Pastoral Staff: Father John Reiker, Pastor: johnr@borromeoparish.com Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: bolivia_bob@yahoo.com Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: frdoncs@borromeoparish.com Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager Ms. Maria Martinez, Office Secretary Mrs. Jackie Voelkl, School Principal Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry Mr. Rob Iver, Parish Council Chairperson

Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday

Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish

Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin

National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.

Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m. peggy@borromeoparish.com

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements made after parental instruction. Call the parish office for more information.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the parish office at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations

Eucharistic Adoration: Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm Lifeline, 4th Thursdays 7:00—8:30pm

Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass

Parish Hall Rental: Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym) Peggy at 636-946-1893 (café)

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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301

Parish Vision Statement: We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit:

Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community.

Parish Office: 636-946-1893 www.borromeoparish.com School Office: 636-946-2713 www.borromeoschool.com Religious Education Office: 636-946-2916 email: beccamc@borromeoparish.com Latino Ministry: 636-946-1893 email: silvina@borromeoparish.com St. Vincent DePaul Society: 636-925-1616 leave a message after the recording

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!

Gaudete / Rejoice! Sunday The third week of Advent begins with Gaudete Sun-day. Gaudete, meaning “Rejoice,” is the first word of the opening antiphon for the Mass on this day; Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always). The joy of Gaudete Sunday shows in the use of rose as the liturgical color—for example, on the Advent wreath. The Gospel readings for this Sunday reveal to us the reason for our joy: the coming of Jesus. He is the Word made flesh, the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Lord, I rejoice at the Good news of Your Coming. Make my heart ready.

Third Week of Advent

Wreath Prayer Our hope is in the coming of the Lord.

(two purple and one pink candle are lit)

Let us pray that we may grow in love for each other as the Lord comes to us. (pause for silent prayer)

Renew us in Your love, Lord, for with You we have nothing to fear. You pro-vide light for our darkness and warmth in the cold winter air. We sing Your praises for all You have done for

us. May we approach this holy Christmas season with a true spirit of gratitude. Amen.

An Advent Reflection Expectation was high for the Messiah’s coming; in fact, many asked John the Baptist whether he was the Messiah. But as he explained to the crowds who gath-ered, his water was no match for the fire of the Holy Spir-it to come. John issued a warning, however: “every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire” (v. 3). This prompted the worried listeners to ask, “What then should we do?” In your Advent prayer, ask yourself, “What then should I do?” When you act with the intention of prepar-ing for the Christ, the possibilities for the fruit that you might bear are endless. With God, nothing is impossible!

Advent Prayer of the Week Thank You, God, for all of Your blessings, especially for the people in my life. Please help me to stay on the Advent path, and keep my heart focused on Christ in all that I say and do as I prepare for His holy birth at Christmas. Share with family or someone why I rejoice today: people and Jesus and moments.

Pope Francis’ Jubilee of Mercy “Be Merciful like your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36)

Pope Francis has composed a special prayer for the Jubilee Year of Mercy which will run from, December 8 2015, to November 20, 2016. Our Holy Father entreats the Lord to make the Jubilee of Mercy a year of grace so that all our Church: “Go out to every man and woman bringing the tenderness of God, so that the balm of Mercy may reach everyone, both believers and those far away.”

Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Jubilee of Mercy

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Mat-thew from being enslaved by money; the adulter-ess and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his be-trayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glori-fied. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His Borromeo Family,

A Holy Community through a Holy Communion. Your brother in Jesus,

From the Pastor’s Pen

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015

PRO LIFE SUNDAY: * Second Collection for our St. Vincent de Paul Society * Special Blessing at all Masses for those awaiting the birth of a child * Fellowship and donuts in the café after Masses

