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Today's Gospel Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Interpreted for the Deaf), 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm Reconciliation • Reconciliación Saturday/Sábado 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday/Jueves 6:00 - 7:00 pm Weekday Mass Times 6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F 8:00 am Saturdays First Fridays 5:30 pm Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm JANUARY 27, 2019 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” (LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21) 9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220

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Today's Gospel

Mass TimesSaturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am,

9:30 am (Interpreted for the Deaf), 11:00 am, 12:30 pm,

2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm

Reconciliation • ReconciliaciónSaturday/Sábado

3:30-4:30 pmThursday/Jueves

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Weekday Mass Times6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F

8:00 am SaturdaysFirst Fridays 5:30 pm

Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm

JANUARY 27, 2019

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” (LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21)

9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220

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Parish StaffFr. Michael Guadagnoli, Pastor

Fr. Wade Bass, Parochial Vicar

Dcn. Tymoteusz KsiazkiewiczPastoral Year Seminarian

Monsignor John F. MeyersPastor Emeritus

Permanent Deacons

St. Monica Church OfficeMain: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:009933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220www.stmonicachurch.org

Parish Secretary ................................ x 7453Faby GomezBusiness Manager............................. x 7176Debbie DiazDatabase Manager ........................... x 7111 Melissa FranksVolunteer Coordinator .................... x 7173Maria E. Juarez-PlankSafe Environment Director ............. x 7144Shavana LopezSafe Environment/Database AssistantMisty Gilmore ...................................... x 7115Bookkeeper ........................................ x 7102Jared WirthsDirector of Communications.......... x 7142Natalie PatoskieOffice Assistant ................................. x 7549Xitlalli Felipe

Music MinistryDirector of Music .............................. x 7101Conner McMainsAssoc. Director of Music .................. x 7103Emmanuel EspirituOrganistGuillermo “Will” Martinez

Faith Formation • Formacion en la FeMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Faith Formation ........... x 7131Maria M. Gonzalez-RochaDirector of Children’s Faith Formation...x 7132Maria JonesAdministrative Assistant ................ x 7106Eldie DiazMarriage Ministry Coordinator ..... x 7164Coordinadora de MatrimoniosMartha Gonzalez

Ministerio HispanoMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Hispanic Ministry ......... x 7119Patricia Vazquez

St. Monica School(214) 351-5688, stmonicaschool.org

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

From the Pastor

Dcn. Abel CortesDcn. Larry LucidoDcn. Bob Marrinan

Dcn. Brian MitchellDcn. Peter Raad

My Dear Parishioners,

“Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” is the theme for Catholic Schools Week this year

(Jan. 27—Feb. 2, 2018). As members of the Body of Christ, we, as the Catholic Church, have a unique

opportunity to transmit our faith and values to our children within our parishes and communities

particularly through our Catholic School system. There are many who have continued to benefit

directly through Catholic School education. Nationally and internationally the influence of a Catholic

School education has made a positive difference in the lives of others throughout the world.

Primarily, a Catholic education is about teaching our faith to our students and helping them to use

the tools necessary to live this faith. As this faith grows and as our students learn to incorporate this

faith in their daily lives, they continue to spread the Good News of the Kingdom of God. Catholic

Schools therefore must be places that create a “special atmosphere animated by the Gospel spirit of

freedom and charity, to help youth grow according to the new creatures they were made through

baptism as they develop their own personalities, and finally to order the whole of human culture to

the news of salvation so that the knowledge the students gradually acquire of the world, life and man

is illumined by faith. (#8, Gravissimum Educationis, Declaration on Christian Education, Pope St. Paul

VI, 1965)

I encourage you to visit your local Catholic School, especially St. Monica Catholic School. As

you visit our parochial school, you will encounter a spirit of learning and charity, “an atmosphere

animated by the Gospel” that influences all connected with our school. I am proud of our children,

our families, our principal, our teachers, and our staff! I want to thank all who give of their time,

talent, and treasure to support and maintain our parish school. Let us together promote Catholic

Education especially by promoting our Catholic Schools!

