Current Sunday Bulletin - Santa Rosa Catholic Church, Andice Texas

Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church
Andice, Texas
First Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014
PARISH NEWS
PRAYER LIST
CCHD (Catholic Campaign for Human Development)
2014-2015
PRAYER LIST FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Thank you for your contributions to the Collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development! Your generous gifts will help
CCHD end poverty in the United States through better education,
improved housing, and economic development. Through CCHD and its
beneficiaries, we help keep Catholic social teaching alive and carry out
Jesus’ mission to “bring glad tidings to the poor ... to proclaim liberty
to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go
free” (Lk 4:18).
¡Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones a la Colecta para la Campaña
Católica para el Desarrollo Humano! Sus generosos donativos
ayudarán a CCHD a erradicar la pobreza en los Estados Unidos
mediante una mejor educación, mejores viviendas y desarrollo
económico. A través de CCHD y sus beneficiarios, nosotros ayudamos a
mantener viva la enseñanza social católica y a cumplir con la misión de
Jesús “para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva ... para anunciar la
liberación a los cautivos ... la curación a los ciegos, para dar libertad a
los oprimidos” (Lc 4:18).
Baptism Certificates
If you have recently baptized your child here at Santa Rosa we would
like to inform you that we are now able to generate certificates with
our new Sacramental Records program. If you would like a new
certificate for your child please call the office.
Picture Directories
The 2014 Santa Rosa de Lima picture directories can now be picked
up in the RE Building. If you would like to have picture directory or
never picked up your family’s directory please stop by the RE building
on Sunday’s during RE or during office hours during the week.
The directories are FREE of charge and are first come, first serve.
CALENDAR
Sat-Sun 11/29-30: First Sunday of Advent
Sun 11/30: K of C BINGO – Sun City Ballroom – 5 PM
Wed 12/3: SVdP Food Pantry – Carr Hall – 9-11 AM
Thu 12/4: SVdP Meeting – Carr Hall – 6:30 PM
Fri 12/5: First Friday – Adoration/Reconciliation – 10:30 AM
– Mass – 11:30 AM
Sun 12/7: RE and RCIA Resume – RE Bldg/Carr Hall – 9 & 11:30 AM
Sun 12/7: Altar Server Training – Church – 9:15 AM
Mon 12/8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception – 6:00 PM
Mon 12/8: ACTS Core Group – RE Bldg – 7 PM
Tue 12/9: K of C Meeting – Carr Hall – 7 PM
Thu 12/11: SVdP Gift Wrap & Lunch – Carr Hall – 9 AM
Fri 12/12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – 7 PM
Sarah Hughes, Lt. USN Japan; Thomas Chamberas, Lt. USN, EOD, Japan;
Brandon Thaxton, USA, Afghanistan; Eric Towal, Captain, USAF Special Forces;
David Leonard, Captain, USAF, Qatar; Shane Carroll, Maj., USA, Afghanistan;
Billy Tompkins, Captain, USAF, Afghanistan; Col. Brian Hammer, USA, Iraq. Any
family member in the deployed military may be added to the prayer request
by contacting Bob Kelety, 512 864-0493 or e-mail [email protected]
FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS:
Heather Smith; Joseph Russo; Cliff Foulkes-Garcia; Paul Hamel; Darlene
Davasligil; Rosemary Carlson; Lenore Rourke; Terry Moore; Carolyn Hebert;
Robert Trigg; Dennis O’Connor, Theresa Dix; Bobby Dockal; Dale O’Connor;
Richard E. Geroux; Liam; Mary Frye; Joel Rivera. Please let us know when
names can be removed from this list. Thank you.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. Nov 29: 5:00 PM: † John Perkins; † Barbara Murray; † Roland Martinez
Sun. Nov 30: 8:00 AM: † Don Roland
Sun. Nov 30: 10:30 AM: † Bernard O’Connor; † Bill Bowles
Tues. Dec 2: 6:00 PM: † Nancy & Jack Roehm
Wed. Dec 3: 4:30 PM: (Wellspring):
Wed. Dec 3: 6:00 PM:
Thu. Dec 4: 10:00 AM:
If you would like to have a mass offered for intention forms are available in
the entry of the Church. Mass cards are available at the Ladies Group counter
and in the office.
