Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Advent–December 24, 2017

Reflection from the Pastor:

For we Catholics, Christmas isn’t only one day; rather, we celebrate an

octave (eight days) of Christmas. The liturgy of the Church allows us to look

at the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation from different angles and to

appreciate its effects in our lives. Since many of you are blessed

with some vacation time after Christmas, I invite you to join in

with the daily Masses of the octave of Christmas. It’s a

special way of honoring our Infant King. May God bless each

of you and your families as you celebrate Christmas!

Fr. Patrick Reilley Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Misa en Español Domingo 11:00 a.m. Confessions/Confesiónes

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. Martes - Viernes 7:30 a.m. Saturday/Sabado 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sunday/Domingo 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Office/Oficina 302 South B Street 620-442-0566 Monday/Lunes 9:00 a.m. -3:30p.m. Tuesday-Friday/Martes-Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. parish@sacredheartarkcity.org www.sacredheartac.com School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 jlarson@sacredheartarkcity.org

For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Reilley at 620-442-0566

Couples planning marriage must contact the pastor nine months in advance of the marriage.

For homebound visits or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) call the office, 620-442-0566

24 hour Adoration weekly from 8 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel.

Tuesday, December 26

8:00 a.m. Lee Velasquez by Gerald &Lois Lobmeyer Wednesday, December 27 8:00 a.m. †Arky Reyez by Dan & Vicki Snowden Thursday, December 28

8:00 a.m. Special Intention by the Fiorentino Family Friday, December 29 8:00 a.m. †Arky Reyez by Gerald & Lois Lobmeyer Saturday, December 30 6:00 p.m. †Bill J. & Dorothy Metzinger by Mike & Jamie Metzinger Sunday, December 31 9:00 a.m. †Scott MacLaughlin by Denny & Jan

MacLaughlin 11:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

We will continue to take donations so we can

place fresh flowers on the Altar each week.

If you have any questions, please call the

office.

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH

Collection December 17, 2017

Envelopes…………………..…....…………….. $ 5,119.00 Loose Cash……………...……………………..... $ 1,732.25 Votive Candles………………………………….. $ 49.50 TOTAL…………………………....................... $6,900.75 Budgeted……………………….…………………. $9,000.00 Below………………………………………………..$ 2,099.25 Christmas Call to Sharing……………………. $210.00

Readings for the week of December 25, 2017

Max Abrams, Monica Robertson, Marie Unruh, S. M., Bobbie

Del Core, Jennifer Mulkey, John Clemente,

Sherley Lopez, Bonnie Smith, Jesus Osorio,

Maria De Jesus Martinez, David Miley, Summer

Flowers-Davis, Allen Fuller, Neil Jensen,

Francisco Velasquez, Lee Velasquez, Maria Hernandez, Lyle

Massey, Diana Perez, Judi Groves, Melody Hearne-Ralston,

Elisa Velasquez Balleau, Michael Gonzales, Donald Sanders,

Clifford Waggoner, Geneva Woods, Joan Schmeidler, Marilyn

Messner, Ashley Law, Rose Foster, Sheryl Schmidtberger,

Teresa Cramer, Bryan Shaw, Suzanne Ruadez, Vicki Saltsman,

Lourdes Williams, Joseph Thompson, Linda Watson, Donna

Massey, Zachary Wheat, Rick Holman, Shirley Qualls, Roy

Riggs, Robert Richardson

†Madge McGuigan

Please notify the office if a name should be added or

removed from the list. (620-442-0566

Monday Isa 52:7-10 Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6 John 1:1-18

Tuesday Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Ps 31:3cd-4, 6&8ab,16bc&17

Matt 10:17-22

Wednesday 1 John 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12 John 20:1a,2-8

Thursday 1 John 1:5-2:2

Ps 124:2-3,4-5, 7cd-8

Matt 2:13-18

Friday 1 John 2:3-11

Ps 96:1-2a,2b-3, 5b-6

Luke 2:22-35

Saturday 1 John 2:12-17 Ps 96:7-8a,8b-9,10 Luke 2:36-40

Sunday Gen 15:1-6; 21:1-3

Ps 105:1-2,3-4,5-6, 8-9

Luke 2:22-40

Liturgical Ministers for December 30 & 31

Dec. 30 & 31 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Mike Kuffler Mike Metzinger Minister of Holy Communion: Fr. Patrick Reilley

LECTOR Melanie Lemus Jerry Hewitt Mirna Castillo

ALTAR SERVERS Jordey Pierce Trevor Pierce Jack Whyde

Adam Monroe Roarke Monroe Landon Larson

Juan Mendez Max Mendez Marlon Flores

OFFERTORY Tom & Marcia Metzinger Josh & Ashley Monroe Vicente & Olivia Giles

GREETERS Casey & Sammi Webb Benny & Lori Roths Christy Perez Family

January Gift Counters Trish Doffing and Melissa Zimmerman

Church Cleaners of the Week Amy Prater & family, Chris & Calli Rains, Joseph Musgrove

PARISH NEWS

The parish office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 25th & 26th for the holiday.

Stewardship Renewal 2017-2018

Thank you to the parishioners who

returned their Commitment Forms. If you forgot to return

your Commitment Form, it’s not too late. Please drop it off

or mail it to the parish office this week.

Your completed form is needed to continue with

any ministry you are currently involved in.

