St. Mary's Altar Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m.

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1 SUNDAY, SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1) Baruch 5:1-9 2) Philippians 1:4-6, ) Luke 3:1-6 FOCUS:As we await the coming of our Lord and Savior, joy and hope fill our hearts in anticipation of the Messiah. Prepare the way of the Lord! Today marks the Second Sunday of Advent, and we are filled with hope, joy and anticipation. The Lord enters the world to save us. Our paths will be made straight. Our burdens will be eased. Our darkness will be lightened. Salvation is at hand. LITURGY OF THE WORD The first reading calls Israel to abandon mourning and misery and replace it with the glorious splendor of God. Paul s Letter to the Philippians is filled with hope and joy, embracing Christ s message and mission. Hope continues in the Gospel as John prepares the way of the Lord, baptizing in his name and proclaiming that salvation is near. Reading for the following Sunday SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1) Zephaniah 3:14-18a 2) Philippians 4:4-7 3) Luke 3:10-18 Opening Soon! St. Mary s Adoration Chapel will open on December 13th. Bishop Brendan Cahill will formally Bless the chapel and expose the Blessed Sacrament following the Noon Mass. All parishioners are invited, more details to follow. ADORERS NEEDED St. Mary s Adoration Chapel has a few more adoration slots available. Please consider spending even 30 minutes with Jesus, inviting a friend, or a non-parishioner. Available Adoration Hours: Mon. 12:30 pm, 3 pm Tues. 10 am Wed. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm Thurs. 7 am, 9 am, 10 am, 2 pm, 3 pm Fri. 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm 5 pm Thank you to all who have chosen a Holy Hour. The time I have spent before the tabernacle is the best spent time of my life. St. Catherine of Genoa If interested, please contact Cindy Brewer at or leave a message at the church office at CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Monday, December 24, (Christmas Eve): Mass at 4:00 p.m. (Christmas Pageant for children - Dec. 24, 3:30 pm before Mass) 12:00 Midnight Mass. (Carols begin at 11:30 p.m.), Tuesday, December 25, (Christmas Day) 9:00 a.m. NEW YEAR'S DAY Monday, December 31, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. St. Mary's Altar Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the activity center. Guest are always welcome. Everyone is asked to bring canned items or cash for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Coffee, doughnuts and fruit will be served on Sun. Dec. 16 after the 8:00 a.m.

2 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT LECTORS Saturday, December 8, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 People of the Parish 4:00 Vivian Tyng Sunday, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 People of the Parish 10:30 Darrell Wayne Gann Monday, December 10 6:30 Noreen Pfister 12:05 O. D. Rosse Tuesday, December 11 6:30 James & Dolores Meletio 12:05 Gilbert Wendel Wednesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:30 Richard Fritz 12:05 Benito & Irene Menchaca Thursday, December 13, Saint Lucy 6:30 Prayer and Communion Service 8:10 Antonina Cruz ANNIV Nazareth Academy School Mass 12:05 Prayer and Communion Service Friday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross 6:30 Donnie Kruppa 12:05 Bohumil Smolka 7:00 Sharon West Bauer 4:00 Allen Frazer, Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 Jerry Lenz 10:30 People of the Parish 4:00 p.m. Heather Zamykal 8:00 a.m. Shane Morris 10:30 a.m. O. Basaldua EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 4:00 p.m. Richard & Karen Evans, Henry Schramek, Judy Jabbour 8:00 a.m. Libby Ramirez, Michael Cuellar, Diana Starnes, Emily Garza 10:30 a.m. Bertha McDowell, Lucinda Cavazos, Brandon Basaldua Cynthia Brewer MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY 4:00 p.m. Bobby & Barbara Baca, Frieda Stubbs, Mike McCauley 8:00 a.m. Henry Petrash, Paul Janacek, Stella Silva, Bohumil Vrana 10:30 a.m. Greg & Pam Fanelli, John Cavazos, Greg Brewer MASS SERVERS 4:00 p.m. Z. Zamykal, C. Alstrom 8:00 a.m. M. A. & G. Morris 10:30 a.m. J. J. & E. Rangnow RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7:00 8:30 Ten Commandments PARISH CHOIR: Regular practice after the 8am mass on Sundays. The choir also practices on Thursday evenings in the church from 5:30p to 7:00p in preparation for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter services. Anyone interested in participating in music ministry is encouraged to join the choir.

