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Weekends/Fines de Semana

Saturday Vigil—4 PM Sunday—8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon (Spanish), 6 PM

Weekdays/Días de Semana Monday through Friday

9 AM Mass Tuesday 10:30 AM (Spanish)

Exposition & Devotion Monday—Wednesday (8:30 AM with morning prayer)

Thursdays and Fridays (following 9 AM Mass)

First Fridays (Sacred Heart Devotion)

Office Hours

Horas de Oficina: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

Lunes - Viernes 9 AM a 5 PM

Father Emmanuel Akalue, Pastor Father Vilaire Philius, Parochial Vicar

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Reconciliation (Confession) – Saturdays (from 3—3:45) and (5:15PM),

Thursdays, and Fridays (after morning Mass/Exposition)

or during the week by appointment

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 300 Malabar Road SE , Palm Bay, FL 32907 Phone: 321-725-3066

Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas

In This Bulletin: Christmas Masses page 4 Nativity Events page 4 Taste of Grace page 5 New Members page 5 Pastor Corner page 6 K of C page 7 New Years Eve page 8

Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. — Zephaniah 3:15b Tercer Domingo de Adviento 16 de diciembre de 2018 El Señor sera el rey de Israel en medio de ti y ya no temerás ningún mal. — Sofonías 3:15b

2 Home of Peace, Love, and Welcome. December 16, 2018

IMPORTANT Hospital Information: If you are going to the hospital, please speak to the receptionist at the church and let them know when you will be admitted and what hospital you are going to. It would also be very helpful if we knew your room number. Federal Privacy Regulation – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission for the hospital to do so. IMPORTANTE: Si vas a estar hospitalizado, notifica en la oficina de nuestra iglesia , en qué hospital vas a estar. Ayudaría además, que posteriormente nos indiques el nú-mero de la habitación. La Regulación Federal de la Privacidad – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohíbe a los hospitales dar información de pacientes ,a menos que el paciente lo autorize.

For Our Community Members Por los miembros de nuestra comunidad

a time to heal ….un tiempo para sanar Helen Sequeira, Pedro De la Rosa, Gladys Flores,

David Jacques, Dave Hebert,

A time to die… un tiempo para morir Marianne Quinn, Hilda Santana, Carmen Cortes,

Mary Ann Harris, Les Lloyd

or those in the military services … Spc. Michael Doyle, Jr., Major Gerrid M. Gall, Juspo Melendez, Melanie Lopez, Christian Cardona, Eric Miranda, MSG Jacob Kasarda, Major Frank Leroy

Adams, Peter Tran, CW2 John M Dean

Please pray for all those listed on our Prayer Chain / Por favor ora por aquellos en nuestra

cadena de oración

"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven …

“Hay bajo el sol un momento

para todo y un tiempo para hacer cada cosa …”

Saturday, Dec. 15 4:00 PM †Ray Drouin by his Wife †John McGowan by his Wife †Ed Duffy by his Wife †Kevin Rochefort by Lynn Goetzman Sunday, Dec. 16 8:00 AM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace 10:00 AM (B) Linda McLachlan †Paula Mamone by her Family †Augustine Villella by his Wife †Anthony Pupa by his Mother & Brother 12:00 PM †German Beltran by Cota Delgado †Alejandro Tejada by Roxana Carpio †Maria Milagros Garcia by her Son 6:00 PM (B) Lauren Sinko by her Mother (B) Ricky Ray by the Remillard Family (B) Joyce Sheffield by the Remillard Family †Giovina (Jean) Martini by Wayne & Mary Webb Monday, Dec. 17 9:00 AM †Frednando Carozza by her Cousin Nancy Lach Tuesday, Dec. 18 9:00 AM †Betty Hagen by Barbara Poggi †Maria Atencia by Jay Koster †Marianne Quinn by the Quinn Family 10:30 AM †German Beltran by Cota Delgado Wednesday, Dec. 19 9:00 AM Thursday, Dec. 20 9:00 AM (B) Esperant Edouard by his Wife †Paulette Messina by her Sisters Friday, Dec. 21 9:00 AM †Raymonde Bertrand by Isena Edouard Saturday, Dec. 22 4:00 PM †Shirley Hanusich by the Hanusich Family †Susan Wilson by the Hanusich Family (B) Judith George †Maria Atencia by Jay Koster Sunday, Dec. 23 8:00 AM †Elsa Spencer by Veronica Samuel †Marianne Quinn by the Quinn Family †Jack Crombie by the Ghany Family 10:00 AM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace 12:00 PM †German Beltran by Cota Delgado 6:00 PM †Maria Atencia by Jay Koster (W-50) Neville & Barbara Dunn †Blyth Halsema by her Sister Laurie

