Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8Th

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 6, 2020

Pastor’s Column Mananitas for Our Lady Advent Penance Service of Guadalupe See inside as Fr. Justin talks about See inside for our Advent Penance this Sundays Gospel. See inside for how to celebrate Our Service and others around the Lady of Guadalupe. community.

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Continued on Pg. 7 Temporary Office Hours: Monday: 9:30-4:30 p.m. 7810 Cypresswood Drive Tuesday– Thursday: 9:30 –8:30 p.m. Spring, Texas 77379-7101 Friday: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office: 281-370-3401 Saturday: 11-1 p.m. www.silcc.org Fax: 281-605-1640 WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA YouTube: See our Live-stream Masses on our YouTube channel. Search for St. Ignatius Loyola Spring on YouTube and subscribe. Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live stream of liturgical events. See liturgy page for more information. @ignatiusloyolacc

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Rev. Justin Cormie WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor Parochial Vicar EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL Monday– Friday: 9 a.m. Daily Mass (Also on Live-stream) Wednesday: Clergy 6:45 p.m. Mass Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon Saturday: Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon 5:15 p.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Mass Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon 10 a.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español– transmisión en vivo) Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon 5:15 p.m. Mass Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and Office of Administration Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations LITURGY OF THE HOURS Kristin Garcia Office Manager Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. Lisa Kubis Business Manager Please check our website for most recent schedule. Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant See our livestream Masses via Facebook, YouTube, & Parish Website. Betty Keller Receptionist Ryan Bearer Receptionist MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA Karen Garcia Receptionist Juan Velasco Facilities Manager Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant following Mass Intentions this coming week. Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant Monday, December 7 Harriette Marie Siegel (+) Office of Liturgy and Sacraments Laura Pfenning & Mary Agnes Furlong (+) Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate Tuesday, December 8 – Holy Day Feast of the Immaculate Conception Kenneth Anicete Coordinator of Liturgy Pro Populo Andrew Sayler Director of Music Libertad Balgos (+) Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music Wednesday, December 9 Office of Formation Bernadette Benvegnu (+) Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate Antonio Felicidaro (+) Thursday, December 10 Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries Harriette Marie Siegel (+) Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries Friday, December 11 Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem. Contreras Family (LVG) Bea Benvegnu (+) Gracia Avila Admin Assistant Saturday, December 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Early Childhood Center Louise E. Varela, MD & Mrs. Alicia Varela (LVG) Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood Rose Dunne (LVG) Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood Sunday, December 13 Mary Adams (+) Office of Social Services Neville Welsh & Family (+) Ascención Amado Director of Outreach Pro Populo Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses. Richard Prentis (+) Harriette Marie Siegel (+)

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December 12-13th Sunday/ Saturday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ Third Sunday in Domingo Sábado Domingo Domingo Domingo Advent 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Baptisms: Olivier Español

Presider Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Homilist Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Deacons Vines; Mouton; Glueck; Chen; Olivier; Wright; Chen Mouton; Vines Glueck Olivier Wright FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

Sign up today for our Parish Online Giving Option. Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make Diocesan Services Fund 2020 changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 Or donate via text by texting any amount to *Total Amount Pledged $243,149.00 281-801-4940. *Total Amount Paid $234,029.86 You will receive a link to begin the process. If you prefer, *Total Number of Participants 1017 you may also mail your donations to the parish office. *Total Number of Households 4374 $460.39 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379 *Average Participant Pledge *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($65,970.14) Sent to Build Community *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($56,851.00) Loan Redemption *Percent Paid 78.00% Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in *(through 9/15/2020) need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/ *Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000.00 Ignite Campaign *Principal Payments *Parish Goal $1,880,235.00 $2,095,588.00 $26,655.00 If you are new to the parish or *Total Amount Pledged *Remaining Loan Balance $11,652.65 have not made a pledge and *Total Amount Paid $3,929,404.00 9 wish to do so, please contact *Total Number of Participants *Interest Payments *Total Number of Households 4026 Ron Svoboda. $576,642.00 *Average Participant Pledge $2,957.00 Parish Financial Information *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($1,853,580.00) October Faith Direct: $ 115,065.42 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($1,868,582.35) November 22nd $ *Percent Paid 0.99% November 29th $

