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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA DEL SANTÍSIMO
SACRAMENTO
1101 EAST HIGHLAND DRIVE
December 22 / 22 de Diciembre PARISH STAFF
Fr. Alphonse Gollapalli, Pastor [email protected] Fr. Francis Madanu, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Dcn. Ramon Ramirez, Pastoral Associate of Hispanic Ministry [email protected]
Mary Kay Jones, School Principal [email protected]
Dan Quinn, Facilities Manager [email protected]
Children’s & Youth Ministries: Cindy Cole, Director Ann Vazquez, Associate Director [email protected]
Jim McDonald, R.C.I.A. [email protected]
Carol Windle, Music Director [email protected] Molli Beaverstock, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Nancy M. DePriest, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Pastoral Council President Scott Roberson [email protected]
Finance Council Chair Mary Tucker [email protected]
Wedding Coordinator Joanie Kremers [email protected]
FOR SACRAMENTAL ASSISTANCE CALL: 501-772-2272 OR
870-520-8331
OUR PARISH GIFT SHOP HAS
Bibles, Crucifixes, Rosaries & other religious articles available in the parish office, 9 a.m.—3 p.m., Monday—Friday,
1107 East Highland.
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Offices address: Mailing address: 1107 East Highland Dr. P. O. Box 1735 Jonesboro, AR 72401 Jonesboro, AR 72403 Website address: www.catholicjonesboro.com Email address: [email protected] Tel: 870-932-2529 Fax: 870-935-4444 Office hours: Monday—Friday 8:15 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Children & Youth Ministries Pre-K — 12th Grades Tel: 870-932-2529 CYM website: www.catholicjonesborocym.com Blessed Sacrament School Pre-K — 6th Grades 1105 East Highland Tel: 870-932-3684 Fax: 870-932-3613 Website: www.catholicjonesboroschool.com St. Vincent de Paul Ministries 324 Huntington Ave. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Tel: 870-316-0229 Motherhood Ministry 324 Huntington Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 1702 1103 East Highland Robert Monteforte, Grand Knight 870-761-6183
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son... Mt 1:23
He aquí que la virgin concebirá y dará a luz un hijo… Mt 1:23
P A W A P S
D 22, 2019
A B S B S C
1101 E H
MASS TIMES & MASS INTENTIONS
Monday December 23 7:00 a.m. Chanaka Goonewardena by Nonis Family
Christmas Eve Masses Tuesday December 24 5:00 p.m. Intentions of Marlene Turner by Cindy & Jeff Cole 7:30 p.m. Mass for Parishioners 11:30 p.m. Porter & Marie Jones by Joanie & Ed Kremers
Christmas Day Mass Wednesday December 25 9:00 a.m. Henry Throesch by Don & Ruth Throesch
No Masses December 26-27 Saturday December 28 5:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Stack Family by Seiler Family
Sunday December 29 8:00 a.m. Leo Culas by Rosenthal Family 10:00 a.m. Huu Sa Nguyen by Nguyen Family 12:00 p.m. Mass for Parishioners
Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturdays or call: 870-932-2529 for an appointment.
D T R M H
The parish offices are closed December 23rd through January 3rd.
Monday December 23 St. John of Kanty 5 p.m. Rosary, Church
Tuesday December 24 St. Vincent de Paul Ministry is closed. No Adoration
Wednesday December 25
Thursday December 26 St. Stephen No Adoration
Friday December 27 St. John, the Apostle No Adoration
Saturday December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Sunday December 29 10 a.m. Práctica del coro en español, 1107 E. Highland
Choir is on break until January 12, 20202
1:30 p.m. Choir practice resumes January 19,
Have you prayed the
Rosary today?
Ha rezado usted el
Rosarío hoy?
Gifts for Baby Jesus
Parish Youth, 12 yrs. & younger, are invited to participate in the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Procession. We ask that children bring a gift: hats, gloves, diapers, etc… for children in need. All gifts will be donated to Motherhood Ministry.
Christmas Blessings!
