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Weekends/Fines de Semana Saturday Vigil—4 PM

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

Weekdays/Días de Semana Monday through Friday

9 AM Mass Tuesday 10:30 AM (Spanish) Adoration & Devotion

Thursdays and Fridays (following 9 AM Mass)

First Fridays (Sacred Heart Devotion)

Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas

Office Hours

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

Lunes - Viernes 9 AM a 5 PM

Father Emmanuel Akalue, Pastor Father Vilaire Philius, Parochial Vicar

Father Tom Shea, C.S.C., Religious Priest

www.ourladyofgracechurch.com

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

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (after morning Mass/Adoration)

or during the week by appointment

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

In this bulletin:

Christmas Masses page 4 Posadas page 5 K of C Members page 6 Bake Sale page 7 Youth News page 7 Stocking Idea page 7 Year of the Eucharist page 8 Small Church Community page 8

Third Sunday of Advent Tercer Domingo de Adviento

2 Celebrating our Diversity December 17, 2017

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

For Our Community Members Por los miembros de nuestra comunidad

a time to heal ….un tiempo para sanar Helen Golden, Carlos Acevedo, Leonor Martinez,

Harry Parks

time to die… un tiempo para morir Marylou Colgan, Raymond Drouin, Bob Bozza

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

Adams, Peter Tran, Kyle Lulewicz, CW2 John M Dean

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

cadena de oración

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

“Hay bajo el sol un momento

para todo y un tiempo para hacer cada cosa …”

Saturday, December 16 4:00 PM †Debra Noye by her Family Sunday, December 17 8:00 AM †Elsa Spencer by Veronica Samuel 10:00 AM †Margaret Woehrle by Ed Woehrle (B) Judith George †Maria Atencia by Jay Koster †Irene Ryan by Diana & Dale Steele & Ted Ryan 12:00 PM †Lazaro & Richard Hernandez by Carlos Hernandez (†-1) Regina Melendez by her Family †Valentina Marrero by the Quinones Family †Fatima Rosario Eid by the Quinones Family 6:00 PM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace Monday, December 18 9:00 AM †Maria Atencia by Diony Ogena Tuesday, December 19 9:00 AM 10:30 AM †Heroina Frias by her Daughter Isilda Perez †Valentina Marrero by Dammeris Archer †Fatima Rosario by Freddy & Sonia Wednesday, December 20 9:00 AM Thursday, December 21 9:00 AM Friday, December 22 9:00 AM †Anthony Pupa by his Mother & Brother †Mary & Stanley Cahill by their Sister Saturday, December 23 4:00 PM †Debra Noye by her Family 6:00 PM Sunday, December 24 8:00 AM 10:00 AM †Irene Ryan by Diana & Dale Steele & Ted Ryan †Deltina Roach by the Roach Family †Gregoria Charles by the Roach Family 4:00 PM †Shirley Hanusich by the Hanusich Family †Susan Wilson by the Hanusich Family †Anna & Salvatore Loria by Marie & Robert Green 6:00 PM †Gloria Plumhoff by Jackie Zimpfer & Family †Irene Ryan by the Servites †Annibal Serrano by the Servites (RH) Beverly Olsen by the Servites 9:00 PM †Marie Jones by her Daughter †Charlotte & Eddie McSpirit by their Sister †Rita & Genn by their Sister †Salvatore Lopez by his Daughter & Family Midnight †Margaret & Alex P. Cahill by their Daughter

Please remember the following people’s

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

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


Mission Statement / Declaración de Misión We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace, are called by God to model Christ by evangelizing and catechizing all to the Reign of God. We are gifted by the Holy Spirit, strengthened by the sacraments, and moved to foster participatory and beautiful liturgy. With a loving embrace that encourages reconciliation and healing, we hold close all God’s creation. We are the presence of God, the hearts, voices and hands of Jesus Christ, whose work we continue as He works with us. Nosotros, la comunidad católica de Our Lady of Grace, somos llamados por Dios para modelar a Cristo mediante la evangelización y catequización de todos al Reino de Dios. Estamos dotados por el Espíritu Santo fortalecidos por los sacramentos y movidos a promover una liturgia hermosa de la cual todos participemos. Con un abrazo amoroso que nos lleva a la reconciliación y sanación, mantenemos cercana toda la creación de Dios. Somos la presencia de Dios, los corazones, voces y manos de Jesucristo, cuyo trabajo continuamos mientras Él continua el suyo en nosotros.

