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970-926-2821
The Catholic Communities of
St. Clare of Assisi/Sta. Clara de Asis
& St. Mary’s/Sta. Maria
www.stclareparish.com
December 20, 2015
St. Clare of Assisi
St. Mary’s Church
31622 US Hwy.6 Edwards, CO 81632
P. O. Box 1390 Edwards, CO 81632
215 Capitol Street, Eagle, CO 81631
P. O. Box 1390 Edwards, CO 81632
Beaver Creek Chapel
33 Elk Track Beaver Creek, CO 81620
P. O. Box 1390 Edwards, CO 81632
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
8:00am
Mass (Celebrated only on
4:30pm
7:00pm
the First Saturday of the Month
Mass (Joyce Vanderheiden)
Spanish Mass
(Pray for World Leaders)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
8:30am Mass (Students & Teachers)
8:30am Mass (Pray for World Leaders)
10:30am Bilingual Mass
(Pray for Alienated Catholics)
12:30pm Spanish Mass
5:30pm Mass (Pope Francis)
LOCATION
Beaver Creek Chapel
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Mary’s
St. Clare’s
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s
St. Clare’s
Beaver Creek Chapel
WEEKDAY MASSES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
7:00am NO Mass
8:00am Mass ( William Rudek)
Pastor/Párroco
www.stclareparish.com
Fr. James Baird
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jude Geilenkirchen
970-376-5260
[email protected]
Rev. Gerardo Puga
720-404-3991
Rev. Tomasz Strzebonski
720-316-8262
PARISH & BUSINESS OFFICE/OFICINA
P.O. 1390 Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-2821 Fax: 970-926-1089
Parish Business
Mrs. Marilyn Brock
x103
[email protected]
Development Director
Mrs. Gina Demarest
[email protected]
Parish Office/Wedding Coordinator
Ms. Kathy Fagan
x107
[email protected]
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Principal
Sr. Marirose Rudek R.S.M.
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Ginny Cassano
970-926-8980 x 1
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE/CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
P.O. 792 Eagle, CO 81631
Fax: 970-328-6494
245 Capitol St. Eagle, CO 81631 Office: 970-328-1133
Religious Education/Hispanic Ministry
Mr. Gelasio Velasco 970-328-3003 970-328-1133 [email protected]
Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano
Ms. Carmen Fragozo
970-688-1490
[email protected]
St. Mary’s Preschool/Escolar Sta.Maria
Mrs. Agnes Harakal-(Director) 970-328-5699
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministry
Mrs. Carleen Sweet
970-331-4211
[email protected]
Catholic Charities
970-949-0405
Megan McGee Bonta
St. Clare Chapel
Beaver Creek Chapel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
7:00am NO Mass
8:00am Mass (Religious Orders)
5:30pm Mass (Pray for Missionaries)
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Clare School
St. Mary’s
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
8:00am Mass (Rev. John Gibbons)
8:15am NO Children’s Mass
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Clare School
MASS SCHEDULED FOR
CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY
AND
NEW YEARS
ARE INCLUDED INSIDE THIS
WEEKEND’S BULLETIN
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
If you live here full or part time or are visiting with us this
weekend in our parish we welcome you and
hope that you enjoy your time here with us.
If you would like to receive
information about becoming a full or part-time parishioner
forms are on our website at www.stclareparish.com.
Registration forms are also available at the parish
office or email : [email protected].
If you have moved, changed your phone number,
email or mailing address please update our office.
December 20, 2015
4rd Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sometimes we just have to live between memory and hope. When Mary asked, “How can this be?” the angel Gabriel
appealed to her memory. Certainly Mary remembered the great miracle stories in the scriptures, but Gabriel had another surprise. “Look!” said Gabriel. “You know your elderly, childless cousin Elizabeth? She’s pregnant! See? And God
who is mighty is doing something even greater right now. Are you in?”
“I’m all in,” said Mary. Then―and don’t miss this―the angel left her. There is no evidence that the angel ever visited Mary again. Not when
she was an unmarried, pregnant girl about to give birth in an over-booked Bethlehem. Not when the prophet Simeon told her that a sword
would pierce her heart. Not even, oh God, at the foot of the cross. Not even then.
