FIRsT SUNDAY OF ADVENT - St. Michael the Archangel
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FIRsT SUNDAY OF ADVENT - St. Michael the Archangel
First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2013 Pastor: Fr Salvador Guzmán • Parochial Vicar: Fr Eugene Azorji Deacons: George Polcer, Federico Márquez, John Rapier, Patrick Hayes, Sid Little 411 Paula Rd • McKinney, Texas 75069 • Email: [email protected] www.stmichaelmckinney.org Ministry email: [email protected] • Family Life email: [email protected] Parish Office: 972-542-4667 • Fax: 972-542-4641 • Faith Formation Office: 972-542-4685 Youth Ministry: www.stmikeyouth.com • St Vincent de Paul Society Helpline: 214-314-5698 St. Vincent de Paul Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 pm Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday: Anticipated 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:30 am Spanish: 9:30 am & 1:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday: 6:00 pm First Fridays: 8:30 am to 12 noon Confessions: Thursday: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Holy Family (Quasi-Parish) 919 Spence Road, Van Alstyne Texas 75495 903-482-6322 • www.holyfamily-vanalstyne.org Mass Times: Sunday: 9:00 am English • Sunday and 12 noon Spanish • Thursday: 9:00 am English December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent Baptisms: English Classes: Fourth Saturday of the month at 9:00 -11:00 am. Registrations will be held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, in the main office, required before the class. English Baptisms: Second Sunday of the month, after the 11:30 am Mass. Baptisms are scheduled only after having attended the classes. Mass Readings for December 1– December 8 Sun., 1st of December – First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Ps 122; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Mon., 2nd of December Is 4:2-6; Ps 122; Mt 8:5-11 Tues., 3rd of December – Mem. of St. Francis Xavier Is 11:1-10; cf. Ps 72; Lk 10:21-24 Wed., 4th of December – St. John Damascene Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23; Mt 15:29-37 Thurs., 5th of December Is 26:1-6; Ps 118; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Fri., 6th of December – St. Nicholas Is 29:17-24; Ps 27; Mt 9:27-31 Sat., 7th of December – Mem. Of St. Ambrose Is 30:19-21, 23-26; cf. Is 30; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sun., 8th of December – Second Sunday of Advent Is 11:1-10; Ps 72; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Contributions Because of Bulletin Deadlines November 24 and December 1 contribution information will be reflected in the December 8 bulletin This week’s Sanctuary Candle is dedicated in loving memory of ✟ Patricia Serio Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, December 1st 8:00 am ✟Edward Mainz 9:30 am ✟ Amelia Jara & ✟ Jesus Ceja Mendez 11:30 am Sanctity of Life 1:30 pm ✟ Aurora Ruiz Madrigal Monday, December 2nd 8:00 am ✟ Carlo Troiani Wednesday, December 4th 8:00 am William Penkrot 7:00 pm Novena Friday, December 6th 8:00 am ✟ Benedicto Buhion 7:00 pm Novena Tuesday, December 3rd 5:30 pm ✟ Mme Alzar 7:00 pm Novena Thursday, December 5th 5:30 pm ✟ Mme Mas 8:00 pm Novena Saturday, December 7th 5:00 pm ✟ Burblis Family ✟ Lisa Marie Wickel 7:00 pm Novena Divine presence, and the faith, hope, and love that accompany it, are a gift—you cannot control it—but nevertheless a gift that can and should be asked for (Luke 11:13). Asking for something from God does not mean talking God into it; it means an awakening of the gift within ourselves. You only ask for something you have already begun to taste! The gift has already been given. Preparing for Christmas, Fr Richard Rohr, author theologian, contemplative December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent We pray for those in need of healing. That the Holy Spirit May Light Their Way. Rebecca Escamilla, Mary Alboa, Albert Perez, Genovevo Sanchez, Ricardo Escamilla, Mary Escamilla. Lesa Samuells, Francisca Blanco, Candy Koharchik , Angelina Blanco, Dominga Encizo, Francisco Artea, Daryl Duit, Eileen Christiaens, Terry Good, Ann Strahan, Elisa Duran, Lorenzo Vasquez, Margarita Rodriguez, Korri Clark, Mary Rose Derus, April Ann Love, B. I. Owens, Steve Regnier, Charlotte Peters, Catherine Cappello, Linda Kyle, Shalimar Martinez, Rosy Piña, Deborah Ramey, Daniel Sapienza, Maria Chavez, Walker Phillips, Ray Garza, Jr., Maria Anita Martinez, Kinzie Arredondo, Sylvia Sanchez, Leonel Sanchez, Madison Alston, , Rosie Escamilla, Jan Bolton, Timothy A. Blankenship , Rodney Urbani, Shannon Beyer, Janie Thompson, Rachael Owens, Otila Garza, Rachel Payne, Harriet Lovas, Florinda T. Sanchez, Brett Bulow, Mary Ann Martinek, Albert Frettoloso, Rose Comer , Jairo De Luna, Andrew Sanchez, Ilene Holechek, Lois Flecher , Juan Jesus Rodriguez, Richard Rendon, Francisco Vega. How will CRS use financial donations to help victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan? Super Typhoon Haiyan, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 195 miles per hour, slammed into the Philippines on the island of Samar the evening of November 7, 2013, and hit Vietnam on Sunday, November 9. Thousands of people are feared dead, and local officials report approximately 9.5 million people have been affected. Catholic Relief Services, in cooperation with their partners, is tirelessly providing 100,000 families with shelter, essential living supplies and clean water and sanitation. The Diocese of Dallas will take up this collection November 30 - December 1. Bishop Farrell thanks you all for assisting our diocese in expressing our community’s compassion, love and solidarity with the people of the Philippines and to all those in the path of this disastrous typhoon. Weekly Calendar Sunday, December 1 8:00 – 3:00pm Prayers & Squares Quilt Raffle Ticket Sales, Narthex 8:00 – 3:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Food Bag Distribution, Narthex 9:00 – 10:00am Adult Bible Study, CL 3 9:30 – 11:00am Choir (11:30 Eng.) Rehearsal, HF 10:00 – 1:15pm Faith Formation K-6th, All Rooms 3:00 – 4:30pm Christmas Program & Music Rehearsal, Church 6:00 – 8:00pm Youth 9th-12th, All Rooms 7:00 – 9:00pm Legion of Mary (Sp.), DK Monday, December 2 10:00—2:00pm Prayers & Squares (Quilt Drawing), HF 6:00—7:00pm Movimiento Familiar Cristiano, CL 5 6:00—8:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Leadership Meeting, Narthex Tuesday, December 2:00—4:00pm St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, HF 6:30—9:00pm Knights of Columbus, SM, CL 3 7:00pm Novena to OLG, Church Reception, SR, HF Wednesday, December 4 2:00—4:00pm St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, HF 3:00—5:00pm Baptism Registrations, SM, CL3 4:15—5:30pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal, HF 5:30 – 6:30pm Christmas Program & Music Rehearsal, Church 7:00—8:30pm Faith Formation 7th-8th, All Rooms 7:00pmNovena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, ChurcThursday, December 5 2:00—4:00pm St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, HF 7:00—8:30pm RCIA, SM, SR, HF, S Drake 7:00—10:00pm Women’s CRHP, CL 3 8:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Church Friday, December 6 8:30—12:00pm Adoration, Chapel 7:00—9:00pm Choir (9:30 Sp.) Rehearsal, S Drake 7:00pm Novena to OLG, Church, Reception, SR, HF Saturday, December 7 7:00—11:00am Talleres de Oración y Vida Escuela de Formación, Drake 11:15—4:45pm Faith Formation K-12th, All Rooms 1:00pm Baptism (Sp.), Church 4:00—6:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection, Narthex 7:00—9:00pm Choir (9:30 Sp.) Rehearsal, Drake 7:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Church The Advent wreath is an increasingly popular symbol of the beginning of the Church year in many churches as well as homes. It is a circular evergreen wreath (real or artificial) with five candles, four around the wreath and one in the center. Since the wreath is symbolic and a vehicle to tell the Christmas story, there are various ways to understand the symbolism. The exact meaning given to the various aspects of the wreath is not as important as the story to which it invites us to listen, and participate. December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent At the end of this Year of Faith, the Church invites us to renew our faith and rekindle our relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ. One of the greatest ways to accept this invitation is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, given to us by Jesus to receive His healing love. The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during the holy season of Lent, as we reflect on our baptism and repentance. Again this year, our Bishop Kevin J. Farrell is helping to make this experience possible by arranging for a Christmas initiative on again being The Light Is On For You. On Wednesday, December 18th, all parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas will have their “lights on” for confession and quiet prayer so that Catholics can come to or return to this incredible source of God’s grace, mercy and healing. TIS THE SEASON ADVENT SOCIAL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVERS The Diocese of Dallas announces its Second Annual Tis the Season Advent Social for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers to be held on Friday, December 6th, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the school auditorium at St. Patrick Catholic Church. St. Patrick Church is located 9643 Ferndale Road, Dallas 75238. This social event is open to all persons with disabilities, families and friends of persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Activities, caroling, dinner, and dessert will be provided. There is no charge. All are encouraged to attend. Reservations for the Advent Social