** All intentions are subject to change as circumstances arise. Due to
limitations of the number of mass intentions that can be done each week,
when you request a specific date for a mass, it may not be available. The
first available date will be used for your requested mass intention. If you
want a specific date please plan ahead three months for your
request. Thank you. **
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Remember…No R.E. on the following days:
•
Sunday, November 30
Classes will resume Wednesday, December 3 and Sunday,
December 7
Prayer Partners
Would you like to help our Religious Education Program but can’t
help during our class times on Sundays or Wednesdays? This may be
the ministry for you. We recently organized a group that we our
“prayer partners” that promise to pray for our program ONE time per
week. (That’s it! ☺)
If you would like to join our prayer partner email list please send
your name and email to [email protected]
RCIA
Save the Date:
No Class Sunday, November 30 (Thanksgiving Break)
Altar Server Training:
Altar Server training will take place during RE on Dec. 7. Please
report to your classroom teacher FIRST then report to the RE office at
9:15 so we can all walk over together. You must have made your First
Communion to be an Altar Server.
The next class after Thanksgiving will be on December 7
The topic will be "The Sacrament of Confirmation"
Anyone wishing to join the discussion is welcome. We meet in Room
6, at 9 AM in the Religious Education building. For more information,
call Terry Walters at 512-863-8563 or e-mail him at
[email protected]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass:
Friday, December, 12 at 7:00 PM. For more details or information
contact Gabe Hernandez at 512.825.9834
MINISTRIES
STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK:
Mini Vinnies
Sat. Nov. 22: $ 2,926.00
Sun. Nov. 23: 8:00 AM: $ 3,712.00
Sun. Nov. 23: 10:30 AM: $ 4,184.59
2nd Collection: CCHD: $ 2,317.32
St. Vincent de Paul: $ 305.00
Building Fund: $ 86.00
Mailed in: $ 647.00
Advent is here and with it comes the Jesse Tree. The Jesse Tree is
named from Isaiah 11:1: "A shoot will spring forth from the stump of
Jesse, and a branch out of his roots." It tells the Story of God in the Old
Testament. It connects today's Advent Season with the faithfulness of
God across 4,000 years of history. This year the Mini Vinnies worked
to create ornaments for the tree.
First Sunday of Advent
The ornaments are symbols of our faith. This week you will find stars,
candles, lilies, doves, apples, and shells. The symbols represent people
and events from the Old Testament:
Dove - God, Creation
Apple - Adam and Eve, the first sin
Ark - Noah, the Flood
Star - Abraham, the Promise
Scallop Shell - John the Baptist, Repentance
Lily - Mary, the Hope for a Future
The next meeting of the Mini Vinnies will be on Sunday, 14
December in Carr Hall after the 10:30 Mass. All middle school aged
students are invited to join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
Youth Group
Thank you to the youth for baking great pies! Thank you to the parish
for supporting the youth!
Enjoy this weekend and your Thanksgiving break. Remember to be
thankful to God and those around you.
Our next events are:
•
Sunday, Nov. 30th:
o Before 10:30 Mass: Light the advent wreath
We will meet in the back of church at 10:15
o After Mass: Pass out donuts
•
Sunday, Dec. 7th: next youth group meeting In Carr Hall
from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
•
Sunday, Dec. 14th: We will go caroling.
Take care and let God lead the way :)
ACTS
Catholic composer and recording artist, David Kauffman, who
brought us Behold, Be Still, See What You Are and the award winning
Mass of Renewal is releasing his first film production: The One I Wrote
for You. It’s a stirring family film about the healing power of love. It will
make you laugh, shed a tear and ponder how you are living a life of
faith. The film will open in theaters across Texas December 5th, 6th
and 7th. Come see the movie and bring your friends and family.
Theaters in the Austin area will be announced soon on our website
www.theoneiwroteforyou.com Help us spread the word about The
One I Wrote for You.
Santa Rosa Ladies
Ladies Group
November 300 Raffle Winners:
#233 Iris Chauffe; Georgetown, TX $75.00 Wal-Mart gift card;
#071 Monica Jacobi; Fredericksburg, TX $50.00 Home Depot gift card;
#0206 Henry Boecker, Georgetown, TX $25.00 Home Depot gift card.
