Sacred Heart Catholic Church · 2019. 12. 15. · Wichita, KS Hot cocoa and cookies will be...

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church Third Sunday of Advent ~ December 15, 2019 Reflection from the Pastor: Gaudete Sunday Rose Candle The holiday movies and songs are now about all we hear on the radio. I would encourage you to memorize one of the great Christmas Carols: “Good King Wenceslaus.” Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, when a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuelIn his master's step he trod, where the snow lay dented. Heat was in the very sod which the saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, wealth or rank possessing, ye who now will bless the poor shall yourselves find blessing. The king “looked out” and noticed a poor man. The song isn’t about Christ’s birth so much as it’s about doing the work of Christmas. The king gathers food, wine and wood for fire to be delivered by himself to the poor man. While on the way, the servant who is following his king has heart trouble. The king instructs his servant to tread in the same footprints that he has made in the snow so that the cold road is easier for him. How wonderful an image this is for Christmas? The King (God) takes notice of the poor (us) and seeks to do something about it ~HIMSELF! The servant (us) who assist him, finds the road too difficult and weather too much to handle. Christ the King bids us to follow in his very footsteps so that the road is easier. Fr. Samuel Brand Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 [email protected] 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. [email protected] www.sacredheartac.com School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 [email protected] For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Sam 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.

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church Third Sunday of Advent ~ December 15, 2019

    Reflection from the Pastor: Gaudete Sunday – Rose Candle

    The holiday movies and songs are now about all we hear on the radio. I

    would encourage you to memorize one of the great Christmas Carols: “Good

    King Wenceslaus.”

    Good King Wenceslas looked out

    on the feast of Stephen, when the snow lay round about,

    deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night,

    though the frost was cruel,

    when a poor man came in sight,

    gathering winter fuel…

    …In his master's step he trod,

    where the snow lay dented.

    Heat was in the very sod

    which the saint had printed.

    Therefore, Christian men, be sure,

    wealth or rank possessing,

    ye who now will bless the poor

    shall yourselves find blessing.

    The king “looked out” and noticed a

    poor man. The song isn’t about

    Christ’s birth so much as it’s about

    doing the work of Christmas. The

    king gathers food, wine and wood

    for fire to be delivered by himself to

    the poor man. While on the way, the

    servant who is following his king

    has heart trouble. The king instructs

    his servant to tread in the same

    footprints that he has made in the

    snow so that the cold road is easier

    for him. How wonderful an image

    this is for Christmas? The King

    (God) takes notice of the poor (us)

    and seeks to do something about it

    ~HIMSELF! The servant (us) who

    assist him, finds the road too

    difficult and weather too much to

    handle. Christ the King bids us to

    follow in his very footsteps so that

    the road is easier.

    Fr. Samuel Brand Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 [email protected] 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. [email protected] www.sacredheartac.com School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 [email protected]

    For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Sam 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.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.sacredheartac.com/

  • Tuesday, December 17 8:00 a.m. †Tyson Diver by Theresa Kuffler & family Wednesday, December 18 8:00 a.m. †Joseph Ciquera by the Fiorentino Family Thursday, December 19

    8:00 a.m. †Dorothy Brinkman by Gene Brinkman Friday, December 20 8:00 a.m. †Stacy Theilen Copeland by Gerald & Lois Lobmeyer Saturday, December 21

    6:00 p.m. Special Intention by Anonymous Sunday, December 22 9:00 a.m. Nellie Lobmeyer by Gerald & Lois Lobmeyer 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.

    Our Stewardship of Treasure December 8, 2019

    Envelopes ………………………………………………. $ 4,698.50 Loose Cash ………………………………………….…..$ 346.45 Votive Candles ………………………………….……. $ 154.95 TOTAL …………………………………………..……… $ 5,199.90 Budgeted ………………………………………….….. $ 9,000.00 Below…………………………………………………….. $ 3,800.10

    AFFIRMING OUR TRADITION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

    PLEDGES PLEDGE TOTAL REDEEMED

    155 $1,014,483.80 $593,863.08

    Readings for the week of December 16, 2019

    Please keep our parishioners

    and friends in prayer. If they

    have recovered, please call the

    parish office and let us know.