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com PASTOR’S COLUMN Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a VICAR as: 1: an ecclesiastical agent: such as a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of a prelate 2: one serving as a substitute or agent; specifically: an administrative deputy Therefore, by definition, the Parochial Vicar is a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of the Pastor and thus serves as a substitute or agent of the Pastor’s administrative responsibilities. With that in mind, Fr. Justin is taking over my Pastor’s Column until I return from PTO. With my prayers for a peace filled Advent,

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel for this Second Sunday of Advent refers to St. John the Baptist as “a voice of one crying out in the desert.” This prophet’s mission is to “prepare the way of the Lord,” while doing so with a sense of urgency. Brothers and sisters, for weeks now, we have been hearing Jesus through the Gospels, urging us to be ready for the Coming of the Lord, “for you know neither the day nor the hour” (Matthew 25:13). We are asked not only to be ready for the Second Coming, which may or may not happen in our lifetime, but we are also asked to be ready for our death which is certain. Our readiness includes our sincere reflection upon both our life and our death. It is right and just to go before Our Lord in prayer, and to reflect upon our lives, both the good and the bad. For the good, we acknowledge our Lord’s generosity through our thanksgiving. For the bad, we ask the Divine Physician to heal us, and we cry out to Him with humble and contrite hearts to forgive us of our sins. We ask, “Lord, am I ready to come before you today?” We petition Him, “Help me Lord, prepare me.” We need not fear death, for “by dying He destroyed our death, and by rising He has restored our life.” St. Thomas Aquinas said, “what motivates any free act is a person’s ultimate goal in life.” Is sainthood your goal? Are you motivated by charity? Or are you motivated by fear? The Beloved Disciple said, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love” (I John 4:18). The reason why the Lord is constantly reminding you to trust Him is because He has the “map” that will help you arrive home safely. “Do not fear, I am with you; do not be anxious, I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). Not only are we to be ready and prepare ourselves for a happy and holy death, but as a part of our Christian vocation, we are called to help prepare others. Yes, it is our mission, like that of St. John the Baptist, to help “prepare the way of the Lord.” We do this especially with the most vulnerable among us, that is, the sick and the dying. As a priest, ministering to the sick and the dying is the most important role I have in the Body of Christ, along with offering the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and hearing confessions. When I enter your homes, or the nursing facilities, or the hospitals, I enter onto sacred ground. And I am sent by Mother Church to be with you and your loved ones in your time of need. In many situations, I have the privilege of preparing your loved ones for a happy and holy death. It is both a great gift to receive the Sacraments before death, as well as to administer those Sacraments to the dying. The Lord reminds me each time, “see how much I love you.” Those words are not only meant for me, but also for the one to whom I minister. “See how much I love you.” You too can be an instrument that prepares another soul to receive Christ. For the dying, the Last Rites consist of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Viaticum (Eucharist). To help prepare them, invite them to pray the rosary, the divine mercy chaplet, or maybe some other prayer or hymn that may be familiar to them. Provide them with a good examination of conscience to help them make a good confession. And remind them of the mercy of Our Lord. You could even share with them how the Lord has shown you great mercy. Share with them how much you love them and why you love them so much. And include your children, death should not be “taboo” to them. You could ask, “Dad, have you been able to pray lately? Would you like to pray together now?” “Paw Paw, would you like to see a priest? I bet he would be happy to see you.” “Mom, you know it is not too late to go to confession, the Lord desires to forgive you of all your sins so that you can be with Him in heaven.” Do not wait, as they say, until the last minute. We truly do not know the day nor the hour. Therefore, be ready, be prepared, and help prepare others as well. Motivated by charity, not fear, we prepare ourselves and others to go before the Lord, and say, “I am ready Lord.”

