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CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish) Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m.. Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting. MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) PHONE: 756-2656 | RECTORY: 313-1344 | FAX: 254 756-6302 EMAIL: [email protected] Visit us on our NEW webpage: www.sacredheartwaco.com PASTOR: FR. BENJIE DEACONS: LORENZO GARCIA & TONY AROCHA SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

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Page 1: SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH · La colección especial de hoy es para nuestro apoyo mensual a nuestras escuelas católicas locales. - children's Mass at 5:30 pm in English Dec. 24th

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m..

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00

PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting.

MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the

Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00

PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas)

PHONE: 756-2656 | RECTORY: 313-1344 | FAX: 254 756-6302 EMAIL: [email protected]

Visit us on our NEW webpage: www.sacredheartwaco.com

PASTOR: FR. BENJIE • DEACONS: LORENZO GARCIA & TONY AROCHA

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

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3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

Marriage Annulments: Father is here to help you in your mar-riage annulment. It is highly confidential and feel confident to visit with father with your marriage situation. Do not delay. This year is the opportune time to handle your case. Call Father at your earliest convenience. Civil Marriages: Have your civil marriage into sacrament. Talk to Father to initiate the process.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday December 14th 5:30 pm † Jerry Bergstad by Lolita and family Sunday December 15th 8:00 am † Leonardo Montelongo Sr. by family † Leonardo Montelongo Sr. by Vidal De Leon † Ralph Villafaña by Vidal De Leon 10:00 am § In thanksgiving for the birthday of Christine Kelly by her children. 12:00 pm § for the intentions of the incarcerated 2:30 pm § for young couples

ADVENT PARISH SCHEDULE Missed our parish advent confession. Plan to go to one of these parishes: Si te perdiste nuestra confesión de adviento parroquial. Planee ir a una de estas parroquias: December 16, Monday, St. Martin, Tours. 5 pm – 6 pm; 7pm – 8 pm December 17, Tuesday, St. Eugene, McGregor. 6 pm Confession December 18, Wednesday, St. Thomas, Hamilton. 6 pm Confession December 18, Wednesday, St. Eugene, McGregor – CCE students December 18, Wednesday, St. Joseph, Elk. December 19, Thursday, St. Mary West. 5:00 to 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

December 15, 2019

BREAKFAST The Knights of Columbus are preparing breakfast! Do not miss your opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a delicious Homestyle Mexican style breakfast. Come support all their efforts.

DESAYUNO ¡Los Caballeros de Colón estáran preparando el desayuno! No pierdas la oportunidad de tener compañerismo y disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno estilo Mexicano. Ven a apoyar todos sus esfuerzos.

SPECIAL COLLECTION Special collection today is for our monthly support to our local Catholic Schools. Thank you for your generoCsity.

COLECCIÓN ESPECIAL La colección especial de hoy es para nuestro apoyo mensual a nuestras escuelas católicas locales.

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT ———————————————————————————————————————————–———-———

Collection from Last Sunday $ 5,996.00 Breakfast by Youth Group $ 1,349.00 Second Collection: Retired Religious $ 1,135.00

Thank You for your generosity!

Dec. 14-15, 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 op-pression faith, when enemies seek avenues of fellowship and trust, when the poor and homeless find care and the forgotten are included. The Kingdom is among us, are we acting as Kingdom people? Dic. 14-15, Tercer Domingo de Adviento Este domingo, las lecturas nos dicen dónde buscar la venida del Señor: cuando los ciegos vean, los cojos caminen; cuando los muertos sean levantados a la vida y a los pobres les sean anunciadas buenas noticias. En nuestros días, La presencia del Señor es vista cuando caen los muros de la opresión, cuando enemigos buscan avenidas de compañerismo y confianza, cuando los pobres y las personas sin hogar encuentran cuidados y los olvidados son incluidos. El Reino está entre nosotros ¿Actuamos como personas del Reino?

DON’T FORGET Pick up a calendar 2020 for your family Sunday Collection Envelope Boxes for the New Liturgical Year are at the church's foyer.

NO OLVIDES Elige un calendario 2020 para su familia. Las Cajas de Sobres de la Colección Dominical para el Nuevo Año Litúrgico se encuentran en el vestíbulo de la iglesia.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Special collection today is for our monthly support to our local Catholic Schools. Thank you for your generosity.

