Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin

Pope Francis Rome, Italy

December 11, 2016

ST. ANN MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:00 am

Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am

Friday 6:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: After 9am Mass

Sunday: 8:15a-8:45a and by Appointment

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

Friday – 7:00a to 5:30p

Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966

Contact Person: Deacon Don Sims simsdon@rocketmail.com

979-204-1812

Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator Office Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org

Third Sunday of Advent

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org

St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99

333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879

Office 979-596-1966 Fax 979-596-2857

ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.

Catholic Social Teaching Corner

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

Next Week’s Ministers

Sun.—Dec. 18 9:00a

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion

Cynthia Munoz Lucy Hodges

Greeters/Ushers Frank Vittonel Miguel Bonilla

Lectors Christina Hernandez

Altar Servers Richard Sifuentes

Finances—St. Ann

12/04/2016 Sunday Collection $ 1,302.00 12/04/2016 Building Fund $ 343.01

Mass Intentions: Dec 11 -18

Sun. Dec. 11 9:00a For the People and for Ernestina & Severiano Reyes

Mon. Dec. 12 8:00a 9:00a

Mananitas Mass

Wed. Dec. 14 9:00a John Polanco Family

Fri. Dec. 16 6:00p Joe & Lydia Orozco

Sun. Dec. 18 9:00a For the People and for Doris Hughes

Apostolate

Wed.—Dec. 14 Wed.-Dec. 21

Collection Counting

Lynda Mendizabal Lucy Hodges Del Orozco

Third Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10 Psalm 146: 6-10 2nd Reading: James 5: 7-10 Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11 Fourth Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14 Psalm 24: 1-6 2nd Reading: Romans 1: 1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-24

Third Sunday of Advent

This Sunday, the readings tell us where to look for the Lord’s coming: when the blind see and the lame walk; and when the dead are raised to life and the poor have good news preached to them. In our day the Lord’s presence is seen when walls of oppression faith, when enemies seek avenues of fellowship and trust, when the poor and homeless find care and the for-gotten are included. The Kingdom is among us; are we acting as Kingdom people?

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org

cedarbrake@austindiocese.org Women of Faith, January 13 Participants will spend this day reflecting on the gifts of five women (Sojourner Truth, Thea Bowman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman) whose courageous actions impacted the world. Their fearlessness and faithfulness changed lives because they embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come and learn about these incredible women; who they were and what they did. Beverly Collin will facilitate this day. Contact Cedar-brake to register or for more information. Transformed by Faith, January 16 We will spend this day reflecting on the gifts of five women whose courageous actions impacted the world (Sojourner Truth, Thea Bowman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tub-man). Their fearlessness and faithfulness changed lives because they embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come and learn about these incredible women; who they were and what they did. Beverly Collin will facilitate this day. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Cancer Survivor’s Retreat, February 20 This retreat is a time for cancer survivors to come together to share their stories. Wanda Gibson is a business owner, spiritual director, and cancer survivor. Mrs. Gibson will lead this prayer-ful, winter day of reflection, meditation, discussion and move-ment thru the survivor’s journey into the present moment. Whether you are celebrating one week or twenty years since your cancer experience you are invited to join us in courageous company as we allow our mind, body, and spirit to engage, heal, rest, renew, and rejoice. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information.

Class today 10:30-11:45 am

No RE classes until

January 8, 2017 REMINDER! Please remember to write your name and the amount you are donating on your collec-tion envelope. This will help to keep an accurate accounting of your donation for tax purposes.

Christmas Flowers for the Altar In your weekly collection box, you will find an envelope for “Christmas Flower Offering”. If you wish to make a donation to the Christmas Flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, you may drop your envelope in the collection basket at any Mass by December 18, 2016.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!! The Mass for Christmas has been scheduled for December 24th at 7:00 pm. There will be no Mass on Sunday, December 25th.

CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.

PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ

The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God and in memory of Morris Burlin ….

Amanda Walhoviak

Jim Turner

Ann Ross

Carol Winkler

David Jimenez

Carlos Escobedo

Sr. John

Betty Labay

Baby John Winkler

Michael Miller

Rita Diamond

Elizabeth Milsaps

Marion Simmons

Lenora Brown

Ray Allen Kulhanek

That our hearts would be open to those in need: the hungry,

the homeless, the immigrant, the refugee and those without

hope…..

