Saint William Catholic Church 1025 Fulton Avenue Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Wattenberg, Colorado 8062 1 Fourth Sunday of - Cuarto domingo de Adviento 20, 2020

December Schedule Daily Mass Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday: 9:30 a.m. (English) Monday - Friday 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) 11:30 a.m. (Spanish) 6:30 a.m. (English) 4:00 p.m. (Spanish) 7:30 a.m. (Spanish) OLG - Friday at 4:00 p.m. SAINT WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH / OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT LUPTON, CO

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Wattenberg, Colorado 8062 1

Christmas Eve Mass 1:00 p.m.

Due to social distancing Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Grace has been cancelled until further notice

Horario de la Misas de Navidad Parish Office will be closed Eve - Nochebuena December 24th - January 1st

1:00 p.m. - Our Lady of Grace 4:00 p.m. - Misa en Español 7:00 p.m. - English Mass La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada Medianoche - Misa en Español Del 24 de diciembre al 1 de enero Christmas Day - Navidad There will be no Baptism Classes 9:30 a.m. - English Mass Mediodía - Misa en Español November or December

New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God No habrá Clases de Bautismo 9:30 a.m. - English Mass Mediodía - Misa en Español Noviembre o Diciembre

Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/20/2020

LifeLines by Sr. Joseph-Mary M., FTI

Christ’s Mother and our Heavenly Mother!

“Hail, full of grace!”(Luke 1:28). With these words the Angel greeted the young Virgin Mary. The Angel then told her that she would soon have a son, the son of the Most High (God) and asked her not to be afraid. That would have been a tall order for her for although she was legally the wife of , they were not yet living together. She, a young girl, could not have foreseen how God would work all things out. But she trusted. And so as we prepare spiritually for Christmas, it is especially good to remain close to Our Lady. She had to live a long “advent” of nine months for the coming of her holy Child. She knows how to wait on the Lord!

Deepening our love and devotion to the Mother of God is a perfect way to prepare for Christmas particularly through the prayers of the Rosary which is so dear to her. Our Lady was given a task, a vocation, that will last until the end of time. That task is to lead souls to her Son, , and thus to Heaven. Mary ardently desires our salvation and she aids us in our sanctification for that purpose. Our Lady is the most powerful intercessor in Heaven and her Divine Son, who perfectly obeys the Fourth Commandment, does not refuse any request of hers as her will is always perfectly aligned with His. Let us ask Our Lady to help us draw closer to Jesus especially in the holy Christmas season. And remember that Mary was the first person to adore Jesus; come, let us adore Him with Mary too! Ave Maria!

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St. William, Pray for us St. Therese, Pray for us Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/20/2020 Merry Christmas

Join us on Wednesday, December 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in prayer at the Church We will be praying for the sick. Bring your intentions.

Hope Adame, Chase Ausen, Valerie Blackston, Frank Brozovich, Maureen Case, Brian Cordova, Mary DeHerrera, Dora Deleon, Dawn Dicken, Eufemia Diaz, Kathy Dreitz, Tom Driver, Carolyn Duran, Larry Duran, Lydia Gallegos, Beatrice Garcia, Rose Garcia, Robert Griego, Phyllis Ibarra, Eucebio Luevano, Mary Martinez, Priscilla Martinez, Breck Spear McCarthy, Greg Mecillas, The John Mills Family, Alice Morales, Mindy Nunez, Cindy Padilla, Martha Ramirez, Helen Sanchez, Miguel Sanchez, Darlene Schneider, Mike Sigley, Flora Rodgers, Randy Rodriguez, Mario Rodriguez, Aaron Salazar, Doris Semroska, Cecilia Torres, and Carol Zugarramurdi.

We would also like to have an address or telephone number to send cards or call them once a month.

Call the parish office to add names to the prayer list

Llame a la oficina para agregar nombres a la lista de oraciones Feliz Navidad

Knights of Columbus Corner

St. William Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 4732 Granite Kitchen Counter Top Drawing

1st Prize - Granite Kitchen Countertops (up to 2 slabs of granite) 2nd Prize - Granite Bathroom vanity countertop 3rd Prize - Hand Crocheted Afghan (Donated by Mary Martinez)

Tickets are $20.00 each Only 500 tickets will be sold. Drawing will be held after ALL tickets are sold

Need an idea for a stocking stuffer? The granite counter top drawing tickets will make a great stocking stuffer. Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/20/2020 PRO-LIFE DISCUSSION

