307 W. Main Street ● Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 ● Phone: (830) 997-9523 ● Fax: (830) 997 - 1 0 3 7 December 10, 2017 ● Second Sunday of Advent Very Rev. John P. Nolan VF, Pastor Cover Photo by Witold Photography Rev. Jean Baptiste Magbia Zabusu, Parochial Vicar Second Sunday of Advent Deacon Patrick Klein John the Baptist appeared in the desert pro- Deacon Brian Lewis claiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of Deacon Gregorio Martinez, Jr. sins. John was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather Deacon Andrew Thomas belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey. And this is what he proclaimed: "One mightier than I is Deacon Francisco De La Torre coming after me." - Mk 1:4, 6-7a WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. MARY’S Saturday 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Website: www.stmarysfbg.com 2 PARISH INFORMATION ST. MARY’S MISSION STATEMENT PHONE NUMBERS As disciples of Jesus, we commit ourselves to Parish Office ....................................... (830) 997-9523 building community as the body of Christ through the Fax ........................................................ (830) 997-1037 commission given to us at Baptism and reaffirmed in Very Rev. John P. Nolan VF, Pastor....……………...ext 26 the sacraments of initiation and service. By [email protected] appreciating, celebrating and sharing the gift of who Rev. Jean Baptiste, Parochial Vicar………………….ext. 22 we are, and what we have, we can establish a [email protected] hospitable community that welcomes and cares for the Linda Reeh, Bookkeeper……………………………...ext 23 needs of those who join us on our journey of faith. Deacon Andrew Thomas, DRE……………………….ext 30 [email protected] Royal Henk, Youth Minister………………………….ext 36 SACRAMENTS [email protected] Baptism Lucille Jung, Administrative Assistant……...……….ext 35 Required classes for parents and sponsors Stephanie Cavanaugh, Secretary……………….….....ext 21 are held at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of Sherri Bumpas, Parish Hall Coordinator…..…….…..ext 32 odd numbered months and in Spanish at 7 Mary Ann Murchison, Liturgy……………..………...ext 28 Rumalda Rivera, Secretary…………………………...ext 29 p.m. on the last Tuesday of odd numbered months. St. Mary’s School Marriage 202 S. Orange, (830) 997-3914 Preparations must be made with the liturgist John Mein, Principal ....................................................... at least 6 months in advance. The marriage [email protected] date is confirmed after preparations are Cristi Ahern, Assistant Principal ..................................... completed. No weddings are scheduled [email protected] Christine Duecker, Office Administrator ......................... during Advent or Lent. Susan Nixon, Registrar ................................................... Reconciliation Mignonne Frantzen, Development Director……………….. Saturday 4-5 p.m. at St. Mary’s, 6:30 – 7 [email protected] p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe or by appointment. ST. MARY'S CEMETERY Communion Parishioners and family members seeking information about our cemetery are invited to come by the parish office Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are during normal business hours. Here a careful review may be available to bring Holy Communion to the made of all the burial options available while allowing time sick and elderly of the parish. for a thoughtful decision. Holy Anointing SOMEONE IN THE HOSPITAL? Do not hesitate to call the priest in case of If a member of your family is ill and would like to see a serious illness or injury. Call 830-997-9523 ext. priest, please call the parish office. 2. Teams of Our Lady GABRIEL PROJECT/RESPECT LIFE Stacy Jenschke, Coordinator (830) 998-9074. A Lay Ministry for Married Couples Contact: Riley or Martha Kothmann NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) (325) 347-7840 [email protected] Kevin & Lisa McCormack (830) 257-7803 PRAYER LINE ALC0HOL & DRUG AWARENESS If you want to be a part of the prayer line or need If you or a loved one is affected by alcohol or drug abuse, we can help. Call John or Joy at 990-1720 or 456-3566. prayers, please call Diane Reeh at 830-456- Your anonymity will be protected. PARISH UPDATE 3 MASS INTENTIONS PARISH DECEMBER 11-17, 2017 CALENDAR Monday, December 11 7:30 a.m. † Barbara Crenwelge & † Dana Gold DECEMBER 11-17, 2017 Tuesday, December 12 12 p.m. †Puabla Valdez Wednesday, December 13 Monday 7 p.m. † August Eberle 6 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group @ HFC Thursday, December 14 7 p.m. School Board Meeting @ HFC 8 a.m. †Victor Crenwelge & † Keith Krueger 7 p.m. 4-H @ Cafeteria Friday, December 15 7 p.m. Ultreya @ OLG Hall 7:30 a.m. † Fr. Santan Pinto Tuesday Saturday, December 16 6 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group @ HFC 5:30 p.m. † Viola Barsch & 9 a.m. Women of Grace @ HFC † Delton & Lynda Kozielski 9 a.m. English as a 2nd Language @ OLG 7 p.m. People of the Parish Hall Sunday, December 17 9:30 a.m. Fredericksburg Nursing Home 7:30 a.m. Dennis L. Grobe & † Edgar S. Weber 10 a.m. Knopp #1 Nursing Home 9 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of Catholic 11 a.m. Centering Prayer @ HFC Daughters & † Jesusa Rodriguez 6 p.m. Pro-life Rosary (KC) @ Big Church 11:15 a.m. † Rosie Gonzales & † Maretin Cedillo 6 p.m. Women’s ACTS Meeting @ HFC 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus @ HFC 6:30 p.m. ESL @ OLG Hall WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Wednesday December 2-3, 2017 6 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group @ Peach Tree Offertory.............................................. $27,213.65 9:30 a.m. Live Oak Nursing Home School ................................................... $2,792.98 10 a.m. Windcrest Nursing Home Building Improvement ................................ $45.00 10 a.m. Advent class @ HFC Our Lady of Guadalupe ............................ $518.25 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters Rosary @ Small Preservation & Pride ................................... $30.00 Church 6 p.m. Edge Youth Meeting @ HFC Thank you for your continued 6:30 p.m. Advent class @ HFC generosity and support of St. Mary’s! 7 p.m. Adult Choir Practice @ Big Church Thursday 10 a.m. Knopp 2 & Knopp Assisted Living SECOND COLLECTION 11 a.m. Lay Missionaries of Charity @ HFC The second collection this weekend is for 6 p.m. SMS Band Concert @ HFC Retired Men & Women Religious. There are more Friday than 32,000 senior Catholic Sisters, brothers, and 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group @ HFC religious order priests living in the United States. 7 p.m. Pan de Vida @ OLG Through prayer, love, and sacrifice, they established Saturday Catholic schools, hospitals, and more. Please be 4 p.m. Blood Drive @ HFC generous. Sunday The second collection next weekend is for 8 a.m. Coffee and Donuts @ HFC the Building Improvement Fund. 8 a.m. Blood Drive @ HFC 10 a.m. Confirmation Prep @ HFC If you haven’t received your directory photos at 1 p.m. Teen ACTS @ Cafeteria home, please check with the church office! 46 PARISH EVENTS OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS BREAKING WHO ARE ILL Daysi Albiter, Andy Andrade, Annette Annon, NEWS… Claudia Baker, William Baumert, JoAnn Belke, Santa Benitez, Scott Behrends, Gloria Bischoff, James Blume, Carol Bouchard, John Boyers, Louis Brewer, Jack Brown, Lisa Brown, Minnie Carrion, Cary & Cheryl Collins, Rachel Cox, Bonnie Crenwelge, Ava Darr, Victor Diaz, Owen Dietel, Marie Durst, Joselyn Eckhardt, Kay Eckhardt, Connie Fiedler, Kevin Fritz, Joe Henry Gonzales, Cindy Groh- mann, J. J. Guajardo, Juanita Guevara, Tami Harris, It’s an James Helms, Margaret Henry, John Huecksteadt, Ge- rald Howard, Laverne Hoyt, Viola Immel, Ed Jackson, Donald A. Klein, Emmie Klein, Gail Klein, Ruth Klein, early Brenda Klier, Wesley Kozielski, Ryker Kramer-Pearce, Cole Kuhlmann, Richard LaMarre, Bonnie Land, Mimi Lodowski, Winona Leger, Irene Loth, Patricia Loth, Christmas Gift! Guenther Maenius, George & Nelda Marion, Delfina Martinez, Bryan William McGinnis, Victor Meier, Riley PILGRIMAGE TO ROME and ASSISI Osbourn, James Pape, Robby Parker, Nicole Parker, Heather Brennan Patrick, Macel Patterson, Heather For those still wanting to go on this once-in-a- Harper Peralez, Eric Peters, Leroy Petsch, Lois Pohler, lifetime Spiritual & Cultural Journey to Italy, we Peter Pouthier, Carrie Pyka, Alton Reeh, Victoria Re- have wonderful news. A few spots have opened up galado, Arnie & Myrtle Rieff, Herminia Rivera, Parker and we would LOVE for you to join us! This 10-day Robertson, Danny Roeder, Maricela Roller, Kim Ross, Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi will be from April 4th Joe Salinas, Max Schmidtzinsky, Vernell Scott, Michael to April 13th 2018. For all the details, a free color Shannon, Steve Shefstad, Cody Smith, Max Sokoloff, brochure and registration form, please contact Fr. Maria Sons, Clifford Staudt, Ruby Stehling, Annie Mae John at the church office or email him at Stone, Robert Straube, Darrell Sultemeier, Glen [email protected] Space is limited, register Tarang, Gil Ulbricht, Michael Usener, Ryan Usener, today! Calvin Vanwinkle & Family, Kenneth Verstuyft, Linda Vollmar, Renette Wahl, Tom Wallace, Werner Weber, A.J. Weinheimer, Keith P. Weinheimer, Steven Wein- St. Mary’s Blood Drive heimer, Grace Worlie & Ray Zdan. Prayer List Slated for Dec. 16-17 Dear Parishioners: I have asked staff to take names off SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. the prayer list for people who have been on the list for a particu- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. larly long time because of space limitations. However, please remember that those people will continually be prayed for at daily HOLY FAMILY CENTER Mass. Thank you, Father John. On Saturday, come enjoy homemade cookies. On Sunday, come join the Knights of Columbus for a THANK YOU! Parish Mixer with a homemade breakfast. We would like to say thank you so much to all who * Come meet new friends, come greet old friends, volunteered their time and talents in decorating & but most importantly, come SAVE a LIFE* driving the floats for the Church, School & Knights of Columbus in the Light the Night Parade.