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PARISH STAFFParish Administrator Bob Johnson (103)Clergy Secretary Juanita Rodriguez (117)Admin. Assistant Alma Tamayo (122)Receptionist Rosa Lopez-Wicker (101)Music Director Ademar Chavana (114)Parish Custodian David Martinez
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONemail: [email protected] of RE Jo Anna Rubio (138)Assoc. Director of RE Delia Blanco (129)Youth Ministry Alex Smith (108) Pete Barbato
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATIONSchool Phone 512.312.2137School Website www.sccstx.orgSchool Address PO Box 160, Buda, TX 78610Principal Susan FlanaganSecretary Leticia Gonzales
1100 MAIN STREET • PO BOX 187 • BUDA, TX 78610 phone: 512.312.2520 • fax: 512.295.2034bulletin: [email protected]
email: [email protected] • www.santacruzcc.org
HOLY MASS
Very Rev. David Leibham, Pastor
Rev. Amado Ramos, Associate Pastor
Deacon Paul-Michael Piega
DeaconsBen Garcia Rey Garza Rodolfo Gonzalez John Kerrigan
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Office Closed Saturdays and Sundays
La oficina esta cerrada los Sábados y Domingos
Saturday/Sábado ............................................... 5:30 p.m. Eng.
Sunday/Domingo ............................................... 8:30 a.m. Esp. 11:00 a.m. Eng. 5:00 p.m. Eng.
Daily MassesPlease see inside the bulletin for details
Saturdays 4:00-5:00 p.m. or by appt. Sábados: 4:00-5:00 p.m. o por cita
IN HIS WILL IS OUR PEACE.
EN SU VOLUNTAD ES NUESTRA PAZ.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
DAY DATE TIME ENG/ESP LOCATION MASS INTENTIONSat 12/02 8:00 AM Eng Chapel † Leonard Miller 5:30 PM Eng Church † Rachel GarzaSunday 12/03 8:30 AM Esp Church † Maria Guadalupe Romero 11:00 AM Eng Church † Carroll LaBorde 5:00 PM Eng Church † Gilbert SandovalMon 12/04 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Juan SilvaTue 12/05 7:00 AM Eng Chapel In Thanksgiving to the Divine MercyWed 12/06 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Lupe ChapaThu 12/07 7:00 AM Eng Chapel In Thanksgiving to the Divine Mercy 6:00 PM Eng Church † Juan Pablo GomezFri 12/08 8:00 AM Eng Church In Thanksgiving to the Divine MercySat 12/09 11:00 AM Bilingual Church † All Deceased Members of the Guadalupana Society 5:30 PM Eng Church † Virginia RodriguezSunday 12/10 8:30 AM Esp Church All Parishioners of Santa Cruz 11:00 AM Eng Church † Maria del Refugio & Federico Lopez 5:00 PM Eng Church † Andy Gutierrez
Note that a Mass in English is celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays at the Seton Hays Chapel.
