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Photo © Fred Harmon Saints and Special Observance Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Lucy Tuesday: St. John of the Cross Today’s Reading First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12). Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. MASS INTENTIONS Dec. 12 For the repose of the soul of John Kimball Miller For the repose of the soul of Patrick Downing For the repose of the soul of Manuel Rodriguez For the repose of the soul of Martin Villarreal Sr Military Intentions Please pray for those Fort Davis resi- dents who are presently serving our country: Brandon Acosta, Elise Maria Dutchover, Linn Gibson, Neil Glidewell, Leroy Alex Granado, Nick Granado, Lalito Hernan- dez, Austin Martini, Francisco Perez, and Jessica Torres. Announcements Finance Council Meeting — This Tuesday December 14, 6pm . Christmas Eve-Friday Dec. 24, 6:00 pm Mass. Vigil of Mary, Mother of God - Friday December 31, 6:30 pm Mass - holy day of obligation Please Note: No Mass on Saturdays Dec. 25 Christmas Day or Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Condolences to the Rodriguez family on the loss of Alice Rodriguez. Rectory & Church Repair Update The Church termite problem is corrected, the rectory construction is now finished. But a majority of the items in the rectory were damaged with mold and had to be thrown away so we now need to replace these them. If you can help we need NEW unused: 1 - Queen size mattress and box spring 2 - Queen size mattress covers 4 - Queen size sheets 2 - Queen size blankets 1 - New washing machine 4.5 cu ft. minimum 1 - New electric dryer 5.9 cu ft. minimum 2 - New recliner chairs & 1 small table, 1 lamp We have had many unexpected expenses this year in the amounts of: $900.00 replacement of natural gas lines around church. $3,300.00 termite treatment rectory & church $70,000.00 rectory termite and water damage Blessed Candles We have cases of 12 blessed candles for $46. 00 per case or individual candles at $4. 00 each. Ask Sandra for information. PRAYER OF THE WEEK Third Sunday of Advent O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us, we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How am I faithfully awaiting the Lord’s Nativity? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. AN ADVENT PRAYER M ay the God of peace make us completely holy. May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Forever faithful is the One who calls us—God our Father! Expectant, let us live in joyful hope for the revelation of the glory of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus! To him be glory forever! Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all. —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p. 127 REJOICE T he prophetic writings we hear in today’s scriptures call us to rejoice and celebrate the goodness of God. Zephaniah, Isaiah, Saint Paul, and John the Baptist in Luke’s Gospel all follow the rich tradition of the Biblical prophets, a tradition that reaches full expression in Jesus. The prophets warn that human failings have truly disastrous consequences. All are summoned to repent, and to change their lives. Today we hear the Good News that God’s gracious love exceeds and overcomes all human corruption. God has not given up on us. Indeed, God keeps pursuing us, and eagerly seeks to reconcile with us. God’s initiative to set the world aright culminates with Jesus, whose coming John the Baptist announces. John’s prophet- ic message summons us to join in God’s reconciling work, by living generously and justly in our daily lives. As we rejoice in God’s grace, we then extend the fruits of this grace to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Mailing Address: P O Box 787, Fort Davis TX 79734 Our website www.stjosephcc-fortdavis.org Facebook page: facebook.com/stjosephfortdavis Church Office located at : Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 S 6 th St Alpine TX 79830 (432) 837-3304 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-12:00pm &1:00pm to 5:00pm Pastor: Rev. Pablo Matta [email protected] Emergency Only: 915-500-9919 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Victorino Lorezca Deacon: Alfonso Coronado Office 432-837-3304 Other Financial/Pastoral Council: contact Lydia Allen (432) 426 2627 Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm in the Church. For Mass Intentions: contact Sandra Reinberg 432-249-0293 Changes to the Prayer List: e-mail [email protected] Parish Hall Coordinator: Lupe Dominguez (432) 426-2217 please leave a message if no answer. Sacramental Bread & Wine In memory of Markki Holguin Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Elvira Williams The parish of St. Joseph complies with all Safe En- vironment mandates set by the Diocese of El Paso and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. We are delighted to welcome each one who has come to worship with us. Whether you are a parish family member, friend or visitor know that your presence enlivens our celebration and our community. Welcome! CHRISTIAN GIVING COLLECTION WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Last Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 595.00 St. Joseph Catholic Church Fort Davis, Texas Sunday Service at 9:45 a.m. Please Pray For the Sick: Leroy Baeza, Bill Bearse, Gloria Brown, Cardona family, Delia, Luz & Chon Granado, Kathy and Ken Hurst, Bob, John & Dora Henry, Margarita & Porfirio Iniquez, Carol Jacquez, Miguel & Aparicia Prado, Susan Rivera, Jesus Salcido Jr, Pam Salcido, Natalie & Harper Wingate.
