MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA

Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday/Domingo: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM (English) 1:30 PM, 6:30 PM (en español) Monday/Lunes: 6:00 PM (English) Tuesday/Martes: 6:30 PM (en español) Wednesday/Miércoles: 12:30 PM (en español) 6:00 PM (English) Thursday/Jueves: 10:00 AM (English) Friday/Viernes: 10:00 AM (English) First Friday/Primer Viernes: 7:00 PM (bi-lingual)

ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH 3910 Spring Avenue SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Main: 256-353-2667 Fax: 256-353-8994 Emergency: 256-306-9811 Web: www.annunlord.com E-mail: parish@annunlord.com

December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

Office Hours: M—F 8:00 AM—4:00 PM BAPTISM

For families who already attended the Pre-baptismal Class, call the Church Office to set a date for the baptism of your child.

MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made 6 months in

advance. Call Parish Office.

RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 (Spanish or English)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK OR SICK CALLS To schedule, please call the Parish Office including

if a family member is in the hospital.

FUNERALS Please contact the Parish Office before making

funeral home arrangements.

RCIA Sundays, 9:30 - 10:50 AM

September - May

Annunciation of the Lord Parish Office 256-353-2667

Father Ray Remke, Pastor; Ext. 101 Father Wyman Vintson, Associate Pastor

Hispanic Ministry 256-353-2667 Ext. 131 Padre@annunlord.com

Javier Ramirez, Deacon c: 256-345-1721

Dennis Kobs, Deacon h: 256-232-1426

Patrick Lappert, Deacon h: 256-351-7061

Sister Teresa Walsh, Pastoral Associate 256-353-2667 Ext: 107 h: 256-351-0922

teresawalsh@annunlord.com

Jan Gile, DRE 256-353-2667 Ext: 108 h: 256-355-9556

jgile@annunlord.com

Connie Schartung, Youth Minister 256-353-2667 Ext: 148 h: 256-350-8438

talent@annunlord.com

Debbie Bailie, Music Director 256-353-9603

Arvel Childers, Facilities Manager 256-353-2667 Ext: 109 facilitiesmgr@annunlord.com

Anne Palmer, Secretary 256-353-2667 Ext: 101

Joan Mustain, Financial Manager 256-353-2667 Ext: 121 financemgr@annunlord.com

Jenny Brown, Financial Assistant 256-353-2667 Ext: 103 bookkeeper@annunlord.com

Alma Uriostegui, Custodian

Kris Staudt, Wedding Coordinator 256-509-1442

NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

1/6/2018 5:00 PM

Read: L1 Debra Sarrels L2 John Overcamp

EM H1 Jan Gile H2 Fr. Ray

H3 Rosie Catanach H4 Deacon Dennis

C1 ??? C2 ???

C3 Anne Werling C4 Sister Teresa

C5 Gregg Cauthen C6 Lynne Cauthen

HM 1 TJ Finley 2 Art Mays

3 Tom DiGiulian 4 ???

AS ϯ Noah Densmore

A1 Aidan Densmore A2 Brennan Bowling

Sac S Richard Vernetti

Music Ed G., Tim C., Maureen R., Tim W.

1/7/2018 8:30 AM

Read: L1 Jennifer Merriman L2 Elizabeth Hutchings

EM H1 Kay Woods H2 Fr. Ray

H3 Frank Adamsky H4 Deacon Dennis

C1 Pat Shaffer C2 Bob Sperl

C3 ??? C4 Marjorie Cosper

C5 Karen England C6 Laura Adamsky

HM 1 Charles Urban 2 Steve Bridgford

3 Arvel Childers 4 Jim Pence

AS ϯ Antonio Robinson

A1 Braden Peralta A2 Braxton Quattlebaum

Sac S Jess Granone

Music Doug Mach & Lorene Hassler

1/7/2018 11:00 AM

Read L1 Patrice Lappert L2 Dan Doud

EM H1 Craig Williamson H2 Fr. Ray

H3 Cyndi Williamson H4 Deacon Dennis

C1 Debbie Froscello C2 ???

C3 John Kilgro C4 Andy Andazola

C5 Carol Janorschke C6 Liz Doud

HM 1 Jim Compton 2 Pedro Carulo

3 Bob McKenzie 4 ???

AS ϯ Jimmy Schomburg

A1 Makenzie Jasso A2 Caitlin Nicholson

Sac S Judy Angel

Music Formal Choir

Please sign up for Weekend/Holy Day Masses through January 1st at the

Information Desk.