Monday, December 14, St. John of the Cross, priest/dr. 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Joe Hensley Tuesday, December 15, Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Elmer Jackson 8:00 a.m. living/deceased K of C Council 823 Wednesday, December 16, Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Lawrence Jacobs 8:00 a.m. Shirley Muehlenkamp 6:15 p.m. Helen Kemna Thursday, December 17, Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Wilson Edwards 8:00 a.m. living/deceased Ken Borgmeyer Family Friday, December 18, Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Martha Schimweg—8th anniv. 8:00 a.m. Helen Ohlms 9:15 (Carrington) Henry Koch Saturday, December 19, Late Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. Jerry Primeau—3rd anniv. 5:00 p.m. Mary Rose Weber—3rd anniv. Sunday, December 20, Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Susan Steinhoff—1st anniv. 8:30 a.m. Gertrude Sebacher—4th anniv. 10:00 a.m. Leo “Bud” Boschert—16th anniv. 11:30 a.m. Our Parish Family

Mass Intentions

Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, December 15, 7:00pm (Lifeline) Saturday, December 19, 8:00pm—5:00am Monday, December 21, 8:30am—6:30pm

Christmas Concert Thursday, December 17, 7:00pm Join us in church at 7:00pm for a beautiful preparation for the Lord’s coming. Presented by grades 5-8.

Anointing Masses Saturday/Sunday, December 19/20 (more info below)

Church Decorating Sunday, December 20 beginning at 4:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday, 4:00—4:45pm Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00pm Also offered at: St. Cletus Church: December 15, 7pm St. Peter Church: December 16, 7pm St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: December 21, 7pm Sts. Joachim & Ann: December 22, 6:30pm

Christmas Novena Friday thru Wednesday, December 18-23, 7:00pm

Christmas Masses December 24: 5:00pm, 7:00pm (Spanish) 10:30pm Choir Christmas Concert 11:00pm Mass of the Nativity December 25: 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am

Mary, Mother of God—Holy Day December 31: 5:00pm, 11:30pm (Spanish) January 1: 8:30 and 10:00am

We will decorate church for Christmas on December 20th

beginning at 4:00. All are welcome

and encouraged to help us!

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick December 19/20 at all Masses

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist says: “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And who-ever has food should do likewise . . . “

Christmas is a time of love and gift giving … please share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas.

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!

Confessions: The Sacrament of Healing . . .Saturdays, 4:00—4:45pm and December 22 at 7pm

Servers, 8am, December 14-19 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, December 14/15/16 Patrick Koester, Kyle Burke, Quinn Gallagher Thursday/Friday, December 17/18 Aaron Klemme, Hank Thro, Jesus Barcenas Saturday, December 19 Kennedy Jensen, Mitchell Booher

Ministry List, December 19/20 (Greeters needed for all Masses except 10am)

December 19 5:00pm

L/C: Gary Eisenhart, Lucy Rauch Tom Schneider EM: Anna Lee Schulte, Trudi Heisohn, Cathy Carey, Dana Saale (Host) Carol Pappas, Helene Schuetz Serv: Aiden & Gabe Doughty, Emily Schieferdecker GB: Sco & Laura Ilgenfritz Ush: Jim Lammert, Don Richardson, John Williams, vol. pls.

December 20 7:00am

L/C: Deby Yates Mary Baronovic EM: Tom & Margie Pickering, Bob Poeling Serv: Sydney Hilker, Sarah Stewart GB: Jim & Marilyn Dwyer Ush: Jim Eisenbath, Cathy Herrod, Charles Weber, John Weber

8:30am L/C: Kevin Tollefson, John DuBois Cole e/Beth EM: Jennifer Bober, Chuck & Ginny Linsenmeyer, Karie Westerfeld (Host) Kathy McElroy, Bill Kish Serv: Lily & Wya Karase, Leah Cur t GB: Lu McElroy Ush: Dan Dziedzic, Timothy Meyer, Don Wappelhorst, Charles Schroeder

10:00am L/C: Joe Briscoe, Judith O’Connor Choir EM: Harriet Pallardy, Colleen Harmon, Carol Faubert, Paul Woody (Host) Kathy Anderson, Pa York Serv: Mitchell Booher, Thomas Smith, Mallory Murray GB: Tom & Harriet Pallardy Gr: Harriet Wayne, volunteer please Ush: Greg Grotegeers, Frankie Fessler, Gary Snyder, Gary S ens

11:30am L/C: Rosa Maria Alverado, Oscar Fuentes el coro EM: Guadalupe Damian, Rogelio Guerrero, Ampelia V., Maria Fuentes (Host) Maria Barretos, Bernardo Silverio Serv: Danny & Melissa Garcia, Itzel Antonino GB: to be determined Ush: Jesus Manzanarez, Adolfo Zamores, vol. pls.

