic Church Port St. Lucie, Florida

www.stlucie.cc Parish Offices (772) 878-1215

December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

ST. LUCIE CATHOLIC CHURCH December 17, 2017 PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA (772) 878-1215, FAX (772) 878-1299

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MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017

7:30 AM Marie Spalluto by sisters, Gloria, Elizabeth and

Dolores 8:30 AM Rosemarie Tumminia by Frank Tumminia 7:00 PM Healing Mass Intentions

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017 7:30 AM Glen Robert Ashley and

Grandparents by Jane and Glen Ashley 8:30 AM Jule M. Williams by The Williams Family

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 7:30 AM In Thanksgiving to God for Jose and

Milagros Garcia on their 58th Wedding Anniversary

by Jose, Gloria and Jackie 8:30 AM Rosemarie Tumminia by M/M Frank Tumminia

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 7:30 AM Reid Kinsella by Friends at the 7:30 AM St. Lucie

Mass 8:30 AM M/M Joseph Plezia by Robert Plezia

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 7:30 AM Berta Schille and deceased members

of the Altmeyer Family by Fran Rosen 8:30 AM Jose and Bronica Pinto by Family

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 8:30 AM James O’Neill by Jane Liquori 4:00 PM James Tesseyman by Muriel C. Tesseyman 6:00 pm (Spanish) Parishioners of St. Lucie

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 7:00 AM Adam Trypus by Anna Mae Trypus 10:00 AM Deceased Benefactors of the

Franciscan Order ---------------------------------------------------------------

CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 PM The Recco and Morena Families by Sal and Doreen Recco 4:00 PM (Hall) Elizabeth S. LeChot by Edward W. LeChot 6:00 PM Rena Tardugno by The Prince Family

8:00 PM (Spanish) Mary Carmen Mazzucca by Frank Mazzucca Midnight Parishioners of St. Lucie

CHRISTMAS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2017 7:30 AM Susan and John Finn by Sadie Hagen 9:30 AM Patti Graf by David Graf, husband 11:30 AM The Mazzucca Family, living and deceased Frank Mazzucca

Thank you for your offertory gifts! Comparison

December 11, 2016 December 10, 2017 $ 16,060 $ 13,896 Church Offering $ 2,041 $ 2,548 Online Giving

OFFERTORY Next weekend, December 23rd and 24th, there is a Sunday offering for our parish. The second envelope is for our Christmas offering for December 24th and 25th. Thank you for your generosity.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for the deceased of the parish, especially Mary Lisa Roth who died recently. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your Masses and prayers, the sick whose names have been placed before our altar this week. If possible, try to participate in one of our Masses to join fellow worshipers in praying for them.

NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH Those parishioners who do not plan on attending the Saturday, December 23rd vigil for the Fourth Sunday of Advent have two Masses available on Sunday morning, December 24th: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. All other masses beginning at 4:00 PM on Sunday are vigil Masses for Christmas.

“THE 26 WEEKS CLUB” Congratulations to Joanne Rypma, the fourth $50 winner of 26 drawings pulled on December 10th. A winner is drawn on the steps of the Rotunda after the 11:30 AM Mass every Sunday for 26 weeks.

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Readings for the Week of December 17, 2017 READING(S) 1st 2nd RESPONSORIAL PSALM GOSPEL Sun12/17 IS 61:1-2a, 10-11 1 THES 5:16-24 LK 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 JN 1:6-8, 19-28 Mon 12/18 JER 23:5-8 PS 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 MT 1:18-25 Tues. 12/19 JGS 13:2-7, 24-25A PS 71:3-4A, 5-6AB, 16-17 LK 1:5-25 Wed. 12/20 IS 7:10-14 PS 24:1-2, 3-4AB, 5-6 LK 1:26-38 Thur. 12/21 SG 2:8-14 or ZEP 3:14-18A PS 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 LK 1:39-45 Fri. 12/22 1 SM 1:24-28 1 SAMUEL 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8ABCD LK 1:46-56 Sat. 12/23 MAL 3:1-4, 23-24 PS 25:4-5AB, 8-9, 10 AND 14 LK 1:57-66 Sun 12/24 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 ROM 16:25-27 PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 LK 1:26-38

GIVING TREE THANKS Every year St. Lucie parishioners generously and lovingly fulfill the Christmas tree requests for those in need. You provide items asked for and many times go beyond this. Diapers and formula, clothes and toys, food certificates … all go to those who would not have a gift this Christmas if not for you. As you witnessed from the requests, most requests were not frivolous. Items requested were truly needed. Thank you on behalf of these individuals for gifts most appreciated. Amazingly so, providing such joy does give the donor an extra sense of gratitude to God!

