Joy WELCOME! We invite you to become a member, by registering at the Welcome Table in the Narthex after Mass, or by visiting the Parish Office! Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Please contact the following staff members for questions about: Becoming Catholic: Lindee Greer, x43 Baptism & First Communion: Lisa Estrada, x12 Confirmation: Devyn Buschow, x16 Funerals: Please contact Funeral Home or Parish Office Pastor, Rev. Joseph C. Lee Parochial Vicar, Rev. Eugene Okoli Deacon, Al Evans Deacon, Gene Freeman Deacon, Charles Ruelas Deacon, Paul Wood x23 x26 x12 x44 x17 x19 x14 x24 (972)298-4971 x20 Adult & Family Director, Richard Johnson Adult & Family Associate, Melisa Limones Baptism/First Communion, Lisa Estrada Business Administrator, Leonardo Zapata Business Associate, Mary Jorgensen Childcare & Safe Environment, Sharon Bush Children's Faith Formation, Deborah Pearson Community Life, Cindy Meyer Music Director, Felipe Ramirez Outreach, Tammie Marceleño Parish Office, Mary Gruhlke Parish Resource Associate, Veronica Houston Pastor's Office, Cathy Ordemann R.C.I.A., Lindee Greer Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Devyn Buschow Youth Ministry, Rachel Cromwell Bienvenido a la parroquia del Espíritu Santo! En la oficina parroquial tenemos personas que hablan español en caso que necesite ayuda o tenga preguntas. La oficina de la parroquia está abierta de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 pm. El viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. x10 x30 x11 x43 x16 x45 Saturday Sunday Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 3:30-5:00 p.m. Confesiones en español el primer y tercer sábado de cada mes. Daily Rosary Monday - Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Contact the Adult & Family Office at least 9 months prior to your proposed wedding date and before making any definite plans.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church December 16, 2018 From The Pastor s Desk The readings for today could easily leave us in a confusing state, because they seem to be at either end of the emotional spectrum. On one hand, we are told in the first reading, that God will be dancing with shouts of joy on our behalf, and then on the other hand we are given a very stern warning from the John the Baptist about the chaff that will burn in a fire that will never go out. What are we to make of it the joy of God over us and the threat of punishment? As with many things in life, it may be a matter of balance even of a very delicate kind of balance. We are asked to be joyful, but not to lose perspective. Joy requires work a discipline of following Christ in our daily lives. John was asked by the people what they had to do. In straight from the shoulder language, John tells them that they must share their food and clothing with those who do not have enough. He tells the tax collectors not to cheat and then he tells the soldiers to be content with their pay. You cannot get more concrete or down to earth than this. Perhaps the Church puts these two kinds of themes together for us so that we won t be living our spiritual lives on some cloud far away from the realities of our lives. This can be a problem when people divorce their spiritual lives from the rest of their lives and live a kind of two levelled existence. On one level, they have beautiful thoughts and feelings and seem to think that nothing in life can go wrong. On the other level, all that seems to matter are the day to day realities of life, like money and food. So we are urged to be joyful and happy in the Lord, while at the same time doing what we need to do in order to be following God s will in our daily lives. In the first reading the prophet Zephaniah is very anxious to express how much God care for us. He says: He will exult with joy over you, He will renew you by his love; He will dance with shouts of joy for you as on a day of festival. Have you ever experienced a person who loved you so much that you could feel that love every time that person came into your presence? When that person was around you, you could not help but feel surrounded by their love. You could almost reach out and touch it. That is the kind of love God has for each of us. God is dancing with joy over us but what is even better is God s promise that God will renew us by his love. We will be made into new persons through the overwhelming love of God. May we all come to believe this joyful and loving God and share the joy and love for one another. Weekly Readings & Activities Sunday, Dec 16 Monday, Dec 17 Tuesday, Dec 18 Wednesday, Dec 19 Thursday, Dec 20 Friday, Dec 21 Saturday, Dec 22 Sunday, Dec 23 Zep 3:14-18a; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday, Dec. 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Youth Poinsettia Sale/Bryan s House Stockings 7:30 a.m. Holy Mass People of Holy Spirit 8:00 a.m. Sunday Food & Fellopwhip 9:00 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Gladys Blácido 9:00/11:00 a.m. Children s Faith Formation Classes 9:00/11:00 a.m. PreK3 Mornings with Mom & Dad 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Dorothy Mgbam Estudio Biblico Class 12:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. Holy Mass (Spanish) People of Holy Spirit 2:00 p.m. So Dallas Curia-Legion of Mary Meeting 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation Preparation Session 3:00 p.m. Lector Training 4:30 p.m. Youth Poinsettia Sale/Bryan s House Stockings 5:30 p.m. Holy Mass Faustino Granado 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Monday, Dec. 17 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Patrick Mancenido 9:30 a.m. Low-Impact Exercise Tuesday, Dec. 18 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Eli Cvetnich 9:30 a.m. ESL (English as a Second Language) 2:00 p.m. Pictorial Photography Session 7:30 p.m. KofC Officers & Director s Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 19 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Mavis Jean Monger 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary/Low Impact Exercise 2:00 p.m. Pictorial Photography Session 