Please remember the following people’s

intentions as we gather for Eucharist: Al acercarnos a la Eucaristía, recuerden por favor las intenciones de las siguientes personas:

Mass Intention Codes: (TG) Thanksgiving (RH) Recovery & Healing (I) Special Intention (B) Birthday (W) Wedding Anniversary † Deceased


Week at a Glance / Un Vistazo a la Semana Sunday, December 16—CCW Bake Sale 1:30 PM Ultreya Christmas Party 5:00 PM Spanish AA Group 7:00 PM AA 7:00 PM Al-A-Non 7:15 PM Youth Group Monday, December 17 8:30 AM Adoration 10:00 AM Small Christian Community Reflections 6:30 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group Tuesday, December 18 8:30 AM Adoration 9:45 AM K of C Coffee Social 10:30 AM Spanish Mass with Exposition 12:15 PM Lectina Dominical/Spanish Bible Study 4:00 PM Small Prayer Group 7:00 PM Haitian Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, December 19 8:30 AM Adoration 9:00 AM Zumba 6:15 PM Faith Formation (K-8) - Christmas Event 6:30 PM English Choir 8:00 PM Sr. High Bible Study Thursday, December 20 10:00 AM Adoration 6:30 PM Spanish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Girl Scouts 7:00 PM Catechumenate Friday, December 21 10:00 AM Adoration 10:00 AM Rosary Group 11:30 AM Loaves & Fishes 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish AA Meeting Saturday, December 22 1:00 PM Hand Bell practice New Years Eve tickets sold after Mass

visit our website at www.ourladyofgracechurch.com

Rev. Emmanuel Akalue Pastor Rev. Vilaire Philius Parochial Vicar William Wanca, Sr. Deacon Kevin Crawford Deacon Tom Flavell Deacon Alberto Gutierrez Deacon Jack Rhine Deacon Vanessa Espinoza-Jara Music Director

Tracy Flavell Office Manager Timothy Jacques Maintenance Lynda Parks Office Assistant Maria Sierra Youth Minister James Sorrell Director of Music Jeff Stephen Custodian Parker Ward Office Assistant Theresa LeVaugh Wood Pastoral Associate

Ministry Coordinators Baptism Lynda Parks 321-749-2922 Bereavement Agnes Hay 561-715-1414 CCW Linda McLachlan 321-728-2451 Cursillo de Cristiandad Francisca Rodriguez 321-508-8007 Discipleship Don Carothers 321-725-3066 Faith Formation Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Fifty-Five & Up Joyce Franco 321-768-6622 Finance Chair Rosivette Rodriguez 321-327-7608 Haitian Charismatic Leo Nelson 321-802-6318 Knights of Columbus Larry Davis 321-725-2501 K of C (4th) Assembly David Harris 321-557-2526 Liturgical Ministries Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Loaves & Fishes Nicole McCandless 321-725-3066 Ministry to the Sick Lynn Goetzman 321-728-4645 Music—Choirs James Sorrell 321-725-3066 Pastoral Council Joe Perry 321-591-3860 Prayer Chain JoAnne Fisher 321-213-1250 Jail Ministry Gerry Stelzer 321-917-2215 Servites Karen Rhine 321-726-0737 Spanish Charismatic Hector Nieves 321-698-3707 Special Needs Ministry Patty Smith 321-536-6043 St. Vincent de Paul Phil Rucki 321-544-4012 Youth Ministry Maria Sierra 321-614-6852

Mission Statement: We, the diverse Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace, are called by God to be disciples of Christ by evangelizing all to God’s glory. We are gifted by the Holy Spirit, through the Eucharist, to serve as the loving hearts, voices, and hands of Jesus. Declaración de la Misión: Nosotros, la diversa Co-munidad Católica de Our Lady of Grace, somos llamados por Dios para ser discípulos de Cristo, evangelizando a todos para la gloria de Dios. A través de la Eucaristía, somos dotados por el Espíritu Santo para servir siendo corazones amorosos, voces y manos de Jesús.


Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, December 24 4:00, 6:00, 9:00 PM and Midnight Tuesday, December 25 10:00 AM Horario de misa de navidad Lunes 24 de diciembre 4:00, 6:00, 9:00 PM y Medianoche

Church Decorating We need your assistance to change the church environment from Advent to Christ-mas in a few short hours. If you can help at 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 23 or 9:00 AM on Monday, December 24 would be

great. Hope to see you there! Decoración de la iglesia Necesitamos su ayuda para cambiar el entorno de la iglesia de Adviento a Navidad en unas pocas horas. Si puede ayudar a las 7:00 PM el domingo 23 de diciem-bre o a las 9:00 AM el lunes 24 de diciembre sería ge-nial. ¡Espero verte allí!

Christmas Nativity Event All are invited to our Faith Formation Christmas Nativity Event on Wednesday, December 19. Dinner begins at 5:45 PM with activities beginning at 6:15 PM. Our theme is centered on the Nativity Scene popularized by St. Francis of Assisi who is credited for assembling the first “crèche” in 1223, for Midnight Mass.

Evento de Navidad Todos están invitados a nuestra Navidad de Formación de Fe. Evento de Natividad el miércoles 19 de diciembre. La cena comienza a las 5:45 PM y las actividades comienzan a las 6:15 PM. Nuestro tema se centra en la escena de la Natividad popularizada por San Francisco de Asís, a quien se le atribuye el montaje de la primera "guardería" en 1223, para Misa del gallo.

Martes 25 de diciembre 10:00 A.M

Let’s Continue the Christmas Celebration Continuemos la Celebración Navideña

We sometimes forget that Christmas is not a day, but an entire season. It is a short season, but celebrates not only the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), but the Holy Family, the Epiphany of the Lord, and the Baptism of the Lord. To continue the Christmas celebration, I would like to have a special “display” on the Feast of the Holy Family: a special display of our Nativity Scenes. Do you have a special Nativity set that has been passed on for generations? Is your Nativity set handmade in ceramics or wood? Is your Nativity set from somewhere around the world and is quite unique? Do you have two or more? I hope that at least 25 of our families will participate and help make the Feast of the Holy Family a memorable time for all of our Holy Families. Of course, I would love to have many more. Please call me, Theresa Wood at 725-3066 or email me at [email protected] if you’d like to help me honor our Holy Family by displaying your Nativity Set. If you’ll fill out your name, number, or email below and turn it in to the collection basket, I will call or email you. Thanks for your consideration AND participation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

I would like to participate in the Holy Family weekend with my Nativity Set.

Me gustaría participar en la Sagrada Familia.fin de semana con mi conjunto de natividad.

Name/nombre Phone #/teléfono ____________________________________ Email address /Dirección de correo electrónico


What country or state are you from? We all have a heritage and special foods we like. We are asking that you share them with the community and be a part of our Taste of Grace on Sunday, January 27, 2019. This is going to be one of our biggest fundraisers for the year, so we need all to be a part of it. Please call Tracy at the office to sign up your countries or states table. 725-3066 We plan to help provide some of your supplies this year since it will be a longer event. Please call today or sign up in the narthex. ¿De qué país o estado eres? Todos tenemos una herencia y alimentos especiales que nos gustan. Te pedimos que los compartas con el comunidad y forme parte de nuestro Sabor de Grace el domingo 27 de enero de 2019. Este va a ser uno de nuestros mayores re-caudadores de fondos para el año, por lo que necesitamos que todos formemos parte de él. Llame a Tracy en la oficina para registrarse en la tabla de países o estados. 725-3066 Planeamos ayudar a proporcionar algunos de sus suministros este año ya que será un evento más lar-go. Por favor llama hoy o regístrate en el narthex.

Office Closed— No Meetings December 25 and 26 January 1 No Meetings December 27—December 31 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Oficina cerrada: sin reuniones 25 y 26 de diciembre enero 1 No reuniones 27 de diciembre - 31 de diciembre ¡Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo!

Our Newly Baptized

Please welcome our newly baptized in the month of November

Demos la bienvenida a los recien bautizados en el mes de noviembre Sophie Ballon Brandon Clynes Abigal Yanez Kay Wilson

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome the following new families, who registered with us in the month of November Les damos la bienvenida a las siguientes familias que se registraron durante el mes de noviembre: Karen & George Fulford Scott Crawley Kathleen Masi Andrew Arroyo Lottie Brown Maria Garcia & Jose Padilla-Soto If you are new to the parish and have not registered please fill out a yellow census card found in the narthex. Si eres nuevo en la parroquia y no te has registrado por favor llene una tarjeta amarilla del censo que se encuentra en el nártex

Advent Event on November 28. Making prayer chains for each day of Advent.