HORARIO DE MISAS NAVIDEÑAS La colección especial de hoy es para nuestro apoyo mensual a nuestras escuelas católicas locales.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Dec. 24th - children's Mass at 5:30 pm in English Dec. 24th - Arrolliamento del Niño Jesus at 11:30 pm in Spanish Dec. 25th - Midnight Mass in Spanish Dec. 25th - Mass of the Day at 10 am - Bilingual

HORARIO DE MISAS NAVIDEÑAS 24 de diciembre - Misa infantil a las 5:30 pm en inglés 24 de diciembre - Arrolliamento del Niño Jesús a las 11:30 pm en español 25 de diciembre - Misa de medianoche en español 25 de diciembre - Misa del día a las 10 am - Bilingüe

SPECIAL COLLECTION Special collection today is for our monthly support to our local Catholic Schools. Thank you for your generosity.

COLECCIÓN ESPECIAL La colección especial de hoy es para nuestro apoyo mensual a nuestras escuelas católicas locales.

Office will be closed on Dec 24th through the 27th for Christmas break. La oficina estará cerrada del 24 al 27 de diciembre por vacaciones de Navidad.

MEETING:2ND YEAR CONFIRMATION All parents with 2nd year confirmation students must attend a meeting on December 17th at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. Todos los padres con estudiantes de confirmación de segundo año deben asistir a una renuión el 17 de dicimbre a las 6:30 pm en el salon.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Census Jobs will start in January and last for about 180 days, the pay is $16.50 per hour plus mileage. There are part-time and full-time jobs - daytime or evening.

OPORTUNIDADES DE TRABAJO Los trabajos del censo comenzarán en enero y durarán aproxi-madamente 180 días, el pago es de $ 16.50 por hora más millaje. Hay trabajos de medio tiempo y de tiempo completo, durante el día o la noche.

FESTIVITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY

Rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant began Sunday De-cember the 8th at 4:00 pm in the church. Anyone inter-ested in taking part in the pageant see Tony Galindo af-ter 10:00 am mass.

Las Posadas are in the making. If you are interested in host-

ing a night, please talk to the sacristan, Irma or call the office at 254 756 2656.

RED-C Catholic radio will have its 3rd family retreat this

coming Lent at St. Thomas in College Station, TX on March 6th - 7th. If interested call Dennis Macha at 979 255 2633

FESTIVIDADES EN NUESTRA COMUNIDAD

Los ensayos para el concurso de Navidad comenzaron el domingo 8 de diciembre a las 4:00 pm en la iglesia. Cualquier persona interesada en participar en el concurso ve a Tony Galindo después de la misa de 10:00 am.

Las Posadas están en proceso. Si está interesado en organi-zar una noche, hable con el sacristán, Irma o llame a la ofici-na al 254 756 2656.

La radio católica RED-C tendrá su tercer retiro familiar en la próxima Cuaresma en St. Thomas en College Station, TX, del 6 al 7 de marzo. Si está interesado, llame a Dennis Ma-cha al 979 255 2633

Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God’s people.

Imagine you had an extra $500 this Christmas to spend on anything you wish. Would you help a neighbor in need? Buy a special gift for your kids? Support a charity close to your heart? Share your Christmas Wish with us and it might come true!

Relevant Radio® and CatholicMatch will be giv-ing 15 chances to win $500 toward your Christ-mas Wish!

THANK YOU Y GRACIAS….. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who donated can goods for the food drive. It was a great success! A total of 1160 pounds was collected, God bless everyone from the Knights of Columbus, and Ernest Montelongo, Grand Knight. Los Caballeros de Colón desean agradecer a todos los que donaron latas para la campaña de alimentos. ¡Fue un gran éxito! Se recolectó un total de 1160 libras, Dios bendiga a todos, de parte de los Caballeros de Colón, y Ernest Monte-longo, Gran Caballero

