Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3

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1 Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday: December 9, :30pm Manuel C. Garza De parte de Imelda C. Garza y familia Ricky Vasquez Juan Rodriguez y Teresa Martinez De parte de su hija Virginia y familia Dora & Albert Maldonado De parte de la familia Isabel Canales (en memoria de su cumpleaños) De parte de Dora Byington Noel Pena Jr. De parte de Chuck y Amy Schultz Maria Luisa (Lulu) Montalvo De parte de Elva Montalvo Moe Gonzalez De parte de Chuck & Amy Schultz Manuel Carrillo De parte de Odilia Lopez Por la salud de Albert (Chubby) Garza Jr. En Accion de Gracias por el Aniversario de bodas de Gilbert y Velma Reyes De parte de la familia Sunday: December 10, :30am Maria Luisa Mejia De parte de su Familia Jose Luis Mejia Ramirez Arnoldo Perez De parte de la familia Perez, Guevara y Garza Manuel Carrillo De parte de Sr. y Sra. Vern Crocker Eliseo y Dalia Ramos y Magdalena R. Loera De parte su Roque y Nilda Loera SUNDAY: December 10, :00am Joe Mendez (2 nd Anniversary) Requested by the Family Sunday: December 10, :00 Noon Jose Guerra Requested by Carolina Rios y familia Antonio & Ramona Torres Requested by their family Gracie Chapa Requested by Mr & Mrs Jesus & Gloria Ramirez Monday: December 11, 2017, :30am Communion Service Tuesday: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2017, :30am Luciano, Manuel y Emeteria Garza Requested by Hilda G. Garza Joel T. Garcia Requested by Deacon Butcho & Norma Garcia Felix & Juanita Perez Requested ty Javiel & Blanca Mendietta & Family Felipe Lucio Requested by Janie Ydrogo *Please see bulletin insert for detail schedule information on Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Celebrations Wednesday: December 13, :30am Lucia Almaraz Zuniga (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by the Sanchez Family Lucia Ybarra Jones (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by the family Thursday: December 14, :30am For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one Friday: December 15, :30am For the sick in our parish Saturday: December 16, 2017 No Morning Mass

2 Last week offering: Loose: $ 2, Envelope: $ 2, Total: $ 4, Works of Mercy $ Sanctuary Candle Donated in memory of Armando C. Jaimes From his family & In memory of Juan, Maria, Lupita, Anita & Manuel Carrillo & Santiago & Ascension Garcia We pray for Prayers the following for who need the sick healing: Roberto Ramos, Tana Torres, Matilde Mayorga, Lou Ann Reyes, Vangie Longoria, Elva G. Rodriguez, Maria Nury Zapata, Edna Morales, Grace Morales, Robert Morales, Nilda G. Loera, America Crouse, Sarita Mendietta, Lela Guzman, Carmen Rios, Cissy Cortez, Joey M. Rios, Alex Olivarez, Mary Castro, Irma Zamora, Mary Lou Garza, Consuelo Perez, Joe Garza, Petrolino Esquivel, Clarissa De La Paz, Marcus Alonzo Castilla, Annette Galvan Espinoza, Omelia Tijerina. Yolanda De La Paz. Joel Salazar, Israel Mendietta, Martina Constante, Daniel Cavazos Jr. & Carolina Ruiz, Audelia Vargas, Carmen Arredondo, Al Luera, Toni Garcia, George Perez, Max Arriaga, Juan Trejo Sr., Emma Garza, Adelmo Luera Jr., David Perez, Adelmo Luera, Diana Serna, Margarito Olivarez, Middy Munoz, Adan Munoz Jr, Hector & Maria Trevino, Norma Gonzalez, Sylvia Muniz, Horacio R. Solis, Lisa Munoz, Joel Rivera, Angie Moreno, Elvira Molina, Rosa Moya, Ambrosio Salazar, Teresa Zapata. We pray for all those who are sick on our list and for those whose names are written on the heart of Our Lord Jesus. December 9 th & 10 th December 16 th & 17 th Lectors & Commentators: 5:30pm Zelma Salinas & Esther Perez 7:30am Irma Gonzales 10:00am CCD Students Noon Maria Guerra Altar Servers 5:30pm Carina, Raquel 7:30am Emily, Aidan 10:00am Christian, Diego Noon Danielle, Debra Extra-Ordinary Minsters 5:30pm Leti Montez & Sister 7:30am Carmela Alvarez 10:00am Joe & Dawn Mireles Noon Ben Merino Ushers/Hospitality 5:30pm Adolfo Silva 7:30am Mon Aguilar, Roque Loera, Frank Najera, Alejandro Deleon 10:00am Diana Ochoa, Eddie Ochoa & Youth Noon Patsy Rios Lectors & Commentators: 5:30pm Mary Guzman & Carmela Alvarez 7:30am Catholic Daughters 10:00am CCD Students Noon Jesse & Patsy Rios Altar Servers 5:30pm Jordan, Jacob, Jason 7:30am Diane, Sofia, Joey 10:00am Carina, Raquel Noon Kyrie, Seth Extra-Ordinary Minsters 5:30pm Rosario Barrera & Lupe Lozano 7:30am Jessie & Patsy Rios 10:00am Rhonda Silguero, Sister Noon Carmen Mayorga Ushers/Hospitality 5:30pm Adolfo Silva 7:30am Mon Aguilar, Roque Loera, Frank Najera, Alejandro Deleon 10:00am Diana Ochoa, Eddie Ochoa & Youth Noon Patsy Rios & Youth Group Members We thank all our Ministries for Loving God, Growing in Grace and Serving His People!