Mass Intentions: December 2-10, 2017
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Primer Domingo de Adviento
READINGS FOR THE WEEKMon: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11
St. John DamasceneTue: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Lk 10:21-24Wed: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
St. NicholasThu: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;
Mt 7:21, 24-27 St. Ambrose
Fri: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sat: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
Sun: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Second Sunday of Advent
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Mt 8:5-11
San Juan DamascenoMartes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Lc 10:21-24Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37
San NicolásJueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21,
25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 San Ambrosio
Viernes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 La Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria
Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 San Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
Domingo: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 85 (84):9-14; 2 Pe 3:8-14; Mc 1:1-8 Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Solemnity of the Immaculate ConceptionMass Schedule
Holy Day of Obligation
Horario-Inmaculada ConcepciónDía Santo de Obligación
Thursday (jueves), December 7th6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Eng. at Church
Friday (viernes), December 8th8:00 a.m. School Mass - Eng. at Church
PARISH FINANCES/FINANZAS
PARISH AttENdANCE/AtENdENCIA
SECOND COLLECTIONS/SEGUNDA COLECTA
November 19th - Sunday CollectionRegular Collection ...............................................$16,995Debt Reduction ........................................................$595On-line Donations .................................................$5,374Total Collection ............................................ $22,964
November 26th - Sunday CollectionRegular Collection ...............................................$18,915Debt Reduction ........................................................$900On-line Donations .................................................$5,332Total Collection ............................................ $25,146
This Week ....................................... Parish Debt ReductionNext Week ...............................Clergy Medical-Retirement
Church Attendance: (11/19/17) .............................2,715(Saturday 5:30PM: 308;
Sunday: 8:30 AM: 1,112; 11AM: 920; 5PM: 375)
Church Attendance: (11/26/17) .............................2,655(Saturday 5:30PM: 250;
Sunday: 8:30 AM: 1,200; 11AM: 915; 5PM: 290)
PRAYER REQUESTS / PETICIONES DE ORACIÓNPlease pray for the following parishioners who are ill at this time:
Favor de orar por estos feligreses que están enfermos:
Esperanza Sanchez
Please pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military: Favor de orar por nuestros feligreses que están en el servicio militar:
We continually update our list of parishioners serving in the military. Please call Alma Tamayo in the church office so that we can have an accurate list of active military personnel who are parishioners at Santa Cruz. Thank you.
SSG Joshua Wood, husband of Cynthia Wood,Veronica Hinojosa, daughter of John & Mary Hinojosa,
Andrew DiCarlo, son of David & Jacquelyn DiCarlo,Victoria Lara Mojica, granddaughter of Rudy & Juanita Lara,
Joshua Andrade, son of Jesse & Rose Andrade
Please pray for the faithfully departed, especially for: Favor de orar por nuestros difuntos, especialmente por:
Ophelia Jaimes
December 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de diciembre, 2017First Sunday of Advent
LIKE A CHILDOne who aspires to the grace of God must be pure,
with a heart as innocent as a child’s.—St. Nicholas
COMO UN NIÑOAlguien que aspira a recibir la gracia de Dios tiene que ser
puro, con un corazón tan inocente como el de un niño.—San Nicolás
Weekly ScheduleThe schedule below lists events that all parishioners are generally invited to. To reserve your parish event, contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485. For a more complete schedule, please view our calendar online at: http://www.santacruzcc.org/ or check the day’s events posted at our parish office.
ACTIvITY/MEETING: ROOM RESERvED LOCATION: fROM:
MONDAy, DECEMbER 4SCCS - 8th Grade ELA Class ..... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelRE, AFF & ASC Session I & II ...... 3:45 pm-8:30 p.m. ....Education Bldg., PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor ........................ 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....Deane Hall & PAC321Legión de Maria ......................... 7:00 pm-8:30 p.m. ....Church cryroomEducation Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.TUESDAy, DECEMbER 5SCCS - 8th Grade ELA Class ..... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)Boy Scouts ................................. 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED200; ED203-ED205Sisters in Christ ......................... 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED208Knight of Columbus Officer/Director meeting ......... 7:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)Sacred Heart Men’s Club meeting ............... 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....PAC321 (SHMC Room) & kitchenEducation Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.WEDNESDAy, DECEMbER 6SCCS - 8th Grade ELA Class ..... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelRE, AFF & ASC Session I & II ...... 3:45 pm-8:30 p.m. ....Education Bldg., PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)Advent Penance Service ............ 6:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..Church; Narthex; Cry Room; SacristyGuadalupana Meeting ............... 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m. ....PAC321 (SHMC room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.THURSDAy, DECEMbER 7SCCS - 8th Grade ELA Class ..... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC room)
SCCS - Faculty Meeting ............. 3:15 pm-4:30 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)RCIA ........................................... 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Evangelización de las Familias - Kerigma ................. 7:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..PAC301 (K.O.C. room) & 321 (SHMC room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.Grupo Preciosísima Sangre de Cristo ..................... 11:00 pm-3:00 a.m. ..Our Lady of San Juan ChapelFRIDAy, DECEMbER 8SCCS - 8th Grade ELA Class ..... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC room)Covenant of Love ....................... 6:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..Deane Hall & PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelCRSP - Spanish Women ............ 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED119 & ED120 (Youth room)MFCC - Tema Preparación ........ 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED204-ED208CRSP - Spanish Men ................. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED209Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.SATURDAy, DECEMbER 9Our Lady of Guadalupe Diocesan Celebration ............. All Day ........................Deane Hall; PAC301 & PAC321Altar Society Church Cleaning ... 7:30 am-9:30 a.m. ....ChurchGrupo Juvenil ............................. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED211Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.SUNDAy, DECEMbER 10RE & AFF Session I & II .............. 8:00 am-1:45 p.m. ....Education Bldg., PAC301 (K.O.C. Room); & PAC321 (SHMC Room)Bingo ......................................... 11:45 am-5:30 p.m. ..Deane Hall & kitchenHigh School Youth Night ............ 5:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.