Fourth Sunday of Advent Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
La Sagrada Familia de
Jesús, María y José
READINGS FOR THE WEEK December 22—29, 2019
Sunday Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24
Monday: Mal3:1-4, 23-24 Lk 1:57-66
Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Lk 1:67-79
Wednesday: Is 52:7-10 Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Heb 1:1-6 Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Mt 10:17-22
Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 Mt 2:13-18
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Col 3:12-21 Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
4:30 P.M. CHORAL PRELUDE 5:00 P.M. CHILDREN’S MASS
7:30 P.M. VIGIL MASS IN SPANISH
11:00 P.M. CHORAL PRELUDE 11:30 P.M. MIDNIGHT MASS
CHRISTMAS DAY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 9:00 A.M. MASS
SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1ST 9:00 A.M. MASS 5:00 P.M. MASS
7:00 P.M. MASS IN SPANISH
The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
~ Luke 1:35
CLERGY WELFARE FUND CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
The collection at all Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be for the Clergy Welfare Fund. This fund provides retirement and health care benefits to retired and infirm priests around our diocese. Our priests spend every day of their adult lives as humble and devoted servants, doing God’s work and serving us until age or infirmity calls them to retirement. Our contributions to the Clergy Welfare Fund make our priests’ retirement possible. Please share with them the generosity that they continue to share with us.
Choir & Handbells Practices for Christmas
Sunday, December 22nd
1:30-3 p.m. Choir & Children, 5 p.m. Practice for Christmas Eve Children’s Mass
3-4:30 p.m. Choir & Handbells, Practice for Christmas Midnight Mass
On Tuesday, Christmas Eve, December 24th, Children’s Choir is asked to arrive by 4:15 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, LECTORS,
ALTAR SERVERS & USHERS!!!
Please sign up to serve for the Christmas Masses! Sign–up sheets are in the Church Narthex & Ushers/Altar Servers Room.
Christmas Blessings! from Fr. Alphonse, Fr. Francis, Dcn. Ramon,
Pastoral & Finance Councils & Parish Staff
“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you, for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Come, be with JESUS The Adoration Chapel is open:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Friday
For information, contact: Inez Ray, 870-273-6535. Please note: Adoration is cancelled December 24 through December 27.
Saturday Sunday Sunday 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Lector: Delores Wilson L1 Louis Intres L1 Inez Ray L1 Fred Buhrmester L2 Jeff Puryear L2 Bryan Cook L2
Extraordinary Mary Tucker HM 1 Debbie Tate HM 1 Angela Black HM 1 Ministers of Amy Clancy HM2 Gwen Gschwend C* Ira Brown HM2 Communion: Arthur Pillow C* Ashley Roberson Susan Smith C Dee Pillow Jon DePriest Ann Vazquez Kaley Williams Kathy Williams Mary Beth Williams Carol Ward Curt Misko Caroline Stiles CC Martha Misko CC Sherry Massanelli CH Joanie Kremers CH
Ushers: Jonny Shell (HU) Steve Hecht (HU) Jorge Vazquez (HU) Claire Umeora Cameron Tamez Janine Reed Mason Brodell Mark McCord Elizabeth Reed Chuck Farley Scott Roberson Ronnie Tindel
Altar Servers: Josh Stiles 1 Nate Barajas 1 Daniel Cruz 1 Karen Umeora 2 Daya Tucker 2 Cody Black 2 Mia Neira 3 Natalia Cruz 3 Cameron Russell 4 Hannah Douglas 4
*L1-Lector 1 L2-Lector 2 *HM-Host Minister C-Cup Minister CH-Choir Host Minister CC-Choir Cup Minister *HU-Head Usher
Ministry Schedule for December 28 & 29, 2019
St. Monica Ministry for Moms uses Facebook to communicate: meeting updates, parish needs, announcements prayer requests. Email: Julie Mohajir, [email protected] ,if you have questions or would like to join the group. Watch the bulletin for our next meeting at 2810 Nix Lake Dr., 6:30-8 p.m. No preparation required. We enjoy fellowship, discuss gospel readings/Catholic minute meditations, pray for our families and parish.
We are in the process of rebuilding the Remind Notification List for our Parish. Please e-mail your name and cell phone number or e-mail address to
[email protected]. You don’t have to download the APP, simply accept the request when we add you.
Prayer for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
“God’s love is generous, sacrificial, life-giving, and forever. As humans made in God’s image, we are called to imitate the eternal giving and receiving of love that is the Holy Trinity.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Another Look at Contraception”
For all fathers awaiting the births of their children, may they look to St. Joseph and follow his example of cherishing and protecting the Holy Family, we pray to the Lord.
WORK OF MERCY Through your generosity, Helping Neighbors Food Pantry received 218 lbs. of goods & donation of $200 from our parish in December. Thank you!
ESTA LABOR DE MISERICORDIA
Ayudando al Prójimo, la Despensa De Alimentos recibió 218 libras en artículos y $200 donations en diciembre. ¡Gracias!
