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12521 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75244 972-934-8388 - Fax 972-934-8965 www.stritaparish.net
December 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Cycle C
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
LITURGY
Advent Mass Schedule
Weekends
Every Chrisan seeks to experience a personal encounter with Jesus,
who calls us to follow him and to share his mission. We need to
treasure in our hearts the living memory of that call. Try to revive the
memory of that moment, of those moments, when the eyes of Jesus
met your eyes, and you came to realize that he loves you. Do you
remember the encounter? Have you forgo%en it? Pope Francis has
said, “Mary sustains our journey toward Christmas, for she teaches us
how to live this Advent Season in expectaon of the Lord. For Advent is
indeed a me of waing for the Lord, who will visit us all on the feast of
Christmas, but also, each one, in our own hearts. The merciful Lord is
coming!” Soon, very soon!
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Bilingual) and 5:30 p.m.
Nursery: 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for Sunday Masses
Monday - Friday
6:25 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
This Week:
Monday, December 21 ʹ Oponal Memorial of St. Peter
Canisius, +1597, German Jesuit and a leading voice in the
counterͲreformaon in Germany
Wednesday, December 23 ʹ Oponal Memorial of St. John of
Kanty, +1473, noted professor at the University of Cracow,
Poland
Thursday, December 24 ʹ VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
[see special schedule]
Friday, December 25 ʹ THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)
[see special schedule]
Saturday, December 26 ʹ Feast of St. Stephen, +ca. 35, the first
Chrisan Martyr
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (Vigil)
At Next Weekend’s Masses:
Mass
Schedule
Christmas
•
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Fr. Bob
Thursday, December 24th
4:00 p.m.
The Parish Office will be closed
(Church & Sweeney Hall, simulcast in Parish Dining Hall)
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th. 6:00 p.m.
(Church, simulcast in Parish Dining Hall)
“Lessons and Carols”
8:15 p.m.
Year of Mercy
Advent Series
followed immediately by
The Solemn Mass at Night
9:30 p.m.
December 20
6:45 p.m. Ͳ Parish Dining Hall
(Church)
On April 15 of this year, Pope Francis promulgated the Year of Mercy,
which began this Advent on December 8th Ͳ The Feast of the
Immaculate Concepon.
Misa de Gallo (with Mariachi)
Midnight
We have therefore a great opportunity to prepare ourselves for
Christmas, by reflecng together on the meaning of "mercy" in the
Word of God and its importance to Chrisans today, in the context of a
widespread secularizaon. (Church - Spanish)
Friday, December 25th
May the Lord grant us, also through these talks, to live
Advent joyfully!
Fr. Luca 10:00 a.m.
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(Church)
St. Rita Catholic Community
December 20, 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 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Luca Simbula, x6509
Rev. Joshua WhiQield, 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 Brocke%, x6512
sbrocke%@stritaparish.net
Registrar
Mrs. Vilma Ricciardi, x6511
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Dr. Alfred Calabrese, x6518
[email protected]
Administra0ve Assistant, Music Department
Mrs. Mindy Hatzmann, x6555
[email protected]
Coordinator of Children’s Faith Forma0on
Mrs. Susan Sheetz, x6502
[email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Maribel Waldon, x6507
[email protected]
Adm. Assistant, Faith Forma0on Mrs. Holly Finegan, x6528
hfi[email protected]
Facili0es Manager
Mr. Steve Niles, FMP, x6581
[email protected]
Facili0es Setup Supervisor
Mr. Joe Bartush, x6505
[email protected]
Facili0es Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Neil Lyle, x6533
[email protected]
Director of Communica0on
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]
Recep0onist
Mrs. Jeri Wray, x6501 [email protected]
Sacristan
Mrs. Margaret Saliba, x6520
[email protected]
An appointment needs to be made for your child to bapzed. 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.