Have you chosen to remember, even in the dreadest times, God’s nearness to you in the past? Elizabeth’s words to Mary are for you too:
Blessed are you who BELIEVE that the promise of the Lord will be fulfilled.
In what ways do you live between memory and hope? Kathy McGovern ©2015
www.thestoryandyou.com
PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS
Lord, on Christmas Day, in the midst of the joy of our celebrations, help us to recall what is truly important about this day.
In the midst of opening presents, help us to remember the love that each gift represents.
In the midst of Christmas dinner, help us to remember that you are the source of all life.
In the midst of family gatherings, help us to remember that you are the fullness of all joy.
And in the midst of Christmas Mass, help us remember the supreme act of love, sacrifice, and humility that we celebrate
on this Christmas Day when your son came as a helpless, unknown baby and grew to be the life and light of the world. AMEN
PLEASE SAY HELLO TO OUR PARISH PRIESTS WHO WILL BE
CELEBRATING MASSES IN OUR CATHOLIC PARISHES OF THE VALLEY
Pastor
Rev. James Baird
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gerardo Puga
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jude Geilenkirchen
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Tomasz Strzebonski
A SPECIAL
THANK YOU
The Salvation Army is extremely grateful to all the parishioners
who donated gifts and gift cards
for teenagers this year for
Christmas gifts.
Our parish was extremely
generous in their giving as we
met our challenge of helping
over 50 teenagers.
Thanks also, to those parishioners who helped with the
Holiday Cabin sponsored by
the Salvation Army. Your
kindness helped many children
and families in the Valley.
2015 ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
with Pat Hamilton
and
Peter Vavra
Tuesday, December 22nd
Beaver Creek Chapel
7:30pm.
Please join the community for
this very popular annual
Pat Hamilton and Peter Vavra
concert. Donations at the door
of $25 are gratefully accepted.
All proceeds support the local
Salvation Army.
PLEASE NOTE
NO 7:00 A.M. MASSES
AT SCHOOL CHAPEL
There will be
NO 7:00am Masses
at St. Clare school chapel
during Christmas
school break from
Monday, December 21st
through Friday January 1st.
Masses will resume on
Monday January 4th, 2016
ALL MASS TIMES ARE
AVAILABLE ON THE
Please go to the parish website
for all our scheduled Masses for
Christmas and New Year’s at
www.stclareparish.com.
ST. PATRICK MASSES
All Masses for Christmas and
New Years at the
Vail Chapel, Four Seasons
and Minturn
are available at
www.stpatrickminturn.com
Please Pray for all of those who are in need of
and have requested our prayers especially:
Those in our prayers: Louis Atencio,
Ron Nolte, The Dodrill Family, Jack Nolte,
Laura Castro, Juana Chavez, Mary Hosa,
Jerry Schmit, Mikayla Bergren, Pat Gooch,
Dick & Barbara Heatherton, Shari Ball,
Julia Boggs, Tanner Haberman, Richard Maine, Jodi Pals,
Alice Cassidy, Joe Moschetto family of Scott Ward,
Gertrude Rieckhoff, Amanda Painter, Duke Fehringer,
Rob Galvin, Joanna Estrada, Stephanie Olmsted Flannigan, John Sieve, Claire McAvoy
Please pray for the repose of the souls of our faithful
departed Christina Nolte, Gladys Hamilton, Brian
Olmsted, Jim Sullivan, Domenico Fresquez, Ray Romano
Marguerite Fagan To include names, for Mass intentions or Mass
Cards please call the parish office at 970-926-1070
St. Clare & St. Mary’s Parish Activities
Sunday
8:00 am
8:30 am
Rosary
St. Mary's
Coffee & Donuts
St. Mary’s
(second Sunday of the month after Mass)
Coffee Social after Mass
St. Clare’s
9:15am
Monday
5:30-6:30pm Blessed Sacrament Adoration St. Mary’s
Tuesday
6:00 pm Choir Practice for Sunday 8:30am Mass St. Mary’s
7:00pm St. Mary’s Parish Council
St. Mary’s
(meets second Tuesday of the Month)
Wednesday
6:15am Men’s Prayer Group
St. Mary’s
6:00pm Choir Practice for 10:30am Mass St. Mary’s
7:00 pm Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s
(First Wed. of every Month)
MONTHLY
2nd Tuesday 7pm
2nd Saturday 9am
Parish Council
St. Mary’s
Baptismal Prep Class St. Mary’s
YEAR OF MERCY HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
To follow Pope Francis as we proceed in the
Jubilee Year of Mercy, please go to the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops at
www.usccb.org
to find prayers and daily updates.