All Advent Penance Services listed start at 7:00 p.m.Todos empiezan a las: 7:00 p.m.
Monday (Lunes), Dec. 4th Our Lady of Wisdom, San Marcos
Tuesday (Martes), Dec. 5th St. Anthony’s, Kyle
Wednesday (Miércoles), Dec. 6th Santa Cruz Parish, Buda
Wednesday (Miércoles), Dec. 13th St. Mary’s, Wimberley
Monday (Lunes), Dec. 18th St. John’s, San Marcos
Tuesday (Martes), Dec. 19th St. Ferdinand, Blanco
Wednesday (Miércoles), Dec. 20th Good Shepherd, Johnson City
Thursday (Jueves), Dec. 21st St. Martin de Porres, Dripping Springs
2017 ADVENT PENANCE SERVICESSan Marcos Deanery
¡Servicios de Penitencia durante el Adviento 2017!Deanato de San Marcos
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Primer Domingo de Adviento
Anuncio especial del Obispo José Vásquez:
A través de los años, me he sentido personalmente inspirado por el amor que la gente de nuestra Diócesis tiene por la Santísima Virgen María, y cómo este amor es expresado en las hermosas devociones de diversas culturas.
Por lo tanto, en este centenario de Fátima y en el aniversario 70 desde la fundación de nuestra diócesis, he decidido consagrar la iglesia local de la Diócesis de Austin al Inmaculado Corazón de María.
El 10 de diciembre, he pedido a todos los sacerdotes y nuestro pueblo que se unan a mí en una solemne oración de consagración a la Madre de Dios, pidiéndole su ayuda y protección materna. Al hacerlo, no solo nos encomendamos a su corazón amoroso, sino que le pedimos que nos acerque cada vez más a su Hijo, Jesús.
Gracias por sus continuas oraciones por mí, nuestro Obispo Auxiliar Daniel García y por la Diócesis de Austin. Que Dios los bendiga.
A special announcement from Bishop Joe Vásquez:
Over the years, I have been personally inspired by the love that the people of our Diocese have for the Blessed Virgin Mary, and how this love is expressed in beautiful devotions across various cultures.
Therefore, in this Fatima centennial year and in the 70th year since the founding of our diocese, I have decided to consecrate the local church of the Diocese of Austin to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
On Dec. 10, I have asked all priests and people to join me in a solemn prayer of consecration to the Mother of God, asking for her maternal help and protection. In doing so we are not only entrusting ourselves to her loving heart, but we are asking her to bring us ever closer to her Son, Jesus.
I thank you for your continued prayers for me, our Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia, and for the Diocese of Austin. May God bless you.
Dear parishioners,The statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in our church building
will be replaced with a new statue. The people of our parish have a loving devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the desire for a brighter statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is now fulfilled. The former statue will be donated to a Catholic church to place in an area for veneration there.