Calendar of Events

Sunday December 17, 2017 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:30 am RCIA (Room A) 9:35 am YES/1st Communion/Confirmation (School & Cafeteria) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 12:00 pm 1st Communion/Confirmation (School) 1:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 3:00 pm Cub Scouts (Cafeteria) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Monday December 18, 2017 noon Adoration begins 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 7:00 pm Advent Penance Service (Church, A, B, C, & Café) Tuesday December 19, 2017 noon Adoration ends 6:15 pm Pastoral Council (Library) 6:30 pm Misa (iglesia) 7:00 pm Neocatechumenal Way (Emmaus Room) Wednesday December 20, 2017 12:30 pm Misa (capilla) 4:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Fatima Room) 6:00 pm Mass (Church) 6:45 pm Formal Choir Practice (Church) 7:00 pm Misioneros Guadalupanos (Fatima Room) Thursday December 21, 2017 10:00 am Mass (Chapel) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution (Youth Hall) Friday December 22, 2017 10:00 am Mass (Chapel) 7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (iglesia) 7:00 pm Grupo de Jovenes (Cafeteria) 7:00 pm Reunión de Grupo Cursillistas (sala de jóvenes) Saturday December 23, 2017 7:00 am St. Joseph’s Men’s Group (Chapel & Youth Room) 3:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass (Church) Sunday December 24, 2017 8:30 am Mass (Church) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 1:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Church) 7:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Church) 9:30 pm Prelude Music 10:00 pm Christmas “Midnight” Mass (Church) Monday December 25, 2017 10:00 am Christmas Morning Mass (Church) 12:00 pm Misa - Natividad (iglesia)

Sanctuary Cleaning Dec 15-21: Elizabeth Hutchings & Charlotte Staff Dec 22-28: Trudy Spain

Small Altar Linens Month of December - Linda Thurston

Month of January - Rita Vernetti

Hospital Ministry Dec 16-18: Joan Sowell Dec 19-20: Debra Sarrels Dec 21-23: Jane Pintar Dec 24-26: Sister Teresa

Is Christmas a Holy Day of Obligation

since it falls on a Monday this year? Christmas is always a Holy Day of Obligation and it is a distinct obligation from that of Sunday. Two obligations means two Masses to fulfill them. There are five possibilities of fulfilling both obligations this year:

Saturday evening and Sunday evening Saturday evening and Monday morning Sunday morning and Sunday evening Sunday morning and Monday morning Sunday evening and Monday morning --

even though both of these Masses will have the same readings you can fulfill your obligations -- it is not the text of the Mass that counts, but attending a Mass within the timeframe for completing the obligation.

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Monday, January 1, 2018) is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Thus, while it is still encouraged for all to attend, since ordinarily it is a Holy Day, yet one does not sin by not attending Mass on that day.

SVDP Christmas Schedule:

The St. Vincent de Paul phone line will not accept calls on Wednesday, December 27

th

nor have pantry hour on Thursday, December 28

th due to the Christmas holidays. Phone

hours resume on January 3rd

and pantry hour resumes on January 4

th. Please remember

those in need in your prayers and may you and your family have a blessed Christmas.

Parish Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, December 18

th at 7:00 PM

Six priests will be available to hear confessions

- please take advantage of this opportunity.

May you have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year

Due to the Holy Days (holidays) we will not have Adoration on

December 25th

-26th

nor January 1

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nd

The Gloria

“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people of good will” (Luke 2:15). The Gloria is sung on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, solemnities, and feasts. Often referred to as “the Angelic Hymn,” the Gloria was first intoned by angels from heaven for the birth of Christ on earth. The Gloria is a true hymn. Its opening burst of praise overflows into a series of joyful cries addressed to the Father: “We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, and we give you thanks for your great glory.”

The hymn goes on to implore the mercy of the Son, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. In singing the Gloria the Church relives the experience of Saint Stephen who, “full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God” (Acts 7:55). Gazing on Christ, the Church praises him: “You alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High.” The final lines of the Gloria soar into the blinding mystery of the Trinity: “Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.” The hymn ends where it began: in the heavens.

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Mass Confusion???

Wednesday Morning Catholic Conversations

We will be taking a break over the holidays. Join us on Wednesday morning, January 10

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at 10:00 AM in Room A. You are invited to join a group of parishioners and enjoy Fr. John Riccardo’s video presentations to enliven your Catholic Faith. The next four Wednesday mornings (Jan. 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7) Deacon Bob Laremore will present “Breaking Bread” - The Story of the Eucharist and Its Celebration.

JPII has an opening for an Assistant Principal, beginning the 2018-2019 school year. Interested individuals please visit http://www.jp2falcons.org/contact-us/employment.cfm for more information.

JPII will be closed for the Christmas Holiday from December 25, 2017 - January 3, 2018.

On behalf of our many clients, the Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC) is grateful to the Annunciation Parish for their tremendous Food Drive and generosity during the holiday season.

You all went above and beyond with your food donations. You are a blessing to those less fortunate in our community. Because of your generosity and compassion in supporting our Food Pantry ministry, this vital program will be able to feed a multitude of families struggling during this holiday season. Thank you for helping us in our mission to serve those in need.

In His Service, The Committee on Church Cooperation

Youth Groups

Saturday evenings Middle & High School 6:00-8:30 PM

In the Youth Room

Youth Group will not be meeting on

December 23rd

or 30th.

See you January 6th.

Dear Parish Family, As you may have noticed, offertory giving and building fund contributions are falling short of our budget for the year to date. As you may remember, we are on a calendar year and our year closes December 31st. The parish strives to be the best steward of the financial resources God provides and needs your continued support to meet the ongoing needs for our parish programs and maintenance of our facilities. As you plan your year end giving and we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ together, please prayerfully consider helping to bridge the gap of $19,000 in our offertory fund and $29,000 in our building fund. Thank you for your financial support of our Parish throughout the year. May God bless you!

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 12/23/17 5 PM Sunday 12/24/17 8:30 AM

Sunday 12/24/17 11 AM

R1: Rita Vernetti Becky Laremore

R2: Joanne Zink

H1:

H2: Fr. Ray Fr. Ray Fr. Bede

H3: Deacon Lappert Deacon Lappert Deacon Lappert

H4:

C1: Charles Urban Deb Froscello

C2:

C3:

C4:

C5:

C6: Pat Shaffer

HM Gary Moody

TJ Finley John Hughes Bob McKenzie

AS † † †

John Owen Vincent

SAC Richard Vernetti Jess Granone

Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Christmas Eve 7 PM Christmas Eve 10:00 PM Christmas Day 10 AM

R1: Becky Laremore John Overcamp

R2: Betsy DiGiulian Rita Vernetti

H1:

H2: Fr. Ray Fr. Wyman Fr. Wyman Fr. Wyman

H3: Deacon Dennis Deacon Bob Richard Vernetti

H4: Maura Trainor Joan Rayl

C1: Deb Froscello Charles Urban

C2:

C3:

C4:

C5:

C6: John Kilgro

HM Bob McKenzie John Hughes

TJ Finley

AS † † † †

John Owen Vincent

SAC Jess Granone

Music Children's Choir + Tim, Maureen, Wesley Formal Choir Julia & Anna

Liturgical Ministers

Please fill in the gaps for the Weekend and Holy Day Masses for the next two weeks. Sign up sheet is on the Information Desk in the Gathering Space

Thank You!

Breaking Bread is the name the early Followers of Jesus gave to the celebration we now call the Mass. The Mass is at the heart of the Church’s life. It can therefore be at the heart of our lives. We can make it more meaningful to our journey of faith by understanding its roots to the Seder, Jesus’ dynamic changes He made to it which gave a deeper spiritual and infinite meaning to the celebration. The Mass can transcend all of us to a level of understanding, emotion, and personal spirituality that gives us an awareness of the Divine Presence and a peace that the world cannot give. “Come and See.” Jn. 1:39

Tuesday evenings beginning January 16 @ 6:30 PM and continues on January 23, 30, & February 6

All are welcome from juniors in high school through the wisest among us.

Deacon Bob Laremore and wife Becky have three children and eight grandchildren. He attended St. Meinrad Seminary in high school receiving theology instruction and daily living the church. He graduated from Marian University with a BS and a Cognate in Theology. He was ordained in 1982 from the four year Dallas Diaconate Formation Program which used the University of Dallas' Master in Theological Studies Program as their academics. He continued his theological studies at the University of Dallas for another year. He came to Alabama through Glenmary Home Missioners.