3 Sacrament of Reconciliation Penance Services Tues. Dec. 11th 6:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Thurs. Dec. 13th 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows Mon. Dec. 17th 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Thurs. Dec. 20th- 6:30 p.m. St. Mary s Court St. Ann and Council 1329 It s the most wonderful time of the year!! Let these lyrics help put you in the mood to celebrate! Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Knights of Columbus will have their Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at the hall. The social will start at 6:00 p.m., with the catered dinner at 7:00. Tickets are $10.00 each and are available from Anne Martin (361/ ) or Michael Nevlud (361/ ). Deadline is Monday, Dec. 10. Don t miss this chance to show off your holiday wardrobe! Hope to see everyone there! Knights of Columbus Council #1329 is selling the Keep Christ In Christmas magnets. They are only $5.00 each. Contact Gary Rangnow, PREPARE THE WAY FOR JESUS! CHURCH DECORATING - All parishioners are invited to the decorating party on Mon. Dec. 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in St. Mary's Church. We need your assistance in decorating the church for the arrival of our Lord on Christmas Day as we all gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The date was moved so we have more time with our families before Christmas! THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP NOV Sunday Collection......$ 5, Loose Collection......$ On-line giving $ Total... $ 6, PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS St. Mary s Altar Society is now accepting donations for Christmas Flowers. All donations are welcome. Including those in honor of or memory of your loved one(s). Forms and envelopes are located on the back of the last pew on either side of the church. Please complete and return in the collection basket, to the church office, or mail to the address shown on the envelope. Please assist in decorating our church for the arrival of Baby Jesus on Christmas Day. Donations received after Thursday, December 20th will not be published in the Christmas Weekend Bulletin insert.

4 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT CCD NEWS: Classes: Dec. 12 Giving Tree Project Thank you to everyone who took an ornament off the Christmas Giving Tree this holiday season. Please return wrapped gifts to St. Mary s Church by Sun. Dec. 9 Tags should be securely taped to the gifts. Monetary donations are also welcome. August 22 nd -August 31 st 2020 Passion Play at Oberammergau 10 Day Pilgrimage to Poland, Czech Republic & Germany With Bishop Brendan Cahill as spiritual Director Amor Meus Spirituality Center January 19, 2019 God Works with our Hands: Knitters, Crafters, Quilters; etc. Sister Roselle Haas, rc Reflectively working with your hands helps you discover the stillness within. Listen to God as you explore the spirituality of crafting. A box lunch is available. $25.00 Suggested Donation or Love offering. Incarnate Word Convent 1101 N. E. Water Street Victoria, TX Keep Christ in Your Christmas and Share Your Faith! Shop the Incarnate Word Gift Shop 1101 NE Water St. Hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be No Baptismal Classes for the month of December the next one will be on Sunday, Jan. 20 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Last minute Christmas gifts are available at the Sewing room on Thursday Dec. 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. while supplies last. For information contact: Susan DeBartol at / susan@littleflowerpilgramages.com or Dr Gloria Amelda Gonzalez at / dr.gloria@suddenlink.net Reservations must be made by 31 December 2018 Solemn Advent Vespers: December 9, 16, 23, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Incarnate Word Convent Chapel 1101 N. E. Water Street, Victoria. Solemn Vespers is the Liturgical Evening Prayer of the Church. This prayer focuses on praying the psalms, giving thanks for the day and offering praise to God. Vespers closes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. QUILT AND CRAFT CORNER Interested in learning how to quilt or craft? Come meet on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the Annex. The Altar Society Quilters are looking for old or broken jewelry or one of a kind pieces. You can bring the items to the office or there is a box in the entrance to the church..

5 Knights of Columbus Council #1329 Bingo Night. Every Wednesday evening; Hall opens 6:00 pm; Bingo Games 7:30 pm until 10:00 pm. $10.00 per Bingo sheet pack for 10 games. Food and drinks available. Location is Airline at Ben Wilson. Proceeds benefit various council charity projects. For info, call the hall Wednesday evening at Come out, have fun and meet friends! 2019 CALENDARS Calendars compliments of, Brown s Air Conditioning Co., Ideal Aluminum Siding and Roofing Co., Edwin and Vickie Hajek, Margie Neumann, and Arlon & Patricia Zamzow and Anchor Lumber Yard, Inc. and will be available at all Masses this weekend. We would like to say a Big Thank You to these very generous people! Please pick up only one per Family MARK YOUR 2019 CALENDAR St. Mary's 2019 Family Festival Sunday, February 10, 2019 Live Auction Donations Needed Please be on the lookout for items for the live auction, take advantage of the holiday sales and pick up at least one nice item to be donated for the Live Auction or Silent Auction. This is our biggest money maker for our church, please support the festival and make it the best we have ever had. Live Auction questions? Please call Maggie Schaar or maggieschaar@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for your support. Bingo Prizes are also needed. Please consider donating. We welcome all parishioners as we prepare to have our BEST festival yet. If you are interested in helping in any way or have questions, please call Kevin or Joan Pfister We need everyone s help in making this Festival a success. DIRECTORY OF MINISTRIES ADORATION CHAPEL Cynthia Brewer Altar Servers Emily Janak Altar Society Evelyn Dierlam Baptism Prep. Diana Starnes Bereavement Group Geraldine Jurica Vacation Bible School Marie Immenhauser Disciples on the Journey Laurie Bautista Festival Committee Chairs Kevin & Joan Pfister Funeral Meals Adele Donalson Liturgical Ministers Marriage Prep Foccus Music Ministry Cathy Lowe Natural Family Planning Susanne Koch (979) Quilters Jo Ann Bone RCIA Sr. Frances Cabrini Religious Education Diana Starnes Rentals St. Vincent De Paul Society Faye Culak Weekly Rosary & Divine Mercy Cenacle Tina Rabalais Altar Care for December will be Stella Silva SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Use Miori Plumbing co. ad