PLEASE PRAY FOR: The special intentions of all parishioners, especially those who are homebound / hospitalized, Michael Bridger, Hettye Sue Bridger, Agnes Tipton, Michelle Veteto, Shelby Ward, Lloyd McCuiston, Tim Veteto, Koen Smith, Yelba & Raymond Stevenson, June & Phil Bridger, Anna Potter, Kathy & Donald Plessinger, Violet Whitehead, Jody Amick, Doris Fitzgerald, Millie & Bill Kueter, Nikki Amick, Tony Ungerank, Mary Ann Eaton, Vicki Elder, Rita Vaught, Diane Ellis, Metta Nesmith, June McKinney, Maureen Dolan, Nancy McFarland, Ann Stapleton, Freda & Jim Cole, Aaron Brodell, Hayden Barajas, Carolyn Boling, Sharon & John Aleman, Jeannette Haddad, Tony Brodell, Sharon Pruett, Susan & Catherine Power, Emily Campion, Dan Thrasher, Rita Puryear, Charles Kline Family, Pat Dacus, Julie Orender, Simon Garcia, Mina Perales, Karin Cannon, Janie Cissel, Eddie Reinhart, Amy Victoriano, Jessica Nahas, Chuck Napora, David Wolters, Maria Salazar, Jennifer Staats, Odette Dawood, Keith Thomas, Chris Morgan, Charlene Reynolds, Norma Arredondo, Nelly Gomez, Elva Chavez, Don Tran, Ann Marie Dunham, Annamma Vithayathil, Dolores Johnson, Alan Chetister, Fred Armstrong
“Come and See” Diocesan Priesthood
Discernment Retreat*
This retreat begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 in Fletcher Hall and ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 after Mass. It is rooted in prayer and consists of talks, group discussion, vocational videos and personal testimonies by priests and seminarians. It is designed to help participants explore more deeply a possible calling to the diocesan priesthood. It is open to single men ages 16 and older. Activities will be offered in English and Spanish. There is no cost to attend this retreat. Accommodations and meals will be provided. Transportation can be arranged if needed. Download and return the registration form to the address provided by Dec. 21. For more information, e-mail Maria Izquierdo-Roque at [email protected] or call her at 501-664-0340. *St. John Catholic Center, 2500 N. Tyler, Little Rock
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REQUISITOS PARA BODAS, QUINCEAÑERA Y RENOVACIÓN
DE VOTOS MATRIMONIALES
Se les informa a las personas que desean celebrar Misa de Quinceañera, Boda, o Renovación de Votos Matrimoniales, que deberán entregar a la coordinadora una copia de la Música que se cantará durante la Misa. Ya sea del coro de la Iglesia, o de algún otro grupo que vaya a cantar en la Misa. También se les pide, que si van a dar una donación para una de estas Misas, la coordinadora está autorizada por el padre Alphonse para recibir la donación, y ella les dará un recibo por la cantidad recibida.
Los Proclamadores: Marlyn Tejera Luis Sanabria Mariely Rodriguez Ministros/Eucaristía: Alicia Saldaña Blanca de los Santos Jose Obregon Leonor Sánchez Cristina Acosta Carmen Coronado
Domingo 12 p.m. Misa Horario de Ministerio para 29 de Diciembre
Ministerio Hispano, “Sirviendo al Señor con amor.” Ministerios Coordinador Número de Teléfono
Quinceañeras / Bodas Sra. María Guerra (870) 926-6178
Coro Sr. Lu Nguyen (870) 253-6472
Ministerio Extraordinario de la Comunión Sra. Alicia Saldaña (870) 520-9785
Lectores Sr. Abraham Hernández (870) 565-2895
Guadalupaños Sr. Pablo Garcia (870) 882-4581
Bautizos Sra. Gaby Mata (786) 657-5434 Sra. Claudia Fuentes (870) 919-1240
Encaso de Emergencia: Asociado Pastoral—Ministerio Hispano Dc. Ramón Ramíez (870) 882-0510
Pastor Padre Alphonse Gollapalli (870) 520-8331
Regalos para el Niño Jesús
Invitamos a los jóvenes de la parroquia, de 12 años y menores, a participar en la procesión de la Misa de Nochebuena que será a las 5:00 p.m. Les pedimos por favor, que traigan un regalo; sombreros, guantes, pañales, etc. para los niños más necesitados. Todos estos regalos serán donados al Ministerio Maternidad.
¡Feliz Navidad y Bendiciones!
