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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 13, 2019

“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (LK 3:15-16, 21-22)

9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220

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

The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019

From the Pastor

Dcn. Abel CortesDcn. Larry LucidoDcn. Bob Marrinan

Dcn. Brian MitchellDcn. Peter Raad

My Dear Parishioners,

The Baptism of the Lord reminds us that Jesus Christ is the Beloved Son of God.

He is the Light of the nations and the Lord of all creation. He subjected Himself to

baptism in the Jordan, making holy the waters of our own Baptism. Our Lord shows

us how we, too, must seek and follow that call from Our Heavenly Father so that we

may do His will. Jesus gives us His grace to struggle against the very tempting voices

of the world that may distract us from our true vocation.

Christmas Season Ends—Ordinary Time Begins: The Christmas Season officially

ends with the Baptism of the Lord. Ordinary Time begins on January 14th and

will pause on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lent-Easter Season. Ordinary

Time is anything but “ordinary.” During these in-between weeks, we may focus on

the mysteries of Our Lord, contemplating His teachings, His passion, death, and

resurrection. Sundays are the anchor in Ordinary Time and are special opportunities

for grace so that we can be renewed in faith. All Sundays are Holy Days of Obligation,

calling each of us to fulfill our duty to attend and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the

Mass. Let us keep the Sabbath Day “holy” first by giving to God our time at Holy Mass.

God will continue to give us Himself in the Sacred Mysteries of our faith. Then, let us

spend Sundays sharing the gift of faith within our families.

In Christ,Fr. Guadagnoli

This weekend marks the official launch of our We Are St. Monica – A Legacy of Faith campaign. This is a critical effort to provide a safe, secure and innovative environment for our school, so that we may continue to educate our students in the Catholic faith. Please join us in Angel Hall after all Masses. We will have school tours led by current students, as well architectural renderings of the project. Volunteers will be available to answer any and all questions.

This week, all registered parishioners and school families will be mailed a packet of materials about our campaign. A case statement booklet is enclosed, along with a letter from Fr. Guadagnoli requesting a pledge to the effort.

We hope that all families will choose to participate in this campaign. Please continue to pray for the success of this effort. Thank you in advance for your response and generosity.

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Mass IntentionsSaturday, January 128:00 am ...........Genevive Mello U by Jerry & Jane McElhatton5:00 pm ...........Fred Goodnight U by Judy Goodnight

Sunday, January 13 (The Baptism of the Lord)8:00 am...........Pro Populo9:30 am...........Priest’s Intention11:00 am ........Priest’s Intention12:30 pm ........Priest’s Intention2:00 pm ..................Emma Isabel Tapia U by Mommy, Dad, & Brother5:00 pm ..........Priest’s Intention

Monday, January 146:45 am................Ernesto Crisosotomo U by Larry Crisostomo 8:00 am...................Fr. John Bayer by John & Marilyn Roppolo

Tuesday, January 156:45 am................Nancy St. Romain U by The Madden Family8:00 am ................Roger Brenes U by Mileidy Jackson

Wednesday, January 166:45 am ................Zip Viracola U by Walter & Joan Minigutti8:00 am...................Matthew Lance U by Becky Ryan & Sheila Madden

Thursday, January 176:45 am................Marcelina Roque Garcia U by Bertha Montes8:00 am...................Gwynn Birchfield U by Becky Ryan & Sheila Madden

Friday, January 186:45 am ................Mr. & Mrs. Grewing U by Don & Helen Timm8:00 am ................Douglas Pennington U Sophia Pennington

Saturday, January 198:00 am ...........Geraldine Schafer U by Darrell Gottschalk5:00 pm ...........Manuel & Estella Prince U by Daughter

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)Carla SpurgeonLinda Alvarado

Dan O’Hearn

The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019

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Richard Rapsey3Lorenzo Sabedra3

Cynthia Pompa3

Roe Memorial Mass & North Texas March for Life On January 19, North Texas will mark the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s tragic Roe v. Wade decision. The March for Life begins at 12:30pm from the Cathedral Guadalupe. For a full list of the day’s activities visit prolifedallas.org/roe. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All are invited to an Organ Duo Recital on Januray 25 at 7:30pm. Guillermo Martinez (Organist) and Conner McMains (Music Director) will present a duo organ recital of exciting music you would not normally hear played at church.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All women in the Dallas Diocese are invited to join the Dallas Vocation Guild. The Dallas Vocation Guild meets on the third Thursday of every month (Sept.to May) at 11am in the Family Center. The next meeting will be Jan. 17. The rosary is prayed, Mass is celebrated, and lunch is served. To make reservations, contact Shirley Vilfordi at shirleygvilfordi@gmail.com.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Works Business and Professional Ministry If you are a business owner, needing qualified employees, or looking for a new career opportunity, come Thursday, Jan. 17 to the lower lounge of the Family Center to share your story and learn what other faith-minded individuals have to offer. Coffee & networking begin at 7:30AM. A lively information exchange starts at 8:01AM. For more information visit stmonicaworks.org or call 214-707-3726.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Order Pulled Pork for the Big Game! The Big Game is on Sunday, Feb. 3 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 after all Masses on Jan. 19/20 and Jan. 26/27. The pulled pork will be ready for pickup after 8am, 9:30am, and 11am 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. Reserve your order by emailing Ernie Sanchez at cfbba.sanchez@gmail.com. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is pleased to report on the months of Oct., Nov., and Dec. 2018. We helped 265 people and spent $28,383. We wish to thank all the parishioners and friends who support us. Call 972-994-1121 (confidential) for help. To volunteer with us, email info@stmonicasvdp.org.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Mother’s Ministry will gather on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8pm in room 220 of the Family Center for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Lap babies are always welcome! The New Year is a great time to get more involved in the life of the Church and meetings are always open to new members.