Mon. Dec 21/Sos 2:8Ͳ14, Ps 33:2Ͳ21, Lk 1:39Ͳ45
6:25 a.m. Joseph McGreevy*
5:30 p.m. Leslie Mudd Johnston+
Tues. Dec 22/1Sam 1:24Ͳ28, 1Sam 2L1Ͳ8, Lk 1:46Ͳ56
6:25 a.m. Lee & Jospeh BelloR+
5:30 p.m. Joanie Green+
Wed. Dec 23/Mal 3:1Ͳ24, Ps 25:4Ͳ14, Lk 1:57Ͳ66
6:25 a.m. Chris Costanzo+
5:30 p.m. Joan CraW*
Thur. Dec 24/Isa 9:1Ͳ6, Ps 96:1Ͳ13, Ti2:11Ͳ14, Lk 2:1Ͳ14
Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. (church) Bob James+ (Sweeney Hall) Ann&Walter Lyman
6:00p.m. (church) All Vicms of Violence+
9:30p.m. (church) Peace on Earth
12:00a.m. (church) The Priests and Deacons of St. Rita
Fri. Dec 25/Isa 52:7Ͳ10, Ps 98:1Ͳ6, Heb 1:1Ͳ6, Jn1:1Ͳ14
The Na0vity of the Lord
10:00 a.m. People of the Parish
Sat. Dec 26/Act 6:8Ͳ59, Ps 31:3Ͳ17, Mt 10:17Ͳ22
8:00 a.m. Jose Verastegui+
5:30 p.m. Joan Tempany+
Sun. Dec 27/Sir 3:2Ͳ14, Ps 84:2Ͳ10, Col3:12Ͳ21, Lk 2:41Ͳ52
7:30 a.m. People of the Parish
9:00 a.m. Dick Terwilliger+
10:45 a.m. Josephine Mele+
12:30 p.m. Ysidra Vasquez+
5:30 p.m. Dick Terwilliger+
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.
PASTOR
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Mrs. Sonbol Mannas, x6544
[email protected] [email protected]
For informa0on on our parish’s Safe Environment process, please contact Susan Podkrash at [email protected].
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Cycle C
Have you considered naming St. Rita Parish as a beneficiary in your will? Merry
Christmas
from the
Pastoral Staff
We invite you to be recognized
anonymously or by name as a
charter member of thenew
St. Rita Legacy Society!
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 gi+
to 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.
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.
Did you know you can read and listen to
St. Rita Homilies online?
Go to www.stritaparish.net
and click on the Homily Icon.
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 addi$onal details.
Mass Schedule
Holy Day of Obligation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mass Schedule
December 28, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday
December 28 - 30, 2015
Vigil of Solemnity of Mary
Thursday, December 31, 2015 – New Year’s Eve
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
(No morning Masses)
(No morning Mass, No Confessions or Holy Hour)
See separate schedule for
December 31, 2015 & January 1, 2016
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Friday, January 1, 2016 - New Year’s Day
Saturday - Sunday
January 2 - 3, 2016
Regular Mass & Confession Schedule
The Parish office will be closed
Thursday, December 31, 2015 - Friday, January 1, 2016.
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
(No 6:25 a.m. Mass & No First Friday Adoration)
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The Parish office will be closed Thursday, December 31, 2015 Ͳ Friday, January 1, 2016
St. Rita Catholic Community
December 20, 2015
St. Rita Young Adults
ADULT FORMATION
Monthly Events
St. Paulʹs Leers to Imperfect Christians:
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join our group as we connect and grow in faith and fellowship! For detailed updates and reminders, connect with us!
Twi%er: @StRitaYA Facebook: facebook.com/groups/stritaya
Please contact [email protected].
The First and Second Epistles to the Corinthians
Join us as we dive in to Paul’s le%ers to the
Chrisans in Corinth. These le%ers are inspired and
mely, and they will deepen your understanding of
Scripture and of God’s involvement in your life and the
life of the Church! This is a great opportunity!
You have two opportunies to join this study!
Either…
1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:15 a.m. Ͳ 7:15 p.m.