The new statue is carved of wood and painted by hand with the application of gold leaf. The effect will be bright and luminous drawing the attention of people who come to the church to pray. Statues are placed in a church for a special purpose. Since the earliest days of the Church, the faithful have made pilgrimages to holy places that are primarily the sites of miracles and apparitions. Many people travel to Mexico City to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe where they present their heartfelt prayers before Our Lady. We believe that to visit a blessed statue in the parish church with the same intention of presenting heartfelt prayers is the same as undertaking a long trip to visit a shrine in a faraway place. For this reason, candles are often available to light around principal shrines in a parish church to accentuate the experience of a pilgrimage.
Our Bishop Joe Vasquez and Auxiliary, Daniel Garcia will preside at the Diocesan Celebration Mass for our Lady of Guadalupe here, at Santa Cruz on Saturday, December 9. At the Mass, both bishops will consecrate and enthrone the statue.
Additionally, three tapestries will be placed behind and around the newly installed statue to create an intimate atmosphere for prayer. Of special interest is the pattern of the tapestry that is a reproduction of a historical textile from the sixteenth century, the same time period as the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Your Pastor,
Father David.
LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR/CARTA DE NUESTRO PARROCO
Queridos Feligreses,La estatua de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en nuestra Iglesia será
reemplazada con una nueva estatua. La gente de nuestra parroquia tiene una amorosa devoción a la Santísima Virgen María y el deseo de una estatua más radiante de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se ha cumplido. La estatua anterior será donada a una iglesia católica para ser colocada en un área de veneración.
La nueva estatua está tallada en madera y pintada a mano con la aplicación de hoja de oro. El efecto será brillante y luminoso atrayendo la atención de las personas que acuden a la iglesia a orar. Las estatuas se colocan en una iglesia para un propósito especial. Desde los primeros días de la Iglesia, los fieles han peregrinado a lugares sagrados que son principalmente lugares de milagros y apariciones. Muchas personas viajan a la Ciudad de México para visitar el santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, donde presentan sus más sinceras oraciones ante Nuestra Señora. Creemos que visitar una estatua bendita en la Iglesia parroquial con la intención de presentar oraciones sinceras es lo mismo que cuando se emprende un largo viaje para visitar un santuario en un lugar lejano. Por esta razón, a menudo hay velas disponibles para iluminar alrededor de los principales santuarios en una iglesia parroquial para acentuar la experiencia de una peregrinación.
Nuestro Obispo Joe Vásquez y Auxiliar, Daniel García presidirán la Misa de Celebración Diocesana para Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe aquí, en Santa Cruz el sábado, 9 de diciembre. En la misa, ambos obispos consagrarán y entronizarán la estatua.
Además, se colocarán tres tapices detrás y alrededor de la estatua ya instalada para crear una atmósfera íntima durante la oración. El patrón del tapiz es de especial interés ya que es una reproducción de un tejido histórico del siglo XVI, el mismo período de la aparición de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Su Párroco,
Padre David.
December 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de diciembre, 2017First Sunday of Advent
You can find the Reflection of the Week, our Weekly Calendar of Events
and the bulletins posted at: www.santacruzcc.orgUsted puede encontrar la Reflexión de la Semana,
nuestro Calendario de Eventos semanal y el boletín en: www.santacruzcc.org
Welcome! ~ ¡Bienvenidos! / New Members to Santa Cruz!
We are so grateful for our New Parishioners. If you know them, please help us welcome them! Below are the New Members for the previous weeks:
Démosles las bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros:
Graciela Ponce
CHURCH ORGANIZAtIONS / ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALES
Attention Senior Citizens! The Santa Cruz Knights of Columbus Council 9038 is hosting the Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 3rd. As it has been for the past few years, this event is being held at Father Deane Hall. It is time for the Senior Citizens of Buda to gather for fellowship and enjoy a little entertainment. Besides a delicious meal and scrumptious dessert (at no charge), there will be music and door prizes. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 9038 and their wives will begin serving dinner at 5:00PM. This occasion will be more enjoyable and memorable with your presence!