Sincerely in Christ,

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com WEEK EVENTS Monday, December 7 Building Thursday, December 10 Building 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception of Mary Mass Sanctuary 7 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Tuesday, December 8 Friday, December 11 Parish Office Closed 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 9 a.m. Immaculate Conception of Mary Gonzaga Park- Mass Sanctuary 10:30 p.m. Bilingual Holy Rosary ing Lot 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception of Mary 11:00 p.m. Procession with Mariachi & Mass Sanctuary Matachines Parking Lot 11:45 p.m. End Procession in front of Church Steps Wednesday, December 9 12:00 a.m. Holy Mass in Spanish Sanctuary 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary Saturday, December 12 4:45 p.m. EC/ Elementary Faith Formation Gonzaga 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. JH Class Formation Gonzaga 5:15 p.m. Mass Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. Evening Prayer– ONLY Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Sunday, December 13 NO 5:15 P.M. CONFESSIONS 7:30 a.m. Mass Sanctuary 10 a.m. Mass Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español) Sanctuary 3:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Formation Gonzaga 3:30 p.m. EC/ Elementary Faith Formation Gonzaga 5:15 p.m. Evening Mass Sanctuary

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com THIS WEEK’S READING Sunday, Dec 06, 2020 Americas, canonized in 2002, who spent the rest of his life as a SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT prayerful hermit tending the first shrine built to Guadalupe. On Begin at the end this Advent day, we pray for the grace to imitate his humility, Beginnings are really the Act II of endings. That’s why we hear trust, and faithfulness. so much Apocalypse in the early Advent readings. Something TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 has to give way for the new thing to arrive. In order to move (183). “They that hope in the LORD will . . . soar as with eagles’ into the new house, you have to leave the old one. That goes for wings.” the life of the world to come, as well. So when John the Baptist Thursday, Dec 10, 2020 summons us to prepare the Lord’s way, he simultaneously ADVENT WEEKDAY obliges us to repent our former way. Consider what obstacles Walk the simple but elusive path to peace need to “pass away” to “make straight” the path of the Christ As Christians await the Prince of Peace, today the world child’s arrival into your heart. celebrates this year’s Nobel Peace Prize awardee—the U.N. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; World Food Program—for their heroic efforts in war-torn lands Mark 1:1-8 (5). “The heavens will pass away with a mighty roar, in the midst of the pandemic. Human beings are prone to and the Earth and everything done on it will be found out.” conflict, but the craving for peace and reconciliation runs deep Monday, Dec 07, 2020 across cultures and faiths. The perennial question is how to MEMORIAL OF AMBROSE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF achieve it. Here’s a simple but profound answer that has been THE CHURCH put forth by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development To the moon and beyond for decades: “If you want peace, work for justice.” Ask yourself You think you’re busy? Ambrose, one of the four first doctors of what step toward justice you can take today. the church, challenged emperors and combated heresies. He TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15 converted Saint Augustine and championed celibacy. He was a (184). “Among those born of women there has been none greater than prolific theologian and contributed to the music of the church. John the Baptist.” He was so admired he was made a bishop by popular acclaim. Friday, Dec 11, 2020 Ambrose did a lot of different things—who of us could keep MEMORIAL OF DAMASUS I, POPE up?—but he had one vision that we can all get behind: that the Stormy weather church rise “like a growing moon” above fleeting worldliness. If we think we’ve got it tough—juggling the gift list, social TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 5:17-26 (181). schedule, family feuds, and ailing bank account—consider “We have seen incredible things today.” Damasus. He embodied the truism that faith is more a compass Tuesday, Dec 08, 2020 than an insurance policy. When he was elected pope, another SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION faction chose someone else. What followed were violent battles, OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (PATRONAL scandals, accusations, heresies, and troubled relations with the FEAST DAY OF THE USA) Eastern Church. While we might sing carols about the Prince of Original grace Peace, the hard reality of human life has, since the Incarnation, The Immaculate Conception is so key to Catholic consciousness, also involved moments of hurricane-force wind. Today, let’s it’s hard to believe it hasn’t been around forever. The teaching— welcome whatever problem we’re reluctant to engage, knowing it that Mary was born without original sin—was in fact opposed by might be our teacher. scholarly saints like Anselm, Aquinas, Bernard, and Bonaventure. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19 They insisted that, because sin entered the world through Adam (185). “If you would hearken to my commandments, your prosperity and Eve, Mary would need salvation as much as the rest of us. would be like a river.” But the Council of Trent concluded that Mary had been spared, Saturday, Dec 12, 2020 and popular piety began to revere her Immaculate Conception. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE The significance? Perhaps, as theologian Elizabeth Johnson Celebrate the feast! eloquently points out, it’s that “grace is more original than sin.” The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Mexico City’s TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, Tepeyac Hill in 1531 was a game changer. Images of the Virgin 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 (689). “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with had typically carried a distinctly European flavor. The Virgin of you.” Guadalupe, however, had indigenous features. She would Wednesday, Dec 09, 2020 become the first Mestiza image, for a people who comprise the MEMORIAL OF JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN racially and culturally diverse population of modern-day Mexico. Celebrate the messenger of love Under her spiritual care and influence, a variety of peoples could Born in 1474 near modern-day Mexico City, Saint Juan Diego unite at least in spirituality. For Mexican Americans, and Latinos was named Cuauhtlatoatzin (Talking Eagle) and according to everywhere, la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is among the tradition lived among his Chichimeca people until the conquest biggest religious celebrations of the year. Join the fiesta. of Mexico in 1521. At the age of 50, Juan Diego was baptized by TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation Franciscan missionaries and began attending daily Mass. While 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 (690A). he walked to Mass on December 9, 1531, the Blessed Mother “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” appeared to him with a special request. So begins the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast we celebrate in three days. Today, we honor Juan Diego, the first indigenous saint of the