John Brown

Kevin Davis

David Dominguez

Neil Frerick

Robin Frerick

Jason Grace

Jerry Gutierrez

Christina Marie Hahne

Dane Kidd

Matthew Lee

Annalisa Lujan

John Maldonado

Jacob McDonald

Brandon Osburn

Tommy Polansky

Joseph Ramirez

Matthew Reynolds

Charlie Richardson

Ceasar Rodriguez

Michael R. Rodriguez

Stephen Ruth

Justo Suarez

Brandon Thomas

1LT Christopher M. Torres

Alan Turner

Jennifer Hlavaty

Jarrett Hlavaty

Please pray for the needs of our

par ishioners & fr iends

The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother

Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quite time or pray the rosary either alone or in a group.

Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention

Pray for Vocations

7th Annual Day of Reflection When: Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9a-4p Where: St. Joseph Parish Activity Center in Bryan What: Save the date; more details to follow; sponsored by the Ladies of Regnum Christi Catholic Men’s Conference When: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas What: This year’s conference will offer three inspirational speakers, Mass with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, an a pre-Conference “Night with the Lord” event; for details, please visit CMCSanAnto-nio.com

Around the Diocese

ADORATION

EVERY FRIDAY

7 AM TO 5:30 PM Everyone that spends time in adoration of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.

Retirement Fund for Religious Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sister s, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today’s second collection.

Advent 2016 Reconciliation Schedule Dec. 12 Monday 7pm Dime Box Dec. 15 Thursday 7pm Rockdale Dec. 16 Friday 7pm Brenham Dec. 18 Sunday 5pm Ellinger Dec. 18 Sunday 7:30pm Fayetteville Dec. 21 Wednesday 7pm Somerville Dec. 22 Thursday 7pm Giddings Dec. ?? 7pm Chappell Hill

Catholic Charities Corner Are you looking forward to a new baby? The Gabriel Project Life Center at Catholic Charities is here to help. Mothers and fathers are invited to enroll in educational classes about prenatal and parenting topics, as well as to receive individualized case management and material assistance, if needed. Classes are free. Call 512-651-6100 (Austin office) or 979-822-9340 (Brazos Valley office) for more information.

Posadas Posadas have been scheduled in the community starting Friday, December 16 through December 24. The Posadas are a nine day novena to prepare for Christmas. They are open to everyone. The first one will take place at the Orozco homestead on 6th St. at 7 p.m. For a schedule, questions, or more information, con-tact Angelita Munoz at (979)596-2568.

ST ANN PARISH MINISTRIES...come and be with us.

St. Ann Catholic Church PO Box 99

Somerville, Texas 77879 www.saintann-somerville.org

Contact us at: Office: 979-596-1966

Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

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Special Events at St. Ann

Dec. 11: KC BBQ - pick up plates 10a-12p Dec. 13: Bishop’s Advent Dinner for Priests Dec. 18: No RE classes Dec. 21: Mass 9am; Penance Service 7pm Dec. 24: Mass at 7:00 pm Dec. 25: No Mass; No Religious Education classes Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Mass 9am; No RE classes Jan. 1: SAAM Food Collection Jan. 5: KC Meeting 7 pm, Family Center Jan. 8: Classes resume in RE building Jan. 8: KC BBQ—pick up plates 10a-12p Jan. 13: Knights of Columbus Christmas Party, 6:30 pm Jan. 29: Coffee and Donuts in Family Center after 10am Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

In memory of

Milady Kristof For her generosity to St. Ann

“May perpetual light

shine

upon her”

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Upcoming EIM Workshops Dec. 15: 6:30-8:30 pm: St. John’s, Fayetteville Jan. 1, 2017: 10a-12p, St. Louis Parish, Waco To find the schedule and to sign up for a workshop, login to your EIM account at https://www.eappsdb.com/Login.asp?ORGZ_KEY=4. If you don’t recall your User ID/Password, please use the Alternate Login option. Important: Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals

may not be admitted once the work-shop has started

Children should not be brought to EIM workshops

Questions: Call the office during work-ing hours