3 JMJ MARY IMMACULATE, MOTHER OF GOD December 8th was the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and our Celestial Mother. When the Angel Gabriel saluted Mary to transmit to her the message of the Heavenly Father, he began with these words: "Hail Mary, full of Grace". For God as for the Angel, the authentic name of Mary is "Grace," grace that invades her whole being. In the Angel's greeting to Mary he recognizes, in Mary's heart, a total victory over sin. Without doubt, in this heart the grace, or life of God, had worked, excluding all stain of sin, liberating her of the inheritance of the original sin. Not even an instant did Mary's soul suffered the effects of Satan: she lived pure and in holiness, under the action of God. Monday:Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday:Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos Wednesday:Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday:Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday:Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, How did men appeared to the sight of the Almighty God, in the moment of the Annunciation? God saw sinners everywhere. In vain He must had looked in all humanity for persons who would not be contaminated with sin...but there was an exception. In the midst of an immense number of sinners, THE IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY APPEARED... How beautiful the heart of Mary would shine for her purity, for the cleanliness of her soul, whose only aim was to please her God. In the midst of human beings, sinners, she was the object of divine admiration because of her correspondence to the grace of God, her Creator, her Redeemer and her Sanctifier. "Mother of God and Mother of us all, how beautiful you are in your body and in your spirit, you are indeed a new creation, but we, your sinful sons and daughters, we love you and are proud to be yours, in the words of our Redeemer to St. John at the foot of the Cross: "Woman behold your son" Those words He said, thinking of us all... We want to repeat to you some word of Scripture: "You are the glory of Jerusalem, you, the joy of Israel; you the pride of our race." This beautiful and significant celebration of The Immaculate Conception of Mary marks the great promise God made to the human race, to send a Messiah, a Savior, to free us from sins and to make it possible for us to live in the eternal blessing of Heaven. Mary Immaculate is the Patroness of the Unites States of America and a day of Obligation, which means we should attend Mass. This celebration is very dear to our hearts of Sisters, Missionary Daughters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary and she is our Congregational Patroness, as well. We will pray to her to intercede for us, so she will lead us to Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen. Sister Celia Compoy, MDPVM SPENDING TIME WITH GOD WEEKLY & DAILY DEVOTIONS AT ST. MARTIN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY THURSDAY 6:00PM IN THE CHAPEL CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY EVERY DAY 3:00PM IN THE CHURCH DECEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY PARISH COUNCIL CHRISTMAS MEETING & GATHERING 5PM IN THE PARISH HALL All council members are encouraged to attend!

4 December Dates to Remember December 18 Christmas Play, 6pm December 24 No CCD Class December 31 No CCD Class SCRIPTURE & COFFEE 9:00am Every Thursday This week at Hilda Garza s home 611 E. Aislie Apt E #1 (South Park Apts) All Are Welcome! ADVENT RETREAT Saturday, December 16, :30am 12:00Noon At St. Martin Parish Hall 504 E. Ella Guest Speaker: Fr. Williams Bakyil, SOLT All are welcome! Free! Light Breakfast Refreshments will be served. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2017 St. Martin Parish Mañanitas Celebration ADVENT KINGSVILLE AREA PENANCE SERVICES December 13 St. Joseph Church, 6:30pm December 19 Our Lady of Good Counsel, 7pm December 21 St. Martin of Tours, 7pm Several priests will be on hand to hear your confession. 5:30am Gather at Mother Julia s Solemn Place of Prayer, 408 E. Richard Street, Procession to St. Martin Church for 6:30am Mass Refreshments to follow at St. Martin Hall Multi-Parish Evening Celebration 5:00pm Members of St. Martin, St. Gertrude, St. Joseph & Our Lady of Good Counsel will gather at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 1120 S. 8 th Street and begin procession to St. Martin Church for evening Mass. Mass will begin when procession arrives at St. Martin Church. Refreshments to follow at St. Martin Parish Hall 504 E. Ella. ALL ARE WELCOME!

5 MEN S CLUB MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:30PM IN THE PARISH HALL If you are interested in joining the Men s Club you are welcome to attend this meeting. Stop in and see what St. Martin Men s Club is all about! CHRISTMAS NOVENA/POSADA CELEBRATIONS This year the parish ministries will organize the Christmas Novena or Posada celebrations on the 9 days before Christmas. We invite all parishioners, your family and friends to participate in all the planned celebrations. This time should be taken to prepare for the coming of Christ. Please make every effort to participate. Saturday, Dec (Altar Society) 6:30pm Traditional Posada Meet at Mr. & Mrs. Ramiro Utley s home at 530 E. Ella for the first home will end at St. Martin Parish hall for songs and refreshments. Sunday, Dec. 17- (Catholic Daughters & CCD) 6:00pm, Rosary at the Church Monday, Dec. 18 (Divine Mercy & Guadalupanas) 6:00pm, Details to follow in next week s bulletin Tuesday, Dec. 19 (Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Sisters) 6:00pm, Details to follow in next week s bulletin Wednesday, Dec. 20 (Ushers & Men s Club) 6:00pm, Details to follow in next week s bulletin Thursday, Dec. 21 (Music Ministry) 6:00pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Penance Service at 7:00pm in the Church Friday, Dec. 22 (Lectors) Christmas Memorial Service in the Parish Hall, 6:00pm, Bring a framed picture of your loved ones who have passed away. We will remember and pray for those who will be with Jesus this Christmas. Saturday, Dec. 23 Details to follow in next week s bulletin Sunday, Dec. 24 Details to follow in next week s bulletin