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 __________________________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
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