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12521 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75244 972-934-8388 - Fax 972-934-8965 www.stritaparish.net
December 27, 2015
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Cycle C
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
On New Year’s Day Pope Francis will open the Holy Door of the Basilica
of Saint Mary Major in Rome. Our civil observance of New Year’s Day
could easily overshadow the liturgical significances of the day. It is the
Octave Day of the Na'vity of the Lord ʹ the greatest feasts of Christmas
and Easter (and to a lesser extent in the past Pentecost as well) are
celebrated with eight days of celebra'on as one long feast day. It is
also celebrated now as the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
ʹ thus the significance of the Holy Door Opening on this day. It is also a
Day of Prayer for World Jus'ce and Peace, this year’s theme for the day
being “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace.” In our families, schools,
and ins'tu'ons, we must foster awareness about problems such as
intolerance, religious persecu'on, slavery, war, and the plight of
refugees. We must encounter our neighbors, engage in civil dialogue,
cooperate, and build skills to together address these problems in
meaningful ways. Working together, we can crea'vely overcome
inac'on and indifference and work toward peace and respect for the
lives and dignity of all people.
Mass Schedule
December 28, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday
December 28 - 30, 2015
5:30 p.m.
(No morning Masses)
See separate schedule for
December 31, 2015 & January 1, 2016
This Week:
Monday, December 28 ʹ Feast of the Holy Innocents [Only
one Mass at 5:30pm]
Tuesday, December 29 ʹ Op$onal Memorial of St. Thomas
Becket, +1170, as Archbishop of Canterbury defended the
freedoms and rights of the Church in England [Only one Mass
at 5:30pm]
Wednesday, December 30 ʹ [Only one Mass at 5:30pm]
Thursday, December 31 ʹ Op$onal Memorial of St. Sylvester I,
+335, Bishop of Rome (Pope) who dedicated the Lateran
Basilica; (see special schedule of Masses for tomorrow’s Holy
Day of Obliga$on)
Friday, January 1, 2016 ʹ THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF
THE LORD: SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD;
a Holy Day of Obliga$on [see special schedule]
Saturday, January 2 ʹ Memorial of Sts. Basil the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen, +379 & 389/390 respec$vely, Basil is the
source of Eucharis$c Prayer IV and Gregory was Patriarch of
Constan$nople
Saturday - Sunday
January 2 - 3, 2016
Regular Mass & Confession Schedule
The Parish office will be closed
Thursday, December 31, 2015 - Friday, January 1, 2016.
Mass Schedule
Holy Day of Obligation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
At Next Weekend’s Masses:
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The Epiphany of the Lord
Incense will probably be used at All Masses
Second collecon for the Diocese of Trujillo,
Honduras and Diocesan Mission Outreach to
Central America
Fr. Bob
Next week’s Parish Ministry
Vigil of Solemnity of Mary
Thursday, December 31, 2015 – New Year’s Eve
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
(No morning Mass, No Confessions or Holy Hour)
Bereavement Ministry
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Friday, January 1, 2016 - New Year’s Day
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
The Parish Office will be closed
(No 6:25 a.m. Mass & No First Friday Adoration)
Thursday, December 31, 2015 and Friday, January 1, 2016. 2
The Parish office will be closed Thursday, December 31, 2015 Ͳ Friday, January 1, 2016
St. Rita Catholic Community
December 27, 2015
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
12521 Inwood Road, Dallas TX 75244
Phone: 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388 Fax: 972Ͳ934Ͳ8965
www.stritaparish.net
Eucharist for the sick and shutͲins and requests for hospital
visitors, please contact the Fr. Josh at 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, ext. 6506.
MATRIMONY: Register in the Parish and become a member of the
Sunday worshipping community three months before contacting a priest
or deacon. Then contact the priest or deacon at least eight months prior
to the date of the wedding.
BAPTISM: The Baptism Class in English will be held on January 10, 2016 in
the Pastoral Center Lounge from 1:00 Ͳ 3:00 p.m. Babysitting will not
be available. (Classes may be taken before the baby is born.) REQUIREMENTS:
• Both Parents must attend the Baptism Class before the
Baptism, Godparents are encouraged to do so.