Look for your cards in the mail. Winner of the $5.00 Religious
Articles Cabinet Certificate is Noel Livaudais. Congratulations to each
of you and thank you for your continuing support!
The Ladies Group Christmas Sale
Thank you for your generous response to the opening of our annual
Christmas Sale. In case you missed it, items will be available
throughout the Christmas season! Pick up that Advent Calendar,
Advent wreath plus candles and Christmas tree ornaments.
Religious Articles Cabinet
Be sure to see the various vibrant colored crystal rosaries; gifts for
Dad – Golf Balls and Hat – What a deal! Stylus pen for your iPhone,
iPad or Notebook. Super stocking stuffer.
Cabinet Questions? Call…
• Judy Drummond at 512.869.8999 or
• Marilyn Kelly at 512.868.9201
Next SRLG Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2015
Saint Vincent’s Corner
Happy Advent!!! Thank you to everyone who has taken tags from the
Angel Tree. There are many left so please consider taking one or even
two if you are in a position to share with those in our community who
are less fortunate.
All presents should be placed under the tree unwrapped no later
than Sunday, Dec 7th. Please remember to return the tag with the
gift. Donations of gift wrapping items are also appreciated. We are
especially in need of large gift bags.
Mark your calendars for our 4th annual "Wrap and Lunch" party in
Carr Hall on Thursday, December 11th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Everyone is invited to join us. We will spend the morning wrapping
and tagging gifts. When the work is done we'll share lunch, provided
the Vincentians. If you can't stay for the whole party, come when you
can. Mark your calendars now and bring a friend.
We appreciate your continued generosity as we reach out to the
poor and suffering in our community. From the bottom of our hearts
"Thank you for all you do in support of our Mission."
Food For Families Pantry
Open 1St & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9 AM until 11 AM in
Carr Hall. Pantry setup is at 8 AM.
This Month: December 3rd & 17th
Jesus tells us that all we need to be saved is to love our neighbors.
For in each of our neighbors we see the face of God. Who are our
neighbors? Our neighbors are all other human beings.
Through your generous support of SSVdP’s Food For Families
program you have seen the face of God by providing food, drink and
spiritual encouragement to your neighbors. In behalf of our neighbors
that we serve in your name, we thank all of our parishioners and
friends.
SSVdP Food For Families currently has 184 neighbors signed up- with
812 neighbors living in the homes , is providing 116 backpacks of food
to children neighbors in the Florence Independent School District, is
serving 40 neighbors at our pantry each scheduled day, is delivering
food to 25 neighbors monthly and in November distributed 5,000 lbs.
of food to our neighbors.
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Bingo
The next bingo will be on Sunday, November 30th, doors open 5:00
pm; games start at 6:00 pm in the Sun City Ballroom. Cash prizes,
snacks and drinks available for purchase, or bring your own. Please, no
children under 7 years old. All parishioners and friends are welcome.
For information contact: Robbie Licandro at 512-864-3678
Knights of Columbus Meals
There will be no meals served in December due to the holidays. The
next meal will be a breakfast on Sunday, January 18th.
Santa Rosa's Knights of Columbus Council 12522 meets on the
second Tuesday of each month. Knights are encouraged to attend the
6:00 PM daily mass. There is a pre-meeting meal starting at 6:30 PM.
The business meeting starts at 7:00 PM. If you are a K of C member,
please remember to bring your membership card and join us.