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St. Ignatius is open for public Masses with a limited Join Our Parish seating capacity maintaining physical distancing. Celebration Of All are required to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer before entering the worship space. SIMBANG GABI Your temperature will be taken prior to entrance. Wednesday, The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is dispensed: December 16 We hope you will join us for the celebration of Holy Eucharist. • Those who are at risk due to age or medical condition are urged 7 p.m. Mass to stay at home and join in the Mass through live streaming. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic tradition in • Those who are ill are to remain at home. preparation for the celebration of the Nativity. This Mass will be offered in English and many of the Join Mass on Livestream via Facebook, our Parish Website, and songs will be sung in Tagalog. YouTube at the following times: Weekdays at 9 a.m., Saturday 5:15 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. Mass, & There will be NO Confessions on 12:30 p.m. (Mass in Spanish) Wednesday, December 16 and evening SEE PAGE 2 FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE Mass is moved to 7:00 p.m.

Solemnity of CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE the Immaculate Conception Christmas Eve – Dec. 24 2:00 p.m. Mass 4:00 p.m. Mass Mass Schedule 4:15 p.m. Mass in Christus Center 6:30 p.m. Mass Monday, December 7 9:00 p.m. (Misa de Noche Buena en Español) with incense 7:00 p.m. 11:15 p.m. Caroling Christmas Day – Dec. 25 Tuesday, 12 a.m. Midnight Mass with incense December 8 9:00 a.m. Mass of the Day (Christmas Day) 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass of the Day (Christmas Day) with incense 7:00 p.m. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God – Jan. 1 Thursday, December 31 – 4:15 p.m. Mass With the Rosary Friday, January 1, 2021 – 10 a.m. Mass with incense 30 minutes before Mass