By way of introduction, Becky attended the Catholic Franciscan girls high school in Oldenburg, Indiana and attended Marian University with a major in Theology along with her degree in Secondary Education. She obtained a degree in Primary Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas. She obtained her Masters in Education from Alabama University. She attended the Dallas Diaconate Formation program and the Ft. Worth Lay Ministry Program in association with the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

For those who do not like to get out at night, a repeat of the presentation will be given on Wednesday mornings beginning January 17 @ 10:00 AM

and continues to January 24, 31, & February 7

“Breaking Bread”

The story of the Eucharist and Its celebration

As we look to a New Year, let us continue to nourish our soul by exploring the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Catholic Life. Starting on Tuesday, January 16, at 6:30 PM, Deacon Bob Laremore will present four sessions entitled “Breaking Bread,” the story of the Eucharist and its celebration.

A New Beginning to a Glorious New Year for our Parish

Celebrate the New Year with Your Fellow Parishioners Saturday, January 13th following the 5:00 PM Mass

On Saturday, January 13th, after the 5:00 PM Mass let us gather for a festive

dinner to thank God for the blessings of the season and to ask for His continued blessings in 2018.

Our thanks to the members of the Knights of Columbus for making this event possible and to our in-house chef, Arvel Childers, who always treats us to his culinary masterpiece.

Please bring a dish according to the first letter of your last name. (see list below) It is important that you bring a large dish (enough to feed 12-15 people). We don’t want to run short. Chicken, Rolls, and drinks will be provided.

A,B,C,D Vegetables (Green Veg., Corn, etc.) E,F,G,H Salads (Green, Bean, Fruit, etc.) I,J,K,L potatoes (White or Sweet) M,N,O,P,Q,R,S Side Dish (Dressing, Pasta, etc.) T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z Desserts (Cakes, Pies, Brownies, Cookies, etc )

We are counting on you to bring a large dish according to the above instructions.

Disposable containers, Please

Please Mark your calendar now for this special Event!

With appreciation from Annunciation Conference of Society of St. Vincent de Paul

With the completion of its fiscal year on 9/30/17, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at Annunciation takes this opportunity to pass on the heartfelt THANKS from those in need, to you who have supported SVdP efforts by your donations, involvement and prayers. Through this ministry, we are following in His footsteps by reaching out to help feed, house, and care for those in need. The summary of our efforts for our fiscal year include:

Families helped 527

Housing Assistance $12,315.00

Utility Assistance $14,706.66

Grocery Purchases** $ 2,946.25 Medical Assistance (reimburse of previous fiscal year expense) $ (385.00)

Transportation Assistance $ 437.95 Partnering w/ other conferences $ 756.00

Miscellaneous $ 898.74

TOTAL Direct aid $31,675.60

Other Expense

Operating expense (software, phone, insurance, Holy cards, checks)

$ 1,168.00

Solidarity-District council $ 120.00

TOTAL Other expense $1,288.00

TOTAL EXPENSE FOR YEAR $32,963.60

TOTAL INCOME FOR YEAR $33,860.74

Active & Associate Members 40

Home Visits 198

Walk in Families helped - Pantry 329

Hours of Service, Active & Associate 2,908

Miles Traveled by Members 19,644 Pounds of Food Distributed from Food Bank of North Alabama 10,500 lbs

**Spending kept low by parish/school donations and membership at North Alabama Food Bank. Actual value of food distributed is $19,154.44.

There are so many more people who need

help. Please consider:

Praying for all involved

Financially supporting this ministry

Join this SVDP ministry to help:

Make home visits

Staff the Food Pantry hour on Thursdays

Fill our pantry with needed items (Shoppers’

Club)

Visit our weekly meeting on Wednesdays at 4:30

pm in the Fatima Room or contact Anne Werling

at AWonthego@gmail.com or 256-654-2124.

The lives touched,

the differences made,

and the evangelizing that happened

were made possible, in part, by YOU.

Thank you for your generosity.

Do you know what the money collected in this envelope

is used for every month?