If you are interested in joining the Knights, please contact:
• Robbie Licandro at 512.864.3678
• Carl Zimmerman at 512.966.8599
• Jay Livaudais at 512.868.0301
The Caring Place
The following items are currently in short supply: Cereal, Jell-O
Pudding, Boxed Dinners, Shampoo & Conditioner, Toothpaste &
Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Bar Soap
~Brenda Tyrrell, Santa Rosa's Member Representative; The Caring Place
Advisory Council
BULLETIN INFORMATION: Articles for the Sunday, December 7th
bulletin are due Tuesday, December 2nd by 12:00 PM; noon. Please limit
your articles to no more than 200 words. Articles for the bulletin should be
sent to: [email protected]
First Sunday of Advent
USHERS
GREETERS
Saturday
5:00 PM: Bill Hagen; Paul Mack; Sherry Martinez; Joe Mullen;
Paul Pratt
Sunday
8:00 AM: Eddie Girvan; Joey Girvan George Nabb;
Dennis Pribbernow
10:30 AM: Vic Figurelli; Ron Peck; Dennis Siple
Sat. Nov. 29: Norma Correa and Pat Blankenship
Sun. Nov. 30: 8:00 AM: Connie and Sam Ramirez
Sun. Nov. 30: 10:30 AM: Bev Hoffman and Gina Baldwin
Sat. Dec. 6: Neil and Lynn Adams
Sun. Dec. 7: 8:00 AM: Angela Gimbert and Ellen Balay
Sun. Dec. 7: 10:30 AM: Elinor Siple and Ellen Etheredge
Scheduler: Pam Kelly
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
LECTORS
Thu. Nov. 27: 10:00 AM: Volunteers
Sat. Nov. 29: Dot Absnaider(L); Louis Absnaider(L); Ann Barry, Paul
Barry; Nell Ficken(L); Bill Freitag; Kathryn Hart
Sun. Nov. 30: 8:00 AM: Angela Gimbert(L); Patty Magee; Nancy
Osuna; Jean Plentl(L); Jan Saenz; Cindy Smith(L); Mary Ann
Dobias
Sun. Nov. 30: 10:30 AM: Tony Theriot; Betty Calcote(L); Byron
Calcote(L); Marnie Finan(L); Gloria Johnson; Mark Johnson;
Elsie Parrish
Sat. Dec. 6: Clara Licandro(L); Robbie Licandro(L); Noel
Livaudais(L); Terry Mack; Mary Manis; Anne Marshall; Julie
Roberts
Sun. Dec. 7: 8:00 AM: Dom Dobias(L); Mary Ann Dobias(L); Angela
Gimbert(L); Patty Magee; Nancy Osuna; Jean Plentl; Jan Saenz
Sun. Dec. 7: 10:30 AM: Jerry Kelly(L); Pam Kelly(L); Mona
Parrish(L); Joyce Pond; Deanna Ramirez; Earnest Ramirez;
Cheryl Tatro
Fri. Dec. 12: 7:00 PM: Volunteers
Scheduler: Elsie Parrish
Thu. Nov. 27: 10:00 AM: Volunteers
Sat. Nov. 29: Brenda Tyrell; Tony Theriot
Sun. Nov. 30: 8:00 AM: Linda Reinhart and Jane Mick
Sun. Nov. 30: 10:30 AM: Sharon McEntee; Lynn Parrish
Sat. Dec. 6: Mary Ann Zurek; Len Zurek
Sun. Dec. 7: 8:00 AM: Joe Kish; Angela Gimbert
Sun. Dec. 7: 10:30 AM: Dick Cooper; Charlene Cooper
Fri. Dec. 12: 7:00 PM: Lectors Needed
Scheduler: Bea Burrell
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION SERVICE
Dolores Ascona, 512.863.3108;
Mary Manis, 512.864.7246;
Sharon McEntee, 512.868.9575;
Substitutes: Martin Ramirez: 512.508.0467;
Terry Walters: 512.863.8563
Gospel Meditation
Take some time to ask yourself, “Am I prepared for the Lord’s
return?” What might you need to change to be ready?
Tómese el tiempo de preguntarse a sí mismo(a), "¿Estoy
preparado(a) para el regreso del Señor?" ¿Qué puede ser que
usted necesite cambiar para estar listo(a)?
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Advent invites us to watch for the coming of the Lord: to be
awake and vigilant. The Lord breaks into our world and into our
lives in unexpected ways, as he did in Bethlehem. Today he may
come in the face, the voice, the need of a stranger, or a child, or
the poor, or our own family. We place ourselves, this day and
this season, in an attitude of quiet, prayerful hope-filled
expectation, so that in the frantic busying of life, we will not
miss the Master’s coming. What can you do this week to be
awake and vigilant for the Lord?
El Adviento nos invita a esperar la llegada del Señor: a estar
despiertos y vigilantes. El Señor llega a nuestro mundo y a
nuestras vidas de maneras inesperadas, tal como lo hizo en
Belén. Hoy, Él puede estar llegando a través del rostro, la voz, la
necesidad de un extraño o un niño, de los pobres, o de nuestra
propia familia. Nos ponemos en este día y durante esta
temporada, en actitud de silencio y quietud, en expectativa llena
de esperanza y en oración, para que en medio del ruido
acelerado de la vida, no nos perdamos la llegada del Maestro
¿Qué puede usted hacer esta semana para estar despierto y
vigilante esperando por el Señor?