• Godparents are to be (1) fully initiated into the Catholic Church;
baptized, received 1st Communion and Confirmation, (2) be at least
16 years old, (3) practicing the faith, and (4) if married Ͳ must be in
accordance with the Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Bob Coerver, x6516 PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Luca Simbula, x6509
Rev. Joshua WhiGield, x6506
[email protected] [email protected] PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Charles Sylvester Deacon Moses Chung Deacon Bill Fobes
Deacon Doug Breckenridge
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PASTORAL CENTER STAFF
Parish Administrator
Deacon Denis Corbin, x6510
[email protected] Director of Safe Environment, Administrator of Sacramental
Records & Coordinator of RCIA
Ms. Susan Podkrash, x6514
[email protected]
Special Assistant, Pastoral Services
Mrs. Gena Maguire, x6523
[email protected]
Business Manager Mrs. Helaine Blizzard, x6513
[email protected] Assistant Business Manager
Mr. Steve BrockeI, x6512
[email protected]
Registrar
Mrs. Vilma Ricciardi, x6511
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Dr. Alfred Calabrese, x6518
[email protected]
Administra3ve Assistant, Music Department
Mrs. Mindy Hatzmann, x6555
[email protected]
Coordinator of Children’s Faith Forma3on
Mrs. Susan Sheetz, x6502
[email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Maribel Waldon, x6507
[email protected]
Adm. Assistant, Faith Forma3on Mrs. Holly Finegan, x6528
hfi[email protected]
Facili3es Manager
Mr. Steve Niles, FMP, x6581
[email protected]
Facili3es Setup Supervisor
Mr. Joe Bartush, x6505
[email protected]
Facili3es Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Neil Lyle, x6533
[email protected]
Director of Communica3on
Mrs. Michelle Kocurek, x6504
[email protected]
Director of Technology
Mr. Andrew Peña, x6525
[email protected]
Liaison for Spanish Speaking Parishioners
Mrs. Margarita Rodríguez, x6515
[email protected]
Recep3onist
Mrs. Jeri Wray, x6501 [email protected]
Sacristan
Mrs. Margaret Saliba, x6520
[email protected]
An appointment needs to be made for your child to bap'zed. Please
call the Pastoral Center Office at 972 934Ͳ8388, ext. 6514 to set a
date. Baptisms are held most Sundays at 2:00 p. m.
MASS INTENTIONS
living intenon / deceased intenon intención en vida / intención por difuntos
If our Priest cannot offer the Mass you have scheduled due to an
emergency or other commitment, be assured that your Mass intention will
be said elsewhere. Any questions, please call the Pastoral Center Office.
Tues. Dec 29/1 Jn 2:3Ͳ11, Ps 96:1Ͳ6, Lk 2:22Ͳ35
5:30 p.m. Elizabetrh Schneider+
Wed. Dec 30/1 Jn 2:12Ͳ17, Ps 96:7Ͳ10, Lk 2:36Ͳ40
5:30 p.m. George Kelly+
Thur. Dec 31/1 Jjn 2:18Ͳ21, Ps 96:1Ͳ13, Jn 1:1Ͳ18
Vigil of Solemnity of Mary
5:30 p.m. Mary Sutherland+
7:00 p.m. Muriel Escobar+ (biͲlingual)
Fri. Jan 1/Num 6:22Ͳ27, Ps 67:2Ͳ8, Gal 4:4Ͳ7, Lk 2:16Ͳ21
Solemnity of Mary
9:00 a.m. Michael Rodriguez+
5:30 p.m. People of the Parish+
Sat. Jan 2/1 Jn 2:22Ͳ28, Ps 98:1Ͳ4, Jn 1:19Ͳ28
8:00 a.m. Julien Frost+
5:30 p.m. Sal & Julianna Urso+
Sun. Jan 3/Isa 60:1Ͳ6, Ps 72:1Ͳ13, Eph 3:2Ͳ6, Mt 2:1Ͳ12
7:30 a.m. People of the Parish
9:00 a.m. Greg O’Hagen+
10:45 a.m. Kevin Rogers+
12:30 p.m. Miguel Garcia+
5:30 p.m. Maria Dowd+ Principal
ST. RITA SCHOOL ʹ 972Ͳ239Ͳ3203
Dr. Elena C. Hines
Admissions
A warm St. Rita welcome to all
Visitors and Newcomers!
Membership registration packets are available in the Church narthex, or you
may call the parish office, 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388 and request one by mail.
[email protected] Mon. Dec 28/1 Jn 1:5Ͳ2:2, Ps 124:2Ͳ8, Mt 2:13Ͳ18
5:30 p.m. J.A. Buckman+
PASTOR
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Mrs. Sonbol Mannas, x6544
[email protected] [email protected]
For informa3on on our parish’s Safe Environment process, please contact Susan Podkrash at [email protected].
