St. Anthony De Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main Street, Danbury, TX 77534 Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston
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And St. Anthony told the infant Jesus O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will about Advent: come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main Street, Danbury, TX 77534 Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo — Archbishop Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2020 PASTORAL STAFF & MINISTRIES The first candle, which is purple, Pastor: Fr. Joseph Phiet-The-Nguyen Deacon: Gerald Peltier symbolizes hope. It Secretary: Imelda Jez is sometimes called Bookkeeper: Jan Peltier the “Prophecy Can- C.R.E.: Monica Sebesta dle” in remem- Music Ministry: Evelyn Boeker brance of the Liturgy Committee: Carol Peltier The second candle, also Art & Environment: Anne Starr prophets, especially RCIA: Laura Davenport Isaiah, who foretold purple, represents faith. the birth of Christ. It is called the Women of Worship Cemetery Committee: “Bethlehem Candle” as Connie Peltier Anne Starr It represents the Legion of Mary Pastoral Council expectation felt in a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Cecilia Bernshausen Charles LeCompte anticipation of the Pro Life Coordinator Finance Council coming Messiah. Bethlehem. Peggy Keillor Emil Prihoda, Chair Funeral Dinner Ministry Disaster Committee Bobbye Peltier Deacon Gerald Peltier Bazaar: Chair & Co-Chair Danbury Knights of Columbus Office Hours: [at this time hours may vary — call ahead] Gene & Shay Roberts Robert Fief, Grand Knight Monday thru Thursday — 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Deputy Grand Knight Friday — 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Albert Priselac Lunch hours vary—call ahead Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the Parish Office. Church Office: (979)922-1240 [Imelda Jez] email: [email protected] Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the Pastor or Deacon six Months prior Deacon Gerald: (979)248-7398 to the marriage. email: [email protected] Jan Peltier [Bookkeeper]: (979)922-1211 Anointing of the Sick: Call to request anointing prior to entering the Hospital. email:[email protected] Monica Sebesta [CRE]: (979)922-1241 Annulments: Contact either Fr. Joseph or Deacon Gerald. email: [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT Sacrament of Reconciliation: ST. ANTHONY de PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 4—5:00 pm or by appointment: Contact the Church Office At St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in Devotions in the Church Danbury, Texas, in response to our Baptismal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday Adoration 9:30 am to 9:30 pm call, we dedicate ourselves to share the teach- ings of Christ and of the Church. Mass Schedule: We believe we are one in the Body of Christ Weekend Masses: and nourished through the Sacraments with Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am / 10:30 am the source of our strength and unity being the Livestream Mass at 10:30 am Sunday Mornings on Holy Eucharist. We are one family, sharing St. Anthony’s Facebook or Website @ www.saopdtx.org our talents and gifts in service and charity in Weekday Masses: support of one another and all people of God. Monday 6:00 pm At St. Anthony’s, each person is a vital member of our family Tuesday 9:00 am Wednesday 6:00 pm and is therefore loved and nurtured both spiritually and person- Thursday 9:00 am ally. In these works, we “give all praise, all glory, and all honor 1st Friday only 9:00 am to the Blessed Son of God, Jesus Christ.” Feb 21, 2016 Message from the desk of the Pastor….. My dear people of God, “Prepare the way of the Lord” During this holy season, may we grow in devotion so as to prepare the way of the Lord in our homes and our hearts. John the Baptist was a prophet—a chosen messenger whose role in life was to prepare the way for God’s entry among his people. The Baptist’s message was simple”: Do penance, reform your lives by prayer for the Kingdom of God is at hand. The voice of John the Baptist speaks to us across the ages and urges us to prepare a place for the Lord in our hearts. Advent is an invitation to conversion and John the Baptist gives us some advice on how to change our lives for the better. He talks about filling in valleys of prejudice, levelling down mountains of pride and straightening out the crooked paths of injustice. Today, the Second Sunday of Advent we can ask ourselves what in our lives needs a turning around to allow God to come close to us. This Advent time of prayer and penance brings home to us the need to make a fresh start if only to prevent spiritual drift. There are areas and dark corners of our- selves which we do not want disturbed even though we are aware that they prevent God from entering into our lives. Preparing a way for God in our hearts demands listening to what God is saying to us. Welcoming God involves removing all obstacles which prevent him from coming close. Preparing a way for the Lord may mean walking a new path. Christ cannot save us without our cooperation. The voice of John the Baptist reminds us that we have the important task of announcing Christ to others. Our everyday life is a message telling everyone through acts of kindness honesty and faithfulness that Christ is right here with us. John the Baptist invites us to turn this Ad- vent season into a real spiritual homecoming by making the necessary preparations for the arrival of the Savior into our lives. May God bless you. Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joseph Mass Intentions: Upcoming Events: Saturday, December 5th Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Advent 5:30 pm † Heiman / Vrazel Family — Healing for Louis Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 6th Second Sunday of Advent Confessions: During Advent on Wednesday evenings Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 after the 6:00 pm mass, from 6:30 pm until….. Fr. Joseph will hear confessions 8:00 am † Leonarda Whittington—Birthday Remembrance This Wednesday Dec. 9th [Dec 16th / Dec 23rd] 10:30 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s Confession: Saturday’s 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday, December 7th Vigil Mass for Holy Day Private Confessions: Contact the Church Office Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 6:00 pm The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s During the four Weekends of Advent: Tuesday, December 8th The Immaculate Conception Parishioners are invited to bring ONE Container of Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 bottled water to the church mass and at the end of mass 9:00 am † David, Mary & John LeCompte Fr. Joseph will bless all the water. The water is to remain & Blessings and Healing for Family in the pew with you and taken home afterward. This is so you and your family will have Holy Water in Wednesday, December 9th San Juan Diego your homes, especially for the new year. Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 6:00 pm † Tom Bielstein & Blessings for Judy Christmas Flower Donation Collection: Weekend Dec 5th / 6th [extra envelopes in the back of the church] Thursday, December 10th Blessed Adolph Kolping Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 9:00 am † Nancy Garrett & Blessings & Healing for Family Tuesday, Dec 8th — Holy Day of Obligation Monday, Dec 7th — Vigil Mass @ 6:00 pm Friday, December 11th Saint Damasus I Tuesday, Dec 8th — Mass @ 9:00 am Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 No Mass Christmas Mass Schedule: Saturday, December 12th Our Lady of Quadalupe 25% Capacity / Masks / Social Distancing / Hand Sanitizing Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 5:30 pm † Joyce Korenek — Anniversary of Death 5:30 pm Children’s Mass [Thursday, Dec 24th] — Children’s Mass will be Livestreamed — Will set up for over flow in the St. Anthony Center Sunday, December 13th Third Sunday of Advent Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 12am Midnight Mass [Friday, Dec 25th] 8:00 am † Loretta Filipp — Birthday Remembrance 10:30 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s 9:00 am Christmas Morning Mass [Friday, Dec 25th] Just a recap about Holy Communion: Diocese suggest Priests to remind their Parish E O Y N H M U D T D V O I C E We gradually have parishioners coming back to church and also Christmas coming up. R T O E E I E L E N E N D R A Just a reminder: P I A L L T L T N A F S N O D When walking up to receive Holy Communion, social distance and masks must be worn. Z R T L A L H L D L L S E A H When receiving the Host, extend your hands straight out, so Fr. Joseph, Deacon or a Trained E.M. can gently drop the Host in your hand. Once Father drops it into your T E O I U O A S E E A R A R L hands, step far enough to the side, lift your mask, consume the Host and return to your D R P C U C L V R T M E L E T seat.