Atención Mayores de Edad! Los Caballeros de Colón, Concilio de Santa Cruz #9038, están organizando la cena anual de Navidad para personas mayores de 65 años de edad, el domingo, 3 de diciembre. Como ha sido durante los últimos años, este evento se celebra en el salón parroquial Deane. Es cuando esta comunidad reúne a las personas mayores de Buda para disfrutar de compañerismo y disfrutar de un poco de entretenimiento. Además de una deliciosa comida y un delicioso postre (sin costo), habrá música y premios. Los miembros de los Caballeros de Colón, Concilio #9038 y sus esposas, comenzarán a servir la cena a las 5:00PM. ¡Esta tarde sería más agradable y memorable con su presencia! Los esperamos.
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Primer Domingo de Adviento
Dear parishioners,The Season of Advent has begun. During this time Holy Church
asks us to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the Nativity. This year, the Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve. So, in prac-tical terms, we have only three weeks to prepare although we observe the four Sundays. As we watch the candles of the Advent wreath being lit, we can mark time until the day when we will welcome the Light of the World into our lives and our world at Christmas.
Daily Mass will be celebrated in the church for the Season of Advent beginning tomorrow, Monday December 4. The larger space of the church will accommodate more people who resolve to participate in Holy Mass during the weekdays. We are blessed that our parish has a beautiful adoration chapel that serves as a place of perpetual Eucharistic adoration. Please consider both Daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration as the premier way to walk the path of holiness.
“He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. … What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?’” (Mark 8:34,36)
The Advent Penance Service is scheduled for this week, Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. Ten priests have generously offered to serve as Confessors. The forgiveness that is offered through the Sacrament of Penance is the most precious gift we could receive and so let us approach God who is the Father of Mercies so that our soul may be filled with the light of grace and forgiveness.
Most merciful God, Father in heaven, relying on your goodness and mercy I come to you with confidence to confess my sins and to implore your forgiveness. Bless me and receive me again into your favor. I desire from this day forward to walk in the way of holiness in accordance with your holy will. Amen.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary a Holy Day of Obligation is a special celebration to commemorate the endowment of the Our Lady with the full grace of God that prepared her to conceive and to give birth to the Savior of the World. Two Masses are scheduled on Thursday evening, December 7 at 6:00 and on Friday morning, December 8 at 8:00.
On Saturday, December 9 a new statue of Our Lady of Guada-lupe for our church, will be consecrated by both Bishop Joe Vasquez and Bishop Daniel Garcia. The diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place here at Santa Cruz. The statue is an original work of art and was recently completed at a workshop in Mexico City.
Our Bishop Joe Vasquez has composed a Prayer of Consecra-tion to be read in all the churches of the Diocese of Austin at the Sunday Masses next weekend, December 9/10. The purpose is the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This extraordi-narily beautiful prayer will dedicate and place all of the churches and the faithful of the Diocese under the grace and the protection of Our Lady.
Your Pastor,
Father David.
LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR/CARTA DE NUESTRO PARROCOQueridos Feligreses,
Ha comenzado la temporada de Adviento. Durante esta temporada la Santa Iglesia nos pide que preparemos nuestros corazones para la cel-ebración de la Natividad. Este año, el cuarto domingo de Adviento también es Nochebuena. Así que, en términos prácticos, aunque observemos los cuatro domingos sólo tenemos tres semanas para prepararnos. Al observar las velas encendiéndose de la guirnalda de Adviento, podemos marcar el día en el que vamos a acoger la luz del mundo en nuestras vidas y en nuestro mundo en Navidad.
La Misa Diaria se celebrará en la Iglesia durante la temporada de Ad-viento a partir de mañana, lunes 4 de diciembre. Hay bastante espacio en la Iglesia para más personas si deciden participar en la Santa Misa durante los días de la semana. Tenemos la bendición de tener en nuestra parro-quia una hermosa Capilla que se utiliza como el lugar para la Adoración Eucarística Perpetua. Por favor considere la Misa diaria y la adoración Eucarística como la manera principal de caminar hacia la santidad.