“Those with the least are the treasure of the Church.” Every Holiday season we are reminded of what we can do for the less fortunate. This Christmas Season, especially. Realizing the difficulties during a pandemic, be creative in your participation. Here are some suggestions: *Catholic Charities has several different ministries that offer opportunities to volunteer. *Participate, with your Parish if possible, in some kind of giving during the Holiday season, from food pantry drives to helping feed those who are homebound. Donate food to a local food drive. Prepare meals or bake cookies to give to people in need or who are self-isolating. *One of the more traditional ways to give during the holiday season is to participate or donate in soup kitchens, like the Denver Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen. *There are also state and local organizations that serve meals to the homeless. *Spending time with others is a great way to give. Be creative in the various ways you can visit the elderly or the homebound, even virtually. *Friends, family and neighbors can pitch in to help someone in the community this season, such as buying or bringing them a few gifts to celebrate. With many people lonely during the holidays, give spiritually and virtually by inviting someone to join you in prayer. *Even though it has already happened this year, Colorado Gives Day is something to keep in mind. *There are plenty of organizations that donate gifts to children or families in need. Salvation Army, The Denver Rescue Mission, (local) Food Bank and Catholic Charities are a few organizations worthy to give to. Make sure you thoroughly research any organization before donating and only donate to organizations you are comfortable giving to. You can also donate unused or slightly used clothing, especially coats, socks and mittens for colder winter weather, to a clothing drive. *If you have ever attended a concert in Colorado, you may not be aware that it literally takes a community to put on a show. With venues closed, that community is out of work. If you can, contribute to the Colorado Music Relief Fund to offer financial support to the Colorado music community. During this Season, again hold in your quiet thoughts a quote from Muhammad Ali, “Service to others is the rent we pay for our space here on earth.” Faithfully prepare for Christmas during the Season. Celebrate the Birth of Christ. Wear a mask and distance when providing for others. Merry Christmas!

Lighter Side Humor…..

Gift Cards for Jesus

At the service, the pastor, quizzing some children about the nativity, asked, “What gifts did the three wise men give the Christ child?” “Gold!” one child yelled. “Frankincense!” shouted another. After a pause, a third asked, “Gift cards?”

Catholic High School End-of-Year Campaign:

 Northern Colorado's first-ever Catholic high school, St. John Paul II High School, has launched its End-of-Year Campaign, Building a Beacon of Light. We invite you to please prayerfully consider giving. Your donation will help cover the school's essential operating costs. The more the school raises this year, the more students will be able to attend next year. Any donation helps. And of course, we especially ask for your continued prayers!

 Read the headmaster's appeal letter (www.chestertonjpii.org/news/headmasters- appeal-letter) and visit the school's donate page (www.chestertonjpii.org/donate) to learn more

 Finally, please watch our official school video to learn how St. John Paul II High School is "Building a Beacon of Light" (link here and on our website) Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/20/2020

Sacramental Information December, 2020

Información Sacramental Stewardship is what I do after I say “I believe!”

BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS: The Christian Community, described in the Acts of the

Baptisms in English on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9:00 Apostles, understood and practiced stewardship. The believers a.m. Baptisms in Spanish on the 2nd Saturday of the month did not claim anything as their own, but held everything in at 9:00 a.m. There is a required baptism class which are common, and distributed to each whatever was needed. held on the last Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Before your child can be baptized, parents and Saint William God parents must attend the baptism class. Come to the parish office to register at least two weeks prior to the class Offertory Income on 12/20 $ (A MUST).

Los bautismos en inglés el primer sábado del mes a las Monthly Offertory $ 4,649.00 9:00 am Los bautismos en español el segundo sábado del mes a las 9:00 am Hay una clase de bautismo requerida que Capital Campaign $ se realizan el último jueves del mes a las 7:00 pm en el salón parroquial. Antes de que su hijo pueda ser bautizado, los Monthly Capital Campaign $ 480.00 padres y los padrinos deben asistir a la clase de bautismo. Venga a la oficina parroquial para inscribirse al menos dos semanas antes de la clase. Food Certificate Income $

Monthly Food Certificate Income $ 20.00 NO BAPTISMS HELD DURING THE SEASONS OF ADVENT OR LENT. Box for the Poor $

NO SE BAUTIZA DURANTE LA TEMPORADA DE ADVIENTO Monthly Box for the Poor $ 105.83 NI DE CUAREZMA.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN (Confesión): Our Lady of Grace