February 2nd is observed as World Day for Consecrated Life. Its purpose is “to help the entire

Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have chosen to follow

Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical counsels” as well as “to be a suitable occasion for

consecrated persons to renew their commitment and rekindle the fervor which should inspire their

offering of themselves to the Lord (Pope St. John Paul II, 1997). This celebration is attached to the

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day;

the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in

consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. World Day for Consecrated

Life will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of February 2-3, 2019. Please pray for all those

who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special

day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their

vocation.

The Blessing of Candles will take place on “Candlemas Day,” Saturday February 2nd, the Feast of

The Presentation of Our Lord. Please bring your candles to be blessed at Mass on February 2nd. The

Blessing of Throats will take place in church on Sunday February 3rd, the Feast of St. Blaise, at the

Masses.

In Christ,Fr. Guadagnoli

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Mass IntentionsSaturday, January 268:00 am ........ James L. Collins U by Walter & Joan Minigutti5:00 pm ........Rosemary Kara U by Joseph & Kathleen Fox

Sunday, January 27 (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)8:00 am........ Pro Populo9:30 am........ Priest’s Intention11:00 am ..... Priest’s Intention12:30 pm ..... Priest’s Intention2:00 pm ..............Agustina Marquez U by Familia Castañeda Medina5:00 pm ....... Priest’s Intention

Monday, January 286:45 am.............Carolyn Zuniga by Family8:00 am...............Wilma Kuykendall by Marjorie Haba

Tuesday, January 296:45 am.............Genevieve Lodowski U by Children8:00 am ............Gloria Parra U by The Gaona Family

Wednesday, January 306:45 am ............Alba E. Arroyo U by Gladys De la Cruz8:00 am...............Dorris Boddeker Fuchs U by Dr. & Mrs. James Beaning

Thursday, January 316:45 am.............Anibal Arroyo U by Gladys De la Cruz8:00 am...............John Becan U by Jerrie Becan

Friday, February 16:45 am ............ Josie Toogood U by Pat Chebino8:00 am ............Genevieve Mello U by Jerry & Jane McElhatton5:30 pm ............Dorothy & Joe Hafertepe by Ray & Elias Family7:00 pm ............Ninfa Rodriguez by Fam Lara Rodriguez

Saturday, February 28:00 am ........Kenneth Trantowski U by Gaona Family5:00 pm ........Kimberly Nonmacher U by The Nonmacher Family

Sanctuary LightThis week the Sanctuary Light is burning for Robert Tozzi U

For Our Sick

In Memoriam: (Please pray for repose of the soul of)Carolina Herrera

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

News & Events

Richard Rapsey1

Lorenzo Sabedra1Cynthia Pompa1

Evelyn Sophia Hernandez2

2019 Coffee & Donuts Sign Ups A reminder to all St. Monica ministry leaders that this year the focus will be on our Coffee & Donuts to showcase ministries. There will not be a Ministry Fair in 2019. Ministries are encouraged to sign up to host the Coffee & Donuts. This provides each ministry the opportunity to share information with parishioners and focus solely on individual ministries. Please consider how this will benefit your ministry in 2019, and look ahead on when you can sign up for the Coffee & Donuts. For questions, please contact Patti Patak at [email protected], 214-695-4541 or Maria Juarez-Plank at [email protected].________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please sign up to provide a dinner for RCIA! This is a wonderful opportunity for Ministries at St. Monica to present their group to adults who are joining the Catholic Church. Through your help and participation, our future Catholics will know how vibrant and welcoming our community of faith is. We appreciate those ministries that have already hosted a dinner. There are still open dates for any ministry that would like to help. Please sign up by visiting st.monicachurch.org, under Faith Formation and RCIA. For any questions contact Maria M. Rocha at [email protected] or Maria Juarez-Plank at [email protected].________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica’s Catholic Education Ministry will begin its 2019 program on Sunday January 27 at 9:15am in Room 217 of the Family Center. We will begin with Bishop Barron’s latest DVD release entitled “Catholicism: Pivotal Players Volume Two”--- Leading with St. Benedict and St. Augustine. Registration of new registrants will be done at the beginning of the first session on Jan. 27.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica School Admission Events Tuesday Tours @ 10 - Come see everything our preschool has to offer. Mrs. Lesley Jordan, our preschool director, will have a short presentation, followed by questions and answers then a tour. Fridays with Phil - Come see everything our school has to offer (K-8). Mr Phil Riley, our principal, will have a short presentation, followed by questions and answers then a campus tour, given by our Student Ambassadors. To RSVP, visit our admission page on the school website at st.monicaschool.org or contact Kathy Leitnick at [email protected], space is limited.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TUESDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY To help us learn to gather and live with greater wisdom, we are studying Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life. Meetings are held on Tuesdays in the upper lounge, room 201 of the Family Center, from 1-2:30pm. For more information or to register, contact Karen Jones at 404-754-5775 or [email protected]. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Short on time, but looking for a way to give back? We need volunteers to help prepare or buy menu items for the homeless who reside at Austin StreetShelter. For more information, contact Derek Blake at [email protected].