It’s used to help those in need in our area by our

Annunciation Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de

Paul through home visits and a weekly Food Pantry hour.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Annunciation of the Lord Conference

End Poverty Through Systemic Change

All funds used locally

Amount $_____________

Annunciation of the Lord

Catholic Church • Decatur, A

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ould be made payable to Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church

Currently 45 students at St. Ann School are benefiting from this program and St. Ann School is benefiting from their presence. Additionally, a scholarship can follow a student who graduates from St. Ann School and goes on to a Catholic high school. What a gift to the child, his/her family, our community and our Church!

Please help us continue the tradition at St. Ann School...

Redirect your Alabama state income tax dollars to St. Ann School and other Catholic schools in the Diocese of Birmingham via Scholarships for Kids SGO (a 501(c)3 corporation) AT NO COST TO YOU. Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for any tax dollars you redirect before December 31, 2017 or until the annual, statewide limit of $30 million dollars is claimed for the 2017 tax year.

Here’s how: 1. Download the Guide at www.scholarshipsforkids.org. 2. Reserve your tax credit at www.myalabamataxes.alabama.gov . 3. Send a check payable to Scholarships for Kids, Inc. P. O. Box 10204 Birmingham, AL 35202 (Please include “From St. Ann School” on a detachable note.) 4. Receive the Tax Credit.

Corporate Contributors (S corporations, C corporations, and LLC Partnerships) may redirect up to 50% of their TOTAL Alabama tax liability and there is no maximum limit for the tax credit.

Individual Contributors may redirect up to 50% of their Alabama state tax liability up to the annual

maximum tax credit of $50,000. Tax credits will be awarded on a first come, first served basis, and may be carried forward for 3 years.

There is NO COST TO YOU! Please help us take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to share our Catholic faith with students who could not otherwise receive this education AT NO COST TO YOU. Encourage your family and friends to participate too.

Questions may be referred to the parish office at (256) 353-2667 or www.scholarshipsforkids.org. As always, consult your tax professional for questions specific to you.

Thanks for considering this investment in a child’s future.

Scholarship for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 scholarship granting organization created in response to the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). The AAA is part of a national movement to encourage school choice for parents without regard to ability to pay. This focus closely parallels one of the missions of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Birmingham thus creating a fitting working relationship for all diocesan schools. Under current Alabama law, a scholarship granting organization cannot award, restrict, or reserve scholarships on the basis of a donor’s restriction or condition. Similarly, a taxpayer may not claim a tax credit for a contribution that is restricted or conditioned by the donor, including a restriction or condition requiring that the donor’s contribution must be directed to a particular student or to a particular school.

Since the inception of the

Scholarships for Kids program,

St. Ann School has received $560,000 with

$187,000 expected this school year.

Men and Women Serving in the Military

Jack Bissell James Bissell Michael Bissell Nick Simon Sergio Mungia Nick Anderson Ray W. Canafax Gary M. Gosselin Chuck Bell Harrison Green Jason Haynes Kara Bumbarger Todd Eaves Alex Shelton Chris J. Russell Richard Dean Zubeck Sarah Furey Johnny Govarts Rob Green Sean MacKinnon Oliver Pascua Royce Gent Will Green Valerie Mascho Johnie J. Ogden Jeff Holm Scott Allen Dan Wallace Joseph Reisz Emil Casciano Sam Stalons Jamie Ciciora Devon Stewart Tom Juric Brian Kociuruba Adam Holzer Steven Ciciora Adam Childers Xavier Quinn Cortez Peter Sabatini Chris Schneider Nathan Banishes Jack Sims Ashley Hollingsworth Heath Garrison Christina E. Becerra Kari Kociuruba John Paul Lappert Jodi Marie Williams A.J. D’Antonio Jonathan D. Spurlock Matt Tortorano Matthew Rogers Michael Sanders Gary Rodgers Tony Shelton Tyler Torres Paul Schartung Timothy A. Thomas, Jr. Robert Remke Joseph Criscione Kevin Tessier Connor Hancock

Your Love and Prayers go out to: Joe Acosta, Jackie Agee, Donna Akers, Beverly Amoroso, Holly Amoroso, Thomas Amoroso, Daryl Anderson, Dan Angel, Raoul Avila, John Baade, Tom Baade, Byron Bailey, Donald Bailie, Frank Baltes, Kevin Baltes, Ann Barron, Britney Bash, Gene & Jean Bazzel, Christina Beck, Beth, Logan, & Julia Bello, Louis Birchmeier, Evelyn Biskey, Loretta Boyle, James Bruce, Tammy Burgett, Matt Burley, Eva Campbell, Wendy Carrier, Juan Carrizo, Peter Clarke & Clarke Families, Billy Click, Donnie Coe, Kevin Conrad, Hunter Cooper,