WEEKLY READINGS
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Vigil:
Night:
Dawn:
Day: Is
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Lk 1:46-56
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/Lk 1:57-66
Lk 1:67-79
Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/
Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-3, 11-13/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20
52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17/Mt 10:17-22
1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and
Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said,
"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Lk 1:41-42
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, 12/24 Christmas Eve
4:00pm Children’s Mass
4:30pm Mass
5:00pm Family Mass
6:00pm Mass
7:00pm Spanish Mass
9:30pm Spanish Mass
12:00am Midnight Mass
Friday, 12/25 Christmas Day
8:30am
Mass
8:30am
Mass
10:30am Bilingual Mass
12:30pm Spanish Mass
1:00 pm Mass
5:30pm
Mass
Saturday, December 26
4:30pm
Mass
7:00pm
Spanish Mass
Sunday, December 27
8:30am Mass
8:30am Mass
10:30am Bilingual Mass
12:30pm Spanish Mass
5:30pm Mass
St. Clare
Edwards
Vilar Center
Beaver Creek
St. Mary’s
Eagle
Vilar Center
Beaver Creek
St. Mary’s
Eagle
St. Clare
Edwards
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Clare
Edwards
St. Mary’s
Eagle
St. Mary’s
Eagle
St. Clare
Edwards
Beaver Creek Chapel
Beaver Creek Chapel
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Mary’s
Eagle
St. Clare
Edwards
St. Mary's
Eagle
St. Mary's
Eagle
St. Clare
Edwards
Beaver Creek Chapel
NEW YEAR’S MASSES
Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve
PARISH SUPPORT WEEKEND OF
December 13, 2015
Beaver Creek
St. Mary’s
St. Clare’s
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s
St. Clare’s
Beaver Creek
Sat.
4:30pm
Sat.
7:00pm
Sun.
8:30am
Sun.
8:30am
Sun.
10:30am
Sun.
12:30pm
Sun.
5:30pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe
2476.00
1475.00
1789.00
2306.00
998.00
1395.00
921.00
1113.00
$12,471.00
We are most grateful for your generous support
towards all of our parish ministries.
4:30pm
5:30pm
7:00pm
9:00am
9:00am
12:30pm
12:30pm
Mass
Bilingual Mass
Spanish Mass
Beaver Creek Chapel
St. Mary’s Eagle
St. Clare
Edwards
Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day
Bilingual Mass
St. Mary’s Eagle
Mass
St. Clare Edwards
Mass
Beaver Creek Chapel
Spanish Mass
St. Clare Edwards
END OF YEAR GIVING
The Catholic Parishes of the Valley welcomes your year
end tax deductible financial donations through planned
giving opportunities, bequests,
gifts of cash or life insurance, stocks and bonds or mutual funds.
Parishioners who would like more information please contact
the parish development director,
Gina Demarest at 970-376-3135.
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M inisterio H ispano
PARROQUI AS
Santa Clara y
Santa M aría
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M aría se dejó guiar por la f e.
Sin cert ezas humanas,
Domingo 20 de Diciembre, 2015
supo acoger conf iadament e
la palabra de D ios.
Vicarios para las M isas en Español:
Rev. Jude Geilenkirchen (P. Tadeo): (970)376-5260
L ucas 1, 26-38.
Rev. Gerardo Puga ………………: (720)404-3991
Las Posadas
Las Posadas
En la Parroquia Santa María
Parroquia Santa Clara de Asís
A par tir del 16 al 23 de Diciembre.
Hora: 7:00 p.m.
Contamos con tu asistencia!
Del 17 al 23 de Diciembre
a las 7:00 p.m.