Stewardship01-20-2019

Regular - $29,050The Texas Catholic - $3,577Total Mass Attendance

01-20-2019 - 3,520Second Collection

Church in Latin America

R e l e a s e y o u r   G r i e f . . .

S T . M O N I C A ' S G R I E F S U P P O R T G R O U PBEGINNING JANUARY 30, 2019

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JIM AT 214-914-2802 OR PAM AT 210-218-5777

I T ' S A N E W D A Y

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

Schedules

Feb. 2 5:00 p.m. Alex Musico Zachary Fernandes Feb. 3 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Juan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker Jonathan Santacruz 11:00 a.m. Milan Dao Madison Dao 12:30 p.m. Camila Flores James Hademenos 2:00 p.m. Caleb Maya Javier Maya Monserat Otero 5:00 p.m. Gabriela Gaona Bryan Rodriguez

St. Monica Altar Servers/Servidores de Altar

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

News & Events

Jan. 26 5:00 p.m. Joe Suek Stella SuekJan. 27 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Juan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker 11:00 a.m. Mary Rebone Isabella Martinez 12:30 p.m. Camila Flores James Hademenos 2:00 p.m. Perla Mendoza Claudia Mendoza Emily Mendoza 5:00 p.m. Paul Wachsman Andres Sustaita Alex Sustaita

February 2 at 5:00 pm Jennifer Gillaspy

February 3 at 8:00 am Mercy Daley

February 3 at 9:30 am Larry & Mary Lucido

February 3 at 11:00 am Daren & Sally Smith

February 3 at 12:30 pm Sergio & Ana Rodriquez

February 3 at 2:00 pm Familia Ramirez

February 3 at 5:00 pm John & Molly McHugh

Family Vocation Chalice/Cáliz Vocacional Familiar

To participate call Don Wetzel at 214-368-3640 (English) or 214

358-1453 (español)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26• 7AM - Ministry de Hombres, FC 211 • 8AM - Spanish FHC Workshop• 10AM - Ministry of Sociedad Guadalupana, FC 214• 5PM - KC Pulled Pork Pre-Sales

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27• 8AM - KC Pulled Pork Pre-Sales & Burrito Sales• 10AM - Breaking Open of the Word, Library• 11:30AM - RCIC-Spanish Parent Formation, Cafe• 12PM - RICA, FC 201• 12PM - Pastoral Juvenil, FC 211• 12PM - RCIA Adapted, FC 212 & 220• 12:30PM - Sacrament Prep/Special Needs Parents, FC 214 & 217• 2PM - Catequesis Familiar, Cafe• 2PM - Breaking Open of the Word (Sp.), JCLC• 3PM - CCD Kinder-7th Grade, SMS• 3PM - 8th Gr. Confirmation Class, FC 217• 3PM - MS Confirmation Class, D25/26/31/32• 3:15PM - Faith Formation Parent Class, LIB. MtgRm• 3:15PM - 1st Comm. Parent Class (En.), FC 109• 3:15PM - Confirmation Parent Class (Sp.) FC 201• 3:15PM - Confirmation Parent Class (En.) FC 220