Week at a Glance / Un Vistazo a la Semana Sunday, December 17—Third Sunday of Advent CCW Bake Sale 5:00 PM Spanish AA Group 7:00 PM AA 7:00 PM Al-A-Non 7:00 PM Youth Group Monday, December 18 6:30 PM Cub Scout Meeting 6:30 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 PM K of C Meeting Tuesday, December 19 9:45 AM K of C Coffee Social 10:30 AM Spanish Mass with Exposition 12:00 PM Taller Dominical 7:00 PM Haitian Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 PM Choir Practice Wednesday, December 20 9:00 AM Zumba Thursday, December 21 10:00 AM Adoration 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice 7:00 PM Girl Scout 7:00 PM Girl Scout Leader Meeting Friday, December 22 10:00 AM Church Decorating 11:30 AM Loaves & Fishes 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish AA Meeting Saturday, December 23 4:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Spanish Mass

visit our website at www.ourladyofgracechurch.com

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

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

Ministry Coordinators Baptism Lynda Parks 321-749-2922 CCW Ida Ryan 321-768-2503 Cursillo de Cristiandad Francisca Rodriguez 321-508-8007 Faith Formation Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Fifty-Five & Up Joyce Franco 321-768-6622 Finance Chair Rosivette Rodriguez 321-327-7608 Haitian Charismatic Leo Nelson 321-802-6318 Knights of Columbus Larry Davis Liturgical Ministries Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Loaves & Fishes Nicole McCandless 321-725-3066 Ministry to the Sick Lynn Goetzman 321-728-4645 Music—Choirs Daniel Decker 321-725-3066 Pastoral Council Joe Perry 321-591-3860 Prayer Chain JoAnne Fisher 321-213-1250 Jail Ministry Gerry Stelzer 321-917-2215 Servites Mary C. Pearce 321-474-6907 Spanish Charismatic Hector Nieves 321-698-3707 Special Needs Ministry Patty Smith 321-536-6043 Stewardship Don Carothers 321-725-3066 St. Vincent de Paul Phil Rucki 321-544-4012 Youth Ministry Maria Sierra 321-614-6852


Christmas Mass Schedule Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM (Spanish) Sunday, December 24 8 & 10 AM ONLY

Christmas Masses Sunday, December 24 4:00,6:00, & 9:00 PM, and midnight Monday, December 25 10:00 AM & Noon (Spanish) Horario de Navidad Misa Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Sábado, 23 de diciembre 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (español) Domingo, 24 de diciembre, 8 y 10 AM SOLAMENTE Misas Navideñas Domingo, 24 de diciembre 4: 00,6: 00, y 9:00 PM, y medianoche Lunes, 25 de diciembre 10:00 AM y mediodía (español)

Please note the Mass

changes for the Fourth

Sunday of Advent.

Fíjese en los cambios en las

Misa del Cuarto Domingo

de Adviento.

Christmas Decorating of the Church We will do some decorating on Friday, December 22 at 10:00 AM and then we have about three hours to complete it on Sunday, December 24 at 11 AM. Any time you can give us will be GREATLY appreciated. Decoración de Navidad de la Iglesia Comenzaremos decorando el viernes 22 de diciembre y luego tendremos unas tres horas para completarlo el domingo 24 de diciembre. Cualquier ayuda que nos pueda brindar será apreciada GRANDEMENTE.

Looking for a Gift Idea?

Make a donation to the following in memory or honor of someone.

Buscando ideas de regalos? Haga un donativo a los siguientes en memoria o en

honor a alguien Advent Wreath Candles/ Velas para la Corona de Adviento

Christmas Trees/ Árboles de Navidad Christmas Flowers/ Flores de Navidad

Altar Wine/ Vino del Altar


Posadas2017 12/17– Anna Herrera 222 Bechor Rd. NW; Palm Bay 32907

12/18– Marines Chaparro 4127 Anlow Road; W. Melbourne 32904 12/19– Rosivette Rodríguez 750 Alfonzo Ave, SE Palm Bay 32909 12/20- Dammeris & Fermín Archer 666 Awin Ct, St.; Palm Bay 32909 12/21– Esther Algarin 898 Brickell St. SE ; Palm Bay 32909 12/22– Luz Infante 3320 Grant Rd.: Grant 12/23- Indiana & Wilfredo Castillo 3649 Carriage Gate; Melbourne 32904

La familia que va a ser visitada invitará a sus ami-gos y familiares. /The family to be visited

invites their friends and family and the parish community is welcome.

