3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018

Dear Family,

Grace and peace to you in Christ ! I pray that as we come to the midpoint of our Advent season, that you are taking in the mystery of this most holy season and are preparing your- selves for the coming of the Lord, at .

The words from our first reading from Zephaniah seem too good to be true. Like Santa Claus, the Savior comes to make everything good. Enemies are taken away, including shame and guilt, and our God rejoices over us and renews us in love. Better than the bank calling and saying we have canceled your mortgage. Could it be true?

Then John comes along in the Gospel and defines the spiritual life as being honest and fair in our dealings with oth- ers. He preaches that such a life as this, not one of empty rituals, opens the door to salvation. This salvation enters when compassion for others makes us one with others. Joy comes when we are connected with all things, not against others in an ego driven life.

John’s baptism brings people to an authentic spirituality. Notice, this takes place in water, a symbol of life, in the Jor- dan river. John and the people who seek God are not in the Temple or the Synagogue. The old order is further re- moved when Jesus comes to baptize with fire. The fire will burn away all that keeps us from union with God.

Let us realize that the God we seek is with us, and when we celebrate Eucharist we commune with God. The tran- scendence in all of us becomes united and the transforming power of Christ is made present and can heal all that is broken, all that keeps us from living together in love. Let our “Amen” be our recognition, consent and union with God in all things.

Please join us for our Advent Penance Service on Tuesday, December 18th at 6:30PM. We will have 4-5 priests from around the area to hear confessions. This is the best gift you can give yourself, as you prepare for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas.

Please support our Youth Group after Mass this weekend, as they prepare for the Summer Steubenville Conferences. Thank you for generosity in making our youth a priority.

That is all for now! Have a blessed week!

In His Joy,

Fr. Leon †

3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018 Sacred Heart Women’s Group All Women Are Welcome to Join Anytime! ¡Todas las mujeres son bienvenidas a unirse en cualquier Momento! Next Gathering Date: Thursday, December 20th Time: 6:30 pm Location:786 SR 77 Join us for a Christmas Party & Ornament Exchange. Bring an ornament to share! & Come enjoy fellowship among Catholic women! Refreshments will be served

Ministers——Monday, December 24th, 2018 4:30PM Children’s Mass Sacristans Mary Shockley & Lora Rodriguez Altar Servers Thomas Palla, Jazlyn Quintana & Catherine Rodriguez Lectors CCD Students Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion L-Mary Shockley R-Mario Trujillo L-Lora Rodriguez R-Vivian Trujillo 6:30PM en español (Spanish) Sacristans Lupe Sosa Altar Servers Christian Barraza, Isabella Barraza & Leonardo Martinez Lectors Carmen Sosa & Adriana Quiroz Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion L-Efrain Hernandez R-Tina Hernandez 12:00AM (Midnight) Sacristans Katie Haynes-Burns & Jesse Alvarez Altar Servers Joseph Vickers-I, Isabel Vickers, Gregory Bryant & Gabby Campos Lectors Jesse Alvarez & Terry Curry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion L-Ruben Lucio R-Betty Hicks L-Martha Campos R-Jim Hicks Ministers—Christmas Day—Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 9:00AM Sacristans Mary Shockley & Cliff Kuchta Altar Servers Jacob Gutierrez &Christopher Bouchard Lectors Mary Shockley & Emma Gandonou Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion L-Randy Rodriguez R-Mary Maulsby L-Kristen Scanlan R-Gail Sumrow

3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018

Luminaria glow

We will be having a Glow Saturday, December 22nd. The walk will begin at 7:00PM and will lead to the gym where you can enjoy a bowl of pozole and a Christmas play. If you would like to sponsor a luminaria in honor of a loved one, please see a youth group member. The luminaria’s will be $5 each and can be taken home after the vent. We will also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets to be drawn that night. All proceeds will help Sacred Heart Youth Group pay for their annual Steuben- ville retreat. Thank you so much for your support.

Christmas Break for CCD/RCIA Christmas break for religious education begins on Tuesday, December 25th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 8th. Please enjoy your Christmas break with your families. We look forward to seeing you back at school after the break ready to learn!