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Cycle C
YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
St. Rita
======== HIGH SCHOOL ========
Have you considered naming St. Rita Parish as a beneficiary in your will? We invite you to be recognized
anonymously or by name as a
charter member of thenew
St. Rita Legacy Society!
If you have already arranged a planned gi or if you are
interested in doing so, please contact
Helaine Blizzard ([email protected] or 214Ͳ451Ͳ6513) or
Dcn. Denis Corbin ([email protected] or 214Ͳ451Ͳ6510). You can also visit our Legacy Society page on the parish website;
www.stritaparish.net or the Support St. Rita tab on the school
website; www.strita.net for addional details.
Msgr. Bob Coerver,
Fr. Joshua Whitfield &
Fr. Luca Simbula would like to
thank the many parishioners
who have been so generous
with them over the
Christmas season.
PASTORAL CENTER
Youth Ministry will not be meeng on December 27, 2015 Ͳ Christmas Break January 3, 2016 Ͳ New Year Break
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All youth ages 8th to 12th grades (and chaperones) are invited to
a?end this fun, faith and joy filled weekend Retreat celebrang
our Catholic Faith. There will be great music, fellowship, talks,
Mass, Adoraon and more at this dynamic Eucharisc centered
Retreat. Ablaze registraon & payment are due by Thursday, January 7, 2016.
Cost is $50.
Registraon Forms can be found on our website at www.stritaparish.net.
For more informaon or to register contact Maribel Waldon at
[email protected], 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388 x6507. Sponsored by the Office of Vocaons.
Youth Ministry
Adoration, Confession, Praise & Worship every
2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
Save the Date!!
January 31, 2016
ADULT FORMATION
Bishop Robert Barron’s THE MYSTERY OF GOD
Cooper is quickly becoming one of today’s more popular and
sought aer speakers. He is a dynamic and lightͲhearted
speaker and musician who shares his faith with honesty and
passion. Through music, story, humor, and audience
parcipaon, Cooper leads people of all ages to a greater
awareness of who they are as Catholic Chrisans and how to
recognize God’s presence in their lives.
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@stritayouth
ABLAZE 2016
January 22 Ͳ 24, 2016
FamilyͲCentered Faith Formaon
8:00 P.M.
======= DINNER EVERY WEEK =======
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Cooper Ray combines a highͲenergy, engaging experience
that blends icebreakers, music, and prayer with a praccal,
challenging message.
SUNDAY NIGHTS
6:30 P.M.
Established in December 2015, the purpose of the St. Rita
Planned Giving and Endowment Program is to promote
opportuni%es for individuals and families to consider the
St. Rita Catholic Community in their estate planning. The
Legacy Society’s purpose is to recognize and thank those
who have no%fied the parish of their intended future gito our parish or the school through a bequest, trust, life
insurance policy, or re%rement plan. A charitable bequest
in your will can benefit our parish community while
reducing the tax impact on your estate. Legacy Society
Members bestow the gi- of con%nued financial strength
and excellence for St. Rita ministries.
Who God Is and Why He Ma:ers
The Saint Rita Men’s Chrisan Leadership Group are studying the Mystery of
God: Who God Is and Why He Maers. Our ministry provides an
environment for men to build relaonships and discuss how our Catholic
faith impacts our roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders in the community.
Thursday mornings Ͳ Parish Dining Hall
5:45 a.m. ʹ 7:15 a.m.
To find out more information regarding the program or the group, please contact Bill Dowd [email protected], (972) 467Ͳ8953 Ma Molash [email protected], (214) 704Ͳ7912 St. Rita Catholic Community
December 27, 2015
St. Paulʹs Leers to Imperfect Christians:
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The First and Second Epistles to the Corinthians
Please join us for our next study
Psalms: The School of Prayer
by Jeff Cavins
Join us as we dive in to Paul’s leers to the
Chris0ans in Corinth. These leers are inspired and
0mely, and they will deepen your understanding of
Scripture and of God’s involvement in your life and the
life of the Church! This is a great opportunity!
Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.
in the Pastoral Center Lounge
Questions? Eumabel Colberg 972-788-2843
You have two opportunies to join this study!
Either…
1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:15 a.m. Ͳ 7:15 p.m.
In the Recep%on Area of the Pastoral Center
Or…
Sundays at 10:45 a.m.Ͷ Pastoral Lounge
PARISH MINISTRIES
Good Samaritan
Unable to attend Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist?