Come and discover the true spirit of Christmas with a night of reflection, Christmas music, and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Led by musician Kyle Huelsing, with appearances by various parishioners, we will jour-ney from Annunciation to Epiphany through reflection and song, with a period of adoration as well. Please join us in making this night a success! We would love to see all ministries there!

When: Tuesday, December 15

Where: St. Charles Borromeo Church

Time: 7:00pm

Refreshments to follow

Christmas Novena The final week of Advent is near. If Advent is like the nighttime, these last days are like the hours before dawn. All nature is waiting for the sunrise. If Advent is like a woman’s pregnancy, now the baby is kicking in her womb. Soon the child will be born. These final days of Advent are a time of special prayer. The church sings the O Antiphons. These are beautiful chants that are sung at the Christmas Novena. There is an antiphon for each night from December 18 to December 23. They are called O Antiphons because each one begins with the word “O”. The antiphons include many of the titles of Christ, such as “Lord,” “lawgiver”, and “sun of jus-tice.” The song “O come, O come, Emmanuel” is a version of the O Antiphons that many people know and love. Please join us for this beautiful way to anticipate Christ’s birth. The Christmas Novena is celebrated each evening from December 18 thru 23. Tradition-al Advent hymns are sung, with readings from the great prophets and a brief homily. The Novena is a peaceful liturgy, enriching your Christmas prepara-tion. Please join us at 7:00 p.m. beginning Friday evening.

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015

Your Loving Sacrifices Make All the Difference

Contributions for November 28/29

WE THANK EACH OF YOU for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying on the work of Jesus and to those in need by the generosity you display when you share your Treas-ure, and all God’s gifts to you, given for others.

“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” (Philippians 4: 6-7)

St. Paul reminds us that our God is an abundant God, the ultimate giver of gifts. He promises to give us all that we need. When we trust that God will take care of us, it is easier for us to share what we have been given.

We pray that we may take time to be grateful to God, who is the ultimate Giver of all gifts.

Sunday, December 13—Pro Life Sunday Second collection for our St. Vincent de Paul Society Donuts/fellowship in café after Masses M-CRHP12, church office, 7:00am Boy Scouts, church office, 11:30am Luke 18 prep, café/St. Charles Room, 1:00—5:00pm Luke 18 Mass, 2:30pm Monday, December 14 VdeP gift sorting in the café this afternoon Parish Council, church office, 7:00pm Tuesday, December 15 PSR activity, St. Charles Room, 6:00pm W-CRHP9, church office, 6:30pm Nativity Adoration, 7:00pm Wednesday, December 16 Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am—noon Bridges, Faculty Lounge, 5:30pm Cub Scouts, café, 6:00pm Thursday, December 17 RCIA, Rectory, 7:00pm Christmas Concert (grades 5-8), church, 7:00pm Friday, December 18 St. Pat casseroles: deliver to church office by 8:30am Saturday, December 19 Men’s Fellowship, bicentennial Room, 6:30am Spiritual Renewal, church office, 9:00am Contemporary Music Mass, 5:00pm Nocturnal Adoration, 8:00pm—5:00am

** Anointings at all Masses this weekend **

Sunday, December 20, Fourth Sunday of Advent Boy Scouts, church office, 11:30am Luke 18 prep, café/St. Charles Room, 1:00—5:00pm Luke 18 Mass, 2:30pm Church decorating for Christmas, 4:00pm