Nos reuniremos al frente de la casa a visitarse, para

comenzar la Posada a las 7:00PM en punto./ We will meet in front of the house to be visited,

to start the Posada at 7:00 PM sharp. Sugerimos, que de ser posible se ofrezca un donati-

vo de $1 cada noche, que serán utilizados para adquirir dulces apropiados para los niños, los cuales se entregan el Día de Reyes./

It is suggested to donate $1 each night to buy appropriate candies for kids that come the Three Kings Day.

Sugerimos se sirvan solamente refrigerios livianos./

Serving only light snacks is being suggested. Para información adicional, favor llamar a/ For additional information, please call:

Rosivette Rodriguez (321) 327-7608 & Ana Alegre (321)405-8938.

Our Children’s Choir has been practicing very hard and they will be singing at our 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass. Come hear their beautiful voices. Nuestro Coro de Niños ha estado practicando con mu-cho empeño y estarán cantando en nuestra Misa de 6:00 PM en Nochebuena. Venga a oír sus bellas voces.

Medical Professionals Mission Trip Janurary 20—27, 2018 San Juan de la Maguana, DR Need licensed doctors, nurses, and translators Other missions available too. Call Caroline at 407-246-4890. Viaje de misión de Profesionales Médicos 20-27 de enero de 2018 San Juan de la Maguana, RD Se necesitan médicos y enfermeras con licencia y traductores Otras misiones disponibles. Llame a Caroline al 407-246-4890


Legacy Tree in the Narthex Make a LIVING LEGACY or a MEMORIAL LEGA-CY on behalf of yourself or of your departed loved ones. Bronze Leaf $1,000—2,499 Silver Leaf $2,500—4,999 Gold Leaf $5,000—9,999 Apple $10,000—19,999 Dove $20,000 and above

Árbol del Legado en el Atrio Haga un LEGADO en VIDA o un LEGADO en MEMORIA de su parte o a nombre de sus seres queridos que han partido. Hoja de Bronce $1,000—2,499 Hoja de Plata $2,500—4,999 Hoja de Oro $5,000—9,999 Manzana $10,000—19,999 Paloma $20,000 en adelante

Become a Knight before Christmas Our Lady of Grace Council of the Knights of Columbus is seeking a few good men. If you are a Catholic male 18 years of age or older and want to serve your church, community, & family; see what we have to offer. If you are interested in joining or would like more information contact Grand Knight Mark Stephenson (321-698-0053) or Larry Davis (321-725-2501)

Conviértase en un Caballero antes de Navidad Consejo de los Caballeros de Colón Our Lady of Grace está buscando algunos buenos hombres. Si es un varón católico, de 18 años o más y quiere ser-vir a su iglesia, comunidad y familia; vea lo que ofrecemos.

Si está interesado en unirse o desea más información, comuníquese con Gran Caballero Mark Stephenson (321-698-0053) o Larry Davis (321-725-2501)

Offertory Envelopes

If you registered in the parish after October 1, 2017, and would like 2018 offertory envelopes, please call the church office to order them—321-725-3066 Si te inscribiste en la parroquia después del 1 de octubre del 2017 y quieres sobres de ofertorio del 2018 por favor llama a la oficina de la iglesia para ordenarlos—321-725-3066

Tax Deductable Donations

The end of the year is coming! Get those tax-deductible donations in now. The books close as of December 28, 2017. (The last day to deposit will be December 29, so need it by the 28th) Gifts of Stocks are also accepted. Call the office to find out the process. Se acerca el final del año. Haga sus donativos deducibles de impuestos. Los libros cie-rran el 28 de diciembre, 2017. También aceptamos Bonos como Regalo. Llame a la oficina para conocer el proceso.

There will be no Adoration after the 9:00 AM Mass on Friday, December 22, so that we may begin decorating the church for Christmas. Many hands are welcome at 10:00 AM. The offices will be closed and there are no meetings on December 25 & 26 as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. There will still be daily Mass. No habrá Adoración después de la Misa de las 9:00 AM el viernes 22 de diciembre, para que permitirnos comenzar a decorar la Iglesia para Navidad. Mucha ayuda será bienvenida, 10:00 AM. Las oficinas estarán cerradas y no habrá reuniones el 25 y 26 de diciembre al celebrarse el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador. Habrá la Misa diaria.