Christmas Play Express Lunch We will be having a Christmas Play in conjunction Baptism Class with our Luminaria Walk and Dinner Saturday, De- cember 22nd. The walk will begin at 7:00p.m. and There will be an Express Lunch Baptism the play will begin at 7:30p.m. If your child would class on Thursday, December 20th at like to participate, we will practice on Tuesday eve- 12:15PM. This should provide a convenient nings after CCD from 7:15p.m. - 7:45p.m. until the performance. If you have any questions, please con- opportunity to attend a Baptism Class during tact Sammantha at (575)693-9614. your lunch break!!!

CHANGES TO PARENT MEETINGS!!

Mandatory Lenten Mission (English) There has been a change to the requirements for the Sacramental Preparation class, Holy Communion class, RCIC, and Confirmation I & II. Instead of having monthly meetings with parents, you will need to attend the Len- ten Mission. The Mission will be Monday April 1st to Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church. This is a Mandatory Lenten Mission and we will have sign-in sheets for parents. You can attend the Mis- sion with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lora Rodriguez. Thank you.

3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018

¡CAMBIOS EN LAS REUNIONES DE PADRES! Misión Cuaresmal obligatoria (inglés) Ha habido un cambio en los requisitos para la clase de preparación Sacramental, clase de comunión, CCAI y con- firmación I & II. En lugar de tener reuniones mensuales con los padres, tendrán que asistir a la Misión Cuaresmal. La misión será del lunes, 1 de abril hasta el miércoles 3 de abril 2019 a las 6:00 PM en la iglesia del Sagrado Cora- zón. Esta es una misión Cuaresmal obligatoria y tendremos hojas al inicio de la sesión para los padres. Se puede asistir a la misión con su familia. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación por favor póngase en contacto con Lora Rodríguez. Gracias. Platicas de Catecismo Las platicas para grados kínder hasta 5 son cada martes 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. Grados de es- cuelas intermedia y secundario son cada miércoles 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. El grupo de jóvenes es miércoles a las 7:15p.m. hasta 8:30p.m. Catecismo para adultos (RCIA) es miércoles a las 6:00p.m. hasta 7:30p.m.

Descanso Navideño para Educación Religiosa El descanso Navideño para educación religiosa empieza martes, el 25 de diciembre. Las platicas se reanudarán martes, el 8 de diciembre. Por favor, disfruten sus vacaciones Navideños. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos después de Navidad listos para aprender! Brillar de Luminarias

Vamos a tener una Brillar de Luminarias sábado, el 22 de diciembre. El camino empieza a las 7:00PM y termina en el gimnasio. Ahí pueden disfru- tar de un bol de pozole y una obra Navideño. Si desea patrocinar una lumi- naria en honor de alguien querido, por favor hablas con un miembro del grupo juvenil. Las luminarias cuestan $5 y se pueden llevar contigo después del evento. También vamos a vender 50/50 boletos de la rifa que van a ser seleccionado esa noche. Todas las ganancias son para ayudar el grupo juvenil asistir el retiro anual de Steubenville. ¡Muchísimas gracias para todo su apoyos!