Beloved, here’s our Final Reflection on the Second Definition of Evangeliza-tion by Pope Paul VI in Evangelii Nuntiandi: “In one sentence… the Church

evangelizes when she seeks to convert, solely through the divine power of the message she proclaims, both the personal and collective consciences of people, the activities in which they engage, and the lives and concrete milieu which are theirs” (Paragraph, 18). This final line is a great message for ADVENT: “the Church evangelizes when she seeks to convert, solely through the divine power of the message she proclaims.” This message is not a theory, a lesson, a philosophy, an ideology or an opinion. It is the

Word of God; the Person of Jesus Christ Himself. It is THE TRUTH (cf. John 14:6). Only the Truth can save (cf. John 12:32); it is the Message of Salvation. So we evangelize the world, not with personal opinion, political ideal or ideolo-gy, but by aligning with the Word or Message of Jesus. According to Pope Paul VI, “Jesus Himself, the Good News of God, was the very first and the greatest evangelizer” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 7). We only do His work through His grace, not with our own power. In the words of St. Paul, “For Christ… [sent] me… to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power” (1Cor 1:17). Thus, we rely ONLY on the power of the Cross of Jesus (His Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension) – the Mystery He accomplished at His First Ad-vent. Thus, Advent is about the beginning of a new relationship with God in Christ Jesus – the Center of human histo-ry and the Lord of our lives (cf. Phil 2:9-11). Through His Cross, He cast the fire or light of divine love into people’s hearts and many repented: their lives, consciences and activities they engage in are all transformed by the Holy Spirit. They become the children of God. BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: “But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13). Our Catholic Appeal: It’s almost the end of the Year; may God grant us the grace and resources to redeem our pledges. Through Christ our Lord. Amen! Thanks for your generosity! Desde el Escritorio del Pastor 27 Amados, aquí está nuestra Reflexión Final sobre la Segunda Definición de la Evangelización del Papa Pablo VI, en Evangelii Nuntiandi: “Si hubiera que resumirlo en una palabra…. la Iglesia evangeliza cuando, por la sola fuerza divi-na del Mensaje que proclama, trata de convertir al mismo tiempo la conciencia personal y colectiva de los hombres, la actividad en la que ellos están comprometidos, su vida y ambiente concretos” (párrafo 18). Esta última línea es un gran mensaje de ADVIENTO: “La Iglesia evangeliza cuando, por la sola fuerza divina del Mensaje que proclama, trata de convertir….” Este mensaje no es una teoría, ni una lección, o una filosofía, o una ideología ni una opinión. Es la Palabra de Dios; la Persona de Jesucristo mismo. Es LA VERDAD (ver Juan 14:6). Solo la verdad puede salvar (ver Juan 12:32); Es el Mensaje de Salvación. Entonces evangelizamos al mundo, no con una opinión personal, ni un ideal político o una ideología, sino al alinearnos con la Palabra o el Mensaje de Jesús. Según el Papa Pablo VI, “Jesús mis-mo, la Buena Nueva de Dios, fue el primero y el más grande evangelizador” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 7). Solo hacemos su trabajo a través de su gracia, no con nuestro propio poder. En las palabras de San Pablo: “Pues Cristo… me envió… a predicar el evangelio, no con palabras elocuentes, para que no se haga vana la cruz de Cristo” (1Cor 1:17). Por lo tanto, confiamos SOLAMENTE en el poder de la Cruz de Jesús (Su Pasión, Muerte, Resurrección y Ascensión), el misterio que realizó en Su Primer Adviento. Por lo tanto, el Adviento es sobre el comienzo de una nueva relación con Dios en Cristo Jesús: el Centro de la historia humana y el Señor de nuestras vidas (cf. Fil 2: 9-11). A través de Su Cruz, Él arrojó el fuego o la luz del amor divino en los corazones de las personas y muchos se arrepintieron: sus vidas, conciencias y actividades en las que se involucran fueron transformadas por el Espíritu Santo. Se convirtieron en hijos de Dios. VERSO BÍBLICO PARA LA SEMANA: “Pero a todos los que Lo recibieron, les dio el derecho de llegar a ser hijos de Dios, es decir, a los que creen en Su nombre, que no nacieron de sangre, ni de la voluntad de la carne, ni de la voluntad del hombre, sino de Dios” (Juan 1:12-13). NUESTRO LLAMADO CATÓLICO: Es casi el final del año; que Dios nos conceda la gracia y los recursos para redimir nuestras promesas. A través de Cristo nuestro Señor. ¡Amén! Gracias por su generosidad.