Youth Group News Thank you so much to all of you who came out for our Community Christmas Event! You all did a wonderful job volunteering and definitely spread the Christmas Joy!

Our Senior High Small Group Bible study last session is this Wednesday from 8PM (immediately following Middle

School) through 9:30PM Reminder: There will be no meetings on the fol-lowing dates due to our Christmas Vacation: Mid-dle School- 12/20, 12/27, 1/3 and Senior High- 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

Noticias del Grupo de Jóvenes

¡Muchas gracias a todos los que vinieron a nues-tro Evento Comunitario de Navidad! ¡Todos hicie-ron un maravilloso trabajo de voluntariado y defi-nitivamente difundieron la alegría Navideña! Nuestra última sesión del Grupo Pequeño de Es-tudios Bíblicos para Escuela Superior será este miércoles desde las 8 PM (inmediatamente des-pués de la Escuela Intermedia) hasta las 9:30 PM. Recordatorio: No habrá reuniones en las siguien-tes fechas debido a nuestras vacaciones de Navi-dad: Escuela Intermedia- 12/20, 12/27, 1/3 y Es-cuela Superior- 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

Christmas Stocking Idea Buy a pre-sale Heritage Festival Ride wrist band and save now—have fun in February! One Day Band—$20 ($25 on the weekend) All Weekend Mega Band—$45 (not sold on weekend)

Heritage Festival is February 2—4, 2018 so get your savings now! Available at the office. Idea para la Media de Navidad Adquiera en pre-venta una pulsera para montar en las máquinas del"Heritage Festival" .¡Ahorre ahora, diviértase en febrero! Banda de Un Día- $ 20 ($ 25 el fin de semana) Banda Mega para todo el fin de semana- $ 45 (no se vende el fin de semana) El "Heritage Festival" será del 2 al 4 de febrero de 2018, así que obtenga sus ahorros ahora!

Annual Christmas Bake Sale Today

December 16 and 17, after each Mass. Homemade brownies, breads, cakes ,pies, cookies, and treats. Donations appreciated and can be dropped off in room 2 in the Servite Center on Saturday or Sunday. Bake Sale is sponsored by The Council Of Catholic Women.

“Bake Sale” Anual de Navidad 16 y 17 de diciembre después de las Mi-sas…”Brownies”,Panes, bizcochos, pasteles, galletas y dulces hechos en casa. Apeciamos donativos, que pue-den ser entregados en el salón 2 del Centro Servita, sá-bado o domingo.. Auspiciado por el Consejo de Mu-jeres Católicas.


Our parish is participating in Living the Eucharist. This Lenten spiritual renewal program provides us with opportunities to grow in our faith through

learning more about the Eucharist, participating more actively in Sunday Mass, and Living the Eucharist each day as disciples of Jesus. Two Sign-Up Sundays will take place January 6 and 7, and January 13 and 14, 2018. Please consider joining a small group, a teen group, or participating with your family. Try using the Lenten devotional book, From Exodus to Easter: My Daily Journey Through Lent. Nuestra parroquia está participando en Viviendo la Eucaristía. Este programa de Cuaresma de renovación espiritual nos brinda la oportunidad de crecer en nuestra fe a través del aprendizaje de la Eucaristía, participando más activamente en la Misa dominical y Viviendo la Eucaristía cada día como discípulos de Jesús. Tendremos dos domingos de inscripción, el 6 y 7 de enero y el 13 y el 14 de enero de 2018. Considere unirse a un grupo pequeño, un grupo de adolescentes o participar con su familia. Trate de usar el libro devocional de Cuaresma, “From Exodus to Easter: My Daily Journey Through Lent”.