can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center at 214-379-2867 (leave a message), or by registering on-line at www.cathdal.org/rsvptistheseason Christ Child Mass Please make plans to join us for Mass on Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 pm. We invite you to bring a new unwrapped baby item for the offering. All items collected at this Mass will be donated to the White Rose Association, which helps new mothers and their babies. Sponsored by Women’s Guild of St Michael’s Christmas Mass Schedule December 24 4:00 pm Children’s Mass December 24 6:00 pm English Mass December 24 8:00 pm Spanish Mass December 24 10:00 pm English Mass December 25 10:00 am English Mass December 31 5:30 pm Vigil Mass Eng. January 1 10:00 am English Mass January 1 12:00 noon Spanish Mass Popes General Intentions for December General: Victimized Children. That children who are victims of abandonment or violence may find the love and protection they need. Missionary: Prepare the Savior’s Coming. That Christians, enlightened by the Word incarnate, may prepare humanity for the Savior’s coming. St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Holy Family Hall Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Open 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Second Saturday of the month 8:30 am to 10:30 am Thanks for your continued support. The Food Pantry serves those most needy and your help is always appreciated. Helpline: 214-314-5698 Email: [email protected] December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent Advent a history and meaning Advent is the period preceding the Christmas season. It begins on the Sunday nearest November 30, the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle, and covers four Sundays. Because the day it begins changes from year to year, so does the length of each Advent season. In 2013, Advent begins on December 1. The word advent, from Latin, means “the coming.” For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection as well as cheer and anticipation. Even as the Christmas season has become more secular-with advertisers urging holiday gift-givers to buy and buy some more-Advent still brings joy and the observance of ancient customs. Christian families find quiet moments lighting candles in the Advent wreath, and children use Advent calendars to count the days until Christmas. The History of Advent Advent has probably been observed since the fourth century. Originally, it was a time when converts to Christianity readied themselves for baptism. During the Middle Ages, Advent became associated with preparation for the Second Coming. In early days Advent lasted from November 11, the feast of St. Martin, until Christmas Day. Advent was considered a pre-Christmas season of Lent when Christians devoted themselves to prayer and fasting. The Orthodox Eastern Church observes a similar Lenten season, from November 15 until Christmas, rather than Advent. Many Christians still view Advent as a season to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus. In the last fifty years, however, it has also come to be thought of as a time of anticipating the Nativity, on Christmas Day. Advent Wreaths Advent wreaths have their origins in the folk traditions of northern Europe, where in the deep of winter people lit candles on wheel-shaped bundles of evergreen. Both the evergreen and the circular shape symbolized ongoing life. The candlelight gave comfort at this darkest time of the year, as people looked forward to the longer days of spring. Later, Eastern European Christians adopted this practice. By the sixteenth century, they were making Advent wreaths much as we know them today. An advent wreath traditionally contains four candles-three purple and one rose. Purple dyes were one so rare and costly that they were associated with royalty; the Roman Catholic Church has long used this color around Christmas and Easter to honor Jesus. The three purple candles in the Advent wreath symbolize hope, peace, and love. These candles are lit on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent. The rose candle, which symbolizes joy, is usually lit on the third Sunday. Sometimes a fifth candle is placed inside the Advent wreath. This candle is lit on Christmas Day. It is white, the color associated with angels and the birth of Jesus. Because Advent wreaths are an informal celebration, not all are the same. Instead of purple candles, some people use blue, which recalls the color of the night sky before daylight returns. Others use all white candles. Advent Calendars An advent calendar is a card or poster with twentyfour small doors, one to be opened each day from December 1 until Christmas Eve. Each door conceals a picture. This popular tradition arose in Germany in the late 1800s and soon spread throughout Europe and North America. Originally, the images in Advent calendars were derived from the Hebrew Bible. Considered a fun way of