“Luego Jesús llamo a sus discípulos y a toda la gente y les dijo: El que quiera seguirme, que renuncie a sí mismo, tome su cruz y me siga.”... “¿De qué le sirve a uno si ha ganado el mundo entero, pero se ha destruido a sí mismo?” (Marcos 8:34, 36)
El Servicio Penitencial de Adviento está programado para esta se-mana, miércoles, 6 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. Diez sacerdotes se han ofrecido generosamente para servir como Confesores. El perdón que se ofrece a través del Sacramento de la Penitencia es el regalo más precioso que podríamos recibir, acerquémonos a Dios que es el Padre de las Mi-sericordias, para que nuestra alma sea colmada con la luz de la gracia y el perdón.
Dios misericordioso, Padre celestial, confiado en tu bondad y misericor-dia, vengo a ti con confianza para confesar mis pecados y para implorar tu perdón. Bendíceme y recíbeme de nuevo en Tu favor. Deseo de hoy en adelante caminar hacia la santidad de acuerdo con Tu voluntad. Amén.
La Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María es un santo día de obligación y es una celebración especial para conmemorar la dotación de la Virgen con la plena gracia de Dios que la preparó para concebir y dar a luz al Salvador del mundo. Están programadas dos mi-sas, el jueves por la noche, 7 de diciembre a las 6:00 y el viernes, 8 de diciembre a las 8:00 de la mañana.
El sábado 9 de diciembre una nueva estatua de la Virgen de Gua-dalupe será consagrada en nuestra Iglesia por el Obispo Joe Vásquez y el Obispo Daniel García. La celebración Diocesana de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se llevará a cabo aquí en Santa Cruz. La estatua esta realizada en madera y decorado barroco elaborada por Ignacio Ramirez y Román Flores en la ciudad de México.
Nuestro Obispo Joe Vásquez ha compuesto una Oración de Consa-gración cual será leída en todas las Iglesias de la Diócesis de Austin en las Misas dominicales el próximo fin de semana, 9 y 10 de diciembre. El propósito es la Consagración al Inmaculado Corazón de María. Esta extraordinaria y hermosa oración dedicará y pondrá a todas las Iglesias y a los fieles de la Diócesis bajo la gracia y la protección de Nuestra Señora.
Su Párroco,
Padre David.
December 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de diciembre, 2017First Sunday of Advent
rELIGIOUS EDUCATION OffICE hOUrS/hOrArIO DE EDUCACIóN rELIGIOSADecember 4-10, 2017
Mon. & Wed. (Lunes y Miércoles): ................... 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Tue. (Martes): ................................................. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Thu., Fri. & Sat. (Jueves, Viernes y Sábado): ..........Office closed/Oficina CerradaSunday (Domingo): ...................................... 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noonWe are also available by appointment outside of the posted hours.
Please contact us at (512) 312-2520 to make arrangements.
RELIGIOUS EdUCAtION/EdUCACION RELIGIOSA: K-12 ~ YOUtH ~ AdULt RE & FAItH ENRICHMENt
rELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCoordinators: JoAnna Rubio & Delia Blanco,
Important Upcoming Youth Dates:
December 3rd - Youth NightDecember 10th - Youth Night
December 17th - Family Youth Night
YOUTh MINISTrYYouth Coordinator: Alex Smith, (512) 789-0182,
Are you wanting to learn more about our faith? Are you just sitting in your car waiting for your kids to get out of religious education classes? Take that leap of faith because we have something for you. Classes will be offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in English with Anna Lara in the Knights of Columbus room (PAC301) and in Spanish with Art Lara in room 208 in the Education building.
On Sundays, we will have a Spanish session at 9:45 a.m. in room 208 of the Education Building.
This is open to everyone come join us for this year’s Adult Faith Formation Program. Classes will follow the RE calendar for the year. For more information please contact the RE Office.