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE AT ST. IGNATIUS HOSPITALITY Tuesday, December 15—6:30 until 9:00 p.m. MINISTERS NEEDED Plan to take advantage of this ritual opportunity to celebrate God’s mercy and love through the sacrament of Reconciliation. Join our Hospitality Team to serve our at our Wednesday, December 9 - NO Confessions and Evening Prayer will be prayed instead of the 6:45 p.m. Mass Advent Penance Service and Wednesday, December 16 - NO Confessions and evening Mass Christmas Masses is moved to 7:00 p.m. Contact [email protected] OTHER AREA PENANCE SERVICE or call the parish office Wednesday, December 16 – St. Edward’s – 6:00 p.m.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com ANNO UNC EM ENTS Christmas Flowers Donations: Weddin Banns As we approach Christmas, please don’t forget to use your “ Christmas Kro er Community Flower Donation” envelopes to assist Rewards us in providing a beautiful display of ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA flowers through the Christmas Season. CATHOLIC CHURCH NPO Please pray for the If you cant find your Christmas Flower #MU867 following couples: envelope, or are visiting, or new, you Giving More Back to the Matthew Horaist & Lindsey Andrus may use the form below to make a Community! Steven Doan & Allison Nguyen donation. If paying with check, please write Kroger Community Rewards Joshua Garcia & Alexandra Armas in the memo “Christmas Flowers.” makes fundraising easy. All you Please clearly print your request below. Welcome Newly Baptized Flowers in Memory/Honor of: have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card! Log into 1. your Kroger Rewards account and 2. go to Account Summary. Then add 3. St. Ignatius to your Community. 4. 5. Matias Gutierrez– Hudson Zoe Uyen Lu Requested by: Preston Roberts Rojas Envelope #: Did you know your purchases can make a Camila Merci Martinez Check # or Cash: difference? AmazonSmile donates to Charles Griffin Hernandez St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Parish In Memoriam when you do your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0149753.

Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download. Edward Mullarkey Henriques, son of Madeleine Mullarkey Roseanne Ottolino, mother of Angela Cassady Yolanda Urrutia, mother of Sandy Salas & Albert Urruita Rosemary Smith, mother of Colin Smith husband of Liz Sloan Please know that our counselors are John Sloan, friend of Gary Leonard ready to support you and your family. James Walsh, Given the importance of current COVID-19 precautions, we are offering both in-office and online therapy sessions through webcam or phone. For details and appointments, call 844-295-3167 or visit MyParishCounseling.com/silcc Also visit our Facebook page for free 1. Visit the weblink: livestream support sessions at galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com www.facebook.com/ 2. Create a login. rejoicecounseling 3. View and update Family information.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com OUTREACH GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SEASON! NAM Toy Drive Please drop off your toy donations at the Main Parish Office no later than this Wednesday, December 9th. at 12 p.m.

You have 2 days left if you would like to participate in this fun project! Just visit our Outreach webpage for the link to the form with instructions and the names of children still waiting to be blessed this Christmas. www.silcc.org/outreach Each child will receive 3 gifts no greater than $20 a piece. We are accepting new and unwrapped toys only, please no clothing donations.

If you have any questions please contact Ascencion Amado at 281-290-4606 or email [email protected]. For more information about Northwest Assistance Ministries visit namonline.org.

We invite you to participate in our regular collection of non-perishable food items in our NAM FOOD BOX located outside the Outreach Office MON—THU 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and during scheduled Masses. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Drop off donations at the Parish Office or email [email protected]

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com FORMATION EARLY CHILDHOOD ELEMENTARY YOUTH MINISTRY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER First Registration is open for the second Reconciliation semester of the 2020-2021 school year. We offer programs for children 8 Reminder! months-Pre K 4. Limited spots Parents, please available. Follow us on Facebook and remember to schedule Instagram for our Safety protocols in place that are in your child’s time for Next BIG Live event. line with the CDC, State & the First Reconciliation in 5:30 Podcast-style Christmas Archdiocese. January. An email was Tell All Contact Kathy or Donna for more — information at 281-370-3401. sent with the link to the 6:45 Mass in person Sign Up Genius Page. Prizes for Participation as always!