Christmas Liturgy for Children: Sunday, December 24th at 6:00 PM

The 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass has been designated as a Children’s Liturgy. During this mass the younger children (1st grade and younger) will be invited to come forward to sit in front of the altar for a “children’s dialogue homily.” At the end of the homily there will be a small token gift given to each child. Although designated a Children’s Liturgy everyone is certainly welcome. We hope to see lots of extended families: grandparents, parents and children, and anyone who wants to see the joy of Christmas in young eyes.

ENJOYMENT “ENTERTAINMENT” BOOKS ARE HERE!

Get your $35 book of dining and entertainment coupons at the Parish Office or Gift Shop. These make perfect gifts. Did you know that this is a terrific resource for golf coupons? Your purchase helps support our Council of Catholic Women and their many good works.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 23rd 4:00 PM Fourth Sunday of Advent Liturgy

6:00 PM (Spanish) Fourth Sunday of Advent Liturgy

Sunday Morning, December 24th 7:00 AM Fourth Sunday of Advent Liturgy

10:00 AM Fourth Sunday of Advent Liturgy

--Christmas Masses--

Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Christmas Liturgy in Church

4:00 PM Christmas Liturgy in the Parish Center 6:00 PM Children’s Christmas Liturgy 8:00 PM Misa de Navidad en Español

11:30 PM Carol Service of Light 12:00 AM Midnight Mass

Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day

7:30 AM Christmas Liturgy 9:30 AM Christmas Liturgy

11:30 AM Misa bilingue de Navidad (Bilingual Mass in English & Spanish) There will be no Masses in the evening.

Saturday, December 30th &

Sunday, December 31st Regular Saturday and Sunday Mass Schedule

Monday, January 1st

9:00 AM Mary, Mother of God Liturgy Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year.

SOUP KITCHEN DATES TO NOTE There will be no Soup Kitchen December 21st or 28th. The Parish Hall will be set for Masses.

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THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, December 18, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church

9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 10:00 AM Bereavement Support Group until 11:30 AM- Library 5:45 PM RE Classes K – 7, Classrooms and Library 7:00 PM Charismatic Mass and Healing Service -

Church

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 9:30 AM Spanish Rosary and Prayer – Parish Center

Library 5:45 PM RE Classes – Communion Prep and

Confirmation Prep l - PC 7:00 PM Spanish Juan XXIII – Chapel 7:30 PM Advanced English Class – PC Room 205 7:30 PM Advanced Spanish Class – PC Room 203 7:30 PM San Damiano 3rd Tuesday – Parish Library

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours - Church 9:00 AM CCW Craft Group until noon – Parish Hall 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 1:00 PM Women of Faith until 3PM - Library 5:45 PM RE Classes, Communion Prep, Sacramental Prep/Confirmation - Parish Center 7:00 PM RCIA - Library

Thursday, December 21, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church 8:30 AM Rosary Making – Parish Library 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 9:15 AM Thursday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ending at 5 PM with Benediction 10:15 AM Mass at PSL Nursing Home & Restorative Care 1:00 PM St. Lucie’s Kitchen (Dinner served 5:00 – 6:30 PM) – Parish Hall 6:30 PM Spanish Divine Mercy Study –Conference Rm 7:00 PM Creole Choir, AJM, Practice and General Meeting – PC #201

Friday, December 22, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Church 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours - Chapel

9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 10:45 AM Intermediate Spanish Class – Parish Library 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Cenacle – Chapel

Saturday, December 23, 2017 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church 9:15 AM Rosary – Chapel 9:30 AM Bible Study - Library 2:30 PM No Confessions Today! 7:00 PM No Divine Mercy, Haitian today!

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish Office will close at noon on Friday, December 22nd and open on Tuesday, December 26th. The office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018. Our friars and staff wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and Joyous New Year!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

451 SW Ravenswood Lane December 31st –

Doors Open at 8:00 PM, $60/person includes:

Hors d’oeuvres, Surf and Turf, Lobster Tail and Filet Mignon Dessert, Champagne Toast at Midnight and Open Bar from

9:00 PM till 1:00 AM. Music by Blueberry Hill

Watch the ball drop in Times Square “LIVE” on a live screen television!

Tickets: Credit Card accepted Vinnie Errico 879-1351, Bill Felton 380-5817.