Horace & Glynnis Crawley, Gordon Cronin, Jan Crosby, Sam Culotta, Rick de Sloover, Emilia Delamoora, Catherine Doss, Darren Drain, Conrad Dudziec, Cuthbert & John Eastmond, Cameron Edwards and family, James Elliott, Jaye Ellis, Lisa Firestine, Joey Fortune, Robbie Gilchrist, Loretta Gilliam, Clay & Mary Kay Goodwin, Jim Gottler, Anne Green, Joseph Guido, Anita Hamblen, Billy Hancock, Tommy Hardin, Ellainn Harris, Janice Harris, Amerlia Harrison, George, George Jr. & Jo Ann Harvey, Bill & Bernie Henderson, Pipper Curley Hickman, Jim Hilmerson, Shamalita Hines, Bud Hollman, Thomas Howard, Alfred Howery, Don & Marie Jackson, Wayne James, Jeannie Jefferson, Michael Jefferson, Alicia Jimenez, Will Johnson, Carolyn Jones, Tim Joseph, Margret Kane, Barbara Kanuck & family, Tommy Kanuck, Lexi King, the Kleier Families, Dianne Kornowski, Rita Kyle, Matthew David Laremore, Doris Larson, Meg Lipsey, Suzanne Littleton, Jerry Long, Kyle Long, Cesar Lozano, Amy Luckett, Brendan MacDonald, Sean Macfarlane, Catie Madison, Nell Marsh, Terri Marsh, Michael & Therese Martin, Ron Martini, Marilyn McLuckie, Elise Means, The Merriman Family, Trish Miller, The Mooney Family, Ray Mitchell, Robin Moore, R. Jane Morton, Amanda Murphy, Caroline & Davis Nelson, Daniel & Shirley Newton, Yvesnick Nicholson, Gordon Nighardt, Jane O’Connell, Carol Overcamp, John Overmeyer, Tom Owens, Andrea Page, Pat Pannier, Woodrow Prewitt, Dennis Quintavalle, Donna Ragland, Thomas Raines, Steve Raley, Cathy Reece, The Rende Family, Mimi Retter, The Riely Family, Joel Rivera, Jamie Roberts, Bob Roedersheimer, Guffey Ross, Aida Ruiz Marinez, Juan Ruiz, Bobby Russel, Edna & Jim Rutsey, Rick Sautter, David Schacht, Rosemarie Schelling, Liz Schick, Robert Schick, Anne & Johnny Stamps, Curtis Slaten, Lori Slaten, Lincoln Smith, Tim Summers, Anita Kay Stewart, Dana Stewart, Judy Stridger, Jeffrey Stinson, Catherine Taylor,Teresa Tennyson, Lawrence Terry, Robert Tetzlaff, Bill Thornton, Maria Thornton, Tut Thublin, Lorraine Tomlinson, B.J. Treloar, Charlotte Tsareff, Carla Turner, Robert Tweedy, Gay Ulrich, Robert & Mary Vernetti, Donna Waddle, James Wahoski, Lindsey Walden, the Walker Families, Pamela Weems, Paul Werling, Sylvia White, Calvin Whitt, Phillip Wickwire, Maggi Wiesneth, Larry Wilson, Nick, Glorie & Lee Winnike, Tom Young.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Arlyne J. Dick, aunt of Michael Dick; Bruno Wozny; and the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.

Mass Intentions

Monday, Dec 18, 2017 6:00 pm Eugene Means (RIP) David & Kiernan Smith Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017 6:30 pm Fr. Jim Macey (RIP) The Parish Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017 12:30 pm Fr. Charles Bordenca (RIP) The Parish 6:00 pm Lori Slaten (SI) Carolyn Jones Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 10:00 am Fr. Jim Macey (RIP) The Parish Friday, Dec 22, 2017 10:00 am Celeste Danisavich (RIP) Frank & Carol Oneill & Family Saturday, Dec 23, 2017 5:00 pm The Parish (SI) Fr. Ray Sunday, Dec 24, 2017 8:30 am Bette Crynock (RIP) The Werling Family 11:00 am Shirley Arndt (RIP) Dorothy Vaught 4:00 pm Ruby Pinyatello (RIP) Jan Gile 10:00 pm John Paul Jones (RIP) Carolyn Jones Monday, Dec 25, 2017 10:00 am The Parish (SI) Fr. Ray

Our Rosary Group normally meets on Sundays at 4 PM. However, due to the holidays we will not meet on Dec. 24th or 31st.