Stewardship12-31-2018 Regular - $46,922Solemnity of Mary - $20,374

01-06-2019 Regular - $47,408Trujillo, Honduras - $4,012Total Mass Attendance

12-31-2018 - 286401-06-2019 - 3,392Second Collection

Building Fund

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

The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019

Schedules

Jan. 19 5:00 p.m. Christine Martin William MartinJan. 20 8:00 a.m. Merritt Johnson Bryan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker 11:00 a.m. Jack Webb Aidan Smith 12:30 p.m. John Wuller Paul Wuller 2:00 p.m. Luis Ramirez Angie Ramirez Valentina Aguanaga 5:00 p.m. Cristian Mendoza Olivar Ikard Rafael Zapiain

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Jan. 12 5:00 p.m. Alex Musico Zachary FernandesJan. 13 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Juan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker 11:00 a.m. Milan Dao Madison Dao 12:30 p.m. Camila Flores James Hademenos 2:00 p.m. Alan Lopez Luis Lopez 5:00 p.m. Gabriela Gaona Landry Pingel

January 19 at 5:00 pm David & Pat McCain

January 20 at 8:00 am Don & Helen Timm

January 20 at 9:30 am Don & Sally Cook

January 20 at 11:00 am Joe & Pauline Guerra

January 20 at 12:30 pm Fred & Marissa Gaona

January 20 at 2:00 pm Familia Yañez

January 20 at 5:00 pm Miles & Dianna Feigenbaum

Family Vocation Chalice/Cáliz Vocacional Familiar

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

358-1453 (español)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12• 7AM - Ministry de Hombres, FC 211• 8:30AM - Men’s ACTS Meeting, FC 212• 10AM - Ministry of Sociedad Guadalupana, FC 214

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13• 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 14• 8:30AM - Legion of Mary, JCLC• 10AM - Prayer Shawl Group, FC 109• 1PM - Monday Bible Study, FC 217• 6:30PM - BSA Trp. 412, FC• 7PM - RCIA, FC 109• 7PM - Proclamadores, JCLC

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15• 1PM - Tuesday Scripture Study, FC 201• 3PM - Brownies/Junior GSA, FC 109• 6PM - KC Director’s Meeting, FC 214• 6PM - Reunion Ministerios Hispanos, Cafe• 6:30PM - Hispanic Ministry Meeting, FC 211• 7PM - Pastoral Familiar, Art Room• 7PM - Confirmation Leaders Training, FC 220• 7PM - Catechist Meeting, Library• 7PM - NFP English, FC 217• 9PM - Hora Santa Ministerio “EBED”

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16• 4PM - Children’s Faith Formation, JCLC• 5PM - Youth Ministry, Gym B• 5:30PM - HS Confirmation Class, FC 109 & 201• 6PM - Metro Serra Club, FC 217• 7PM - Confirmation Class, FC 220

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17• 7:30AM - St. Monica Works Ministry, FC 109• 6PM - Pastoral Familiar, FC• 7PM - Spring Scripture Study, FC 201• 7PM - Mother’s Ministry, FC 220

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18• 3:30PM - Challenge Meeting, FC 220• 6:30PM - Fortaleza Espiritual, FC 201/211• 7PM - Coro Grupo San Jose, JCLC• 7PM - PF Retiro de Evangelizacion, Cafeteria

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19• 7AM - PF Retiro de Evangelizacion, Cafeteria • 9AM - SoulCore, FC 201• 12PM - KC - Free Throw, Gym• 5PM - KC Pulled Pork Pre-Sales

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TUESDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY To help us learn to gather and live with greater wisdom, we are studying Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life beginning January 15. 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 jonesotra@bellsouth.net. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All women of the parish are invited to SoulCore, an hour of flexibility, strength, and core exercises, united with the prayers of the rosary on Sat., Jan. 19, at 9:30am in the Upper Lounge of the Family Center. Bring a yoga mat or large towel for floor work.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2019 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be heldon Jan. 19, from 12-2pm in the Gym. For entry forms or additional information please contact Ernie Sanchez at cfbba.sanchez@gmail.com.

Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor 13 de enero 2019

Noticias y Eventos

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. Llame al 972-994-1121 (confidencial) para obtener ayuda. Siempre necesitamos voluntarios bilingues. Para ser un voluntario, envie correo electronico a info@stmonicasvdp.org.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

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El 19 de enero, el norte de Texas conmemorará el 46 aniversario

de la trágica decisión del Tribunal Supremo de los EE. UU.

Roe v. Wade haciendo.

Lo que sigue es un calendario de eventos:

8:00 a.m. Rosarios Memoriales de Roe 8:30 a.m. Reunión de Jóvenes Por La Vida

(para estudiantes de secundaria) 9:45 a.m. Procesión de Rosas

10:00 a.m. Misa Memorial de Roe (bilingüe)

12:30 p.m. Marcha por la Vida del Norte de Texas .

2:30 p.m. Recepción con exposiciones Pro-Vida en el Gran Salón de la Catedral

Para obtener más información sobre estos eventos, visite prolifedallas.org/roe o póngase en contacto con el Comité Católico Pro-Vida al

972-267-5433.

Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor 13 de enero 2019

Del PastorQueridos Feligreses,

El bautismo del Señor nos recuerda que Jesucristo es el Hijo amado de Dios. Él es la Luz de las

naciones y el Señor de toda la creación. Él se sometió al bautismo en el Jordán, santificando las

aguas de nuestro propio bautismo. Nuestro Señor también nos muestra cómo debemos buscar

y seguir el llamado de Nuestro Padre Celestial para que podamos hacer Su Voluntad. Jesús nos

da su gracia para luchar contra las voces tentadoras del mundo que nos pueden distraer de

nuestra verdadera vocación.

Termina la Temporada Navideña—comienza el Tiempo Ordinario: La Temporada Navideña

termina con el Bautismo del Señor. El Tiempo Ordinario comienza el 14 de enero y se detendrá

el Miércoles de Ceniza cuando empieza la Temporada de Cuaresma-Pascua. El Tiempo Ordinario

es todo menos “ordinario”. Durante estas semanas intermedias, nos enfocamos en los misterios

de Nuestro Señor, contemplando Sus enseñanzas, Su pasión, muerte y resurrección. Los

domingos son el ancla en el Tiempo Ordinario y son oportunidades especiales para la gracia

para que podamos ser renovados en la fe. Todos los domingos son días santos de obligación,

llamándonos a cada uno de nosotros a cumplir con nuestro deber de asistir y participar en el

Santo Sacrificio de la Misa. Mantengamos el “Sabbath”(domingo) santo, primero al dando a

Dios nuestro tiempo en la Santa Misa. Dios continúa entregándose a nosotros en los Sagrados

Misterios de nuestra fe. Pasemos, entonces, los domingos compartiendo el don de la fe dentro

de nuestras familias.En la paz de Cristo,

P. Guadagnoli

Los Retiros de Rachel’s Vineyard

están diseñados para ayudar a trabajar

mediante el dolor reprimido, la ira y la culpa

asociados con la pérdida de un niño debido

a un aborto, y presentan una oportunidad

ideal para experimentar el perdón, la

misericordia y la compasión de Dios. Si

está listo para dar el primer paso hacia la

recuperación, comuníquese con 214-544-

CARE (2273) o healing@racheldallas.org para

obtener asistencia confidencial._____________________________________________________________________________

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

info@stmonicasvdp.org._____________________________________________________________________________

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._____________________________________________________________________________

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._____________________________________________________________________________

Matrimonio

Por favor de comunicarse con la

Coordinadora de Matrimonios seis a

nueve meses antes de la fecha deseada

para su boda, Martha al mgonzalez@

stmonicachurch.org.

Este fin de semana marca el lanzamiento oficial de nuestra campaña Somos Santa Mónica- Un legado de fe. Este es un esfuerzo crítico para proporcionar un entorno seguro e innovador para nuestra escuela, y así podamos continuar educando a nuestros estudiantes en la Fe Católica. Por favor, únase a nosotros en Angel Hall. Después de las Misas tendremos visitas escolares dirigidas por estudiantes, así como representaciones arquitectónicas del proyecto. Los voluntarios estarán disponibles para responder a todas y cada una de las preguntas.

Esta semana, todos los feligreses registrados y las familias de las escuelas recibirán por correo un paquete de materiales sobre nuestra campaña. Se adjunta un folleto explicativo y una carta del Padre Guadagnoli solicitando nuestro compromiso a este esfuerzo común.

Esperamos que todas las familias opten por participar en esta campaña. Por favor continúen orando por el éxito de este esfuerzo. Gracias de antemano por su respuesta y generosidad.

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