CHURCH PARKING

It is a busy time of year and parking around the church can be a bit challenging. Be patient and arrive a few minutes earlier than usual. Parking is available at the Parish Office, 425 SW Irving Street. Under no circumstances should entrances or exits be blocked. Emergency vehicles need access!

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EUCHARISTIC INTENTION The bread and wine for Sunday, December 17th through Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 was donated in Thanksgiving for the assistance provided by the Society of St. Vincent DePaul for those within our parish area needing assistance.

TAKE CARE OF NEW CARPET AND PEWS

Parents are reminded to escort your child to the Narthex, Chapel or Rotunda if feeding your baby a bottle. Formula/milk drips on fabric pew seats and carpet and is nearly impossible to remove. No child should be eating or drinking anything inside the church ever. It has taken many years to install new carpet and pews. And please, no gum chewing in the church! Let each of us take care.

ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH November 8, 2017 Dear St. Lucie Roman Catholic Congregation and Father Mark Szanyi, On behalf of St. Andrew Lutheran Church I want to thank you for “loaning” Father Mark to us on Sunday, October 29, 2017 for our three worship services. That day we were celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses on the door at the Wittenburg church which marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. His presence shared the grace that God has extended to all of us as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus. Father Mark represented you all very well. Our congregation was so excited to have him preach and share the good news of the gospel with us. The worship that day was certainly one to remember and it continued the wonderful relationship we have with our two congregations! God has blessed both our congregations and we look forward to working together to continue to share God’s love with his community and the world.! Again, thank you for sharing Father Mark with us! Blessings, Pastor David Dangerfield St. Andrew Lutheran Church

FROM FR. MARK Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Lucie: As we continue to prepare for Christmas during this season of Advent, I need to share some personal information with all of you. Recently my mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma. After consulting with several doctors, they have all agreed that her prognosis is not good, and that she is not a candidate for chemotherapy. The drugs normally used to treat her type of lymphoma are very effective but very toxic. They normally are not given to anyone over 85, because they cause more harm than good, even death. My mother is a very active, intellectually sharp, 97-year-old. After consultation with two different oncologists they, and my mother, have determined that the best course of action is palliative care, and to leave the rest to God and nature. She is at peace with her decision, and my sisters, brother and I respect her decision. I will try to spend as much time with her in the coming months as possible, and I ask for your understanding if I am not always here when you are looking for me. In the immediate future, I will fly to Buffalo on Christmas morning to be able to spend this Christmas with my mother and siblings. I will return on January 6th. After that I will see when my schedule allows for future trips. I ask for your prayers for my mother and for all of us who have loved and respected her all our lives.

Fr. Mark

CHURCH CHAPEL CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

When you come to church you may sit wherever you like. However, for the weekend liturgies, we do encourage families with small children to use the chapel if the kids will be kids and may disturb others sitting near them. So…if you don’t want to hear little toddlers’ voices or fussy babies during mass, please sit in the main body of the church. If you are in the main body with kids who might be disturbing others, please take advantage of the chapel. Thanks, we want to make everyone feel welcome.

BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS If you are working your way through the grieving process from the death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, be reminded that grief support meetings are available to you every Monday at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. All bereaved are invited to receive support.

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CHRISTMAS TELEVISION MASS Every Sunday morning the Diocese of Palm Beach airs its televised Catholic Mass for the homebound on CW34 WTVX. Through Sunday, June 25, 2017, the Diocese of Palm Beach will continue to air this Mass from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Beginning on Sunday, July 2, 2017, the Mass will move to another time period – 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. The Mass will still be shown on CW34 WTVX

OFFERTORY ENVELOPE PLEA Little things make a BIG difference. Please do not tape or glue offertory envelopes. They do come with a tab that can be moistened to seal. Any tape product attaches to other envelopes. Thank you for caring and making our work easier. And… don’t forget to place the amount of your gift on the envelope. Posting is done after the envelope is emptied.

REGISTERING FROM PEW ENVELOPES

We are grateful that the white pew envelopes are being used for those who forget their offertory envelopes. But for new parishioners requesting “I want to register” located on the envelope, please provide a legible phone number in addition to your name(s) and address so that you may be contacted. Be sure to PRINT. We do our best to contact you to complete your registration. Sometimes we begin this process and send you the paperwork to complete and return to us. If you receive such paperwork, PLEASE return it to the Parish Office or drop it in to any offertory basket. Use of a pew envelope does not mean you are necessarily registered, even if you use them often. If a donor wants contributions to be recorded, they need to be posted to an account number that belongs to the donor. If there is a question regarding your registration status, please phone the Parish Office at 878-1215 and we will be glad to check! You’ve reached middle age when weight lifting

consists of just standing up.