ALTAR SERVERS
Sat. Nov. 29: Daniel Ortiz; John Harrison; Matthew Harrison
Sun. Nov. 30: 8:00 AM: Dominic Morelli; Joseph Brousseau; William
Brousseau
Sun. Nov. 30: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Lauryn Ramirez; Daniela
Sandoval; Ella Barto
Sat. Dec. 6: Daniel Ortiz; John Harrison; Matthew Harrison
Sun. Dec. 7: 8:00 AM: Joseph Brousseau; William Brousseau; Dominic
Morelli
Sun. Dec. 7: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Gary Lensing; Lauryn Ramirez;
Matthew Johnson
Scheduler: David Burrell
Santa Rosa Councils
Finance: David Burrell; George Frederick; Matt Manis(chair); Tom
Meyers; Jean Plentl; Marjorie Strickland; Cheryl Tatro
Pastoral: Louis Brousseau; Bea Burrell; Byron Calcote; John Day;
Kathryn Hart; Terry Mack; Ed Pastor (chair); Deanna Ramirez; Sergio
Ramirez; Betty Jean Steinke; Sophia Torres; Carl Zimmerman
The Advent Wreath
Circle
Candle
Four Candles
Three Violet
(Purple) Candles
One Rose (Pink)
Candle
Evergreens
Laurel
Holly
Pinecones, nuts, or
seedpods
Wreath of
evergreens
Circles have no beginning and no end, the circular
shape symbolizes God the Father and eternal life.
The light of the flame is a visual reminder that
Christ is “The Light of the World” (John 8:12)
The four weeks of Advent. Each candle represents
1,ooo years; together they symbolize the 4,000 years
that humanity waited for the Savior. The progressive
lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation
and hope surrounding our Lord’s first coming into the
world and the anticipation of His second coming to
judge the living and the dead.
Purple = prayer, penance, and preparation.
The liturgical color violet is used to signify a time of
penance, sacrifice, and prayer. Lit during the first,
second, and fourth weeks of Advent.
Rose = Rejoicing
The liturgical color rose is used to signify joy. Lit on
the third Sunday of Advent; called Gaudete (Rejoice)
Sunday.
signifies continuous life
signifies victory over persecution and suffering
represents the crown of thorns from the Passion of
Jesus
symbolize life and resurrection
Depicts the immortality of our soul and the new,
everlasting life promised to us through Christ, the
eternal Word of the Father, who entered our world
becoming true man and who was victorious over sin
and death through His own passion, death, and
resurrection.
Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church
2014 Advent and Christmas Calendar
Our time to watch and wait begins with the First Sunday of Advent on November 30
Wednesday, December 3:
Reconciliation – 6:30 PM
Friday, December 5:
First Friday – 10:30 AM
Monday, December 8:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 10:
Communion Service; No Reconciliation (Diocesan Priest Gathering)
Friday, December 12:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17:
Advent Reconciliation – 6:30 PM
Christmas Eve; Wednesday, December 24:
Children’s Mass – 5:00 PM
Christmas Vigil Mass – 8:00 PM
Christmas Day; Thursday, December 25:
Mass – 10:30 AM
Wednesday, December 31:
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God – 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 1:
No Mass
Friday, January 2:
First Friday – Adoration/Reconciliation – 10:30 AM
– Mass – 11:30 AM
Tuesday, January 6:
Feast of the Epiphany – 6 PM
All other masses scheduled as usual unless noted differently above
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Santa Rosa Events
11/22-23 SRLG Christmas Sale
11/30 K of C BINGO
12/11 SVdP Annual Wrap and Lunch Party
1: Hope (Purple);
(Purple); 2: Love (Purple);
(Purple);
3: Joy (Pink);
(Pink); 4: Peace (Purple)
12/13 Father Carr’s Birthday Dinner
12/14 Youth Group Christmas Caroling
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There will be no Wellspring Mass the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
Parish offices will be closed December 24, 2014 through January 2, 2015
Updated: 11/19/14