Pastor’s Corner


“Knight before Christmas”

Catholic gentlemen, age 18 and over, give your family a Christmas gift that will last forever. Become a Knight of Columbus. We are a family oriented organization based on Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. For more information please contact our Director of Membership, Tim Jacques at 321-507-2670 or email: [email protected] or Grand Knight Larry Davis at 321-725-2501 or email: [email protected]

"Caballero antes de Navidad" Caballeros católicos, mayores de 18 años, entreguen a su familia un regalo de Navidad que durará para siempre. Conviértete en un Caballero de Colón. Somos

una organización orientada a la familia basada en la caridad, la unidad, la fraternidad y el patriotismo. Para obten-er más información, comuníquese con nuestro Director de Membresía, Tim Jacques al

321-507-2670 o al correo electrónico: [email protected] o al Gran Caballero Larry Davis al 321-725-2501 o al correo electrónico:

Treasure From Our Tradition Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or the colors of the vestments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a year. Today, “Gaudete Sunday,” is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for “Rejoice!” This year’s Gos-pel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary’s visit to her aged cousin is an act of com-passion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy. Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent, but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them dis-tinct. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor par-ishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly pur-ple, difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the color of Ad-vent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, re-minding many people of Mary’s presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology is largely un-planned: it’s all because of the clams! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Los cristianos latinos tenemos unos cinco siglos en nuestra trayectoria de fe y como todo cristiano aguar-damos la segunda venida del Mesías, Jesús. Nuestra espera forma parte de dos milenios de cristianos que buscan verlo llegar en las nubes. Desde el siglo VII la oración oficial de la Iglesia clama el retorno de Cristo con las exclamaciones lla-madas las “Antífonas Oh”. Estas llaman a Jesús pi-diéndole que venga bajo los títulos de Emmanuel, Sabi-duría celestial, Señor de gran poder, Vara de Isaí, Lla-ve de David, Alba de la luz, y Deseo y Rey de gentes, y algunos más. Estos refranes se usan aún todavía hoy durante los días 17 al 23 de diciembre, y unidas en un acróstico latino forman las palabras ero cras (estaré mañana), como respuesta a la petición cristiana. Even-tualmente en el siglo X o XI estas antífonas fueron uni-das en el canto gregoriano Veni, veni Emmanuel (Oh ven, oh ven Emmanuel). Este adviento mientras cantamos las antiguas antí-fonas hay que preguntarnos si de veras estamos listos para el regreso del Hijo del Hombre que viene para juzgar a vivos y muertos. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saint Joseph Catholic School 5320 Babcock St., Palm Bay

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Escuela católica san joseph 5320 Babcock St., Palm Bay

Inscripción GRATIS en Seleccionar la escuela adecuada para su hijo es un gran decisión. Por eso queremos que pruebes San José. Escuela Católica GRATIS por 6 semanas. Descubrir el diferencia que puede hacer una educación católica en tu la vida del niño. Debe inscribirse antes del 7 de enero de 2019 para calificar. Llame hoy al 321-723-8866 para más


Happy New Year Around the World Celebrating the Diversity of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

December 31, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Feliz año nuevo alrededor del mundo Celebrando la Diversidad de Nuestra Señora de Gracia Iglesia Católica

31 de diciembre de 2018 de 7:30 PM a 12:30 AM

Fully catered buffet dinner. You will have the choice of North and Latin American

cuisine. Dinner will be served from 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

Cena buffet completamente equipada. Tendrá la opción de cocina norteamericana y latinoamericana. La cena será servida de 8:00 PM a 9:15 PM.

Table Decorating Contest!! Prize Basket of Cheer to tables with

Most representative of heritage Most original Most beautiful

Concurso de decoración de mesas !! Premio Cesta de Alegría a mesas con

Los más representativos del patrimonio Los más originales Los más bellos

Cake will be served. Each table/guest is asked to bring a dessert

to share. Basket of cheer to the best desserts Most representative of heritage/culture

Tastiest.

Se servirá pastel. Se pide a cada mesa / invitado que traiga un postre para compartir. Canasta de alegría a los mejores postres.

El más representativo del patrimonio / cultura más sabroso

Dancing to a LIVE BAND from 9:15 PM to 12:15 AM.

Bailando a una BANDA EN VIVO de 9:15 PM a 12:15 AM.