The Good Samaritans will visit you in your home or
nursing facility to enable you to receive this sacrament.
Contact Lawson Tai?e at [email protected]
972Ͳ690Ͳ3316 or cell 469Ͳ222Ͳ2660
Marriage
Contact: Regina Bissey: 214Ͳ232Ͳ6320, [email protected]
Or Elaine Mele: 214Ͳ357Ͳ5612, [email protected]
Reading the Tradition
Study, learn, and share in the St. Rita Theology Guild
with Fr. Joshua
St. Rita Seniors’
Join us as we read together the essential texts of Church’s understanding of
marriage. Beginning with the study of Scripture, we will move on to read and explore
the writings of several Church fathers, Catholic and Protestant texts from the early
modern period, and then texts from Vatican II as well as contemporary works. The
goal is to familiarize ourselves with the actual writings which form the basis of the
Church’s theology and practice. The Theology Guild meets the
1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. St. Rita Senior Bingo will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016
in the Pastoral Center Lounge at 12 noon. If you like to play
bingo, visit with friends and have lunch, come join us! All ages are welcome. You will enjoy yourself!
You do not have to be a senior Ͳ just like to play bingo.
Ques0onsͲFran Moorman 972Ͳ863Ͳ3847.
7:00 p.m. in the St. Rita Dining Hall. For more informaon, contact Fr. Joshua at [email protected]
New Bible Study
“Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels”
Sunday a-ernoons
3:15Ͳ5:15 p.m.
Pastoral Recep%on Area
Are you a mom looking to deepen your faith and have a chance to connect with other moms?
Join us for our monthly meeng, play dates, a book study, or one of other events.
Tues, 1/12 ʹ Nourishing Our Children
with Kathryn Rombs 7 ʹ 8:30pm, in the Dining Hall
*RSVP required by 1/10 for childcare
Come embark on a Biblical Spiritual journey as we explore each gospel
to discover its "founda0onal spirit" as unveiled by Saints Mahew,
Mark, Luke and John. Our goal is to gain a deeper apprecia0on for
God's wrien Word and become transformed in Christ by their
message. Video, facilitated discussion and life applica0on all add to this
study as we experience Christ through the Scriptures.
For more informaon contact Kali Schnieders at truffl[email protected]
St. Rita Young Adults
Mon, 1/18 ʹ Family Day Out: Ice Ska1ng
Everyone welcome! 1pm, at the Galleria Dallas
*Email to RSVP by 1/11
Monthly Events
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join our group as we connect and grow in faith and fellowship! For detailed updates and reminders, connect with us!
Twier: @StRitaYA Facebook: facebook.com/groups/stritaya
Please contact [email protected].
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Learn more at:
Stritaparish.net/mothersͲministry
[email protected]
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Cycle C
St. Rita Business Network and Career Ministry
THE HOLY ROSARY
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Happy Hour Networking
Picasso’s 12300 Inwood Rd. 6:00Ͳ8:00 pm
We extend a special invitation to collegeͲaged students to meet with advisors/mentors.
Come pray the Rosary after every daily
Mass in the Eucharistic Chapel
The monthly Business Network meetings will resume February 13, 2016.
Come meet fellow parishioners interested in sharing, mentoring and
discussing business experience in Catholic context.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
If you would like addional informaon, please contact Yong Wan Chang
at [email protected]
St. Rita Welcome Committee
From welcoming our newest members to
greeting at Mass, we hope to make
OUR CHURCH OUR HOME.
Join us for donuts, coffee & fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
For more information about the Welcome Committee
and ways to participate, contact:
Mindy Hatzmann
[email protected]
Sunday, January 10th
aer the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses
on the Plaza
St. Rita Bread Ministry Donaons accepted
St Rita Bread Ministry is seeking addi%onal
volunteers to deliver donated bakery goods to
shelters downtown or in North Dallas. Marriage Enrichment Program
Aen0on Married Couples: Do you want to spend some quality 0me
with your spouse, away from distrac0ons, and focus on enriching,
rekindling and renewing your rela0onship? St. Rita is offering a
Marriage Enrichment program, open to all married couples, including
nonͲparishioners and nonͲCatholics. This program is especially
recommended for couples married less than 6 years. This program is
designed to foster further discovery into your rela0onship, and
encourage growth that sparks the passion and romance. February 4, 11 & 18, 2016
7:00 Ͳ 9:00 p.m. Ͳ Sweeney Hall
There is no cost for this program. Should you wish to join this worthwhile effort
please call Keith Thompson at 214Ͳ552Ͳ6934.