MONDAY, JANUARY 28• 8:30AM - Legion of Mary, JCLC• 10AM - Prayer Shawl Group, FC 109• 1PM - Monday Bible Study, FC 217• 6PM - Breaking Open of the Word, FC 220• 6:30PM - BSA Trp. 412, FC• 7PM - RCIA , FC 109• 7PM - Proclamadores, JCLC

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29• 1PM - Tuesday Scripture Study, FC 201• 3PM - Brownies/Junior GSA, FC 109• 6PM - KC Officer’s Meeting , FC 214• 7PM - Pastoral Familiar, Art Room• 7PM - Confirmation Leaders Training, FC 220• 7PM - Catechist Meeting, FC 109• 9PM - Hora Santa Ministerio “EBED”

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30• 4PM - Children’s Faith Formation, JCLC• 5:30PM - HS Confirmation Class, FC 109 & 201• 6:30PM - Grief Support Group (En.), FC 212• 7PM - Confirmation Class, FC 220• 7PM - Legion de Maria, FC 214

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31• 6PM - Pastoral Familiar, FC• 7PM - Spring Scripture Study, FC 201• 7PM - Ninos Proclamadores, JCLC

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1• 6:30AM - Metro Serra Club, FC 201• 8AM - SMS Grandparents Day, FC• 3:30PM - Challenge Meeting, FC 220• 7PM - Coro Grupo San Jose, JCLC

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2• 8AM - Engagement Workshop, FC 201• 10AM - English Baptism Class, FC 109• 12PM - Cub Scout Pack 712, Cafeteria• 1PM - Spanish Baptism Class, FC 109

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a method of Catechesis based in scripture and the liturgy for children as young as 3yrs old! Who? Parents of children 2-4yrs old What? A chance to meet other St. Monica parents and learn about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Monica Where? Rm 220 in the family center When? Thursday, February 7th, at 7:30pm For more information contact Maria Jones [email protected].

A R E Y O U I N T E R E S T E D I N

Catechesis of The Good Shepherd?Join Us for an Info Session Thursday, Feb 7th, At 7:30pm

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LENT 2019The Three Keys to Easter:

Praying, Fasting, & Almsgiving

Lent brings us face to face with reality. The reality that we need a

Savior. The noise and hectic pace of daily life keeps us distracted. Lent is the time to pause, to retreat, to be silent. To listen to our Savior,

calling us to conversion.

St. Monica invites you to join us this Lent as we unlock the graces of

Holy Week and prepare for Easter!

Lenten Events offered in English:

March 4 Lenten Reflection

6pm-8pm - Church

March 6Ash Wednesday

(Schedule to be announced)

March 13 Holy Week Morning of Reflection

Theme: Prepare to Walk with Christ this Holy

Week8am-2pm - FC, 109

March 16-21 St. Monica’s Lenten Mission

7pm-9pm - Church

More information visit our website www.stmonicachurch.org or call the

Office of Faith Formation 214-357-8549.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

Order Pulled Pork for the Big Game! The Big Game is on Sunday, Feb. 3rd and the Knights are firing up their smoker to bring you their famous pulled pork. It’s the perfect meal - whether you are hosting a party or just need to feed your family. Knights will be taking orders Today after all Masses. The pulled pork will be ready for pickup after 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30pm Mass on Sunday, February 3rd. We sold out early last year, so get your orders in ASAP. Pulled pork is $10/pound and sausage is $2/link. You can also reserve your order by emailing Ernie Sanchez at [email protected]. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stephen Ministers are members of St. Monica who go through training and work alongside our Priests/Deacons to provide emotional and spiritual support to parishioners. To find out more, contact Jim Einspanier at 214-914-2802._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor or distressed on an emergency basis. Call 972-994-1121 (confidential) for help. They will contact you within 24 hours. To volunteer email [email protected]._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are designed to help work through repressed grief, anger and guilt associated with the loss of a child due to an abortion. If you are ready for recovery contact 214-544-CARE (2273).________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If your child would like to become an altar server, is at least 11 years old, AND has already received First Communion, please contact Patricia Rodriguez at [email protected]._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Join the Bread Ministry!We are currently in need of volunteers to pick up food from Tom Thumb, Panera and Central Market and deliver them to a local donation site, such as North Dallas Shared Ministries, Our Lady of Perpetual Help or Union Gospel Mission. If you are interested please call Tony Cardillo at 214-714-6452 or email him at [email protected].