6:00 p.m. Confessions Family Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. Team Spirit Thursday, Dec. 20 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass Ruban Charles Ortiz 9:30 a.m. ESL (English as a Language) 2:00 p.m. Pictorial Photography Session 7:35 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, Dec. 21 St. Peter Canisius 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass Intentions of Justina Kutil 9:00 a.m. Holy Hour 2:00 p.m. Pictorial Photography Session 4:30 p.m. Youth Christmas Caroling (Off-site) Saturday, Dec. 22 6:00 a.m. Simbang Gabi Holy Mass Nic Ramos 7:00 a.m. Simbang Gabi Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Pictorial Photography Session 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal for Christmas Mass 3:30 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Holy Mass Ralph Harkenrider Sunday, Dec. 23 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. Holy Mass People of Holy Spirit 9:00 a.m. Holy Mass Frances Musgrave 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass Joe D. Stubblefield 12:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. Holy Mass (Spanish) Herb DeLeon 5:30 p.m. Holy Mass Lourdes Adrias
Holy Spirit Catholic Church December 16, 2018 Youth Ministry Thank you for buying a poinsettia and supporting our youth ministry program! The poinsettias were grown in Waxahachie, TX. You are both buying local and supporting local youth! We appreciate you! We still have a few time slots left for Christmas Carolers! E-mail DevynBuschow@holyspiritcc.org to reserve a time slot to have our teens come sing to you on December 21st. Donations are not required but any money donated will be used for scholarships for upcoming youth trips! Merry Christmas! Tonight is our Youth Ministry Christmas Party. We will NOT meet on December 23rd or 30th. See you back on January 6th! Liturgy Lector Training Today Do you feel you are called to Proclaim the Word of God? You are invited to our Lector Training Today at 3:00 p.m. Please let us know you re coming by emailing carol_lemmon@yahoo.com. Nursery will be open for the 9:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. masses Sunday Dec. 23 and on Sunday, Dec. 30 for those from 6 months to 5 years of age. Please use entrance nearest the playground for access. Finances The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of Frances Musgrave by Mary Ellen Bradshaw. Immaculate Conception-Dec. 7 & 8 $ 2,243.82 Contributions - December 8 & 9 $ 22,568.27.00 Retirement for Religious $ 457.00 Year End Giving: If you are considering a year-end donation, please consider Holy Spirit with any additional contributions. Year-end gifts must be post-marked or received online by December 31, 2018 to be recorded in the 2018 Tax Year. IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER: NOW PERMANENT LAW Each IRA owner>70 ½ years may make a transfer, up to $100,000 per year, to a qualified charity. IRA Charitable Rollovers are tax-free and not included in adjusted gross income. An IRA charitable Rollover may fulfill part or all of your required minimum distribution (RMD). To learn how you and Holy spirit can benefit, contact your financial advisor or Leonardo Zapata, x44 in the Parish Office. God Bless all for your continued generous support!! Community Life Ministry Sunday Morning Food and Fellowship Today: Tamales by CDA & Craft Group Craft Sale Our final Sunday for holiday tamales. If you placed an order last month, don t forget to stop by and claim your order. Come and check out the Craft Sale and take care of some Christmas Shopping! Next Sunday, Dec. 23: CHRISTMAS BREAK Photo Directory Sign-ups Online or In Narthex On Weekends You can schedule your photo shoot online at: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yjn1g8km/ or visit the table in the Narthex after Mass on weekends. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Meyer at cindymeyer@holyspiritcc.org. Registro para fotos del directorio Puedo hacerlo en red o en el Nártex. Puede hacer su sita para su foto llendo a: https:/book is-life touch.appointment-plus.com/yin1g8km o visitando la mesa en el nártex después de las Misas del fin de semana. Para cualquier pregunta contacte la oficina parroquial. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 Children s Mass 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 Bilingual Vigil Mass 8:30 p.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25 Midnight Mass Christmas Day, Dec. 25 Our Lady of Guadalupe THANK YOU!! Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Our Lady on Dec. 12. A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped decorate, set-up the rooms, served, cooked or brought food, and those that helped clean up after this amazing event. May God Bless You All!!! Simbang Gabi Mass & Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 22-6:00 a.m. Mass Followed by a Filipino Breakfast in the Gym. Everyone is welcome to this joyous celebration. New Year s Eve, Dec. 31 Vigil Mass Solemnity of Blessed Virgin Mary, Jan. 1 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION- Bilingual 12:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. The Nursery will be CLOSED Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve & New Year s Day. The Pastoral Office will be closed December. 24 th & 25 th, 31st and January 1st.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church December 16, 2018 There are no Faith Formation classes on Sunday, December 23 or Sunday, December 30 in order to celebrate this joyous holiday season. Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Faith Formation Office! Due to early bulletin deadlines, information regarding our annual Breakfast with St. Nicholas will be in next week s Parish Bulletin! PreK 3 Mornings with Mom & Dad sessions are this Sunday, December 16 at your child s regular Faith Formation time in the dining room! Mom & Dad, plan on joining your little one for some one-on-one time and experience first hand what they are learning in their Faith Formation class. This is the last of our Mornings with Mom & Dad sessions for 2018. We kick off the 2019 sessions in late January with 3rd Grade! Catechists, don t forget our annual Epiphany Coffee Bar and voluntary Secret Santa Gift Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. in the Dining Room. So while you re out picking up gifts for the holidays, grab a gift, $5.00 or less, to exchange with your fellow catechists. SPECIAL NOTE: We still have two pictures of a lovely couple that have yet to be picked up from our All Souls Day Memory Table in October. They don t have a name or phone number on them for us to contact. Your photos are waiting on you in the Faith Formation Office! With the first half of the Faith Formation year coming to a close, be sure to check your child s/youth s attendance especially if they are first-year students or currently in sacramental preparation. Our Attendance Policy allows for a total of six absences for the entire Faith Formation year (one of the most lenient in the diocese!) to be eligible for sacramental preparation. If you are unsure about your child s attendance and where they currently stand, please contact the Faith Formation Office. We ll be happy to help you! SACRAMENTS & SUCH. Our next Parent & Student session for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is THIS Sunday, December 16 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the gym. Please contact Lisa Estrada, ext. 12, with any questions in regards to session attendance. Children in First Communion preparation will be Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. followed by a reception in the Narthex. Please contact Lisa with any questions. The next Parent & Student session for the Sacrament of Confirmation will not be until after the new year in January, 2019. Questions regarding Infant Baptism (ages 6 & under) may be directed to Lisa Estrada, ext. 12.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church December 16, 2018 Adult & Family Ministry Many thanks to all who promoted the Where There is Darkness movie, helped at the door on December 2, and especially to Siobhain Bierschenk! Financial Peace University Thursdays Jan 17 March 14, 6:30 8:30 p.m. Budget. Save and pay off debt. Get on the same page with your spouse. Identify which types of insurance you need. Plan and save for major expenses. Invest for your future. Give generously. And more! Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University will help you take control of your money, plan for your future, and transform your life. Watch entertaining videos, get your questions answered with financial coaching assistance, and stay on track with digital tools. Facilitated by Holy Spirit parishioner Diana Liska. Lectio: Eucharist Video series with Dr. Brant Pitre New adult classes start in January! To register or for more info, email richardjohnson@holyspiritcc.org or call x23. Call x19 to reserve childcare for any class! Attend on either Sundays or Tuesdays! Sundays 9:00 10:30 a.m., Jan 6-March 3 or Tuesdays 7:00 9:00 p.m., Jan 8-March 5. Dig down to the Biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching. We'll discover how Christ's Body and Blood are an integral and wondrous part of God's plan for our salvation. Women in the New Testament Mondays, Jan 21 March 18 9:15 11:15 a.m. Explore the meaning of discipleship through the lives of the women who lived in the times of Jesus and the apostles. Outreach Ministry GOOD GRIEF BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM When we are grieving the death of a loved one, adjusting to the changes and loss associated with their passing can be easier when we have a supportive environment where we can share our feelings and experiences of loss and learn of the process that includes information about grief and how to get emotional and spiritual support. Join us for a six-week series of workshops where participants are given the opportunity to learn and grow through their grief experience. Each session builds upon the previous one; attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions for maximum benefit. Helpful resources on grief are also provided at no charge. Sessions last 1 ½ hours. We will meet in Room 211 in the Community Center behind the Church. Please call the Church Office 972-298-4971 x20 to reserve a place. SIX WEEK SERIES: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Overview Session, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Week 1: Strength through Sharing, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Week 2: The Grief Process, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Week 3: A Life to Celebrate, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Week 4: Caring for our Needs, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Week 5: Handling Special Days, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Week 6: From Grief to Hope, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26 Reunion Lunch/Brunch, TBD The Animal Care Center Dr. Chris Gleason, Parishioner 511 South Main 972-298-2898 www.theanimalcarecenter.net CREATING A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK. DENTISTRY CAN BE PAIN FREE & AFFORDABLE. CALL US TODAY! AVAILABLE SERVICES: INVISALIGN WHITENING CROWN AND BRIDGE TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS IMPLANTS/MINI IMPLANTS PERIODONTAL TREATMENT DENTURES AND PARTIALS WILLIAM A. BROWN, D.D.S. F.A.G.D. 972-298-8515 www.williamabrowndds.com williamabrowndds@gmail.com GENERAL DENTISTRY 226 N. CEDAR RIDGE RD. DUNCANVILLE, TX Since 1986 serving Dallas with all different types of snacks, tortillas and tostadas. Somos la pura botana. The Gonzalez Family Parish Members The Guadalupe Radio Network grnonline.com KATH 910 AM in English - 24/7 KJON 850 AM en Espanol - 12/7 Sponsor: Dr. Chris Gleason Contact Jon Becker to place an ad today! jbecker@4lpi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2536 TURNING 65? HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 65+ Michael Lemmon Haydin Insurance Group 972-965-7097 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 www.4lpi.com Holy Spirit Church, Duncanville, TX B 4C 05-1084
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