FONDO PARA AYUDA DEL CLERO COLECTA DE NAVIDAD
La colecta en todas las misas en Nochebuena y Navidad será para el Fondo para el Bienestar del Clero. Este fondo provee beneficios de jubilación y cuidado de salud a los sacerdotes jubilados y enfermos en nuestra diócesis. Nuestros sacerdotes pasan cada día de su vida adulta como siervos humildes y devotos, haciendo el trabajo de Dios y sirviéndonos hasta que la edad o la enfermedad los llame a la jublación. Sus contribuciones al Fondo para el Bienestar del Clero hacen la jubilación de nuestros sacerdotes posible. Por favor compartan con ellos la generosidad que ellos continúan compartiendo con nosotros.
¡Feliz Navidad y Bendiciones!
De parte del p. Alphonse, El p. Francis, del D. Ramon,
de los Consejos Pastoral y Financiero Y del
Personal de la Parroquia Oración por los sacerdotes Dios amable y amoroso, te damos gracias por el regalo de nuestros sacerdotes. A través de ellos, experimentamos tu presencia en los sacramentos. Ayuda a nuestros sacerdotes a ser fuertes en su vocación.Enciende sus almas con amor por tu gente. Concédeles la sabiduría, la comprensión y la fuerza que necesitan para seguir los pasos de Jesús. Inspíralos con la visión de tu Reino. Dales las palabras que necesitan para difundir el Evangelio. Permítales experimentar alegría en su ministerio. Ayúdalos a convertirse en instrumentos de tu gracia divina. Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo, quien vive y reina como nuestro Sacerdote Eterno. Amén.
“Te das cuenta de que Jesús está allí en el tabernáculo expresamente para ti, solo para ti? Él arde con el deseo de entrar en tu corazón". Santa Teresa de Lisieux
Ven, sé con JESÚS La Capilla de la Adoración está de lunes a jueves de 7:30 a.m. a 7:30 p.m. y viernes de 7:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Contacte Inez Ray, 870-273-6535, para información.
Por favor tome nota: No habrá Adoración Eucarística del 24 de Dic. al 27 de Diciembre.
“El amor de Dios es generoso, sacrificado, vivificante y para siempre. Como seres humanos hechos a la imagen de Dios, estamos llamados a imitar el dar y recibir eterno del amor que es la Santísima Trinidad.”
Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB “Otra mirada a la anticoncepción”
Por todos los padres que esperan el Nacimiento de sus hijos, para que miren a San José y sigan su ejemplo de atesorar y proteger a la Sagrada Familia, roguemos al Señor.
Estamos reestructurando la Lista de Notificaciones de nuestra Parroquia. Por favor envíenos un correo electrónico, con su número de teléfono celular o correo electrónico a: [email protected] . No tiene que descargar la aplicación, solo acepte la solicitud cuando lo agreguemos.
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Hombres solteros de 16 años de edad en adelante que desean explorar un posible llamado al sacerdocio diocesano son invitados a asistir a este evento gratuito. El retiro será patrocinado por seminaristas diocesanos e incluirá momentos de oración, charlas, panel de discusión, videos vocacionales y testimonios personales. Las actividades se llevarán a cabo en inglés y en español. No hay costo para asistir a este retiro. Se proporcionará alojamiento y comidas. Se puede organizar el transporte si es necesario. Para más información sobre el retiro, comuníquese con: Maria Izquierdo-Roque al (501) 664-0340, Ext. 378 o [email protected].
MARTES 24 DE DICIEMBRE HORARIO
DE MISA DE NOCHEBUENA Y NAVIDAD
5:00 PM. MISA DE NIÑOS 7:30 PM. MISA DE VIGILIA EN ESPAÑOL 11.00 PM. PRELUDIO CORAL(MÚSICA)
11:30 PM. MISA DE MEDIANOCHE
MIÉRCOLES 25 DE DICIEMBRE DÍA DE NAVIDAD 9:00 A.M. MISA
SOLEMNIDAD DE LA SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS
MIÉRCOLES 1 DE ENERO
9:00 AM MISA 5:00 PM. MISA
7:00 PM. MISA EN ESPAÑOL
El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, ser llamado Hijo de Dios.
~ Lucas 1:35
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Blessed Sacrament Church #117200 614 South Church Street Jonesboro, AR 72401 TELEPHONE 870 932-2529 CONTACT PERSON Nancy DePriest SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows XP Home Edition PRINTER HP Deskjet F4100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 10:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 22, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS