St. Anne Catholic Church 6150 Remount Road North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118 Office Telephone: 753-3977 Fax: 753-3991 www.saintannenlr.org [email protected] SCHEDULE OF MASSES/SERVICES Saturday 4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass (English) Sunday 8:00 AM (Spanish), 10:30 AM (English) 5:00 PM (Spanish) 3rd Sunday Youth Mass/ 3º Domingo: Misa Juvenil Tuesday 6:45 A.M. Mass Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Mass Friday 6:45 A.M. Mass RECONCILIATION Sunday 9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Wednesday 5:15-5:45 P.M. Or by appointment BAPTISM Office Hours: Tuesday 9am to 2:30pm By appointment. Wednesday 9am to 2:30pm MARRIAGE Thursday 9am to 6pm Contact the Pastor six months prior to wedding date. Friday 1pm to 6pm

THE CONGREGATION OF THE MISSION

Fr. Toshio Francesco Sato, CM, Parochial Administrator, Fr. Luis Ariel Ramirez, CM, Parochial Vicar

FINANCIAL/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Graciela Bruzatori PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR Tom Rugger DIRECTOR/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Belinda Ortner ASSISTANT DIR. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Guillermo Bruzatori CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY Juanita & Ronny Escovedo Parish secretaries Ramona DeLaCerda-Ilg & Claudia Arzola PASTORAL CARE MINISTER Patricia McKinley Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2016 Bilingual Mass 9 am

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe GOD’S HEALING JUSTICE November 20, 2016 An old expression holds that the sun-warmed stone I rejoiced because they said to me, heals. Perhaps. But Malachi explains that only dark, sun- “We will go up to the house less days are in store for those who do not find a place for of the L.” God in their lives. Conversely, he tells us that the warmth — Psalm 122:1 and light of God’s healing justice await those who fear the Lord. That’s a pretty comforting notion—especially now in READINGS FOR THE WEEK the already short and growing even shorter days of No- Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 vember. It’s the sun-warmed stone, and then some. Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Paul speaks to us of justice as well, but points out that it Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 is not a passive thing. To be treated justly, we need to do Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; our fair share. If we are diligent and perse- Lk 21:20-28 vere we will be rewarded with and by the Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; fruits of our labor. Lastly, Luke, too, tells us Lk 17:11-19 to persevere—in faith, this time—and our Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; lives will be secure in God regardless of Lk 21:29-33 how we are treated by our enemies. Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES TODAY’S READINGS Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe First Reading — David is anointed king of Israel Monday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; (2 Samuel 5:1-3). Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Cecilia Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord Wednesday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; (Psalm 122). Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Second Reading — The Father delivered us to the king- Thursday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions; dom of his beloved Son (Colossians 1:12-20). Thanksgiving Day Gospel — The repentant criminal receives Jesus’ promise Friday: St. Catherine of Alexandria of Paradise (Luke 23:35-43). Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Sat Nov 19: 4:00pm Celebrants Intention Liturgical Ministers November 26 & 27 Sun Nov 20: 8:00am Maria Elia Munoz+ Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 10:30am Ciriaco Romero+ 10:30am All Parishioners EM/Body Mary Jo Dumboski EM/Body Belinda Ortner 5:00pm Celebrants Intention EM/Blood Jan Brass EM/Blood Donna Rugger Tue Nov 22: 6:45am Celebrants Intention EM/Blood Jo Ann Brasch EM/Blood Tom Rugger Wed Nov 23: 6:00pm Stephanie Monroe and Family R1 Pet Lorene Dumboski EM/Blood Robert Schnebelen Fri Nov 25: 6:45am Celebrants Intention Psalm Lorene Dumboski EM/Blood Margaret Stiefel R2/An Lorene Dumboski R1/Pet Jo Bawiec Sat Nov 26: 4:00pm Joe Bulmanski+ Server 1 Rebecca Justice Psalm Jo Bawiec Sun Nov 27: 8:00am Maria Elia Munoz+ Server 2 Rachel Justice R2/An Jo Bawiec Ciriaco Romero+ Server 3 Volunteer Server 1 Bethany Justice 10:30am “Pops” David Brighter Usher 1C James Alger Server 2 Volunteer Usher 2 Cliff Price Server 3 Volunteer Usher 1C Eddie Bawiec Novena to honor our Lady of the Usher 2 Charles Uekman Miraculous Medal Parish Religious Education (PRE) Let us continue joining the world wide Vincentian tradi- tion, by participating in the novena prayer during the Preschool through High School PRE Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the MVL-VLM center month of November to honor our Lady of the Miraculous rd Medal at the end of each Friday morning mass. Church No PRE Wednesday November 23 due to the celebrates its feast on November 27. O Mary, conceived Thanksgiving holiday. without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee! First Communion 9:15-10:15 Parent session will be in Mary’s Hall. Adult Studies Candidate session in the HFC. The Breakfast Club Sundays at 9:00am in the library No Session November 27th due to the Thanksgiving Little Rock Scripture Study Thursdays at 6:30pm in the holiday library. Session 4 We Are Sorry During the week, our young people who are preparing to Rite of Acceptance Into the Order of celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first Catechumens time will be reflecting on sorrow for sin and confession. At the 8:00am Mass, we will be celebrating the “Rite of Join them by reflecting on the actions and patterns in your Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens.: Rey de la life that distance you from a deeper relationship with Je- Cruz, Daniela Navarro Alvarado and Roxanna Navarro sus and the Church. Pray to the Holy Spirit to awaken Alvarado are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, and sorrow and contrition in you. Eucharist. Confirmation 9:15-10:15 Candidate session in Mary’s Hall. Best Advent Ever-Wrap Presents and be Present th We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And No Session November 27 due to the Thanksgiving that includes Christmas. We shop for gifts, bake cookies, deco- holiday rate our trees, and visit family and friends until we’re ready to Make up session are online at drop. These activities are all part of the season, but at its heart, www.DynamicCatholic.com/confirmation/view-program Advent is about getting ready to encounter Jesus. Opening your Is your child not baptized and has reached the heart to him. Getting to know him. Becoming a better husband age of 7 or older? or wife, father or mother, son or daughter, friend, etc. This Ad- Those who have attained the use of reason and are of vent, join me and your fellow parishioners for Best Advent Ever: catechetical age (age 7 and above) may seek the sacra- Rediscover Christmas, a free email program from Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on what really ments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) matters during the busy season. Each day, you’ll receive an through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. email with practical tips, free Christmas music, or an inspiration- For more information, call the parish office. al video from Dr. Allen Hunt and other Catholic voices of our Sessions continue on Sundays in the Holy Family time. The program is simple. All you have to do is sign up at Center 9:15-10:15am. BestAdventEver.com. Your experience of Christmas will be un- NO RCIA Sessions for children and adults on Novem- like any you’ve experienced before. Are you ready for your best ber 27th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Advent ever? Sessions continue on Sundays in the Holy Family Center 9:15-10:15am Catholics Come Home! The Church welcomes everyone back. LANDINGS, an eight Mass Collections -week discussion series. Sessions are weekly and have began. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Collections Attendance Actual Budgeted Our email is: [email protected]. See us on Face- Weekend of : book at landingsnlr12 or contact Margaret @ 501-425-2654. 11/12- 11/13 468 $2,997 $ 4,919 Archdiocese Military $455 The very first in Little Rock All Souls $36 ‘Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of Year to date: mine, you did for me.’ (Mt 25:40) July 1– November 13 -6% $92,243 $98,385 Is God calling you to serve those in need? The newly Archdiocese Military $445 established Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Anne All Souls $252 enthusiastically invites you to join us to be hands and feet Mass Attendance of Jesus. Mets two Tuesdays a month at 6pm. Call Jan 4:00 PM 74 10:30 AM 86 Brass at 501-944-8941 or visit www.svdpusa.org for more 8:00 AM 154 5:00PM 79 information. Happy Birthday Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA On behalf of the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio Arch- 11/19: Geovanna Atilano, Gabriela Barcenas, Jesus bishop for the Military Services, USA, and his Auxiliary Baylon, Jacquelyn Cervantes, Jeannette Churchill, Bishops, and staff, heartfelt thanks to those who partici- Baldemar Costilla, Mario Hernandez, Lizeth Chris- pated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military tina Mendoza Services, USA (AMS). Your prayers and generosity will 11/20: Daisy Costilla, Honorio Dominguez, Carlos Flores, support the unique ministry to men and women who cur- Victoria Garcia, Emilly Masegosa-Olmos, Juan rently protect this great nation of ours and defend the Torres freedoms we hold dear. You have also helped to provide 11/21: Laura Hernandez, Ralph Higginbotham, Humberto the sacraments and pastoral care for Catholic veterans Saldivar, Katherine Tovar who are cared for in Veterans Administration Medical 11/22: Fernando Arredondo, Case Clark, Ramona De La Centers across the U.S., in Puerto Rico and in Guam. Cerda-Ilg, Daniel Flores, Jose Marquez, Vicente Rodriguez, Charles Wirges 11/23: Osvaldo Hernandez, Cristo Rey Lugo Flores, Catholic Campaign for Human Development Tania Olivares-Ramirez, Clemente Patino The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human De- 11/24: Esmeralda Arias, Claudia Azua, Emmanuel Dava- velopment (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make los, Adrian Durazno, Ron Green, lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. Sheila Mendez CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic de- 11/25: Roman Barrera, Dapnia Madrid, velopment, and create affordable housing in low-income Lorena Mendoza, Daniela Navarro neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity Alvarado, Amira Palomo Peral, Mary and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the Serbousek CCHD Collection. Thanksgiving 2017 Food Festival T-shirt Contest We at St. Anne want to wish all our parishioners a The Parish has begun making plans for the 2017 Food blessed and joyful Thanksgiving. We thank God that the Festival & is asking for your input on the Festival t-shirt love of Jesus, the Word made flesh, incarnated every day design. Please submit your idea/drawing in writing to the in the love and service our parishioners give to the parish Parish office by December 15(You don’t have to be an community and to the larger community around us. May artist to participate!). If your idea is the one chosen, you God bless you all. Fr. Toshio, Fr. Ariel, and the staff will receive a free t-shirt!! T-shirt sales are an important part of Festival fundraising & your input is very important. Liturgical Ministers Sign In Also if you know any businesses that would consider be- All Liturgical Ministers serving in Saturday or Sunday ing t-shirt advertisers, please contact the Parish office. masses. Please sign in on the sign in sheet found in the vestibule. We pray for our Troops: Robert Bartelt, son of Paula Bartelt Let us Know Matt Missildine, grandson of Eugene & Pat Uekman If you are going to be in the hospital please call the David Weaver, grandson of Veldonna Weaver church office at 753-3977 so we can visit you while you Beth Ruspoli, granddaughter of Eugene & Pat Uekman are there. Alberto R. Montemayor, grandson of Mario & Melva Ortiz

Tour of Peace The World Apostolate of WE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS: Ken Anderson, Roy & Bernice Fatima's Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace is Baca, Kathy Baca, Tommy Barron, Linda Bass, Jo Bawiec, Melissa Bel- underway and coming to Benton. tran, Mike Brannen, Ginger Brighter, Mary Ann Brumley, Pat Buss, Sr. The historic tour, marking the 100th anniversary of the ap- Anne Marie Ferricher, Erminia Franco, Rudy Gangluff, Else Greb, Dan paritions of Our Lady at Fatima, will feature the world- Gilliland, Dottie Gilliland, Mary Halbrook, Jo Hess, Ernestine Hum, Daniel famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, traveling world- Justice, Gregory Koerdt, Lawrence Koerdt, Angel Lastra, Robert Long, wide for nearly 70 years. Our Lady of Fatima Church in Jim Oury, Charlie Mathis, Gilberto Miranda, John Nuessen, John Perin, Benton is hosting the tour on November 30. She will arrive Larry & Michele Pogue, Rick Pozza, Randy Richardson, Lukie Rosales, between 9-10 am, followed by Mass at 11 a.m. in the David Sanders, Joe & Regina Skretkowicz, Mary Smith, Maggie Spence, church. We will also have a candlelight procession and rosary with Our Lady of Fatima at the courthouse in the Julia Stefano, Eugene Uekman, Gary Uekman, Teresa Wellman, evening at 6:30 p.m. to send her on her way. It will be an Veldonna Weaver, Jason Whitney, Martha Willard. extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace. Please Family & Friends: Dulce Maria Alvarado, Emily Ambeaux, Alejandro join us that day to hear the story of Fatima and venerate Aranda, Sr, Madeline Bariola, Garrett Bawiec, Luz Maria Beltran, Andrew this beautiful statue that set out from Fatima in 1947 to Bowen, Marge Buddenberg, Holly Bullock, Nick Clark, Carole Harms, bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be Stephen Hunter Corley, Aurelia Corona, Rose Del Donno, Fr. Bob able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. We bring Dienert, Rita Doza, Jodie Engel, Marvin Fisher, Susan Gaither, Norberto the pilgrimage to you! Hundreds and favors and graces, García, Mike Gray, Colleena Griffin, Amanda Hitt, Aaron Jarboe, Dick including cures, and countless conversions are associated Jarboe, Kim Johnson, Stan Kuczynski, Lilliann Rose Lay, Katie Lee, Jan- with the image. The presence of this special statue na Long, Amy McKay, James McKay III, Linda Montgomery, Lauren Mor- (sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, based on Sr. Lucia's ris, Dana Mullins, Nancy Nahlen, Reyes Olivas, Sr. De Porres Polk, Jo- description of her encounters with Our Lady) is a great gift ann Pfeifer, Linda Price, Franco Quiroga, Anna Rosa, Michael Royal, to our community. Contact the parish office at (501) 315- Raebelle Sartain, Julie Sessions, Theresa Sherrod, Rose Stinson, Carrie 5186 for more information.Learn more about the tour and Sullivan, Joshua Thomas, Scott Troutman, Jimmy Tucker, Allie Turner, the statue at www.fatimatourforpeace.com. Joe Uekman, Ruth Vaughn, Lance Weaver, Paul Wirges.