News & Events

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do we need this campaign? Our school building has not received significant updates in decades. Unfortunately, the infrastructure con�nues to worsen and the cost to repair it will only get more expensive over �me. Thus, St. Monica leadership determined it is in the best interest of our parish community to address renova�ons now. Our priority in this campaign is not to significantly increase school enrollment, but to ensure that our students have a safe, secure, comfortable and innova�ve learning environment. How does this campaign benefit the entire St. Monica community? The project will give us room; provide us with breathing space. We o�en struggle to accommodate mee�ng requests for various parish ministries. Moving the preschool to McManus Hall, allows us to convert the exis�ng preschool classrooms and offices in the Family Center to standard mee�ng rooms for use throughout the day and evening. We gain four rooms to accommodate large groups of people and two smaller rooms suitable for more in�mate groups. What is the timeline? How soon can we start? The �ming of construc�on and renova�on will be dependent on funds raised and cash on hand. We are mee�ng with the contractors at the end of the month to determine if any work can begin in summer 2019, but the bulk of the construc�on will likely occur in summer 2020. Construc�on will be completed over the summer, so the projects will not impact our school calendar. The contractors selected for this project are familiar and comfortable working with schools and in a limited �meframe. What happens if we do not reach our goal? The plan is set-up with mul�ple projects to ensure you know exactly what will be addressed as we work towards our overall goal. We will not take on any projects that we cannot afford or incur debt to complete the project. How can I participate? Can I pledge over time? Our campaign offers a wide range of gi� opportuni�es to par�cipate at all levels. You may choose a plan that provides you with both flexibility and �me to complete the payment of your pledge. How was a pledge amount determined? We used a number of factors for se�ng request amounts: giving history to the parish and the school, past campaign support and the number shared in the planning study, if you par�cipated. The gi� request amount included in your le�er is not an expecta�on, but an invita�on. We encourage you to prayerfully consider your pledge and determine a gi� amount that is sacrificial and meaningful to you. We are grateful for every gi�, no ma�er the amount.

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Thank you for being a special part of our faith community. This is an exciting time in the life of our parish as we launch our capital campaign. This theme focuses on our community, which is grounded in our faith tradition. We belong to a parish that is alive in action and spirit, thriving and growing thanks to our love for one another and our desire to follow the teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

To ensure we continue along this path, leadership identified several capital needs which we must address in our parish school. A successful We Are St. Monica – A Legacy of Faith campaign will ensure we can provide a safe, secure and innovative environment for our school, so that we may continue to educate our students in the Catholic faith. Gracias por ser una parte especial de nuestra comunidad de fe. Este es un momento emocionante en la vida de nuestra parroquia en el que lanzamos nuestra campaña de captación de fondos. Este tema se centra en nuestra comunidad, arraigada en nuestra tradición de fe. Pertenecemos a una parroquia que está viva en acción y espíritu, prosperando y creciendo gracias a nuestro amor mutuo y nuestro deseo de seguir las enseñanzas de nuestro Señor y Salvador, Jesucristo.

Para asegurarnos de continuar por este camino, el grupo de liderazgo identificó varias necesidades de capitales que debemos atender en nuestra escuela parroquial. Una campaña exitosa de Somos Santa Mónica - Un Legado de Fe asegurará que podamos brindar un ambiente seguro e innovador para nuestra escuela y así podamos continuar educando a nuestros estudiantes en la Fe Católica.