Fort Lupton on Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Our Offertory Income on 12/20 $ Lady of Grace on Thursday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Seasonal Penance Services are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Monthly Offertory $ 1,145.00 San Guillermo sábado, de 3:30 p.m. a 4:45 p.m. y Nuestra Señora de la Gracia, Jueves, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm. Los servicios de penitencia estacional se programan durante Adviento y Cuaresma. Let’s support Saint William by QUINCEAÑERAS purchasing Safeway gift cards Must be arranged at least nine (9) months to one year in advance of the quinceañera date. Contact Deacon Pedro Reyes at [email protected]. Gift cards are available in the amount of $50.00. 5% of sales goes to our parish. Gift cards can be used Se debe arreglar por lo menos nueve (9) meses a un (1) año antes de la fecha de la quinceañera. Comuníquese con for groceries, gas, or at the pharmacy, You can also Diácono Pedro a [email protected]. give the gift cards as a gift for any occasion.

MARRIAGES/MATRIMONIOS: You can purchase them at the Narthex after all masses or at the Parish Office. Must be arranged at least eight (8) months to one (1) year in advance of the wedding date. Contact the parish office to begin the necessary preparations. Thank you!

Se debe arreglar por lo menos ocho (8) meses a un (1) año antes de la fecha de la boda. Comuníquese con la oficina Vaya a la oficina o después de cada Misa parroquial para comenzar los preparativos necesarios. para comprar una tarjeta de reglo de EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Safeway. ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA: San Guillimero recibirá un porcentaje de

A Semi-Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is held at the la tarjeta de regalo. Esto es una buena Emmaus Chapel from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. manera de comprar lo necesario y contribuir a nuestra parroquia Una Adoración Eucarística Semiperpetual se celebra en la Capilla de Emaús de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. al mismo tiempo. a 9:00 p.m. Gracias! Saint William / Our Lady of Grace Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/20/2020

MASS SCHEDULES Saint William SAT. December 19th

Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m. - English Mass 5:00 p.m. Thomas † and Betty Driver † (Tom Driver) 7:30 a.m. - Misa en Español 6:30 p.m. Misa Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Mass Sábado 6:30 p.m. - Misa en Español SUN. December 20th Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Mass Fourth Sunday of Advent

Domingo 11:30 a.m. - Misa en Español 8:00 a.m. No Mass 4:00 p.m. - Misa en Español 9:30 a.m. Special Intention (Ruby Martin) Our Lady of Grace 11:30 a.m. Alejandro Garfio † (Maria Villela) 4:00 p.m. Misa Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Mass (Closed) Friday 4:00 p.m.- Mass Holy Days of Obligation MON. December 21st Our Lady of Grace 6:00 p.m. - English Mass Saint Peter Canisius, Priest Saint William 7:30 p.m. - Misa en Español and Doctor of the Church

Confession 6:30 a.m. Mary Ann Grattan Friday 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Grace 7:30 a.m. Misa Saturday 3:30 to 4:45 - Saint William TUES. December 22nd

6:30 a.m. Mass 7:30 a.m. Misa Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Parish Office Telephone Number: WED. December 23rd (303) 857-6642 Saint John of Kanty, Priest

Fax (303) 857-6643 6:30 a.m. Mass Sacramental Emergency Number: 7:30 a.m. Misa

After Hours (720) 683-8970 THURS. December 24th Christmas Eve Pastor: Fr. Grzegorz Wojcik Ext. 303 1:00 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Grace E-mail: [email protected] 4:00 p.m. Misa 7:00 p.m. Mass 12:00 a.m. Misa Parish Deacons: Jim Daniels E-Mail: [email protected] FRI. December 25th Pedro (Javy) Reyes The Nativity of the Lord

E-Mail: [email protected] 9:30 a.m. Olympia Griego † (Joe and Connie Hogelin) 12:00 p.m. Salvador Davila - Cumpleaños (Elena Davila)

Religious Formation Volunteers: SAT. December 26th Cassie Rocha and Bonnie Welsh Saint Stephen, The First Martyr E-mail: [email protected] 5:00 p.m. Richard † and Maureen Brolly † (Tom Driver) 6:30 p.m. Misa Secretary: Rachael DeHerrera Ext. 300 E-mail: [email protected] SUN. December 27th The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Business Manager: Dick Callaway Ext.301 Email: [email protected] 8:00 a.m. No Mass 9:30 a.m. William Sauceda † and Loren Hernandez † (Jose Sauceda) Go to our WEBSITE: www.saintwilliamchurch.org 11:30 a.m. Misa or join us on Facebook. 4:00 p.m. Francisco † y Socorro Rodriguez † (Adame Family) REGINA M. WALSH ADAMS Attorney at law

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