Please contact Lucille Pavlock with Questions: [email protected] Jr High Sunday EDGE Remember to bring in your Christmas present donation for our foster children friends. Gifts should be for boys ages 13-18, new and unwrapped.

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stignatiusym Live Nativity Drive Thru December 20th, 6:30 p.m.

Come Join us at our annual Live Nativity. Line starts on Squyres Road in front of Faber Building and flows in front Gonzaga Center. Exit will be on Cypresswood.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com FORMATION YOUNG ADULT ADULT SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents. Godparents are encouraged to attend as well. Our next (online) sessions will take place January 2020. Please visit our website for more information: "Faithful” Adult Formation Series silcc.org/infant-baptisms Thurs 7-8:30 p.m. Designed especially for parents and/or RCIA grandparents of students in our faith 7 Years & Older Attend Wednesday Evening formation program! This is a great review We welcome you to the Mass 6:45 p.m. of (or introduction to) essential Catholic Catholic Church and look Meet up after teachings. forward to sharing our Email [email protected] to join Community Conversations: faith with you! If you have groupme for meet up location “Full of Grace” Retreat for Mothers of not been baptized Catholic or are Young Children seeking communion and December 12 | 9 a.m. confirmation please contact us at Mothers of young children, receive the [email protected] gift of grace with the Lord on this self- guided reflective mini-retreat designed especially for you! Register online for this MARRIAGE FREE self-guided retreat: Engaged couples are canafamilyinstitute.com/events encouraged to attend an orientation at least All adult formation is online at this time. “St. Ignatius Young Adults” 6 months prior to your register or for more information: desired date and not www.silcc.org/fall-2020 set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. Please visit our website for more information silcc.org/matrimony

VOCATIONS

Is God calling you?

Contact [email protected] for information about upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister.

For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.or /sacraments

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com COMMUNITY LIFE Cub Scout Pack 1325 Cub Scout Pack 1325 offers adventures for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our year is full of fun activities, camping, outdoor skills and leadership opportunities. We are currently meeting outdoors on Mondays and working on at-home projects. For more information, contact our Pack leaders at [email protected] Our Pack is selling Trail’s End Popcorn as a fundraiser at www.trails- end.com/store/scout/OLOPH514

Fostering Faith, Fellowship, Friendship, Family and Fun Among Mothers Welcoming all moms, no matter where you are in the season of Legion of Mary "ZOOM MEETINGS" Motherhood. We come together Please join us remotely every Monday at 7:30 p.m. to Pray the Holy Rosary and with rosary night book study, meal the prayer of our Lady; the Magnificat "Catena Legionis" trains, play dates, and mom's night Please request the ZOOM Meeting ID @ [email protected] out. We support one another Legion of Mary is a Catholic organization that exists for the glory of God through through our vocation of Catholic the holiness of its members. It involves praying and working within our parish motherhood and our faith journey -- community as we support the loving work of Christ’s Church. Activities include and, of course, building lifelong acts of prayer and mercy. friendships along the way. We are currently holding all meetings and events virtually until further notice. Please email Nothing says “Thank You” better than a picture from the kids. On behalf of [email protected] for more the Guatemala School Mission Committee, thank you for your support of information. Our Lady of Guadalupe School (“La Escuelita”) in Chiche’ Guatemala. May God Bless you abundantly.

Women’s Club: Women's Club was established to meet the spiritual and social needs of the parish women while serving the church and surrounding community. Women of all ages are called together to participate in promoting a spirit of fellowship, support and education of its members. The club meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month and is currently holding virtual meetings and events until further notice. Please email [email protected] for further information.