PRAYER
No Eucharistic Holy Hour
during the month of December.
Unfortunately, at this me no childcare will be available for this program due to the limitaon of facilies.
WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Please contact Susan Podkrash, [email protected], or call 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, to register for this program.
Ques ons? Contact Phil Taken at [email protected], 214Ͳ520Ͳ4264.
Through prayer, we are united as a community of faith. Through prayer, we are comforted and we become stronger in our walk with God.
Dianne Leminger, Catherine Conard, Patrice Conard, Beckett Grimett,
Kathy Novotny, Pedro Cárdenas, Arturo Guerrero, Mary Lou Jones-Sumner,
Pat Corey, BJ Fain, Angela Diego, George Caldwell, Bill Nolan, Mark Kulyk,
Luis Gabriel Herrera, Jack Shiner, Carrie Fisher, Charles Louw, Margaret Moser,
Cristina Domínguez, Lucia Fisher, Dave Adams, Mary Hoffman, Ignacio Koch,
Barbara Hyna, Monda Garvey, Ellie Falgout and Peter & Patricia Griffith.
Flocknotes
Please contact Michelle Kocurek, [email protected] or call 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388 x6504, if you would like to be included in our list for prayer for the sick and homebound.
Proclaim to 84576 or visit hp://new.flocknote.com/StRitaDallas
to signͲup.
We Pray for our loved ones serving
in the Armed Forces
Protect them that
you may be the
joy of those who
love your name.
~ Psalm 5:12b
MAJOR Tase Bailey III
LT Emily Boehm
LT Matthew Boehm
CAPT Sarah C. Compton
LTJG Patrick F. Gargan, USN
LT Christine B. Gargan, USN
LT Michael Meyer
LT Eric Schortmann,USAF
Capt. Jeff Schortmann, USAF
CAPT Paul Sula USAF
CMDR Frank Volpe
Michael Roland
CAPT Rusty Meyer
LT Charles Waltrip, USMC Family Intentions
St. Rita Parish would like to invite the families to post
their personal inten0ons for your beloved deceased on
the bulle0n board in the Narthex. As a parish, we can
pray along with the members of our church for
God’s con0nuing Grace.
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Join our “Flock” today by texng
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Diocese of Dallas Honduras Mission
This annual collecon supports the major
poron of the work done through the Diocesan
Pastoral Service Office for the benefit of our
Sister Dioceses of Trujillo, Honduras, and other
Diocesan mission outreach to our brothers and
sisters in Central America providing educaonal,
health, and pastoral support to the people in
need. Please use the January 3rd contribuon envelope which is
included in the January/February envelope packet. Thank you for your generosity in reaching out to those in need.
St. Rita Catholic Community
December 27, 2015
ST. RITA SCHOOL
St. Rita Catholic School
Did you know you can read and listen to
St. Rita Homilies online?
Go to www.stritaparish.net
and click on the Homily Icon.
Spartan Spotlight
•
FortyͲfive St. Rita students parcipated in the Speech and
Drama meet on December 5. TwentyͲfive students received
blue ribbons for superior performance. Addionally, 6
students received perfect scores from both judges in their
events. Superb job, Spartans!
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The 1st and 2nd grade students held their annual Christmas
in Sweeney Hall on December 7. Thank you to our
wonderful music teacher, Mrs. Sanni, and our parent
volunteers and our teachers! Your hard work, organizaon
and creavity was extremely evident as the students
entertained the crowd and reminded all in a@endance
about the true meaning of Christmas. •
During St. Rita's Peace Week, students earned over 2,000
"kindness coins" issued for good deeds and used the coins
to vote for their teacher or administrator of choice to kiss a
pig. Mrs. Warren was the lucky winner and made good on
her promise on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in front of the enre
student body. Noodles the pig was a li@le unsure about all
the fuss in receivingthis special a@enon from the Assistant
Principal! See the school website for pictures and video.
THE PARISH NURSERY
The Parish Nursery will be closed on the following Sundays: December 27, 2015 & January 3, 2016 in observance of the Christmas/New Year's holidays.
The Nursery staff wishes our families a
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
We Welcome
Ella Thompson
John Michael Mireles
Yahir Acuña
Who were baptized into Jesus Christ
St. Rita Catholic Community
NON-PARISH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
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“The listing of these events by a permitted NonͲParish Based Organization (NPBO)
does not imply the endorsement by St. Rita Catholic Community, or knowledge of
the activities of the said group.”