POOR CLARE NUNS TO PRAY FOR US

The nuns of the Poor Clare Monastery in Delray Beach have agreed to pray for our intentions. Cards are located on the tables in the back of the church. If you have a special intention, please complete one of these cards and put it in the collection basket or give it to one of the friars. Every two weeks or so these cards will be sent to the nuns who will pray for our special intentions. The Poor Clare Nuns, as you probably know, are the contemplative order of Franciscan nuns named after St. Clare of Assisi.

PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS Our “traveling” Prayer Chalice makes a weekly journey to parishioner homes. Volunteers take the Prayer Chalice at any one of the Sunday Masses, bring it home, place it in a visible location within the home, and pray daily before it with prayers to promote vocations within the Church. The chalice must be returned by 4:00 PM on Saturday so that it is available for the next volunteer family. Prayers will accompany the chalice but one may opt to pray other prayers. Prayer is a beautiful way to keep vocation intentions strong as our heavenly Father calls to hearts. Contact Peggy Wall at hisway3325@outlook.com if interested in signing up for a particular week. Phone 772-370-0169. You select the week!

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS As we are aware many families or friends are afflicted with substance abuse problems. We now are providing a ministry that will help you or anyone you know that may have an addiction problem. Our ministry will provide someone to talk to as well as education and direction to the right community resources. Be assured that all calls are confidential. You may reach Ron or Balla-Rena Jones who are both retired addiction counselors at the following numbers:

Home: 772-873-9809 Ron’s Cell: 772-618-3129

Balla-Rena’s Cell: 772-618-3128.

Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectations.

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SACRAMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: At least one parent must be an active, participating, and registered as a member of the parish. Parental attendance at a two-hour preparatory workshop is required prior to the baptism. The class is usually offered in English on the second Wednesday of every month, and in Spanish on the first Wednesday of every month. Class begins at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room located at 425 SW Irving Street. Parents are asked to phone the Parish Office before the class to confirm date and time. All baptismal requirements are outlined in a booklet that will be distributed at the baptismal class. Upon fulfilling and submitting the baptism booklet, all is reviewed and if all requirements have been met, a date for baptism will be set (but no sooner than one month.) Baptisms are celebrated at 12:45 PM on Sundays. Spanish Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays, English Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Please contact Andrea Draper, SOFS, Director of Religious Education, for more information. Call (772) 878-1215. Older candidates wishing to be confirmed must first complete an adult religious education program.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST: First Eucharist is usually celebrated in the second grade. Parents who are registered members of the parish are to contact the Director of Religious Education at (772) 878-1215 to register their child for the First Eucharist Program beginning first grade. Preparation is a two-year program!

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Marriages are celebrated on Fridays at various times and Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM only. Engaged couples should contact the church office a minimum of six months in advance in order to complete the necessary preparation. At least one member of the couple MUST be a registered and participating member of the parish for a minimum of six months prior to initially contacting the church. If the annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, Non-Catholic, or civil) is required before a Catholic remarriage can take place, please contact the Annulment Advocate, Anne Tienter. For more information call (772) 878-1215.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the church, or by prearranged appointment with one of the staff priests. It is also celebrated on First Friday from 7:00 to 7:20 AM and 8:00 to 8:20 AM. Seasonal Reconciliation services are also held during both Advent and Lent. “First Reconciliation” for children is celebrated each February for second grade religious education students. Contact the Parish Religious Education Office for information.

Knights of Columbus Council 7514 Corner Let the Knights prepare your Tuesday dinner. Tuesday dinner is only $8 at the Knights’ hall and is open to all. Dine in or take out. The hall is located at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. sharp. The menu for Tuesday, December 19th includes: Pork chop, salad, vegetables, and dessert. In addition to the main course, we will also be offering a second tasty alternative. For details or to order, call the Knights at 772-878-7514.

Welcome to Saint Lucie Catholic Church

A Parish under the care of the Conventual Franciscan Friars

Whether you are here for the first time, or are a regular parishioner, you’ll discover that St. Lucie is a vibrant community with many opportunities to become involved. Help us to spread the Word of God, and work toward making our parish, our community and our world a better place to live.

Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv.