$2,769,685 as of January 18

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Tercer Domingo Ordinario 27 de enero 2019

Noticias y EventosCuaresma 2019Las tres claves para la Pascua:

orar, ayunar y dar limosna

La Cuaresma nos pone cara a cara con la realidad. La realidad de que necesitamos un Salvador. El ruido y el ritmo agitado de la vida cotidiana nos mantienen distraídos. La Cuaresma es el tiempo para hacer una pausa, para retirarse, para estar en silencio; es el tiempo para escuchar a nuestro Salvador que siempre está llamándonos a la conversión.

¡Santa Mónica te invita esta Cuaresma a unirte a nuestra preparación para la Pascua abriendo la puerta de nuestros corazones a las gracias y bendiciones de la Semana Santa!

Eventos de Cuaresma ofrecidos en español:

2 de marzo de 2019 Retiro de Cuaresma 8am-4pm - Centro familiar, 201

16-21 de marzo de 2019 Misión de Cuaresma de Santa Mónica 7pm-9pm - Cafetería

13 de abril de 2019 Retiro de Preparación de Semana Santa8am-3pm - Centro Familiar, 201

Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web www.stmonicachurch.org

o llame a la Oficina de Formación de Fe 214-357-8549.

Estamos viviendo el segundo Domingo del tiempo Ordinario. Recordemos que Ordinario no significa de poca importancia, anodino, insulso, incoloro. Sencillamente, con este nombre se le quiere distinguir de los “tiempos fuertes”, que son el ciclo de Pascua y el de Navidad con su preparación y su prolongación.

Es el tiempo más antiguo de la organización del año cristiano. Y además, ocupa la mayor parte del año: 33 ó 34 semanas, de las 52 que hay.

El Tiempo Ordinario tiene su gracia particular que hay que pedir a Dios y buscarla con toda la ilusión de nuestra vida: así como en este Tiempo Ordinario vemos a un Cristo ya maduro, responsable ante la misión que le encomendó su Padre, le vemos crecer en edad, sabiduría y gracia delante de Dios su Padre y de los hombres, le vemos ir y venir, desvivirse por cumplir la Voluntad de su Padre, brindarse a los hombres…así también nosotros en el Tiempo Ordinario debemos buscar crecer y madurar nuestra fe, nuestra esperanza y nuestro amor, y sobre todo, cumplir con gozo la Voluntad Santísima de Dios. Esta es la gracia que debemos buscar e implorar de Dios durante estas 33 semanas del Tiempo Ordinario.

Crecer. Crecer. Crecer. El que no crece, se estanca, se enferma y muere. Debemos crecer en nuestras tareas ordinarias: matrimonio, en la vida espiritual, en la vida profesional, en el trabajo, en el estudio, en las relaciones humanas. Debemos crecer también en medio de nuestros sufrimientos, éxitos, fracasos. ¡Cuántas virtudes podemos ejercitar en todo esto! El Tiempo Ordinario se convierte así en un gimnasio auténtico para encontrar a Dios en los acontecimientos diarios, ejercitarnos en virtudes, crecer en santidad…y todo se convierte en tiempo de salvación, en tiempo de gracia de Dios. ¡Todo es gracia para quien está atento y tiene fe y amor!

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Tercer Domingo Ordinario 27 de enero 2019