In the Recep$on Area of the Pastoral Center
Or…
Sundays at 10:45 a.m.Ͷ Pastoral Lounge
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Please join us for our next study
Psalms: The School of Prayer
by Jeff Cavins
Contact Lawson Tai%e at [email protected]
972Ͳ690Ͳ3316 or cell 469Ͳ222Ͳ2660
Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.
in the Pastoral Center Lounge
Questions? Eumabel Colberg 972-788-2843
Marriage
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Reading the Tradition
Study, learn, and share in the St. Rita Theology Guild
FamilyͲCentered Faith Formaon
with Fr. Joshua
Save the Date!!
January 31, 2016
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. Cooper Ray combines a highͲenergy, engaging experience that blends
icebreakers, music, and prayerwith a praccal, challenging message.
The Theology Guild meets the
1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. Cooper is quickly becoming one of today’s more popular and sought
aWer 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.
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”
YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
St. Rita
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Sunday aernoons
3:15Ͳ5:15 p.m.
Pastoral Recepon Area
Come embark on a Biblical Spiritual journey as we explore each gospel
to discover its "foundaonal spirit" as unveiled by Saints Ma%hew,
Mark, Luke and John. Our goal is to gain a deeper appreciaon for
God's wri%en Word and become transformed in Christ by their
message. Video, facilitated discussion and life applicaon all add to this
study as we experience Christ through the Scriptures.
6:30 P.M.
For more informaon contact Kali Schnieders at truffl[email protected]
8:00 P.M.
======= DINNER EVERY WEEK =======
Bishop Robert Barron’s THE MYSTERY OF GOD
PASTORAL CENTER
Christmas Party Sunday, December 20th Potluck & white elephant gi+ exchange
Who God Is and Why He Maers
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.
SUNDAY NIGHTS
Youth Ministry will not be meeng on December 27, 2015 Ͳ Christmas Break January 3, 2016 Ͳ New Year Break
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 5
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St. Rita Welcome Committee
ABLAZE 2016
January 22 Ͳ 24, 2016
From welcoming our newest members to
greeting at Mass, we hope to make
OUR CHURCH OUR HOME.
For more information about the Welcome Committee
and ways to participate, contact:
All youth ages 8th to 12th grades (and chaperones) are invited to
a<end this fun, faith and joy filled weekend Retreat celebra$ng
our Catholic Faith. There will be great music, fellowship, talks,
Mass, Adora$on and more at this dynamic Eucharis$c centered
Retreat. Ablaze registra$on & payment are due by Thursday, January 7, 2016.
Cost is $50.
Mindy Hatzmann
[email protected]
PRAYER
No Eucharistic Holy Hour
during the month of December.
Registraon Forms can be found on our website at www.stritaparish.net.
For more informa$on or to register contact Maribel Waldon at
[email protected], 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388 x6507. Sponsored by the Office of Vocaons.
WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
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.
PARISH MINISTRIES
St. Rita Stephen Ministry
Training Update ʹ Session 6
Our Stephen Minister trainees learn the key understanding that they
don’t have to (and indeed can’t) fix whatever problem it is that their
care receiver faces. God is the caregiver; the Stephen Minister is the
caregiver.
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.
We Pray for our loved ones serving
in the Armed Forces
For more informaon about Stephen Ministry or next year’s class, contact:
Jeannee Lynch, 214Ͳ207Ͳ3805, [email protected]
Jim Doyle, 214Ͳ500Ͳ0947, [email protected] Protect them that
you may be the
joy of those who
love your name.
St. Rita Seniors’
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! ~ Psalm 5:12b
All ages are welcome. You will enjoy yourself!
You do not have to be a senior Ͳ just like to play bingo.
QuesonsͲFran Moorman 972Ͳ863Ͳ3847.
Good Samaritan
Family Intentions
THE HOLY ROSARY
Come pray the Rosary after every daily
Mass in the Eucharistic Chapel
Contact: Regina Bissey: 214Ͳ232Ͳ6320, [email protected]
Or Elaine Mele: 214Ͳ357Ͳ5612, [email protected]
In Memoriam
Oswaldo Hernando Lomparte
St. Rita Bread Ministry papá de Gissella Hernando
We pray for his soul and for all the faithful departed.