At the Servite Community Center 300 Malabar Road

Palm Bay, FL 32907

En el Centro Comunitario Servite 300 Malabar Road

Palm Bay, FL 32907

B.Y.O.B of beer and wine ONLY

Includes Bottle of Sparkling Wine for each table for the New Year’s Toast

B.Y.O.B de cerveza y vino SOLAMENTE

Incluye una botella de vino espumoso gratis para cada mesa para la tostada de Año Nuevo

Tickets: $25 per person, $45 per couple. In advance

On sale starting December 10, at the church Office and after Mass on weekends of December 15/16 and 22/23.

Boletos: $ 25 por persona, $ 45 por pareja. Por adelantado A la venta a partir del 10 de diciembre en la oficina de la iglesia y

después de la misa los fines de semana del 15/16 de diciembre y 22/23.


Offertory Contributions

Contribuciones Semanales De Ofertorio

December 9, 2018 / 9 de deciembre de 2018 Offertory Census Env. Use 4:00 PM $2,351 250 88 8:00 AM $2,159 207 66 10:00 AM $1,878 253 84 Noon $1,320 451 67 6:00 PM $2,005 237 37 Weekday $1,050 4 Total $10,763 1398 346 Immaculate Conception $1,438 362 71 Interest paid on debt $ 1,180 Principal on debt $10,000 Debt Reduction Monthly Goal Meta Mensual para reducir la deuda …..$ 10,000 Building Debt as of 12/13/18 Deuda del edificio al 13/12/18………… $258,747

$ 10,763

$12,000-GOAL / Meta

Discipleship Corner

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Las Posadas begins Tuesday: International Migrants Day Friday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento; Las Posadas comienzan Martes: Día Internacional del Emigrante Viernes: San Pedro Canisio; Invierno

St. Peter Canisius—December 21 was a renowned Dutch Jesuit Catholic priest. He became the first Dutchman to join the newly founded Society of Jesus in 1543. Through his preaching and writings, Peter Canisius became one of the most influential Catholics of his time. He supervised the founding and maintenance of the first German-speaking Jesuit colleges, often with little resources at hand. At the same time he preached in the city and vicinity, and debated and taught in the university. Due to his frequent travels between the colleges, a tedious and dangerous occupation at the time, he became known as the Second Apostle of Germany.

Values: The decisions you make are a choice of values that reflect your life in every way Personal Maintenance: (weekly) Cell phone $25 Entertainment $20 Eating out $25 Household Maintenance: (weekly) Electric $50 Internet/Cable $50 Food $150 Spiritual Maintenance: (weekly) Time ? Talent ? Treasure ? If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven: and come, follow Me. (Mat. 19:21)

Please remember your church offertory in your maintenance list. Por favor recuerde el ofertorio de su Iglesia en su lista de mantenimiento.


Thank you for worshipping with us today. We welcome you back next week.

Gracias por venir a adorarcon nosotros hoy. Les esperamos la semana próxima.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December: That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time. Intención de oración del Papa Francisco para diciembre: Que las personas, que están involucradas en el servicio y la transmisión de la fe, puedan encontrar, en su diálogo con la cultura, un lenguaje adecuado a las condiciones de la actualidad

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called “Gaudete Sun-day.” The Latin tag is derived from Paul’s appeal in the second reading to “rejoice always in the Lord,” and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and par-adox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God’s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is “the season of joy.” Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12)

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Martes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Miércoles: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Jueves: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Lc 1:26-38 Viernes: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Sábado: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (81) :2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

¡REGOCÍJATE! El día de hoy se le ha llamado tradicionalmente “Domingo Gaudete” o de la “Alegría”. El nombre latino se deriva de la petición de Pedro en la segunda lectura de “alégrense siempre en el Señor”, y del texto de la Misa en latín en el que está basada esta lectura. La ironía y para-doja de esta alegría cristiana se manifiesta en el hecho que Pablo escribió esas palabras en la prisión. Pero desde allí podía ver el progreso de la obra de Dios. ¿Nos parece obvio a nosotros? Sentimos que este no es un tiempo para la alegría cuando hay tanto sufrimiento e inmoralidad. Es interesante, entonces, que la primera lec-tura sea del profeta Sofonías, que está casi exclusivamente preocupado con sombrías visiones del Día del Juicio. Hoy la Iglesia selecciona la única parte optimista de Sofonías, donde el profeta es tocado por el espíritu del gozo. Esta es, se nos asegura en todas partes, “la temporada de la alegría”. Recuperemos ese espíritu de alegría en nuestra vida y que se refleje en los que no tienen ese gozo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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