OUTSTANDING DEBT Deuda pendiente

$477,355

LOAN PAYOFF DATE Fecha de Pago de Prestamo

JUNE 2019 Junio 2019

OFFERTORY

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

WEEKLY la semana

$24,354 $17,485 $6,869

FYTD Hasta hoy

$855,523 $874,235 ($18,712)

Stewardship

As the gift-giving season approaches parents will remind their children to say “Thanks.” But this is also a time for us to consider the gifts God has given us and to show our gratitude by sharing these gifts with family and friends, our church, and even with the poor and those on the margins of society.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES 1010 CHURCH STREET, HUNTSVILLE

(256) 536-0073

Catholic Family Services offers quality Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy to all ages and all faiths in a Christian setting. Sliding scale, affordable rates without insurance filing. Free pregnancy counseling. Licensed, Catholic therapists with 30 years’ experience. To schedule an appointment or for questions, call Catholic Family Services at (256) 536-0073.

Pre-K - 8th grade 256-353-6543

www.saintanndecatur.org David Weimer, Principal

principal@saintanndecatur.org

FINANCIAL REPORT: December 10, 2017 La Ofrenda de la Semana 10 Diciembre 2017

SPECIAL COLLECTION: Christmas Flowers $1,578

Remember the Parish and/or School

in your will!

PAID IN FULL CAMPAIGN INCOME / LOAN PAYMENT INFORMATION

Fondos de Construcción /Informacion de Pago y Prestamos

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

WEEKLY la semana

$8,449 $6,923 $1,526

FYTD Hasta Hoy

$316,836 $346,154 ($29,318)

If you are thinking about purchasing a gift card as a Christmas present , a Birthday present, a Thank You, etc. please check out our SCRIP table. Instead of a merchant selling gift cards and making a profit - let St. Ann School sell you the same gift card and make the profit. SCRIP cards are gift cards - what you pay for them is what they are worth - BUT St. Ann School makes a profit of a certain percent of the face value depending on the card.

Thank you to all who have purchased SCRIP the last few weeks. The profits for the school have been OUTSTANDING! This week you raised $227.78! SCRIP gift cards make great Christmas presents and help support our school. See us after Masses in the Gathering Space and in the Parish Office during the week.

Preparación para Ministros extraordinarios de la Santa Eucaristía, Domingo Marzo 11 después de Misa de 1:30 p.m. para renovar su Ministerio y nuevos Ministros.

En caso de Emergencia Llame a la Oficina Parroquial (256) 353-2667 ext 131

Servicios/Consejería Para Familias Católicas 1010 Church Street, Huntsville Tel. 256-665-8788 Doctora, Isabel Oliveras Pláticas Pre- Bautismales La próxima platica Bautismal, será el cuarto Domingo de Enero. ENERO 28. Después de Misa de 1:30 p.m.

Requisitos: Ser puntuales Asistir padres y padrinos Traer copia del Certificado de Nacimiento del niño/a

Para ser Padrinos Tienen que haber recibido los sacramentos de bautizo, confirmación y primera comunión. Y si son pareja deben estar casados por la Iglesia Católica, papás y padrinos deben venir a Misa los domingos.

Información para la Parroquia

Ministerios Grupo de Oración Viernes: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (iglesia) Infórmese con Benito Jiménez (256) 345-5563 Francisco Pascual Ramírez (256) 227-5937

Misioneros Guadalupanos Miércoles: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (guardería) Infórmese con José Orta (256) 822-2545

Grupo de Jóvenes Viernes: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (cafetería) Infórmese con Félix Avilés (256) 227-9567 o Pedro Silverio Pedro Juan (256) 945-2414

Ultreya Parroquial: Viernes 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Viernes 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm infórmese con; Alberto Castillo (256) 351-1510; Carmen Zapata (256) 606-0931

Escuela de Dirigentes Cuarto sábado de cada mes, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Próxima reunión: Enero 27 Infórmese con Alberto Castillo (256) 351-1510 Carmen Zapata. (256) 606-0931 Escuela Biblica de formación en la Fé. En la iglesia Salón C. Lunes: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Próxima reunión: Enero 8 Infórmese con Saúl Vergara (256) 612-1884

Horarios

Horas de oficina Lunes y Viernes: concita Martes: 1:00-4:30 pm Miércoles: 2:00-5:00 pm

Confesiones: Martes: 7:45 - 9:00 pm Miércoles: 1:10 - 2:00 pm

Próximos Eventos.