St Rita Bread Ministry is seeking addional
volunteers to deliver donated bakery goods to
shelters downtown or in North Dallas. Should you wish to join this worthwhile effort please
call Keith Thompson at 214Ͳ552Ͳ6934.
LT Eric Schortmann,USAF
Capt. Jeff Schortmann, USAF
CAPT Paul Sula USAF
CMDR Frank Volpe
Michael Roland
CAPT Rusty Meyer
LT Charles Waltrip, USMC St. Rita Parish would like to invite the families to post
their personal intenons for your beloved deceased on
the bullen board in the Narthex. As a parish, we can
pray along with the members of our church for
God’s connuing Grace.
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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.
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
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
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St. Rita Catholic Community
December 20, 2015
St. Rita Catholic Community
Monthly Update – November 2015
General Opera
ng
Monthly Giving Ͳ November 2015
Year to Date (7/1/15 Ͳ 11/30/15)
Capital Campaign
Phase 1
Actual
Budget
$305,265
$275,000
$1,268,433 $1,215,000
Contribu
ons
Pledged
$10,939,415
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Variance
$30,265
$53,433 Received
$9,128,782
Marriage Enrichment Program
Aenon Married Couples: Do you want to spend some quality me
with your spouse, away from distracons, and focus on enriching,
rekindling and renewing your relaonship? 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 relaonship, 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. ST. RITA SCHOOL
St. Rita Catholic School
Spartan Spotlight
Unfortunately, at this me no childcare will be available for this program due to the limitaon of facilies.
Please contact Susan Podkrash, [email protected], or call 972Ͳ934Ͳ8388, to register for this program.
Ques ons? Contact Phil Taken at [email protected], 214Ͳ520Ͳ4264.
Merry Christmas
from the
St. Rita School Staff!
The Knights of Columbus
are hosting a
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
This SUNDAY - December 20TH
at the Parish Dining Hall - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NON-PARISH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Please come by for an upgraded, healthier spread,
featuring fresh fruit, granola, yogurt, eggs, pancakes,
sausage, orange juice and premium coffee.
“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.”
Flocknotes
St. Rita has starng using a new messaging system called Flocknotes. It allows us to send out text messages and/or emails to
our parishioners for upcoming events & updates on construcon.
My name is Ann Gehan, and I am a junior at Ursuline
Academy and a St. Rita parishioner. I am collecng toiletries and
beauty products to donate to the clients of Genesis Women's
Shelter and Mosaic Family Services, organizaons that provide
safety for women and children fleeing domesc violence and abuse. Join our “Flock” today by texng
Proclaim to 84576 or visit hp://new.flocknote.com/StRitaDallas
to signͲup.
Please place donaons of products such as shampoo, condioner,
loon, body wash, and makeup in the collecon boxes located in
the Narthex of the church. Full Size products work beer than travel
or sample size products. We Welcome
Brayden Benjamin Pridmore
Anna Eloise Pauleit
Who were baptized into Jesus Christ
Please contact me at [email protected] with any quesons.
Thank you for your generosity!
Women’s ACTS Retreat
At St. Monica
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. Christmas Drive for Genesis Women's Shelter and
Mosaic Family Services
Give the gift of the Holy Spirit this Christmas by signing up for the
St. Monica’s Women’s ACTS Retreat, January 14-17, 2016.
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A weekend of focus on Adoration, Community, Theology and
Service. Go to www.stmonicachurch.org for details and to sign up.
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Ciclo C
LITURGY
AÑO JUBILAR DE LA
MISERCORDIA
Horario de Misas en Adviento
de Fin de Semana
Todo crisano busca experimentar un encuentro personal con Jesús,
que nos llama a seguirlo y comparr su misión. Debemos atesorar en
nuestros corazones la memoria viva de esa llamada. Tratar de revivir el
recuerdo de aquel momento, de esos momentos cuando los ojos de
Jesús se encontraron con los suyos, y se dio cuenta de que él le ama.