Noticias y EventosGrupo de Luto y Duelo de Santa Mónica ¿Estas atravesando por el dolor de haber perdido a un ser querido? Ahora, estamos inscribiendo para participar en Grupo de Luto y Duelo que se iniciara el martes, 5 de febrero 2019, 7pm-9pm en el salón 212 de Sta. Mónica. El programa se lleva a cabo en 10 sesiones de grupo, junto a otras personas que están pasando lo mismo. Es dirigido por facilitadores laicos capacitados. No hay costo por las sesiones solamente debe comprar el libro de $10.00. La sesión también se ofrece en Ingles. Para más información o para inscribirse por favor comuníquese con Marta Carias al 602-518-6352 o al 469-427-4898._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROCLAMADORES Servir en la Mesa del Señor como proclamador de la Palabra de Dios es un privilegio especial y un ministerio al cual se llama a personas que tienen la destreza especial en su habilidad para leer, tienen los sacramentos de Bautismo y Confirmación y están solteros o si están viviendo con su pareja están casados por la Iglesia. Los proclamadores se reúnen semanalmente para estudiar la Lectio Divina, (estudio de la Biblia) la cual invita al lector a vivir la Palabra de Dios en su diario vivir. Cada dos meses tienen reunión general para recibir Formación Continua, y una vez al año asisten a un retiro Espiritual. ¿Te sientes llamado a ser Proclamador y vivir este ministerio durante el año litúrgico? Más informes con Ybeth Montañéz al 214-674-0434. o en la oficina de la Iglesia._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Café y Donas de 2019Les recordamos a todos los líderes del ministerio de Santa Mónica que para difundir nuestros ministerios este año el enfoque estará en los eventos de “Coffee & Donuts” por esta razón, no tendremos la Feria de Ministerios en 2019. Se alienta a los ministerios a inscribirse para ser anfitrión de un evento Coffee & Donuts. Estos eventos brindan a cada ministerio la oportunidad de compartir información con los feligreses y enfocarse en un ministerio ese día. Por favor, considere esto como una oportunidad y beneficio para su ministerio en 2019. Si tiene preguntas, póngase en contacto con Patti Patak en [email protected], 214-695-4541 o Maria Juarez-Plank en [email protected]._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

!North Dallas Shared Ministries necesita voluntarios! Se necesitan voluntarios para trabajar en la despensa de alimentos, así como entrevistadores que trabajen con los clientes. Se proporciona capacitación y todos los voluntarios trabajan bajo supervisores experimentados. Se necesitan voluntarios todos los días de la semana de 9 am a 3 pm. Póngase en contacto con Ruth Ann Janson en [email protected] para obtener más información._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

San Vicente de Paúl sirve a los pobres o necesitados en caso de emergencia. Llame al 972-994-1121 (confidencial) para obtener ayuda. Para ser un voluntario envie un correo electrónico a [email protected].

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PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN, LLAME A MARTA CARIAS AL 602-518-6352 O AL 469-427-4898

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Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel febrero 15 a 17El Viñedo de Raquel es un retiro en

donde pueden vivir la misericordia y la compasión de Dios y que les devuelve la vida a las mujeres y a los hombres quienes luchan con el dolor espiritual

y emocional causado por el aborto provocado. Los retiros le ofrecen un

camino hacia el perdón y la sanación, ayudándole al alma que está sufriendo a encontrar su voz y a transformar el dolor del pasado en esperanza para el futuro.

Para más información y para registrarse, puede ir a racheldallas.org, contactarse a [email protected] o llamar al 972-679-4760. Todo contacto, incluyendo

mensajes dejados en ese número, son estrictamente confidenciales.

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Tercer Domingo Ordinario 27 de enero 2019

Del PastorQueridos Feligreses,

Escuelas católicas: Aprender. Servir. Dirigir. Éxito” es el tema de la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas de este año (27 de enero a 2 de febrero de 2019). Como miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo somos la Iglesia Católica y tenemos una oportunidad única de transmitir la fe y valores a nuestros niños dentro de nuestras parroquias y comunidades, particularmente a través de nuestro sistema de Escuelas Católicas. Hay muchos que han continuado beneficiándose directamente de la educación de las Escuelas Católicas. A nivel nacional e internacional la influencia de la educación en una escuela católica ha hecho una diferencia positiva en las vidas de muchos en todo el mundo. En primer lugar, una educación católica consiste en enseñar nuestra fe a nuestros estudiantes y ayudarles a usar las herramientas necesarias para vivir esta fe. A medida que esta fe crece y nuestros alumnos aprenden a incorporar esta fe en sus vidas diarias, continúan difundiendo la Buena Nueva del Reino de Dios. Las Escuelas Católicas, por lo tanto, deben ser lugares que creen un “ambiente especial animado por el espíritu del Evangelio de la libertad y la caridad, para ayudar a los jóvenes a crecer de acuerdo con las nuevas criaturas que se hicieron a través del bautismo a medida que desarrollan sus propias personalidades, y finalmente para ordenar el conjunto de La cultura humana con la noticia de la salvación para que el conocimiento que los estudiantes gradualmente adquieren del mundo, la vida y el hombre esté iluminado por la fe. (# 8, Gravissimum Educationis, Declaración sobre la educación cristiana, el Papa San Pablo VI, 1965)