* Nativity Adoration, December 15 ∗ Christmas Concert, December 17 ∗ Christmas Novena, December 18 thru 23 ∗ Anointing Masses, December 19/20 ∗ Eucharstic Adoration, December 21 ∗ Confessions/Reconciliation, December 22 ∗ School Christmas break begins noon December 22 ∗ Christmas Eve Masses: 5pm, 7pm (Spanish), 11pm ∗ Christmas Day Masses: 7, 8:30, 10am ∗ New Year Masses: 5pm Vigil, 8 & 10am ∗ School resumes, January 4 ∗ Luke 18 retreat, January 8-10 ∗ Blood Drive, January 19 ∗ Chili Dinner, January 24

Offertory envelopes: $13,467.50 Loose: 1,193.64 Matching Gifts: 1,605.00 Total Offerings: $16,266.14

Human Development: $163.00 Guatemala Water Project: $3,099.00

Thanksgiving Collection: $1,639.00

November Matching Gifts Corporate Matching Gifts: $9,811.88 Boeing $9,301.88 Piper Jaffray $510.00 Corporate Matching Gifts year-to-date: $69,275.02

Mark your calendar!

March 6-10

Parish Lenten Mission in the evenings

Contributions for December 5/6 Offertory envelopes: $17,008.00 Loose: 1,186.33 Matching Gifts: 1,050.00 Total Offerings: $19,244.33

Help A Student: $823.00 Capital Improvements: $214.00

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!

This Week With Your St. Charles Borromeo Family

MARRIAGE IN CHRIST HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN: Sarah Beckering and Brian Wuelling

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Bernie Boschert, Mary Blodgett, Joyce & Bill Mersman, Pat Koenen.

Carol Fasching —mother of Becca & Scot McCullough; Brendan Myers—grandson of Jim & Kathy Anderson; Theresa Didion—daughter-in-law of Ruth Didion; Pat Sontag, mother of Trish and Ron Rattini;

and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree and in our Book of Prayers

WE EXTEND OUR PRAYERFUL SYMPATHY FOR THE REPOSE OF THEIR SOULS: William Call, husband of Lois * Kathleen Bornhop

Rocio Jara, sister of Norma Flores * Tom Langwith, husband of Diana

The crowds approached John the Baptist and asked how they should live in order to be ready to follow the Messi-ah. John responded by telling them to share and to not take more than they are entitled to.

The people wondered if John might be the Messiah for whom they had been waiting, but he cleared up any mis-understanding by saying that he was not. For sure, the Messiah would come after John, but John was not worthy even to be the Messiah’s slave who would untie his san-dal.

How many times a day do parents, in the young lives of their children, preach this Gospel message: share and don’t take more than your share! Especially in the formative years, these are valuable social skills, but they are also life lessons for people of all ages. A part of our human nature wants to hoard—just in case.

This insecurity causes us to share only reluctantly, and if we take a little more than our share, we will have an extra amount in case we find ourselves in need. The message of this Gospel encourages us to change that thinking. If we act as God wants us to, others will share with us as well as we share with them. If we take only what we need, there will be enough for everyone.

Consider ways during this Advent season that your family can share with others. Check your parish bulletin or com-munity news page to see what opportunities might be available for giving to others this holiday season. There might be food or clothing drives, opportunities to visit or assist shut-ins.

How about the old-fashioned idea of caroling—especially to those who can’t get out or may be finding this holiday season especially difficult?

• There is much evidence in the world today that people do what John said in this Gospel. One way I see people share (or not take more than their share) is...

• The hardest thing for me to share is...

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Readings for the Week Mon: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tue: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wed: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thu: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Fri: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sat: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sun: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

Family Gospel Reflection

High School Students: Help us with Luke 18!

Luke 18 Formation meetings are occurring now! If you have not already participated and would like to be a part of giving the retreat, please contact Becca McCullough @ beccamc@borromeoparish.com for more information. We would LOVE to have you!

Please pray for our expectant moms: Kelly (December) Allyson (January)

Mary (February) Heather, Katelyn (April) Nicole (May)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let us pray for all grandparents. May they be protected, respected, and cherished.