Year of the Eucharist As we begin the Year of the Eucharist may we reflect on these words from our bishop Most Reverend John Noonan. June 2018 marks the 50th year since Pope Paul VI established the Diocese of Orlando. Never more than at this time do we find our urgent prayer, Stay with us, Lord (Luke 24:29), burning in our hearts as it did with those disciples on the road to Emmaus. The Lord has been faithful to our local diocese over these 50 years as today we comprise nine counties. During this coming year we recommit ourselves to the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Christian life. It is not the Eucharistic food that is changed into us, but rather we who are mysteriously transformed by it. Christ nourishes us by uniting us to His Body; “He draws us into the life of the Trinity in giving us His Body as our Bread of Life.” (to be continued next week) Año de la Eucaristía Al comenzar el Año de la Eucaristía, podemos reflexionar sobre estas palabras de nuestro obispo, Reverendo John Noonan. Junio de 2018 marca el año número 50 de haber sida establecida la Diócesis de Orlando por el Papa Pablo VI. Nunca mejor que en este tiempo encontrar nuestra oración apremiante, Quédate con nosotros, Señor (Lucas 24:29), ardiendo en nuestros corazones como lo hizo con aquellos discípulos en el camino a Emaús. El Señor ha sido fiel a nuestra diócesis local durante estos 50 años, ya que hoy día contamos con nueve condados. Durante este año próximo nos volvemos a comprometer con la Eucaristía como fuente y cumbre de nuestra Vida Cristiana. No es la comida Eucarística la que se transforma en nosotros, sino que somos nosotros quienes somos misteriosamente transformados por ella. Cristo nos nutre al unirnos a Su Cuerpo; "Nos lleva a la vida de la Trinidad para darnos Su Cuerpo como nuestro Pan de Vida" (continuará la próxima semana)

If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are thinking about it; Retrouvaille can help. It has helped thousands. Our next program begins January 26, 2018. For more information

call 352-274-4614. Not counseling or group therapy. All calls and names held in strictest confidence. And please check our website at Retrouvaille.org. Si su matrimonio se ha vuelto problemático y estresado, sin amor o indiferente; si se has vuelto frío y distante; incluso si está divorciado o separado, o lo está considerando; Retrouvaille puede ayudar. Ha ayudado a miles. Nuestro próximo programa comienza el 26 de enero de 2018. Para obtener más información, llame al 352-274-4614. No consejería o terapia grupal. Todas las llamadas y nombres tienen la más estricta confidencialidad. Puede revisar nuestra sitio web en Retrouvaille.org.


Offertory Contributions

Contribuciones Semanales De Ofertorio

December 10, 2017 / 10 de deciembre de 2017 Offertory Census Env. Use 4:00 PM $2,607 205 92 8:00 AM $1,829 190 66 10:00 AM $2,154 266 96 Noon $1,921 531 83 6:00 PM $1,360 212 53 Weekday $ 800 9 Total $10,671 1404 399 E-Offering for November $2,366 Immaculate Conception $2,258 Interest paid on debt $ 547 Principal on debt $7,000 Debt Reduction Monthly Goal Meta Mensual para reducir la deuda …..$ 10,000 Building Debt as of 11/16/17 Deuda del edificio al 16/11/17………… $215,972 (The debt has increased due to the first payment for the new air conditioned units)

$10,671

$12,000-GOAL / Meta

Have you made your pledge for 2017? It is not too late. Our percentage of pledges is still down from last year. Please consider even making a small gift, but remember to put your name on the envelope, so the parish will get credit for it. We do appreciate those that have fulfilled their pledges, so we can pay our assessment. Thank you. ¿Hizo su compromiso para el 2017? Aún está a tiempo. Pero el porciento de promesas aún está por debajo del año pasado. Considere hacer aunque sea un pequeño regalo, pero recuerde anotar su nombre en el sobre para que la parroquia reciba el crédito. Apreciamos a aquellos que han completado sus promesas, permitiéndos cumplir con lo estimado. Gracias

Remember to make your pledge today. Recuerde hacer su promesa hoy.

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

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

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP GUIDE /

GUIA DE MAYORDOMIA SEMANAL


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

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;

Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

REJOICE Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God’s com-ing brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemna-tion. No, God’s coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today’s readings are full of joy. Mary’s Magnificat substitutes for our psalm to-day, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for Eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Thursday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins Saturday: St. John of Kanty

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Martes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38 Jueves: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Sábado: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38

¡ALÉGRATE! ¡Isaías realmente nos proclama una buena nueva! La venida del Señor no trae tristeza, culpa, miedo, ira ni con-dena. No, la venida del Señor es fuente de júbilo y con-suelo. No basta con decirlo una vez, las lecturas de hoy están llenas de júbilo. El Magníficat de María reemplaza a nuestro salmo hoy y nuestra segunda lectura nos anima a alegrarnos, dar gracia y rendir alabanza. Éste es el sig-nificado principal de la palabra griega para eucaristía. Se nos insta a alegrarnos y dar gracias, porque la venida del Señor trae júbilo, curación, libertad, perdón y vindi-cación. ¡Hace que la tierra eche brotes de vida nueva! ¡Buenas noticias! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento Jueves: San Pedro Canisio; Comienza el invierno Sábado: San Juan de Kanty

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