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Queridos hermanos: El diccionario Merriam-Webster define un VICARIO como: 1: un agente eclesiástico: como un miembro del clero que ejerce una amplia responsabilidad pastoral como representante de un prelado 2: uno que actúa como sustituto o agente; específicamente: un agente administrativo Por lo tanto, por definición, el Vicario Parroquial es un miembro del clero que ejerce una amplia responsabilidad pastoral como representante del Pastor y, por lo tanto, sirve como sustituto o agente de las responsabilidades administrativas del Pastor. Con eso en mente, el Padre Justin se hará cargo de la Columna del Párroco hasta que regrese de mi tiempo libre pagado de PTO. Con mis oraciones por un Adviento lleno de paz,

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: El Evangelio de hoy para este segundo domingo de Adviento se refiere a San Juan Bautista como "la voz de quien clama en el desierto". La misión de este profeta es "preparar el camino del Señor", mientras lo hace con un sentido de urgencia. Hermanos y hermanas, por semanas hemos estado escuchando a Jesús a través de los Evangelios, instándonos a estar preparados para la Venida del Señor, “porque no sabéis ni el día ni la hora” (Mateo 25:13). Se nos pide no solo que estemos preparados para la Segunda Venida, que puede suceder o no durante nuestra vida, sino que también se nos pide que estemos preparados para nuestra muerte, la cual si es segura. Nuestra disposición incluye nuestra reflexión sincera sobre nuestra vida y nuestra muerte. Es correcto y justo ir ante Nuestro Señor en oración y reflexionar sobre nuestras vidas, tanto las buenas como las malas. Por el bien, reconocemos la generosidad de nuestro Señor a través de nuestra acción de gracias. Por lo malo, le pedimos al Médico Divino que nos sane, y clamamos a Él con corazones humildes y contritos para que nos perdone nuestros pecados. Le preguntamos: "Señor, ¿estoy listo para presentarme ante Ti hoy?" Le pedimos: "Ayúdame Señor, prepárame". No debemos temer a la muerte, porque "muriendo destruyó nuestra muerte y resucitando nos ha devuelto la vida". Santo Tomás de Aquino dijo, "lo que motiva cualquier acto libre es el objetivo final de una persona en la vida". ¿Es la santidad tu objetivo? ¿Te motiva la caridad? ¿O estás motivado por el miedo? El Discípulo Amado dijo: “No hay miedo en el amor, pero el amor perfecto echa fuera el miedo porque el miedo tiene que ver con el castigo, por lo que el que teme aún no es perfecto en el amor” (I Juan 4:18). La razón por la que el Señor te recuerda constantemente que confíes en Él es porque Él tiene el "mapa" que te ayudará a llegar a casa sano y salvo. “No temas, que contigo estoy; no te preocupes, yo soy tu Dios. Yo te he robustecido y te he ayudado, y te tengo a mi diestra justiciera.” (Isaías 41:10). No solo debemos estar listos y prepararnos para una muerte santa y feliz, sino que, como parte de nuestra vocación cristiana, estamos llamados a ayudar a preparar a otros. Sí, es nuestra misión, como la de San Juan Bautista, ayudar a "preparar el camino del Señor". Hacemos esto especialmente con los más vulnerables entre nosotros, es decir, los enfermos y los moribundos. Como sacerdote, atender a los enfermos y moribundos es el papel más importante que tengo en el Cuerpo de Cristo, además de ofrecer el Santísimo Sacrificio de la Misa y escuchar confesiones. Cuando entro en sus hogares, en las instalaciones de enfermería o en los hospitales, entro en terreno sagrado. Y soy enviado por la Madre Iglesia para estar con ustedes y sus seres queridos en su momento de necesidad. En muchas situaciones, tengo el privilegio de preparar a sus seres queridos para una muerte santa y feliz. Es un gran regalo recibir los sacramentos antes de la muerte, así como administrar esos sacramentos a los moribundos. El Señor me recuerda cada vez, "mira cuánto te amo". Esas palabras no solo son para mí, sino también para aquel a quien ministro. "Ves cuánto te amo." Tú también puedes ser un instrumento que prepara a otra alma para recibir a Cristo. Para los moribundos, los últimos ritos consisten en los sacramentos de la reconciliación, la unción de los enfermos y el Viático (Eucaristía). Para ayudarlos a prepararse, invítelos a rezar el rosario, la coronilla de la divina misericordia o tal vez alguna otra oración o himno que les resulte familiar. Ofrézcanle un buen examen de conciencia para ayudarles a hacer una buena confesión. Y recuérdale la misericordia de Nuestro Señor. Incluso podrías compartir con ellos cómo el Señor te ha mostrado a ti gran misericordia. Comparte con ellos cuánto los amas y por qué los amas tanto. También incluye a tus hijos, la muerte no debería ser un "tabú" para ellos. Podrías preguntar: “Papá, ¿has podido orar últimamente? ¿Te gustaría orar juntos ahora? " “Abuelito, ¿te gustaría ver a un sacerdote? Apuesto a que se alegraría de verte". “Mamá, sabes que no es demasiado tarde para confesarse, el Señor desea perdonarte todos tus pecados para que puedas estar con Él en el cielo”.