Las dirigirán los servidores de los siguientes
ministerios:
Grupo de Oración …………………….Dic. 17
Grupo Juvenil …………………….…..Dic. 18
Coro ……………………….………...Dic. 19
MFCC ………………………….…….Dic. 20
Monaguillos ………………………..….Dic. 21
Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión y Lectores ………………...….Dic. 22
Catequistas ……….....………..…………………………..…...Dic. 23
El día 23 además de la posadita, tendremos la
representación de una pastorela
LAS POSADAS son un medio para preparar con
por parte del
Grupo Juvenil los Asisis y
musical por los niños de la Catequesis. Todos
están invitados a participar de esta hermosa y
significativa tradición.
alegría y oración nuestro corazón para la venida de
Los esperamos;
Jesucristo, y para recordar y vivir los momentos que
no falten!
pasaron José y María antes del Nacimiento de Jesús.
ADORACI ON
NOCTURNA
Adoración al Santísimo
Sacramento en el Altar
en Sta. María, Eagle
Hombres se reúnen en el segundo
Sábado de cada mes después de la
Misa de 7:00 p.m.
Mujeres se reúnen el tercer Sábado
de Cada mes, después de la Misa
de 7:00 p.m.
Para Información comunicarse con
José Avilés: (970) 390-3583.
ORACI ON
CARI SM ATI CA
Santa Clara de Asís, Edwards
Los Miércoles a las 7:00 p.m.
Coordinador:
Juan Luna.
Sub-Coordinadora:
Socorrito Márquez.
Santa María, Eagle
M OVI M I ENTO
FAM I LI AR
CRI STI ANO
CATOLI CO.
Contactar a:
Antonio Pérez
(970)401-0586
&
Luz Bacca
(970)401-2995
Los Viernes a las 7:30 p.m.
Coordinador: María Saldaña
Presidentes del
M.F.C.C.
Coro para
misa de
Bodas y
XV Añeras
Para infor mación
comunicarse con
Margarita (970)470-0680
Gelasio (970)328-3003
SACERDOTES EN NUESTRA COM UNI DADPARROQUI AL:
M I SAS DE NAVI DAD
JUEVES 24 DE DI CI EM BRE:
Santa María: 7:00 pm. Español
Santa Clara de Asís: 9:30 pm. Español.
Párroco:
Vicario :
Vicario:
Vicario:
Reverendo
James Baird
Reverendo
Gerardo Puga
Reverendo
Geilenkirchen
Reverendo
Tomasz Strzebonski
De parte de nuestro Párroco Jim, Padre Gerardo, Padre Tadeo y
Padre Tomass, ofrecen sinceros agradecimientos a todas las personas
que con amor trabajaron para hacer posible la fiesta de Nuestra Señora
de Guadalupe en las Parroquias Santa Clara de Asís y Santa María.
Gracias a los que donaron los alimentos para compartir; los que
donaron su tiempo, tesoro y talento.
Di os l os bendi ga y a sus fami l ias.
VI ERNES 25 DE DI CI EM BRE:
Santa María: 10:30 pm. Bilingüe.
Santa Clara de Asís: 12:30 pm. Español.
C O N F E SI O N E S
EN SANTA CLARA DE ASÍS, EDW ARDS
Todos los Viernes de 5:30 a 6:30 pm.
EN SANTA MARÍA, EAGLE
Todos los Sábados de 6:00 a 7:00 pm .
“Acercarme Señor a la confesión sacramental, después de un examen de
conciencia, revisando cómo estoy cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios”.
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
December 20, 2015
“Celebrating 16 years of Catholic Education in the Vail Valley”
Accredited by North Central Association through 2015
EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY
December 8, 2015-November 20, 2016
December 8th began a Jubilee for Mercy.
We celebrate in union with the whole Church, the Merciful Love of the Father and seek to share that Mercy
with others.
In the announcement for this year Pope Francis wrote:
“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy . . .. We
need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy.
It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our
salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the
very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the
ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet
us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart
of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his
brothers and sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the
bridge that connects God and man, opening our hearts
to the hope of being loved forever despite
our sinfulness.”
You can find the full text at:
http://www.im.va/content/gdm/en/giubileo/
bolla.html
Saint Clare’s
Teacher Wish List
~~~~~~~~
The following list reflects the needs of our teachers and
school. If you are able to help with the purchase of one
of these items, please contact our Development
Director, Gina Demarest.
We greatly appreciate your support!
School Laminator . . . . . . . $1800.00
Materials for lesson plans and Orton Gillingham materials
for Reading Specialist . . . . . $500.00
Books to continue expansion of Reading Resource Room
$1,000.00
Book Rack for Art Room . . . . . $300.00
Donations can be sent to:
St. Clare
c/o Development
31622 US Hwy 6
Edwards, CO 81632
For more information
please contact Gina Demarest
Director of Development
(970)376-3135
[email protected]
Help St. Clare continue to grow!