3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018 Weekly Sacred Heart Prayer Warriors! Readings If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact Mary Shockley (575)799-6402. She will place that individual that Monday, December 17th: is in need of prayer into a circle of prayer. Parish- GN 49:2,8-10 PS 72:1-2,3-4AB,7-8,17 MT 1:1-17 ioners of Sacred Heart Church will then pray for Tuesday, December 18th: those individuals to Almighty God. This is a won- JER 23:5-8 PS 72:1-2,12-13,18-19 MT 1:18-25 derful ministry and privilege for us to be able to Wednesday, December 19th: pray for you. JGS 13:2-7,24-25A PS 71:3-4A,5-6AB,16-17 LK 1:5-25 Thursday, December 20th: IS 7:10-14 PS 24:1-2,3-4AB,5-6 LK 1:26-38 2018-2019 CCD/Youth Group/RCIA Friday, December 21st: Schedule SG 2:8-14 PS 33:2-3,11-12,20-21 LK 1:39-45 Classes for Kindergarten - 5th grade will meet on Saturday, December 22nd: Tuesday evenings from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m. 1SM 1:24-28 1SAMUEL 2:1,4-5,6-7,8ABCD LK 1:46-56 Middle school and High school grades will meet on Sunday, December 23rd: Wednesdays from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m. Youth MI 5:1-4A PS 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 HEB 10:5-10 LK 1:39-45 Group will meet on Wednesdays from 7:15p.m. to 8:30p.m. RCIA will also meet on Wednesdays from Visit formed.org CODE - 4X97JN 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. For more information, Visit [email protected] for support. please call your Director of Religious Education, Lora Rodriguez at (575)309-8130. 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal The Annual Catholic Appeal is some- thing that we contribute to on an annual basis. Most of the monies “For I was hungry and you raised go to support the education of gave me food, I was thirsty our very own Seminarians. Remem- and you gave me drink, a ber, you still have until the last day stranger and you welcomed of the year to pledge and donate. Any amount is greatly me” Matthew 25:35 appreciated. Here is what Sacred Heart Church has done thus far. The food pantry operates every Saturday of the month Goal: $37,000 at 9:00a.m. in an effort to help the less fortunate of God’s Total Pledged: $31,387 children in out community. Thanks be to God, our Food Total Paid: $30,767 Pantry is now the largest in Eastern ! Anyone Shortfall Anticipated: $5,613 interested in volunteering, please come at 8:30AM or call Shortfall Actual: $6,233 Rosie Buchan at 575-309-5040 for further information. Families Registered: 1,253 We are in need of volunteer drivers for food box Families Pledged: 106 deliveries as well as help Friday mornings. The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Holy January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday of 6th Week of Easter - Ascension of our Lord Macaroni and Cheese, canned soup, canned meat, peanut Days of August 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary butter and jelly. Obligation November 1st - All Saints Day Many thanks to all those who donate their time and goods December 8th - Immaculate Conception 2018 to this wonderful ministry!!! December 25th - Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

3° Domingo de Adviento 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018

Ministers—Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 Church Cleaning Ministry - December 22nd, 2018 Sacristans All members of the Church Cleaning Ministry! 6:00PM Lupe Sosa Altar Servers Alter Linens Ministry - December 6:00PM Christian Barraza Lucille Conley Isabella Barraza Ximena Gonzales Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 6:00PM Leslie Bustillos to the Homebound & Nursing Homes Maria Bustillos Sunday, December 23rd, 2018

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Retirement Ranch No Visitations 6:00PM L-Martha Campos Clovis Health Care No Visitations R-Blanca Robledo St. Anthony’s No Visitations

All Care No Visitations Ministers—Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 Sacristans Wheatfields No Visitations 8:30AM Mary Shockley Jesse Alvarez 10:30AM Cliff Kuchta Fidel Madrid Altar Servers 8:30AM Jacob Gutierrez- I Ephrem Northcutt Ramon Toney Gregory Bryant Monday December 17th, 2018 10:30AM Jazlyn Quintana Jacob Rodriguez No Mass Justin Bouchard Tuesday December 18th, 2018

Lectors 9:00AM Special Intention 8:30AM Keishla Cota Robert Timmons Wednesday December 19th, 2018 10:30AM Cliff Kuchta 12:10PM †Mario Martins Ruben Lucio Thursday December 20th, 2018 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 5:30PM Intentions of the celebrant 8:30AM L-Lila Lucero R-Tina Majkrzak L-Mike Lysaght R-Mary Maulsby Friday December 21st, 2018 10:30AM L-Mario Trujillo R-Lyn Carwile 5:30PM Bill & Mary Shockley (50th Anniversary) L-Vivian Trujillo R-Terry Curry Saturday December 22nd, 2018 6:00PM Intentions of the celebrant

Tithes and Offerings - December 9th, 2018 Sunday December 23rd, 2018 Envelopes $5,560.11 8:30AM †Lucrecia Martinez, †Marty Martinez & †Guadalupe Duran Loose $2,801.18 10:30AM Eleanor Kaplan Schreiber, Needy $394.00 †Alfred Martinez & †Alex Huffman