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv., Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.,

Assisting: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.

Deacons: Vincent Cookingham, Normand Etienne, Dale Konas,

and Carlos Melendez

Church: 280 SW Prima Vista Parish Center: 290 SW Prima Vista Parish Office: 425 SW Irving Street,

Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 www.stlucie.cc

Parish Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Confession Saturday: 2:30 until 3:30 PM

and every First Friday from 7:00 – 7:20 AM

and 8:00 – 8:20 AM or by appointment.

Seasonal Mass Times November 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses:

6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM

May 1, 2018– November 30, 2018

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses:

7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM

All Weekday Daily Masses are at

7:30 and 8:30 AM, Monday – Friday Saturday Daily Mass is at 8:30 AM

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MINISTRIES DIRECTORY Parish Offices 878-1215 Parish Fax 878-1299

Office Staff: Business Manager/Parish Manager Doreen Recco Office Manager/Bulletin Editor Annette De Luca Parish Secretary Elsa Monteagudo Reception Desk/Baptism Preparation Alma I. Lacayo Spiritual/Educational Formation: Religious Education Director Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 RCIA/RICA, RCIA Teens, RCIC Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 Youth and Family Ministry Loretta Barnes 878-1215 Church Ministries: Altar Servers, Youth Fred Marangio 418-1426 Annulment Advocate Anne Tienter 878-1215 Bereavement Office 878-1215 Bible Study/Adult Servers Edward Essayan 561-222-9912 Eucharistic Ministers-Church Tru and Beth Hall 561-758-4851 Homebound Eucharist-English Ann Breitfelder 954-253-8234 Homebound Eucharist-Spanish Romelia Moreira 486-5667 Funerals Contact Parish Office 878-1215 St. Lucie Gift Shop 878-4135 Lectors Joan Panayiotou 332-6341 Marriage Preparation Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Ministers of Hospitality Bob Barnes 704-236-6420 Parish Council Mary Agnes Albert 878-1215 Engaged Encounter Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Prison Ministry Dcn Gregory Quinn 561-360-3326 Sacristan Nicholina Oswiecinski 834-5192 Music Ministries: Music Minister Philip Jekanowski 285-4033 Music Life Teen Minister John Sweeney 878-1215 Spanish Music Minister Jose Rosado 485-7295 Prayer Ministries: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - every 1st Friday and every Thursday from 9:15 AM–5:00 PM Adult Scripture/Catechesis Saturdays, 9:15 AM Library Divine Mercy Fridays, 3:00 PM Chapel Charismatic Prayer Mondays, 7:30 PM Chapel Healing Mass 3rd Monday/month, 7:00 PM Church Homebound Prayer Ministry Ann Drzal 878-0411 Liturgy of the Hours Mon. - Sat., 8:00 AM Church Rosary, Weekday Mon. - Fri., 6:30 & 9:00 AM Church Rosary, Saturday 9:15 AM Chapel San Damiano First Tue Rosary 7:00 PM Church Sp. Rosary/Prayer/Divine Mercy Tuesdays, 9:30-Noon Library Spanish John XXIII Prayer Group Tuesdays, 7:00 PM Chapel Women of Faith Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Library

Support Ministries: Bread Ministry John Goodness 464-7073 Catholic Charities Counselors Call for Appointment 283-0541 Council of Catholic Women Christine Rodic, President 359-8103 Respect Life Linda Allard 871-7162 San Damiano Disciples of Men Larry Williams 359-5822 Seniors’ Social Club Marie Philippe 871-5555 St. Vincent DePaul Leave message 878-8474 SVdP Thrift Store 697 Biltmore 344-1341 Substance Abuse: Confidential – Ron & Balla Rena Jones 618-3128(9)

CUIDEMOS LA ALFOMBRA Y BANCAS NUEVAS

Se recuerda a los padres de familia de no dar de comer o beber ningún alimento a sus hijos dentro de la iglesia, sino más bien hacerlo en el vestíbulo, capilla o rotonda. Si se derrama leche en las bancas o alfombra --por citar un ejemplo--, las manchas son casi imposibles de quitar. Nos ha tomado muchos años instalar nuevas alfombras y bancas. Cuidemos nuestra inversión y mantengamos la iglesia limpia.

CALENDARIOS 2018 Como el año pasado, la casa funeraria Aycock nos ha obsequiado lindos calendarios católicos del 2018 en inglés y español. Agradecemos de manera especial al Sr. George Seliga por este generoso regalo.