Your end of year charitable donation helps St. Clare to grow and continue to be an integral part of our community.
Your belief in Catholic education fosters new growth and strengthens the roots of Our Catholic faith.
Donate today. Watch us grow!
Please contact Gina Demarest, Director of Development
(970)376-3135
[email protected]
Non-Discrimination Statement
St. Clare of Assisi School is under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Denver and the direction of the Secretariat of Schools for the Archdiocese of Denver. St. Clare does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its admission policy, treatment of students, or employment practices. St. Clare does not discriminate against students of
any race, color, national or ethnic origin and admits everyone to the rights, privileges, programs and activities
made available to all students. St. Clare does not discriminate in its education policies, its admission policies,
its scholarship and loan programs or its athletic and other administered programs.
“Oh Come Let Us Adore Him!”
Congratulations to all the St. Clare Students, Sister Mary Andrea, Miss
Emily Deiner, Mrs. Dore Marott, Dr. Elizabeth Labinski, Mrs. Julie Wright,
Mrs. Ellen Imhoff and Mrs. Atlanta Meynier! Your Christmas Pageant was
a great success! Thank you all for your time and talents. It was truly a great gift that
honored our Lord!
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays 12 noon—3pm
St. Clare School Chapel
To Sign up, please contact:
Sister Marirose Rudek
970-926-8980 or
[email protected]
Catholic Schools: Communities of
Faith, Knowledge and Service
The Catholic communities of St. Clare of Assisi and St.
Mary’s have been blessed with the establishment of two exceptional schools for the youth of our Catholic faith and
greater community. St. Mary’s Preschool and St. Clare of
Assisi Catholic School are integral parts of our Eagle Valley
community.
It is because of the generosity of our Catholic community
that we are able to continue to provide an exceptional Christ
centered education for our students with a quality curriculum including extras such as music, art and technology
while maintaining affordable tuition rates.
There are many ways YOU can help Catholic Education
thrive! Volunteer to read with our students, teach an enrichment program, save your Box Tops, donate your used books
or office supplies. The list is endless! We have several
funds
including our Tuition Assistance Fund, General
School Fund and Teacher Wish List in which your contribution can make a difference! Our children are our future. Let
us work together to help them grow in knowledge and faith!
Questions? Suggestions?
Please contact Gina Demarest, Director of Development
(970)376-3135 * [email protected]
Please mail donation to:
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
c/o Development
31622 Hwy. 6
Edwards, Colorado 81632
Train up a child in the way he should go; even
when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
WE ARE COLLECTING BOX TOPS AND
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
You can find box tops on products you regularly purchase including Ziplock, General Mills cereals, Land O
Lakes, Yoplait, and Hefty to name a few. Labels can be
found on Campbells products. Please save your Box
Tops and bring to the school or drop in the offertory. Every little bit adds up! Donate your labels to St. Clare or St.
Mary’s Preschool.
St. Clare’s
Annual Mardi Gras Raffle
YES!!!! It’s that time of year!
The students of St. Clare will be selling raffle
tickets to help raise money for their favorite
school.
1st Prize: $5,000.00 CASH
2nd Prize: 2 Nights in a 2 bedroom Suite– Westin Riverfront Value:
$2,000.00 (restrictions may apply)
3rd Prize: Mountain Peddler (Pope) Bike Value $1500
4th Prize: Alpengold Studios– 14K gold/sterling silver necklace
“Intermediate Diamond Run”- Value $725.00
5th Prize: BC Generation/ Vail Generation Gift Certificate-Value
$250.00
Raffle drawing will be held February 6, 2016 at
St. Clare’s Mardi Gras Ball. You do not need to be
present to win, however, the Mardi Gras Ball is a
great way to spend an evening in support of Catholic
Education!
Mardi Gras Ball Sponsorship opportunities are available! All
proceeds from the ball support St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
and Vail Christian High School. Proceeds from the Mardi Gras
Raffle support St. Clare’s General Fund!
For more information please contact Gina Demarest at
[email protected] or (970) 926-8980.
www.scavchsmardigrasball.org