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Pennies from Heaven Help for struggling Moms (and babies)

Please take a bottle, fill it with change during the next few weeks, and return the bottle to the church nar-thex or the church office after the first of the year. Bas-kets for collection will be in the narthex through the month of January.

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015

Sunday Preschool during 8:30 Mass for ages 3-5 (no diaper wearers please) After School Room, Room 27 (in the new addition of school)

We will provide fun activities for the children associated with the Gospel, and a very light snack. No need to register—but each time you drop off your child you will be asked to complete contact information.

Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intentions

Universal: Experiencing God’s mercy. That all may ex-perience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.

Evangelization: Families. That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of cer-tain hope.

Dear Parishioners:

Thank you to all who took a prayer card for a Confirmation student distributed at Masses last week. We are most appre-ciative of your prayers for all our children, especially those preparing to celebrate one of the Sacraments in the spring.

As we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent, we think of John the Baptizer, Jesus’ cousin, who prepared the way for the Messiah. The Lord brings the baptism of salvation and so we prepare for the salvation of the world! Perhaps you would like to rejuvenate your Advent preparation with this Calendar of Good Actions from Loyola Press:

Today, Dec 13 Ask Mary to help you make room for Jesus in your heart. Monday, Dec 14 Keep calm and don’t lose your temper when you are treated rudely. Tuesday, Dec 15 Do some work for your parents to help them rest after a day of work. Wednesday, Dec 16 Do what you can to please your parents and family in a special way today. Thursday, Dec 17 Do not complain today, even when you must do things you don’t want to. Friday, Dec 18 Thank God for all He has given us. Saturday, Dec 19 Do a kind act for each member of your family!

Our planning for the Luke 18 retreat in January is going wonderfully, thanks to the leadership of Sam Plummer and guid-ance of Mrs. Shelly Gotsch. Our parish teens are learning what it means to give their time, love, and attention to those students preparing for Confirmation. I am thankful for the leadership of several college students, many high school stu-dents from Borromeo and several adults who are preparing for the Luke 18 retreat!

Peace Be With You – Mrs. Becca McCullough

St. Charles Borromeo Parish School of Religion

Dr. Timothy Gray presents an honest look at the blessings and struggles of MARRIAGE! He connects the Fall to daily marital struggles and explains how, like Adam and Eve, spouses can end up blaming instead of supporting each other. Dr. Gray also explains how words can heal and build up married life. Discover how to find or renew happi-ness in your marriage with Beloved.

This and other CDs are in the narthex. Please use the envelopes provided for your donation and place it in the weekend collection. Thanks!

The VITA TAX CLINIC at St. Charles Borromeo needs volunteer tax preparers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am—2pm, from January 26 to April 14. Training will be provided. If you can help, please sign up at stlou-istap.org or call me 636-696-2296 for more information. Thanks. Joan Schneider

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!

Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598 * silvina@borromeoparish.com

Lectores y Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía

Los interesados en formar parte de estos ministerios, por favor comuníquese con la sra. Silvina 636-946-1893.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

Diciembre 13 11:30am L/C: Hermilo Murillo, Rosa Mar nez el coro EM: Dionisia Zamudio, Toni Hernandez, Maria Ramirez, vol. pls. (Host) Rogelio Guerrero, Steve Cave Serv: Liliana Barcenas, Lilia Fuentes, Adrian Gaona GB: to be determined Ush: Jesus Manzanarez, Adolfo Zamores, vol. pls.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Los cristianos latinos tenemos unos cinco siglos en nuestra trayectoria de fe y como todo cristiano aguarda-mos la segunda venida del Mesías, Jesús. Nuestra espera forma parte de dos milenios de cristianos que buscan verlo llegar en las nubes. Desde el siglo VII la oración oficial de la Iglesia clama el retorno de Cristo con las exclamaciones llamadas las “Antífonas Oh”. Estas llaman a Jesús pidiéndole que ven-ga bajo los títulos de Emmanuel, Sabiduría celestial, Se-ñor de gran poder, Vara de Isaí, Llave de David, Alba de la luz, y Deseo y Rey de gentes, y algunos más. Estos refranes se usan aún todavía hoy durante los días 17 al 23 de diciembre, y unidas en un acróstico latino forman las palabras ero cras (estaré mañana), como respuesta a la petición cristiana. Eventualmente en el siglo X o XI estas antífonas fueron unidas en el canto gregoriano Ve-ni, veni Emmanuel (Oh ven, oh ven Emmanuel). Este Adviento mientras cantamos las antiguas antífo-nas hay que preguntarnos si de veras estamos listos para el regreso del Hijo del Hombre que viene para juzgar a vivos y muertos.