¿Recuerda el encuentro? ¿Lo ha olvidado? El Papa Francisco ha dicho:
"María sosene nuestro camino hacia la Navidad, ya que ella nos enseña cómo vivir este empo de Adviento en la espera del Señor. Porque el
Adviento es de hecho un empo de espera por el Señor, que nos visitará en la fiesta de Navidad, pero también, a cada uno, en nuestros propios corazones. ¡El Señor misericordioso viene! "Pronto, muy pronto¡
Misa de Vigilia del Sábado: 5:30 p.m.
Domingo: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. (bilingüe) y 5:30 p.m.
lunes, 21 de diciembre Ͳ Memorial Opcional de San Pedro Canisio, 1597, jesuita alemán y una voz líder en la Contrarreforma en
Alemania
miércoles, 23 de diciembre Ͳ Memorial Opcional de San Juan de
Kanty, 1473, notable profesor de la Universidad de Cracovia, Polonia
jueves, 24 de diciembre Ͳ VIGILIA DE LA NATIVIDAD DEL SEÑOR
[ver horario especial]
viernes, 25 de diciembre Ͳ LA NATIVIDAD DEL SEÑOR (NAVIDAD)
[ver horario especial]
sábado, 26 de diciembre Ͳ Fiesta de San Esteban, + 35, el primer
márr crisano
8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (vigilia)
Guardería: 9:00 a.m. hasta la Misa 12:30 p.m.
lunes a viernes
6:25 a.m. y 5:30 p.m. sábado
Esta Semana:
Días de Precepto : 6:25 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (bilingüe)
Misas para el Próximo Fin de Semana: • La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José.
P. Bob Horario de
Misas de
Navidad
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.
jueves, 24 de diciembre
4:00 p.m.
La Oficina Parroquial
estará cerrada
(Iglesia y Sweeney Hall, (transmisión simultanea en el Comedor)
6:00 p.m.
El juevaes 24 de diciembre y e
Viernes , 25 de diciembre.
(Iglesia, transmisión simultanea en el Comedor Parroquial)
“Lecturas y Villancicos”
8:15 p.m.
Gracias, Madre, mil gracias,
por haber dicho que sí…
Gracias, Madre, mil gracias, Bendita,
por haber dicho que sí.
Nos trajiste lo mejor.
Estábamos destinados al eterno dolor
Éramos enemigos del Dios que tú amas.
Éramos hijos pródigos devorando bellotas,
Éramos casi como los animales que las comían,
pues apacentamos nuestras feas pasiones.
La desesperación hubiera sido nuestra forma de vivir, una tristeza
creciente, sin cambio, sin sol.
Las tinieblas de muchos pecados nos ocultaban el sol del amor.
Sin luz, sin amor, sin sentido de vivir.
¿Qué hubiera sido de nosotros, sin Ti, Virgen Misericordiosa?
Seguida inmediatamente por La Solemne Misa de Noche
9:30 p.m.
(Iglesia)
Misa de Gallo (con Mariachi)
Medianoche
(Iglesia—español)
viernes, 25 de diciembre
10:00 a.m.
8
(Iglesia)
Comunidad Católica Santa Rita
20 de diciembre de 2015
Estudio de la Santa Misa: el Misterio de nuestra Fe
“Cómo vivir la Eucaristía que nos mandó celebrar el Señor”
Los esperamos el DOMINGO 10 de ENERO ȱ
La misericordia, es el dintel que apoya
la vida de la Iglesia
Estudio Bíblico
Es el “camino que une a Dios y el hombre, ya que abre el corazón a la
esperanza de ser amado para siempre, a pesar de los límites de nuestro
pecado;ley fundamental que vive en el corazón de cada persona; Dintel
que apoya la vida de la Iglesia;Ideal de la vida y criterio de credibilidad
para nuestra fe” son las numerosas definiciones que Francisco da de
misericordia, haciendo hincapié en que no es “un signo de debilidad,
sino más bien la calidad de la omnipotencia de Dios.”
todos los miércoles
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Centro Pastoral
Estudiamos el Evangelio de Marcos
La misericordia de Dios es “eterna”, subraya el Papa, porque “para el
hombre la eternidad será siempre bajo la mirada del Padre misericordioso.”