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Ministerio de Sacristanes Necesitamos su ayuda para continuar con este ministerio. El cuidado diligente con el que hemos lavado y planchado los purificadores y corporales fomenta y expresa nuestro deseo de estar abiertos a las gracias que Dios le da a su Iglesia en cada celebración de la Eucaristía. Por favor únanse a este Ministerio y ayuden a proporcionar este servicio tan RECURSOS DIGITALES especial. Para mas información, contacte: [email protected] o llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-370-3401 Oración de la mañana - Domingo: https://liturgy.life/2020/03/santificando-el-dia-del-senor -cuando-no-podemos-asistir-a-la-Misa/ Acceso gratuito a nuestra versión online y nuestro App de MAGNIFICAT de forma excepcional. Por favor, ayúdanos a difundir este mensaje y comparte este email y enlace: www.magnificat.com/gratis con tantas personas como puedas. También se ofrece acceso temporal gratuito en inglés: www.magnificat.com/free.

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SACRAMENTOS LECTURA BAUTISMO INFANTIL SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO Le invitamos a asistir a las dos sesiones Comenzar por el final obligatorias para ambos padres. Se recomienda Los comienzos son en realidad el segundo acto de los que los padrinos asistan también. Para obtener finales. Por eso escuchamos tanto Apocalipsis en las información, comuníquese con primeras lecturas de Adviento. Algo tiene que ceder para [email protected] que llegue lo nuevo. Para mudarse a la nueva casa, hay RICA que dejar la anterior. Eso va para la vida del mundo por 7 años y mayores venir, también. Así que cuando Juan el Bautista nos ¡Le damos la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica y convoca para preparar el camino del Señor, al mismo esperamos compartir nuestra fe con usted! Si no tiempo nos obliga a arrepentirnos de nuestro rumbo ha sido bautizado como católico o está buscando anterior. Considera qué obstáculos deben "morir" para la comunión y la confirmación, comuníquese con nosotros a "enderezar" el camino de la llegada del niño Jesús a tu [email protected] corazón. LECTURAS PARA HOY: Isaías 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Pedro MATRIMONIO 3:8-14; Marcos 1:1-8 (5). “Los cielos desaparecerán con un Se le recomienda a las parejas comprometidas poderoso rugido, y la Tierra y todo lo que se haga en ella se que asistan a una orientación al menos 6 meses descubrirá.” antes de la fecha deseada y no establezcan ninguna fecha antes de reunirse con el clero. Póngase en ontacto con [email protected] para ENTRENAMIENTO PARA LOS obtener información sobre nuestras sesiones de orientación. MINISTROS DE HOSPITALIDAD VOCACIONES Para los ministros que ya están sirviendo o nuevos ¿Dios te está llamando? 7:00 p.m. Jueves, December 10 Comuníquese con [email protected] para obtener información sobre los próximos NECESITAMOS MINISTROS programas para aquellos que disciernen para el Servicio Penitencial vocaciones religiosas como sacerdote, diácono de Adviento y las Misas de Navidad o hermana religiosa. Contacto [email protected] Para obtener más información sobre los sacramentos, O llama a la oficina parrochial visite silcc.org/sacraments

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