    Thank you. (620-442-0566)

    Marie Unruh, John Clemente,

    Monica Robertson, Bobbie Del Core, Max Abrams, Bonnie

    Smith, Jesus Osorio, Maria De Jesus Martinez, David Miley,

    Neil Jensen, Lee Velasquez, Maria Hernandez, Lyle Massey,

    Diana Perez, Michael Gonzales, Rose Foster, Suzanne

    Ruadez, Lourdes Williams, Joseph Thompson, Zachary Wheat,

    Tom Weathers, Marsha Norton, Sheila Peil, Melanie Lemus,

    Mary Ramirez, Zeb Troutman, Eric Strom, Karen Hagar,

    Mark Terronez, Larry McCorgary, Cade Campbell, Tab

    Creekmore, Rob Carroll, Doug Born, Wilda Buffo, Amy Niles,

    Marty Villers, Mia Hayes, Anne Messick, Gina Hill, Judi

    Groves, Connie Young, Michael Guerrero, Shirley Lopez,

    Paula Miller, Lynn Munson, Blake Holcomb, JoAnn Delgado,

    Alma D. Castro Hernandez, Melissa Paton, Jeff Hoag, Deb

    Hargrove, Ann Britton, Baby Henry, Neve Seger, Pat Wells,

    John Myers, Connie Befort, David Born, Barbara Sweet, Steve

    Hendrix, Maggie Trillo, Sharon Crane, Tommy Aguinaga,

    Kim Strobel, Cheri Waldron, Debbie Lehmas, Pam

    McCormick

    Monday Num 24:2-7,15-17a

    Ps 25:4-5ab, 6&7bc,8-9

    Matt 21:23-27

    Tuesday Gen 49:2,8-10 Ps 72:1-2,3-4ab,7-8,17

    Matt 1:1-17

    Wednesday Jer 23:5-8 Ps 72:1-2,12-13,18-19

    Matt 1:18-25

    Thursday Judg 13:2-7,24-25a

    Ps 71:3-4a,5-6ab,16-17

    Luke 1:5-25

    Friday Isa 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2,3-4ab,5-6

    Luke 1:26-38

    Saturday Songs 2:8-14 Ps 33:2-3,11-12,20-21

    Luke 1:39-45

    Sunday Isa 7:10-14

    Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6 Matt 1:18-24

    Liturgical Ministers for December 21 & 22

    6:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

    EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER

    Dan Krueger Kellie Hull Minister of Holy Communion: Fr. Sam

    LECTOR Jim Bernhardt Lillie Pankaskie Heidy Francisco

    ALTAR SERVERS Katherine Prater Judith Prater Curtis Bogner

    Adam Monroe Roarke Monroe Anna Lea Monroe

    Matthew Castillo Anel Giles Fernanda Gutierrez

    OFFERTORY GIFTS Tim & Kim Ford Delano & Marie Unruh Domingo de la Cruz & Maria Batz

    GREETERS Jody & Madeline Morgan Joe Musgrove & Evan Burke Jesus & Lety Varela Family December Gift Counters Doug & Amy Lawson, Barbara Priest

    Church Cleaners of the Week Juan & Deysi Arcos, Rafael & Margarita Medina, Francisco Andres Pascual

  • PARISH NEWS

    Stewardship Renewal 2019-2020 Please complete your Stewardship Renewal forms and

    return as soon as possible. Your completed form is

    needed to continue with any ministry you are currently

    involved in. Thank you!

    Parents of Confirmation students:

    If you have a student in the 8th grade, please send snacks now. Thank you!