Bulletin Submissions
Please email bulletin submissions to the Director of
Communications, Michelle Kocurek at
[email protected] and to Margarita Rodriguez
at [email protected] 10 days in advance. Book Drive for Ausn Street Shelter
Seasons Readings!
Donate your books to the Ausn Street Center! Specifically: History, Mystery, Romance, and Classics. Place books in the boxes at the entrances/exits of the
Church! Help start the shelter off this year with great books. Thank you for your generosity!!
Sarah Mease
Follow us on Twitter
@frbob @frjoshTX
@stritadallas
And on Facebook
www.Facebook.com/stritadallas
The Catholic Physicians Guild of Dallas will be presenng
“Theology of the Body for Healthcare Professionals” this
January 5th at St. Monica’s Parish (Family Life Center, room
109). The talk will be given by Monica Ashour, MTS who
serves as the Execuve Director of TOBET (Theology of the
Body Evangelizaon Team). The meeng is not exclusive to
physicians ʹ all are invited. 7
See www.cathmeddallas.org for more details.
La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José
AÑO JUBILAR DE LA
MISERCORDIA
El día de Año Nuevo el Papa Francisco abrirá la Puerta Santa de la Basílica de Santa María la Mayor en Roma. Nuestra observancia civil del día
de Año Nuevo podría ensombrecer fácilmente los significados litúrgicas
del día. Es el día de la octava de la Na0vidad del Señor Ͳ las mayores
fiestas de Navidad y Pascua (y en menor medida en el pasado también
Pentecostés) se celebran con ocho días de celebración como un día
fiesta largo. También ahora se celebra como la Solemnidad de María, la
Madre de Dios Ͳ la razón de la importancia de la apertura Puerta Santa
en este día. Es también una Jornada de Oración por la Jus0cia y la paz
mundial, el tema de este año es "Vencer la Indiferencia y Ganar de la
paz." En nuestras familias, escuelas e ins0tuciones, hemos de promover una mayor conciencia sobre problemas como la intolerancia, la
persecución religiosa, la esclavitud, la guerra y la diPcil situación de los
refugiados. Debemos conocer a nuestros vecinos, par0cipar en el diálogo civil, cooperar y desarrollar habilidades para abordar conjuntamente
estos problemas de manera significa0va. Trabajando juntos, podemos
superar crea0vamente la pasividad y la indiferencia y trabajar hacia la
paz y el respeto a la vida y la dignidad de todas las personas.
Esta Semana:
lunes 28 de diciembre Ͳ Fiesta de los Santos Inocentes [Sólo una
misa a las 5:30 p.m.]
martes, 29 de diciembre Ͳ Memorial Opcional de Santo Tomás
Becket, +1170, como arzobispo de Canterbury defendió las libertades y los derechos de la Iglesia de Inglaterra [Sólo una misa a las
5:30 p.m.]
miércoles, 30 de diciembre Ͳ [Sólo una misa a las 5:30 p.m.]
jueves, 31 de diciembre Ͳ Memorial Opcional de San Silvestre I,
+335, obispo de Roma (Papa) que dedicó la Basílica de Letrán; (ver
horario especial de Misas de mañana, Día de Precepto de Obligación)
viernes, 1 de enero 2016 Ͳ OCTAVA DE LA NATIVIDAD DEL SEÑOR:
SOLEMNIDAD DE MARÍA, LA SANTA MADRE DE DIOS; un día de
precepto [ver horario especial]
sábado, 2 de enero Ͳ Memorial de los Santos Basilio el Grande y
Gregorio Nacianceno, 379 y 389/390 respec0vamente, Basilio es la
autor de la Plegaria Eucarís0ca IV y Gregorio fue Patriarca de Constan0nopla
Ciclo C
LITURGY
¡Cristo, el Salvador ha nacido! Que
la Paz y Felicidad reine
en su hogar!
Horario de Misas
DICIEMBRE 28, 2015 - ENERO 3, 2016
LUNES - MARTES - MIÉRCOLES
DICIEMBRE 28 - 30, 2015
5:30 p.m.