Día de Obligación. Navidad, 25 de Diciembre, Misa, 12:00 p.m.

Oficina cerrada del 26 de diciembre al 2 de enero

Platicas pre-matrimoniales: Sábado Marzo 10, 2018 de 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Inscríbase con el Diacono Javier. Traiga su Biblia.

No traiga niños.

Para celebrar sus 15 años, necesita: 1. Haber recibido el sacramento de la

confirmación. 2. Haber asistido a cuatro pláticas pre-

quinceañerales que dará la Hermana Teresa después de la misa de la una y media, los domingos. Las que quieran celebrar su quinceañera en el Otoño o Invierno, febrero 4, 11, 18, y 25, debe asistir a las clases de doctrina para jóvenes los domingos.

3. Hablar con el padre o el diácono para fijar la fecha; no haga planes hasta tener la fecha fijada.

4. Un mes antes de la quinceañera hagan el favor de entregar $200.00 en la oficina de la parroquia a la secretaria, Anne Palmer. Esta cantidad es para ayudar con los gastos de mantener el edificio.

5. Si usted quiere el coro en su celebración, hablar con ellos para ver si están disponibles.

6. Confesarse antes de su celebración. Para recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio: 1. Entrevista 6 meses antes de la boda con el

Ministro de la Iglesia que los va a casar (el Sacerdote o Diácono) para cumplir la investigación pre-nupcial.

2. Hablar con el Ministro para escoger la fecha de boda.

3. Si son católicos, la novia y el novio deben tener el Sacramento de Bautizo. Lo ideal es que tengan también los Sacramentos de 1ª Comunión, y Confirmación. (Si están viviendo juntos en unión libre o casados por el civil la situación cambia y deben hablar con el Padre para saber lo que necesitan para casarse).

4. No haber estado casado/a por la Iglesia previamente; o una copia de la anulación del Matrimonio; o un certificado de muerte de su esposo/esposa.

5. Asistir a una plática pre-matrimonial. Próxima reunión: Septiembre 16 en el cafetería, 8:30am-4:00pm.

6. Acta de Bautizo reciente, no la que tienen guardada. (Por lo menos 3 meses antes de la Boda) Mandar traerla a su País de origen.

7. Licencia de Matrimonio o copia del acta de matrimonio civil. En cualquier corte de un Condado de Alabama les dan la Licencia. Pagando lo que está estipulado por el Estado. Para obtener su licencia de Matrimonio necesitan llevar Identificaciones, tales como Pasaporte, licencia de manejar, acta de nacimiento, etc.

8. Un mes antes de la boda hagan el favor de entregar $200.00 en la oficina de la parroquia a la secretaria, Anne Palmer. Esta cantidad es para ayudar con los gastos de mantener el edificio.

9. Confesarse antes de la Boda. 10. Si usted quiere el Coro en su celebración,

hablar con ellos para ver si están disponibles.

Pregunta: Este año el 4º Domingo de Adviento (Diciembre 23/24) cae la noche antes de Navidad. ¿Tenemos que asistir a Misa dos veces?

Respuesta: Si. Este es el regalo que nos da Jesús este año.

Pregunta: ¿Cómo podemos cumplir con el Sagrado día de Obligación?

Respuesta: Tenemos cuatro opciones para atender la Misa:

1) Sábado de noche y Domingo de noche (Nochebuena)

2) Sábado de noche y Lunes en la mañana (día de Navidad)

3) Domingo en la mañana y Domingo en la Noche

4) Domingo en la mañana y Lunes en la mañana.

Pregunta: El día de la Solemnidad de María como la Madre de Dios puede ser considerado como ¿Sagrado día de Obligación?

No. El día del Año Nuevo no es considerado Día Sagrado de Obligación en el 2018.