    CONFIRMATION CLASS

    Wednesday, December 18th ~ 7-8:30 PM

    Wednesday, December 25th ~ NO CLASS

    GRADES 1-5 ~ FIRST COMMUNION

    Sunday, December 15th ~ 10-10:55 AM

    Sunday, December 22ND ~ NO CLASS

    HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

    Wednesday, December 18th ~ 7-8:30 PM

    Wednesday, December 25th ~ NO CLASS

    Christmas Sharing

    Thank you for generously giving to our parish

    families this year! Please remember to return

    the wrapped gifts by Tuesday, December 17th

    with the gift tag from the tree attached to the

    outside of the present. You may leave gifts inside the

    church entrance during weekend Masses or at the church

    office. Please call Kim Ford at 660-2697 if you need to

    drop them off after church office hours. Helpers would be greatly appreciated to organize and put

    tags on the gifts. We will be meeting on Thursday,

    December 19 at 5:00pm in the cafeteria. Families will pick

    up their food and gifts at 6:00pm. Thank you and Merry

    Christmas!

    PEACE IN THE WOMB

    CHRISTMAS

    CAROLING In the Christmas story, hope

    enters the world through the

    birth of a child, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    We hope that you bring your family and friends of all ages

    to join us as we sing carols and share the Christmas hope

    where it's needed most: the abortion facility right here in

    our community.

    Event: "Peace in the Womb" Christmas Caroling

    When: Friday, December 27th from 11a.m.-12p.m.

    Where: Trust Women Abortion Facility, 5107 E Kellogg

    Wichita, KS

    Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided!

    For more information please contact: Amelia Cordell(316-

    706-6917) or Elaina Maus(316-775-8033)

    SACRED HEART SCHOOL

    Sacred Heart School will present their Christmas program on Tuesday evening, December 17th at

    6:30 PM in the church. Reception to follow in the gym. All are welcome!!

    Knights of Columbus News

    Council 2614 will hold its next business meeting

    on Monday, January 13th at 7:30 PM.

    WANTED: People to fill vacancies in our

    Eucharistic Adoration schedule. Our greatest

    need now is Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 AM and

    6:00 – 7:00 AM. Please consider spending

    quiet, very special time with Jesus exposed in

    the Blessed Sacrament. If interested, please call

    Vera Krueger 620-441-2810 or the parish office.

    St. Vincent de Paul "Lord, help me make time today to serve you in

    those who are most in need of encouragement or

    assistance" ~ St. Vincent de Paul

    Please consider getting involved with The Society of St.

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

    be December 19th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

    Join us for Discovering

    Christ!

    Discovering Christ is a seven-

    week experience where you are

    invited to hear the Good News

    and personally encounter Jesus

    Christ. Discovering Christ helps

    people enter into or renew a

    personal relationship with Jesus

    Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be

    empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children.

    Sacred Heart will be hosting Discovering Christ

    January 12 through March, Sunday evenings from 5

    pm - 7 pm as well as a retreat Sunday, February 16. A

    free meal for all is included as part of the program followed

    by prayer, teaching, and small group discussion. There is

    no cost for the program.

    Sign-ups are available at the back of church, or call the

    Parish Office at 442.0566.

    Traveling this holiday season? Find a

    Sunday Mass near you:

    www.masstimes.org

    http://www.masstimes.org/

  • 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).

    La próxima clase será el 14 de diciembre a las 7 pm

    NECESITAMOS: Personas para llenar las vacantes en el horario de la Adoración Eucarística. Nuestras

    necesidades mayores inmediatas son el miércoles

    de 3:00 a 4:00 a.m. y 6:00-7:00 a.m. Por favor

    consideren pasar un tiempo muy especial de

    silencio con Jesús expuesto en el Santísimo Sacramento. Si

    están interesados por favor llamen a Vera Krueger al 620-

    441-2810 o a la oficina de la parroquia.

    Compartiendo en Navidad ¡Muchas Gracias por sus donaciones generosas para

    nuestras familias de la parroquia este año! Por

    favor recuerden entregar los regalos envueltos a

    más tardar el martes 17 de diciembre con la etiqueta de

    regalo del árbol adjunta por fuera del regalo. Pueden dejar

    los regalos dentro de la iglesia a la entrada durante las

    misas del fin de semana o en la oficina de la Iglesia, Por

    favor llamen a Kim Ford al 660-2697 si necesitarán traer

    los regalos después de horas de oficina.