¿Ha considerado el nombramiento Parroquia
Santa Rita como beneficiario en su testamento?
En Jesús “todo habla de la misericordia y nada carece de compasión
porque su persona no es más que amor, un amor que se ofrece de forma
gratuita.”
Te invitamos a ser reconocido de forma
anónima o por su nombre como miembro
fundador de la Sociedad de la Herencia
nueva Santa Rita!
En este punto, el Papa hace un subrayado importante: la misericordia,
explica, “no es sólo el acto del Padre, sino que se convierte en el criterio
para entender quiénes son sus verdaderos hijos“.
“En la prác#ca, todos estamos llamados a vivir en la misericordia, porque lo primero que recibimos es misericordia: el perdón de los pecados,
por lo tanto, es un impera#vo que los cris#anos no pueden ignorar.”
El Programa de Planificación de Ofrendas y Obsequios de Santa
Rita (Legacy Society) fue fundada en diciembre de 2015, con el
obje%vo es reconocer y agradecer a las personas y familias que
han no%ficado 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 carita%vo en su testamento puede beneficiar a nuestra comunidad parroquial al mismo %empo que reduce el impacto fiscal sobre su patrimonio.
Los miembros de St. Rita Legacy Society conceden el regalo de
la con%nua empuje financiera y excelencia para los ministerios
de Santa Rita.
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 214Ͳ451Ͳ
6513). También puede visitar nuestra página Legacy Society en
el si%o 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. Muchas veces parece dicil perdonar, dice el Papa, pero “el perdón es
la herramienta en manos humanas frágiles para alcanzar la serenidad
del corazón y vivir felices.”
Incluso “la credibilidad de la Iglesia pasa a través de la calle del amor misericordioso y compasivo”, añade el Papa: “porque por mucho empo nos habíamos
olvidado de vivir el camino de la misericordia”, cediendo a la tentación de
“reclamar siempre y sólo juscia” mientras que en la cultura contemporánea
“la experiencia del perdón es cada vez más escasa”. Por lo tanto, la exhortación es a la Iglesia para que se enfrente a la “carga de la alegría del
perdón, fuerza que resucita a una nueva vida y le da coraje para mirar
hacia el futuro con esperanza.”
“Misericordioso como el Padre”, el lema del Jubileo
El Papa recordó, entonces, que el tema de la misericordia es parcularmente querido por él, tanto por haberlo elegido como su lema episcopal “Miserando atque eligendo”, una expresión que “siempre me ha
impresionado”, escribe.
Citando lo tanto los encíclica Dives in Misericordia de Juan Pablo II,
Francisco subraya “la necesidad urgente de anunciar y tes#moniar la
misericordia en el mundo contemporáneo”, con “un nuevo entusiasmo y
una acción pastoral renovada”, ya que “es determinante para la Iglesia
y para la credibilidad de su mensaje”.
ST. RITA SCHOOL
“Donde está la Iglesia ʹ escribe el Papa ʹ debe haber evidencia de la misericordia del Padre y donde hay crisanos, cualquiera debería ser capaz de encontrar un oasis de misericordia”.
Enfoque Espartano
(Spartan Spotlight)
La primera parte de la Bula termina con el anuncio del lema del Jubileo,
que es “Misericordioso como el Padre”, tomado del Evangelio de Lucas (Lucas 6:36).Se trata de “un programa de vida tanto di)cil como
lleno de alegría y de paz”, dijo el PonXfice, que requiere la capacidad de
“escuchar la Palabra de Dios, a fin de contemplar su misericordia” y
asumirla como su eslo de vida.
Feliz Navidad
les desea
el Personal de la Escuela Santa Rita
9
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
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
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
Oportunidad para nuevos miembros de todas edades
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
Las prácticas son
los viernes
Sweeney Hall
7:00—9:00 p.m.