Programa Árbol de Navidad

Si escogieron adornos de papel del árbol de Navidad, por favor entreguen los regalos envueltos con su respectivo adorno a la oficina parroquial, a más tardar el mediodía del lunes 18 de diciembre. Si no los entregan o llegan tarde, alguien podría quedarse sin regalo.

LITURGIA DE NAVIDAD PARA LOS NIÑOS

Domingo 24 de Diciembre, 6:00 PM Esta misa está dedicada a los niños, pero es para todos. Al momento de la homilía, el sacerdote invitará a los más pequeños a tomar asiento frente al altar para escuchar su mensaje y después de la homilía, entregará a cada niño un regalito para recordar la ocasión. ¡Los invitamos a asistir con su familia y amigos!

Colecta Anual Diocesana 2017 Si hicieron una promesa de ofrenda, les pedimos que cumplan con sus cuotas. Sólo así llegaremos a la meta de $209,000.00. ¡Gracias por su contribución a esta importante campaña!

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Sábado 23 de Diciembre No habrá confesiones

4:00 PM - Liturgia 6:00 PM – Liturgia en español

Domingo 24 de Diciembre - Mañana

7:00 AM – Liturgia 10:00 AM – Liturgia

~ Misas de Navidad ~

Domingo 24 de Diciembre

4:00 PM – Liturgia en la iglesia 4:00 PM - Liturgia en el Salón Parroquial

6:00 PM - Liturgia para los Niños 8:00 PM - Misa de Navidad en español

11:30 PM - Villancicos de Navidad 12:00 AM - Misa de Gallo

Lunes 25 de Diciembre - Navidad

7:30 AM - Liturgia de Navidad 9:30 AM - Liturgia de Navidad

11:30 AM - Misa bilingüe de Navidad (inglés y español)

No se celebrará misas en la tarde

Sábado 30 de Diciembre y Domingo Diciembre 31

Horario regular de misas sábado y domingo

Lunes 1º de Enero, 2018 Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios

9:00 AM – Liturgia No es Día de Precepto

La Oficina Parroquial cerrará al mediodía el viernes 22 y lunes 25 de diciembre, 2017 y también,

el lunes 1º de enero, 2018.

Estimados Feligreses y Amigos de Santa Lucía: Este ha sido un año afortunado y ocupado. También sufrimos demasiada violencia y asesinatos en masa. El huracán Irma nos dio un susto a todos, pero resultó ser un visitante amable teniendo en cuenta su impacto en el resto del estado. ¡Sigamos rezando la oración del huracán! Todas las renovaciones en nuestra propiedad nos han mantenido ocupados; el nuevo aire acondicionado en el Centro Parroquial Father Hickey y el reemplazo de las alfombras y bancas en la iglesia. Tuvimos un mes de misas interesante en el salón parroquial, pero todo pareció funcionar bien, gracias a Dios. Este año el Adviento será breve. El cuarto domingo de Adviento cae en Nochebuena. Tratemos de utilizar este momento sabiamente, no sólo decorar nuestros hogares para Navidad, sino también prepararnos nosotros mismos. Tratemos de encontrar un poco de tiempo para el Señor, rezar por nuestros familiares y amigos. En la víspera de Navidad y la Navidad siempre recibimos muchos visitantes en nuestra iglesia, algunos de ellos tal vez no hayan estado aquí desde la última Navidad. Hagan un esfuerzo especial para ayudarlos a sentirse bienvenidos y que sepan que siempre son bienvenidos en St. Lucie. Si nos encuentran cálidos y acogedores, éste puede ser el año en que regresen con más frecuencia. Invítenlos a volver. Estén dispuestos a renunciar a "su asiento" y "su estacionamiento" para que puedan reconectarse con el Señor. Puede ser su regalo para el Infante de Belén. Aquí publicamos el horario de misas de Navidad. Notarán que el domingo 24 de diciembre por la mañana sólo hay dos misas, porque esa tarde celebramos las misas de Nochebuena. Espero que lo mantengan en un lugar visible en sus hogares para que sepan todo lo que está sucediendo en las próximas semanas. Recuerden que las misas de Nochebuena tienden a congestionarse. Si prefieren asistir a una de ellas, planeen llegar unos minutos más temprano de lo acostumbrado. Todos nosotros en St. Lucie les deseamos la más Feliz de las Navidades y oramos para que 2018 sea un año bendito para todos, donde experimentemos de manera especial, el amor y la bondad de Dios. Feliz Navidad, Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv., Párroco

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