    Necesitamos ayudantes y les agradeceremos su cooperación

    para organizar y poner las etiquetas en los regalos. Nos

    reuniremos el jueves 19 de diciembre a las 5:00 p.m. en la

    cafetería. Las familias recogerán sus alimentos y regalos a

    las 6:00 p.m. ¡Muchas Gracias y Feliz Navidad!

    Noticias de la Escuela Sagrado Corazón: La Escuela de El Sagrado Corazón

    presentará su programa de Navidad el

    martes 17 de diciembre por la tarde a las

    6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia. Tendremos una recepción después

    del programa en el Gimnasio. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

    Padres de los estudiantes de Confirmación: Si

    usted tiene un estudiante en el 8o. grado y no

    ha enviado los bocadillos para la clase, por

    favor envíelos ahora. Muchas Gracias.

    CLASES DE CONFIRMACION Miércoles, 18 de diciembre ~ 7-8:30 PM

    GRADOS DEL 1 AL 5 ~ PRIMERA COMUNION

    Domingo, 15 de diciembre ~ 10-10:55 AM

    Domingo, 22 de diciembre ~NO CLASE

    EL PROGRAMA DE SECUNDARIA Miércoles, 18 de diciembre ~ 7-8:30 PM

    Cursillo de Cristiandad – Ultreya El lunes, 23 de diciembre – 12-2 PM

    Renovación de Cooperación 2019-2020

    Por favor completen sus formatos de Renovación de la

    Cooperación y regrésenlos tan pronto como les sea

    posible. Sus formatos completados son necesarios para

    continuar con cualquier ministerio en el que estén

    actualmente asignados. !Muchas Gracias!

    SAN VICENTE DE PAUL

    Por favor, consideren involucrarse en la Sociedad

    de San Vicente de Paul y únanse en nuestra próxima junta

    que será el 19 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. en la

    cafetería.

    Meditación: Domingo de Gaudete ~Vela Rosa

    Las películas festivas y las canciones son ahora todo lo que podemos escuchar en la radio. Me gustaría invitarles a que

    se memoricen uno de los Villancicos de Navidad; "El Buen Rey Wenceslao."

    El buen Rey Wenceslao, observo … En los pasos de su jefe el piso,

    en la festividad de Esteban, en donde la nieve estaba hundida.

    cuando la nieve se acumula por doquier, El camino estaba muy profundo profunda y crujiente y muy pareja. En donde el santo había impreso su huella.

    La brillantes de la luna se mostro esa noche, Así que, un hombre Cristiano, por seguro,

    pensó que la helada era cruel, que poseía riqueza y posición, cuando un pobre hombre apareció a la vista, quien ahora bendeciría los pobres recogiendo combustible para el invierno... tendrían ellos mismos que encontrar sus bendiciones.

    El rey "observo afuera" y descubrió un hombre pobre. La canción no es respecto el nacimiento de Cristo así como la vemos

    respecto a hacer el trabajo de la Navidad. El Rey reúne los alimentos, el vino y la leña para el fuego para ser entregada por si

    mismo al hombre pobre. Mientras en el camino, el sirviente quien está siguiendo a su Rey tiene problemas del corazón. El Rey

    instruye a su sirviente que siga en las mismas huellas que el ha hecho en la nieve para que el camino frio sea más sencillo para

    él. ¿Qué hermosa una imagen como esta para la Navidad? El Rey (Dios) advierte al pobre (nosotros) y busca hacer algo al

    respecto ~ ¡EL MISMO! El sirviente (nosotros) quienes le ayudamos, se da cuenta de que el camino es muy difícil y el clima es

    mucho para poder con eso. Cristo el Rey nos advierte que debemos seguir en sus mismas huella para que el camino sea más

    fácil.