(No hay Misas en la mañana)
Vea el horario aparte de
DICIEMBRE 31, 2015 y ENERO 1, 2016
SÁBADO y DOMINGO
Enero 2 y 3, 2016
Horario de Misas y Confesiones Regular
La oficina Parroquial estará cerrada
Jueves, 31 de diciembre 2015 y Viernes 1 de enero, 2016
Horario de Misas
Día de Precepto de Obligación
Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
Misas para el Próximo Fin de Semana: • La Epifanía del Señor
• Probablemente se u0lizará incienso en todas las Misas
• Segunda colecta para la Diócesis de Trujillo, Honduras y la Misión
de Alcance Diocesana a Centroamérica
P. Bob Vigilia de la Solemnidad de María
Jueves, 31 de diciembre, 2015 – Año Nuevo
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Bilingue)
La Oficina Parroquial
estará cerrada
el jueves 31 de diciembre y
Viernes, 1 de enero.
Una cálida bienvenida a todos los
Visitantes y Nuevos Feligreses!
Puede inscribirse como miembro de la parroquia al salir de Misa de
12:30 todos los domingos, o acudiendo a la oficina del Centro Pastoral. 8
(No hay Misa en la mañana, no hay Confesiones ni Hora Santa)
Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
Viernes, 1 de enero, 2016 - Día de Año Nuevo
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
(No hay Misa de 6:25 a.m. y
no hay Adoración Eucarística del Primer Viernes)
La oficina Parroquial estará cerrada Jueves, 31 de diciembre, 2015 y Viernes, 1 de enero 2016
Comunidad Católica Santa Rita
27 de diciembre de 2015
ST. RITA SCHOOL
Enfoque Espartano
(Spartan Spotlight)
Estudio de la Santa Misa: el Misterio de nuestra Fe
• Cuarenta y cinco estudiantes de Santa Rita par0ciparon en el
“Cómo vivir la Eucaristía que nos mandó celebrar el Señor”
Los esperamos el DOMINGO 10 de ENERO ȱ
•
Estudio Bíblico
todos los miércoles
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Centro Pastoral
•
Estudiamos el Evangelio de Marcos
¿Ha considerado el nombramiento Parroquia
Santa Rita como beneficiario en su testamento?
Te invitamos a ser reconocido de forma
anónima o por su nombre como miembro
fundador de la Sociedad de la Herencia
nueva Santa Rita!
encuentro de Dicción y Teatro el 5 de diciembre. Vein0cinco estudiantes recibieron cintas azules por desempeño superior. Además, 6
estudiantes recibieron una puntuación perfecta en sus eventos de
ambos jueces. ¡Excelente trabajo, Spartans!
Los estudiantes de los grados 1 y 2 celebraron su fiesta anual de
Navidad en Sweeney Hall el 7 de diciembre. Gracias a nuestra maravillosa profesora de música, la señora San0ni, y los padres voluntarios y maestros. Su arduo trabajo, la organización y crea0vidad se
hizo evidente a medida que los estudiantes animaron a los asistentes y recordaron a todos los presentes el verdadero significado de la
Navidad.
Durante la Semana de la Paz de Santa Rita, los estudiantes obtuvieron más de 2,000 "monedas de amabilidad" otorgados por las buenas acciones y u0lizaron las monedas para votar por su maestro o
administrador de su elección, para que besara a un cochino. Mrs.
Warren fue la afortunada ganadora y cumplió su promesa el martes
8 de diciembre en frente de todo el cuerpo estudian0l. Noodles el
cochino estaba un poco desconcertado sobre todo el escándalo por
la atención especial que recibió del subdirector. Visite el si0o web
de la escuela para ver fotos y vídeo.
Msgr. Bob Coerver,
P. Joshua Whitfield &
P. Luca Simbula
agradecen la generosidad de
tantos feligreses durante el
Tiempo de Navidad.
El Programa de Planificación de Ofrendas y Obsequios de Santa Rita
(Legacy Society) fue fundada en diciembre de 2015, con el obje0vo es
reconocer y agradecer a las personas y familias que han no0ficado a la
Comunidad Católica Santa Rita que han planificado dejar un regalo
futuro a nuestra parroquia o la escuela a través de un legado, un fideicomiso, una póliza de seguro de vida, o un plan de jubilación. Un legado carita0vo en su testamento puede beneficiar a nuestra comunidad
parroquial al mismo 0empo que reduce el impacto fiscal sobre su patrimonio. Los miembros de St. Rita Legacy Society conceden el regalo de
la con0nua empuje financiera y excelencia para los ministerios de Santa Rita.
¿QUÉ ES PERDONAR?