counting down the days until Christmas, many Advent calendars today have no religious content. Now, alongside traditional Advent calendars depicting angels and biblical figures are those whose doors open to display teddy bears, pieces of chocolate, or photos of pop stars. by Holly Hartman December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent The Magi Tree St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul has placed their Magi Trees in the church narthex and both naves. Ornaments will be continually placed on the trees until they are all taken. This year we will be sponsoring parish families and local families, and we will also be providing gifts for elderly patients of McKinney nursing homes. Instructions for wrapping and returning the gifts are included on the ornaments. Gifts may be returned and placed under the trees beginning December 1. The final day to return gifts is Sunday, December 15. Thank you for your wonderful generosity. Youth Ministry Sunday night High School Youth Group has been in full swing all semester and is gearing up for some awesome opportunities of fellowship, fun, service and leadership opportunities in 2014. And so, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we especially want to thank and recognize In addition, we couldn’t do youth ministry without the support and generosity of countless adult volunteers. Today Sun Dec. 1st at 3pm, youth will be departing from St. Michael’s to attend a benefit concert for the tornado victims of Granbury, TX at Most Blessed Sacrament in Arlington, TX. World renowned Catholic speaker/presenter/singer-songwriter Jesse Manibusan will officiate the concert. .- Vince Lujan On December 8 our parish will take up a collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Help aging sisters, brothers and religious order priests. “Each year the need to provide for our elderly (members) becomes more pressing and we are ever more grateful for these providential funds,” writes a religious sister about the financial assistance received from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your donation helps provide necessities such as prescription medication and nursing care. Please give to those who have given so much. Colors of Advent Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is Purple. This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. Purple is still used in some traditions (for example Roman Catholic). The purple of Advent is also the color of suffering used during Lent and Holy Week. This points to an important connection between Jesus’ birth and death. The nativity, the Incarnation, cannot be separated from the crucifixion. The purpose of Jesus’ coming into the world, of the “Word made flesh” and dwelling among us, is to reveal God and His grace to the world through Jesus’ life and teaching, but also through his suffering, death, and resurrection. To reflect this emphasis, originally Advent was a time of penitence and fasting, much as the Season of Lent and so shared the color of Lent. Evergreens and The Advent Wreath The beginning of Advent is a time for the hanging of the green, decoration of the church with evergreen wreaths, boughs, or trees that help to symbolize the new and everlasting life brought through Jesus the Christ. Some churches have a special weekday service, or the first Sunday evening of Advent, or even the first Sunday morning of Advent, in which the church is decorated and the Advent wreath put in place. This service is most often primarily of music, especially choir and hand bells, and Scripture reading, along with an explanation of the various symbols as they are placed in the sanctuary. Advent WreathThe Advent wreath is an increasingly popular symbol of the beginning of the Church year in many churches as well as homes. It is a circular evergreen wreath (real or artificial) with five candles, four around the wreath and one in the center. Since the wreath is symbolic and a vehicle to tell the Christmas story, there are various ways to understand the symbolism. The exact meaning given to the various aspects of the wreath is not as important as the story to which it invites us to listen, and participate. The circle of the wreath reminds us of God Himself, His eternity and endless mercy, which has no beginning or end. The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that we have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life. Candles symbolize the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son. The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent, which themselves symbolize the four centuries of waiting between the prophet Malachi and the birth of Christ. The colors of the candles vary with different traditions, but there are usually three purple or blue candles, corresponding to the sanctuary colors of Advent, and one pink or rose candle. One of the purple candles is lighted the first Sunday of Advent, a Scripture is read, a short devotional or reading is given, and a prayer offered. On subsequent Sundays, previous candles are relighted with an additional one lighted. The pink candle is usually lighted on the third Sunday of Advent. However, different churches or traditions light the pink candle on different Sundays depending on the symbolism used (see above on Colors of Advent). In Churches that use a Service of the Nativity, it is often lighted on the fourth Sunday of Advent, the final Sunday before Christmas. Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute domingo, 1° de diciembre – Primer domingo de Adviento domingo, 1° de diciembre – Primer domingo de Adviento CONTRIBUCIONES Debido a las fechas límites del boletín la información de las contribuciones de 24 de noviembre y 1 de diciembre aparecerá en el boletín del 8 de diciembre Bautismos: Inscripción: es requerida antes de la clase. Inscripciones: miércoles 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm en la oficina. Clases de Bautismo en Español: lunes, 30 de diciembre a las 7:00 pm en la iglesia. Bautismos en Español: sábado, 7 de diciembre a la 1:00 pm y sábado, 21 de diciembre a las 11:00 am. ADORACIóN: Después de que termine el Año de la Fe, la Adoración al Satísimo será los VIERNES PRIMEROS de cada mes (iniciando en Diciembre 4) de 8 AM a medio día. También continuará los Jueves en la tarde, como siempe. Sagrada Lectura: 1° de diciembre al 8 de diciembre domingo, 1° de diciembre – Primer Domingo de Adviento Is 2:1-5; Sal 122; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 lunes, 2 de diciembre Is 4:2-6; Sal 122; Mt 8:5-11 martes, 3 de diciembre – Mem. de san Francisco Javier Is 11:1-10; cf. Sal 72; Lc 10:21-24 miércoles, 4 de diciembre Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23; Mt 15:29-37 jueves, 5 de diciembre Is 26:1-6; Sal 118; Mt 7:21, 24-27 viernes, 6 de diciembre Is 29:17-24; Sal27; Mt 9:27-31 sábado, 7 de diciembre – Mem. de san Ambrosio Is 30:19-21, 23-26; cf. Is 30; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 domingo, 8 de diciembre – Segundo Domingo de Adviento Is 11:1-10; Sal 72; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Holy Family (Quasi-Parroquia) 919 Spence Road • P.O. Box 482 Van Alstyne Texas 75495 • 909-482-6322 Web: www.holyfamily-vanalstyne.org Horario de Misas: domingo 9:00 am (Inglés) 12 del medio dia (Español) jueves 9:00 am (Inglés) “¿NO ESTOY YO AQUÍ QUE SOY TU MADRE?” NOVENARIO A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Presentadores: Padre Salvador Guzmán Padre Tony Judge, C.Ss.R. Misionero Redentorista TEMA: SACRAMENTOS Fechas: martes, 3 de diciembre a jueves, 12 de diciembre Horarios: *3 de dic. 7:00 PM 8 de dic. *4 de dic. 7:00 PM 9 de dic. *5 de dic. 8:00 PM 10 de dic. *6 de dic. 7:00 PM *11 de dic. Mañanitas *7 de dic. 7:00 PM *12 de dic. 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:30 PM 8:00 PM *Misa Habrá un Rosario diario 30 minutos antes del evento Horario de la notaría de San Miguel lunes a viernes 9:00am - 5:00 pm Cerrado: sábado y domingo Horario de Misas (fin de semana) sábado (Inglés): Vigilia 5:00 pm domingo (Inglés): 8:00 am y 11:30 am (Español): 9:30 am y 1:30 pm Horario de Misas (durante la semana) lunes, miércoles y viernes: 8:00 am martes y jueves: 5:30 pm Confesiones jueves: 6-7pm y sábado: 3-4pm ADORACIÓN AL SANTĺSIMO SACRAMENTO Cada jueves: 6pm-7pm y cada viernes 8:30am - 12 del medio día domingo, 1° de diciembre – Primer domingo de Adviento Peregrinación Mariana Diciembre 7, 2013 Salida 9:00 a.m.: Iglesia N.S. de Lourdes 5605 Bernal Dr. Dallas TX 75212 “La luz está encendida para ti” es una iniciativa Diócesis Católica de Dallas dirigida a todos los católicos para poner a su disposición el sacramento de Reconciliación. La confesión es una maravillosa oportunidad para poner a un lado el camino pecaminoso y poder acercarnos a nuestro Señor. En diciembre, todas las Iglesias de la Diócesis de Dallas tendrán confesiones el miércoles – 18 de diciembre. Si tú has estado considerando y dudando hacer uso de este sacramento, si has estado lejos por mucho tiempo o siempre se te ha hecho difícil llegar a las horas de confesión los días sábados, esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para re-encontrarte y reconciliarte con Cristo y su Iglesia. Llegada: Iglesia Santa Clara 321 Calumet Ave. Dallas TX 75211 CELEBRACION EUCARISTICA 12:00 p.m. Muy Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel Obispo Auxiliar de Dallas, TX Pastoral Juvenil Hispana 214-379-3170 “Santa María de Guadalupe Estrella de la Evangelización” Rincón de Raquel La esperanza es la luz al final del túnel, llamándolo para aceptar la invitación, para decir un “sí” al impulso de creer en un Dios amoroso que quiere que usted sea sanado y completo otra vez. Venga a un retiro del Viñedo de Raquel™ y encuentre su sanación y siéntase completo nuevamente. Sanación Después del Aborto / Los Ministerios de Raquel 972-679-4760 [email protected]