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December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent REASON TO REJOICE Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing. Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: Las Posadas begins Saturday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS (c. 1542-1591) December 14 How beautiful the experience of love for God and neighbor, a fire deep within! How disheartening when love suddenly cools and our souls grow dark, our prayer arid. How painful when misunderstanding, even rejection, comes our way, sometimes from those we least expect. For all such “seasons of the soul,” an inspiring fellow-pilgrim is the poet and mystic John of the Cross. As a young Carmelite, he was recruited by Teresa of Ávila for her Discalced (“barefoot,” evangelical poverty) Carmelite reform, striving to renew the Church from within after the Protestant Reformation had led countless religious away. John suffered unspeakably harsh abuse, even imprisonment, from friars who rejected this reform. Yet during these times of deepest suffering, John composed spiritual masterpieces that still guide souls to God, their titles reflecting his own painful yet ultimately victorious journey: from The Dark Night of the Soul through The Ascent of Mount Carmel to his Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. John summarized his spirituality simply: “Put love where there is no love, and you will find love.” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE LOOK OF LOVE What does love look like? It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others. —St. Augustine

PERSPECTIVE A mountain shames a molehill until they both are humbled by the stars. —Old adage

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019 Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.

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15 de diciembre de 2019 Tercer Domingo de Adviento MOTIVO DE REGOCIJO El color morado se usa durante el Adviento para expresar el carácter de este tiempo de preparación espiritual para la Navidad y la “venida del Señor”. Pero en el Tercer Domingo de Adviento, anteriormente conocido como Domingo Gaudete (“regocijo” en latín), se puede agregar el color rosa al ambiente litúrgico. Toda la liturgia está impregnada de regocijo. La primera lectura de hoy y el Evangelio proclaman la realidad de la obra salvadora de Dios entre nosotros. Isaías describe con exuberancia la idílica transformación de toda la creación como resultado de la presencia de Dios en medio de su pueblo. En el Evangelio, Jesús vincula la profecía de Isaías con lo que está ocurriendo en su propio ministerio. Además de lista de curaciones de Isaías (los ciegos, los cojos, los leprosos y los sordos), la presencia de Jesús ofrece otras dos razones para regocijarnos: “Los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el Evangelio” (Mateo 11:5). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Sean fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a salvarlos (Isaías 35:1-8a, 10). Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Evangelio — “¿Eres tú él que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” (Mateo 11:2-11). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Miércoles: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Jueves: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Viernes: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38 Sábado: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Domingo: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento Lunes: Primer día de las Posadas Sábado: San Pedro Canisio; Comienza el invierno SAN JUAN DE LA CRUZ (c. 1542-1591) 14 de diciembre Juan Yepes nació en España siendo hijo de un noble y de “una mujer de pueblo”. Ingresó a los 21 años a la orden religiosa de los Carmelitas Descalzos, donde asumiría el nombre de Juan de la Cruz. En 1567 conoció a Teresa de Ávila, quien influenciaría su corazón y espiritualidad y posteriormente, junto a ella, renovarían su comunidad religiosa. No obstante, los talentos y vida espiritual de Juan de la Cruz generaron muchos celos en sus hermanos religiosos a tal grado de que en 1577 lo encerraron ellos mismos durante nueve meses, expuesto a abusos y humillaciones. Gracias a una “noche oscura” logra escapar y vuelve a su monasterio, en el que se le siguió maltratando e ignorando. Durante su cautiverio y años posteriores, escribió los más bellos tratados de espiritualidad y mística, entre ellos La noche oscura del alma. No obstante, su obra no fue valorada sino hasta después de su muerte. Debido a la profundidad de su pensamiento fue declarado Doctor de la Iglesia por el Papa Pío XI en 1926. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

¿A QUÉ SE PARECE EL AMOR? ¿A qué se parece el amor? El amor tiene manos para ayudar a los demás. El amor tiene pies para ir junto a los necesitados y los pobres. El amor tiene ojos para ver la miseria y la pobreza. El amor tiene oídos para escuchar los lamentos de los hombres. A eso es lo que se parece el amor. —San Agustín PERSPECTIVA La montaña avergüenza a una madriguera hasta que ambas son humilladas por las estrellas. —Antiguo adagio

Tercer Domingo de Adviento 15 de diciembre de 2019 Volverán a casa los rescatados por el Señor, vendrán a Sión con cánticos de júbilo, coronados de perpetua alegría.