Le animo a visitar su escuela católica local, especialmente la escuela católica Santa Mónica. Al visitar nuestra escuela parroquial, se encontrará con un espíritu de aprendizaje y caridad, “un ambiente animado por el Evangelio” que influye en todo lo relacionado con nuestra escuela. ¡Estoy orgulloso de nuestros niños, nuestras familias, nuestro director, nuestros maestros y nuestro personal! Quiero agradecer a todos los que dan su tiempo y talento para apoyar y mantener nuestra escuela parroquial. ¡Promovamos juntos la educación católica, especialmente promoviendo nuestras escuelas católicas!

El 2 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada. Su propósito es “ayudar a toda la Iglesia a valorar cada vez más el testimonio de aquellas personas que han elegido seguir a Cristo mediante la práctica de los consejos evangélicos”, así como “ser una ocasión adecuada para que las personas consagradas renueven su compromiso y reaviven el fervor que debería inspirar su ofrenda de sí mismos al Señor (Papa San Juan Pablo II, 1997). Esta celebración se adjunta a la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor el 2 de febrero. Esta fiesta también se conoce como el día de la Candelaria; el día en que se bendicen las velas que simbolizan a Cristo, que es la luz del mundo. Así también, aquellos en la vida consagrada están llamados a reflejar la luz de Jesucristo a todos los pueblos. El Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada se celebrará en las parroquias el fin de semana del 2 y 3 de febrero de 2019. Por favor, ore por todos aquellos que se han comprometido en la vida consagrada, y asegúrese de agradecerles en su día especial. Que sigan siendo inspirados por Jesucristo y respondan generosamente al don de Dios de su vocación.

La bendición de las velas se llevará a cabo el “Día de la Candelaria”, el sábado 2 de febrero, la Fiesta de la Presentación de Nuestro Señor. Favor de traer sus velas para ser bendecidas en la misa el 2 de febrero. La bendición de las gargantas se llevará a cabo en la iglesia el domingo 3 de febrero, en la fiesta de Sn. Blas, en las misas.

En la paz de Cristo,P. Guadagnoli

La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul

tiene placer en informarles de nuestras

obras de caridad en los meses de octubre,

noviembre, y diciembre. Ayudamos a 265

personas y gastamos $28,383. La mayoria de

la ayuda fue para renta, pero tambíén para

billes, comida, y ropa. Agradecemos mucho a

los parroquianos y amigos que dan apoyo a

nuestra obra de caridad. Sin las contribuciones

generosas de ustedes, no podríamos asistir a

los que necesitan en nuestra parroquia. San

Vicente de Paul sirve a los más necesitados en

casos de emergencia.

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Cáliz Familiar Únase a orar por las vocaciones

sacerdotales y religiosas através del programa

del Cáliz Familiar. Se llevara un cáliz a su

hogar por una semana para orar por las

vocaciones. También se les dará un libreto con

oraciones para que rece en familia. Por favor

cominiquese con Faby Gomez al 214-358-1453.

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Bautismos

Son el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 12:00

pm. Padres y Padrinos deben asistir a una clase

de preparación que se ofrecen los primeros

sábados de mes a la 1:00 pm. Para más

información llame a la Oficina de Formación en

la Fe al 214-357-8549.

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Matrimonio

Por favor de comunicarse con la Coordinadora

de Matrimonios seis a nueve meses antes de

la fecha deseada para su boda, Martha en

[email protected].