—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Posadas en SCB Sábado, 19 de diciembre 6pm: Posada con La Adoración Nocturna, en la iglesia Domingo, 20 de diciembre 6.30pm: Posadas con los niños de Catecismo, siguiendo con la Pastorela, en el Gym. Lunes, 21 de diciembre 6pm: Posada en casa de la sra Verónica Márquez, 3 Snowbird Ct O'fallon, MO 63366 Martes, 22 de diciembre 6pm: Posada en la casa de la sra. Canela Vallejo, 50 Country Life O'fallon, MO 63366 Misa de Nochebuena: Jueves, 24 de diciembre a las 7pm.

Todos están invitados a nuestras celebraciones de Ad-viento. Tendremos una Posada el Domingo 20 de Di-ciembre a las 6:15 p.m. En el gimnasio de la escuela. Ni-ños de nuestra parroquia van a presentar una Pastorela.

No se lo pueden perder! Los esperamos! Habrá piñatas y dulces para los niños.

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!

Joke of the Week An elderly man was sitting on his porch when a young man walked up with a pad and pencil in his hand. “What are you selling, young man?” he asked. “I’m not selling anything, sir,” the young man replied, “I’m the census taker.” “A what?” the man asked. “A census taker. We are trying to find out how many people are in the United States.” “Well,” the man answered, “you’re wasting your time with me; I have no idea.”

Frequently Asked Questions What does it mean to be a registered parishioner? How do I register? All Catholics living within the parish boundaries and are regularly participating in the liturgy are invited to register in the Parish. Church attendance alone does not make you and your family registered members. Registration is required for Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage and Catholic Education programs. You can regis-ter online, or by coming to the church office and filling out a short registration form.

How do I request a hospital visit, Communion call, Anointing of the Sick, or be put on the prayer list? Please call the church office at 946-1893.

How do I have my child Baptized? The parents must be registered in the parish and sign up for a baptismal preparation class, generally held the first Mon-day of the month. Baptisms are the first and third Sundays of each month at 1:00pm.

How do I get married in the Church? As soon as marriage is contemplated, contact one of the parish priests. Do not set the date prior to this meeting as it cannot be guaranteed until then.

As you prepare your Christmas card list, you may wish to add two names from the past at St. Charles Borromeo. Bishop Paul Zipfel served as pastor at St. Charles Borromeo in 1988 until May of 1989 when he became Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis. Bishop Zipfel now resides at Mother of Good Counsel Home. Father Jim Edwards served as Associate Pastor at St. Charles Borromeo in the late 1970’s. He resides at the Regina Cleri Home. They would both love to hear from parish-ioners who remember them. Your kind words and Christmas blessings will let them know that you are thinking about and praying for them. Bishop Paul Zipfel Father Jim Edwards Mother of Good Counsel Home Regina Cleri 6825 Natural Bridge Rd. 10 Archbishop May Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121 St. Louis, MO 63119

SAVE THE DATE!! Tuesday, January 19th - Fall Sports Banquet (SCB Gym)

St. Louis Ambush will join us in a potluck dinner to celebrate another successful fall volleyball and soccer season! More details to come as the date gets closer!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! The following Athletic Association positions are in need of being filled:

** Volleyball ** Track (2017) ** Soccer referee coordinator ** Soccer coordinator

If you have any questions or interest please contact Mike Murray at 314-578-7596 or murraymp2@yahoo.com

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2015

DESSERTS

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!