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Saints and Special Observance Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Lucy Tuesday: St. John of the Cross
Today’s Reading First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
MASS INTENTIONS Dec. 12
For the repose of the soul of John Kimball Miller
For the repose of the soul of Patrick Downing
For the repose of the soul of Manuel Rodriguez
For the repose of the soul of Martin Villarreal Sr
Military Intentions Please pray for those Fort Davis resi-dents who are presently serving our country: Brandon Acosta, Elise Maria Dutchover, Linn Gibson, Neil Glidewell, Leroy Alex Granado, Nick Granado, Lalito Hernan-dez, Austin Martini, Francisco Perez, and Jessica Torres.
Announcements
Finance Council Meeting — This Tuesday
December 14, 6pm .
Christmas Eve-Friday Dec. 24, 6:00 pm Mass.
Vigil of Mary, Mother of God - Friday
December 31, 6:30 pm Mass - holy day of
obligation
Please Note: No Mass on Saturdays Dec. 25
Christmas Day or Jan. 1 New Year’s Day
Condolences to the Rodriguez family on the loss of Alice
Rodriguez.
Rectory & Church Repair Update The Church termite problem is corrected, the
rectory construction is now finished. But a
majority of the items in the rectory were
damaged with mold and had to be thrown away
so we now need to replace these them. If you
can help we need NEW unused:
1 - Queen size mattress and box spring
2 - Queen size mattress covers
4 - Queen size sheets
2 - Queen size blankets
1 - New washing machine 4.5 cu ft. minimum
1 - New electric dryer 5.9 cu ft. minimum
2 - New recliner chairs & 1 small table, 1 lamp
We have had many unexpected expenses this
year in the amounts of:
$900.00 replacement of natural gas lines
around church.
$3,300.00 termite treatment rectory & church
$70,000.00 rectory termite and water damage
Blessed Candles We have cases of 12 blessed candles for $46.00
per case or individual candles at $4.00 each. Ask
Sandra for information.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK Third Sunday of Advent
O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us, we pray,
to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How am I faithfully awaiting the Lord’s Nativity? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
AN ADVENT PRAYER
M ay the God of peace make us completely holy. May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Forever faithful is the One who calls us—God our Father! Expectant, let us live in joyful hope for the revelation of the glory of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus! To him be glory forever! Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all. —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p. 127
REJOICE
T he prophetic writings we hear in today’s scriptures call us to rejoice and celebrate the goodness of God. Zephaniah, Isaiah, Saint Paul, and John the
Baptist in Luke’s Gospel all follow the rich tradition of the Biblical prophets, a tradition that reaches full expression in Jesus. The prophets warn that human failings have truly disastrous consequences. All are summoned to repent, and to change their lives. Today we hear the Good News that God’s gracious love exceeds and overcomes all human corruption. God has not given up on us. Indeed, God keeps pursuing us, and eagerly seeks to reconcile with us. God’s initiative to set the world aright culminates with Jesus, whose coming John the Baptist announces. John’s prophet-ic message summons us to join in God’s reconciling work, by living generously and justly in our daily lives. As we rejoice in God’s grace, we then extend the fruits of this grace to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mailing Address: P O Box 787, Fort Davis TX 79734
Our website www.stjosephcc-fortdavis.org Facebook page: facebook.com/stjosephfortdavis
Church Office located at : Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 S 6th St Alpine TX 79830 (432) 837-3304
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-12:00pm &1:00pm to 5:00pm
Pastor: Rev. Pablo Matta [email protected] Emergency Only: 915-500-9919
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Victorino Lorezca Deacon: Alfonso Coronado
Office 432-837-3304
Other Financial/Pastoral Council: contact Lydia Allen (432) 426 2627 Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm in the Church.
For Mass Intentions: contact Sandra Reinberg 432-249-0293 Changes to the Prayer List: e-mail [email protected] Parish Hall Coordinator: Lupe Dominguez (432) 426-2217 please leave a message if no answer.
Sacramental Bread & Wine In memory of Markki Holguin
Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Elvira Williams
The parish of St. Joseph complies with all Safe En-vironment mandates set by the Diocese of El Paso and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
We are delighted to welcome each one who
has come to worship with us. Whether you
are a parish family member, friend or visitor know that your
presence enlivens our celebration and our community.
Welcome!
CHRISTIAN GIVING COLLECTION
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Last Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 595.00
St. Joseph Catholic Church Fort Davis, Texas
Sunday Service at 9:45 a.m.
Please Pray For the Sick:
Leroy Baeza, Bill Bearse, Gloria Brown, Cardona
family, Delia, Luz & Chon Granado, Kathy and
Ken Hurst, Bob, John & Dora Henry, Margarita
& Porfirio Iniquez, Carol Jacquez, Miguel &
Aparicia Prado, Susan Rivera, Jesus Salcido Jr,
Pam Salcido, Natalie & Harper Wingate.