¿Deseas aprender más sobre nuestra fe?¿Esperas a tus hijos salir de clases de Educación Religiosa sentado(a) en tu carro? Tenemos algo para ti. Se ofrecerán clases los miércoles por la noche a las 6:45 p.m. en el salón de los Caballeros de Colon (PAC301) en inglés con Anna Lara y en español con Art Lara en el salón 208 del edificio de Educación.
También vamos a tener una sesión en español los domingos a las 9:45 a.m. en el salón 208 del edificio de Educación presentada por Martha Calderón.
Estas presentaciones son para todos, vengan y acompáñenos en este programa de Formación de Fe Adulta. Las clases seguirán el calendario de Educación Religiosa todo el año. Para obtener más información póngase en contacto con la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
ADULT rE & fAITh ENrIChMENT
Important Upcoming RE Dates:
Dec. 3rd, 4th & 6th - Religious Education Classes meetDec. 9th & 10th - Mass Attendance Weekend (All students
attend weekend Mass with their families & turn-in Mass Attendance Envelope
Dec. 10th, 11th & 13th - Religious Education Classes meetDec. 17th, 19th & 20th - No Religious Education Classes -
Christmas BreakDec. 24th, 25th & 27th - No Religious Education Classes -
Christmas BreakDec. 31st: - No Religious Education Classes -
Christmas Break
DCYC - DCYC is the Diocesan Conference for Catholic Youth. This conference is for high schoolers. Registration is now open, come by the RE Office to register or contact Alex Smith for more information.
Sponsor-A-Youth! We will be participating in DCYC again this year! Many students would like the opportunity to participate but their families struggle financially. DCYC gives our youth an opportunity to learn about and grow in the Catholic faith with over 2,000 youth throughout the diocese.
Youth will participate in adoration, reconciliation, workshops and mass with the Bishop. Their relationship with Christ will be strength-en and they will return to our parish filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit! This year’s DCYC theme is “Fully Alive”.
Please keep our youth, our ministry team and our volunteers in your prayers as we plan and prepare for this year’s DCYC. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a youth this year, cost of the event is $215 per participant. If you are interested in sponsoring a youth or making a partial donation or have questions, please contact the Religious Education & Youth Ministry Office at 512-312-2520.
• • • • • • • • • • •Santa Cruz Youth Ministry is hosting a Catholic Gift Boutique fea-turing items from “Totally Catholic Fundraising” Stop by and check out the beautiful, high-quality gifts we have to offer at the RE Office from November 26th thru December 10th. We have a great variety of quality Christian jewelry including; Catholic medals, crucifixes, bracelets, rings and rosaries for you to choose from. Everything is priced reasonably for you while supporting our youth group! These beautiful religious articles will enhance your faith journey and/or the faith of those you purchase gifts for.
Your purchase helps support Santa Cruz Youth Ministry’s DCYC in January 2018
ALL SANTA CRuz PARISh MINISTRIES AND ORGANIzATION LEADERS are asked to submit your 2018 requests for pulpit talk, narthex, and portico requirements to Tom Hughes, coordinator. A memo was delivered to each organization and ministry mail box in the church office the week of November 17, 2017.
Simply make your plans now for 2018 and drop off a note to the office with my name. If you prefer, send an e-mail to: [email protected]. If you have any questions call me at (512) 757-3573 or send an e-mail.
Those organizations that submit their requests by Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 will be considered for the first-round allocations.
Guidelines are in the memo left in your mailbox at the office. However, it is important to note a change for 2018 is that requests made less than two (2) weeks prior to a weekend date in 2018 will not be considered. The focus for 2018 is to provide our parishioners with a rich spiritual experience as they enter the Church for Mass. At the same time, it is understood ministries and organizations have financial and informational requirements to support their missions and the Parish. The balance is pre-planning on the part of each organization.
There is no intent to fill each weekend with activities in the narthex and portico. The intent is to provide the opportunity to those who plan ahead. Thank you for your cooperation.
You are strongly encouraged to plan now for 2018.
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