Confirmation Class & Middle School

Program

NO CLASS --Wednesday, Dec. 27th and

Jan. 3rd. Christmas Break

PSR-Grades 1-5 & First Communion Classes

NO CLASS -- Sunday-Dec. 31ST

Monday, January 8th at 7 PM

in the school. For more information

please call Mike Kuffler (580-448-3883)

St. Vincent de Paul “Do what you can, with what you have, where

you are.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

Please consider getting involved with The Society of St.

Vincent de Paul and join us at our next meeting which will

be December 28th at 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

January 4th Second semester begins

Welcome to our new 2/3 Grade Teacher,

Mrs. Linda Lies Mrs. Linda Lies will be joining our faculty on

January 4th as the 2/3 homeroom teacher. She

comes to us from St. Francis of Assisi parish

in Wichita and has several years of teaching

experience in the Diocese of Wichita.

Knights of Columbus News Our next regular meeting will be on Monday,

January 8th, at 7:30 PM

Knight & Family of the Month

Denny & Jan MacLaughlin are an amazing Catholic

couple. Denny is involved in so many ministries at our

parish. They have three children; Scott, Eric and Tara.

Denny is our local Financial Secretary and has brought

some great changes to our council. Denny and Jan are

involved in many programs in the community such as:

Habitat for Humanity, Sacred Heart School lunch

program, St. Vincent de Paul Society, church cleaners,

Pastoral Council, and the Finance Council. Denny and Jan

were instrumental in installing the St. Teresa memorial to

the Right to Life in front of the church along with the

parish, Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart School.

Congratulations to Denny and Jan MacLaughlin for being

the Knight and Family of November 2017.

Liturgical Ministers for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day December 24th & December 25th

4:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

EXTRAORDINARY

MINISTER Joi Jay

Sammi Webb

Roberto dos Santos

Melanie Lemus

Mike Kuffler

Jan MacLaughlin

Mike Metzinger

Jamie Metzinger

Jan MacLaughlin

Minister of Holy

Communion:

Fr. Reilley LECTOR Kim Ford

Jerry Hewitt Lois Lobmeyer

Mirna Castillo

ALTAR SERVER Landen Larson

Gabe dos Santos

Curtis Bogner

Thomas Prater

Robert Prater

James Prater

David Metzinger

Elizabeth Metzinger

Carlos Leyva

Matthew Castillo

Anel Giles

OFFERTORY Joe & Connie Carder

Leonard & Mary

Trillo

Bernie & Ida Betzen Maria Romero & Family

GREETERS Jamie Larson

Benny & Lori Roths

David & Amy Prater

& Family Joe & Nel Clark Vicente & Olivia Giles

Clases del Bautismo en español: Las clases pre-

bautismales son obligatorios para todos los padres y

padrinos. La clase dura una hora y está en la oficina de la

parroquia (302 S B Street). Se celebra los bautismos en

español el último domingo del mes después de la misa en

español.

La próxima clase será el 30 de diciembre a las 7 pm

CYM, PROGRAMA DE LA ESCUELA INTERMEDIA, y Clases de Confirmación

NO CLASE: miércoles, 27 de diciembre y 3

de enero

PSR (grados del 1 al 5) y clases de primera comunión

NO CLASE: domingo, 24 y 31 de diciembre

SAN VICENTE DE PAUL

"Permítanos insistir una vez más en reunir

los fondos del amor, que son: amabilidad,

entendimiento y paz.” ~ Madre Teresa

Por favor, consideren involucrarse en la Sociedad de

San Vicente de Paul y únanse en nuestra próxima junta

que será el 28 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. en la

cafetería de la escuela.

La oficina de la Parroquia

estará cerrada el 25 y 26 de

diciembre, lunes y martes.

Noticias de la Escuela Sagrado Corazón:

El 4 de enero Iniciamos el segundo

semestre.

Bienvenida Sra. Linda Lies. Nuestra nueva

maestra para 2o. y 3er. grado. La Sra. Linda Lies se unirá a nuestro personal

desde el 4 de enero como maestra de los

salones de 2o. y 3er. grados. Ella viene a

nosotros de la parroquia de San Francisco de Asís en Wichita

y tiene varios años de experiencia en enseñanza en la

Diócesis de Wichita.

“A QUIEN ESTAS SIGUIENDO”

En la primera lectura, somos testigos del llamado al Rey

David de construir un templo; un lugar sagrado para ser el

hogar del Arca del Convenio. En el Evangelio, vemos a

María ser llamada a llevar al bebé Jesús-El Nuevo

Convenio. Hoy, si toman el tiempo para verse en un

espejo, verán reflejado a un Cristiano llamado a llevar a

Jesús en su corazón y compartirlo con todo aquel con

quien se encuentre. Hay una hermosa continuidad del

Viejo Testamento al Nuevo Testamento y de la Sagrada

Escritura a ti y a mí. Este es uno de los regalos más

hermosos que podemos recibir esta Nochebuena. Hoy,

encuentren un momento para estar en silencio; humíllense

ante Dios y agradézcanle.

Meditación del Párroco: Para nosotros los católicos, la Navidad no es solo un día; más bien, celebramos una octava (ocho días) de

Navidad. La liturgia de la Iglesia nos permite mirar el misterio de la Encarnación de Cristo desde diferentes

ángulos y apreciar sus efectos en nuestras vidas. Dado que muchos de ustedes son bendecidos con un tiempo de

vacaciones después de Navidad, los invito a unirse a las Misas diarias de la octava de Navidad. Es una forma

especial de honrar a nuestro Niño Jesús. ¡Que Dios bendiga a cada uno de ustedes y sus familias mientras

celebran la Navidad!