A diferencia del resen0miento producido por ciertas ofensas, el perdón no
es un sentimiento. Perdonar no equivale a dejar de sentir. El perdón es un
acto de voluntad porque consiste en una decisión. Al perdonar opto por
cancelar la deuda moral que el otro ha contraído conmigo al ofenderme, y
por lo tanto, lo libero en cuanto deudor. Y para dejar de sentir los efectos
de la ofensa, debo pedir a Dios su gracia.
Si ya ha arreglado una donación planificada o si usted está interesado
en hacerlo, favor de comunicarse con la Sra. HelaineBlizzard
([email protected] o 214Ͳ451Ͳ6513) o con el Diácono Denis
Corbin ([email protected] o 214Ͳ451Ͳ6513). También puede
visitar nuestra página Legacy Society en el si0o web de la parroquia
www.stritaparish.net, o la pestaña que dice: Support St. Rita en la pagina de la escuela Santa Rita www.strita.net para más detalles. Este modo de proceder es radical e incluye diversas consecuencias para
quien perdona.
Cómo modificar los sentimientos negativos
La decisión de cancelar la deuda al ofensor es un acto de amor y exige también el deseo de eliminar los efectos subjetivos que la ofensa produjo en mí,
como son el odio, el resentimiento, el afán de venganza. Perdonar “es dejar
de odiar, y está es, precisamente la definición de la misericordia: es la virtud
que triunfa sobre el rencor, sobre el odio justificado (por lo que trasciende la
justicia), sobre el resentimiento, el deseo de venganza, de castigo. Es entonces la virtud que perdona, no por suprimir la ofensa, porque no lo podemos
hacer, sino por la interrupción del resentimiento hacia quien nos ofendió o
perjudicó”. Ciertamente estas decisiones no eliminan automáticamente las
tendencias emocionales, los sentimientos generados por la ofensa, pero
lleva a no consentirlos y a poner los medios para tratar de modificarlos progresivamente.
Al sentir la herida, podemos pensar en el daño que el otro se ha hecho a sí
mismo al ofendernos, y dolernos por él; podemos también pedirle a Dios
que lo ayude a enmendar su acción errónea, a pesar de que estamos aún
experimentando sus efectos. No está en nuestras manos no sentir ya la
ofensa y olvidarla, pero el corazón que se ofrece al Espíritu Santo cambia la
herida en compasión y purifica la memoria transformando la ofensa en intercesión. 9
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José
Ciclo C
INFORMACIÓN SACRAMENTAL
Comunión para los enfermos, los que no
pueden salir de sus casas, y para visitas al
hospital, por favor llame al Centro Pastoral
al 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, ext. 6515.
MATRIMONIOS: Inscríbase en la Parroquia
o hágase miembro de la comunidad donde
alaba a Dios en la Misa dominical, tres
meses antes de contactar al Sacerdote o
Diácono. Una vez inscrito, contacte al
Sacerdote, por lo menos ocho meses antes
de la fecha de la boda.
PLÁTICA PRE BAUTISMAL PARA PAPÁS:
La siguiente clase en español es el domingo
3 de ENERO A LAS 2:00 P.M.
en el Centro Pastoral.
BAUTIZOS: Los Bau%zos en español son el
Segundo Domingo de cada mes después de la
Misa de 12:30 p.m. Favor de llamar al
972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, Ext. 6515, para información. Los próximos bau5zos son el •
10 de ENERO
REQUISITOS: • Ambos padres deben asis%r a la plá%ca pre •
bau%smal, se recomienda que los Padrinos
también asistan
Los Padrinos deben (1) estar
completamente iniciados en la Iglesia
Católica, es decir, haber recibido los PESCADORES
Reflexión Bíblica
Viernes de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m., en el Salón Comedor de la Parroquia
¡Yo quiero ser Pescador! La palabra que escucháis no es mía, sino del Padre,
que me ha enviado. (Jn. 14, 24)
Gilberto Salazar Ͳ 214Ͳ984Ͳ2880
sacramentos: Bau%smo, Confirmación y
Primera Comunión; (2) tener al menos 16
años de edad, (3) ser prac%cantes de su fe
Católica; y (4) si están casados, debe ser de
acuerdo a la Iglesia Católica.
Es necesario inscribirse para asis%r a la
plá%ca para que su niño sea Bau%zado.
Por favor llame al Centro Pastoral al
972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, Ext. 6515 para anotarse.
FELIGRESES NUEVOS: Puede inscribirse al
salir de Misa en la mesa de inscripción, o
llame para recibir información sobre como
inscribirse, o acuda a la Oficina Parroquial. MATACHINES DE SANTA RITA 2015-2016