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First Sunday of Advent WORSHIP Mass Intentions Monday : November 30, 2020 Fr. Bernard 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Larry & Brenda Marcum By: Legion of Mary Tuesday : December 1, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: +Delorez Molinar Always Prepared By: Martha Molinar Wednesday : December 2, 2020 Be watchful! Be ready! This is Jesus’ message to all 11:00 AM Mass: +Jose & +Luis Antonio Lopez of us on this First Sunday of Advent. The reason is By: Ricardo & Julia Caballero because we don’t know the time when Jesus will Thursday : December 3, 2020 come. 11:00 AM Mass: Living & Deceased Family & Friends By: Rico & Munoz Members Advent comes from the Latin word “adventum” Friday : December 4, 2020 which means ‘coming’. The question is “Who is 10:00 AM Mass: Precious Blood of Jesus & Blessed Trinity coming?” Many will say that it is the coming of Jesus By: Christine Salazar Saturday : December 5, 2020 on Christmas Day. But Jesus had already born two 6:00 PM Mass: Pro-Life Mass for the Unborn thousand years ago. Advent for us is not only the By: KofC #3203 coming of Jesus on Christmas day but it is also about Sunday : December 6, 2020 His second coming on the last day. 8:00 AM Mass: Members of the Parish 11:00 AM Mass: Special Intentions of David Gonzalez Since we have no idea as to the time of the Parousia By: Mom & Dad or second coming of Jesus, so it makes sense that we should always be prepared. On His second com- ing, Jesus will no longer saves us but He will come Readings for the Week again to judge us. Mon. Romans 10:9-18, Ps 19:8-11, Matthew 4:18-22 *********************************** Tues. Isaiah 11:1-10, Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17, Luke 10:21-24 Prayer Request for the Sick Please pray for the following individuals, that they may Wed. Isaiah 25:6-10a, Ps 23:1-6, Matthew 15:29-37 be healed by the Grace of God: Thur. Isaiah 26:1-6, Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a, Matthew 7:21,24-27 Imelda Sandate, Diane Galindo Salinas, Fri. Isaiah 29:17-24, Ps 27:1,4,13-14, Matthew 9:27-31 Mary Diane Rios, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie & Sat. Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26, Ps 147:1-6, Matthew 9:35—10:1,5-8 Dora Carrasco, David H. Alvarez, Mercy Fierro, Andrew Capen, Leticia Payen, Natividad, Vene- Sun. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, Ps 85:9-14, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8 gas, Debbie Sosa, Kathy Alvarez, John Molina Praises of Mary by Legion of Mary Therosaryisthemostpowerfulweapontotouchthe Ministry Schedule HeartofJesus,OurRedeemer,whosoloveshismother. St.LouisMariedeMontfort *There will be no Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers scheduling at this time due to Covid-19.* WEEKLY TITHING Offering Envelopes: $ 0,000.00 Loose Plates : $ 0,000.00 Online Giving : $ 1,745.00 Children’s Basket : $ 00.00 Total Offerings : $ 1,745.00 Please Note: *There will be no Offering amount due to the parish office being closed for the week.* Kindly use the weekly Offering Envelopes provided so that proper account can be furnished. Thank you & God bless you! View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH Due to Covid-19, all Youth functions will be cancelled until further notice. Youth 2000 We the youth ministry here at St. Stephen’s Announcements from Sr. Marites will be hosting the Youth 2000! We pray ♥ We regret to inform you dear parents that there you, your youth, and volunteers can come will be no in-person or face to face contact for Re- and participate with us. Please keep an eye ligious Education this year (2020-2021). All clas- out sometime in September for registration ses will be conducted through virtual/online and forms. through home based catechesis. When: January 15-17, 2021 ♥ We want to protect you and your children from Where: St. Stephen’s in Midland, TX this pandemic but we will ask for your support to Who: 7th Grade & up facilitate the session at home for both models of More information to come soon via email. Please instruction this year: keep and eye out. Any questions contact: Crystal 1. Online/virtual by catechists who can conduct it Villareal 432-520-7394 or using lessons from the books, suggested activities youthministryststephens@gmail.com for family with themes. 2. Home-based Catechesis using a packet of pre- pared thematic lessons by our catechists includes: simple celebrations/prayers by family activities for the whole family (Rosary, Thanksgiving, Ad- vent, Christmas, Lent, and others) Sacramental Preparation, topics relevant for faith development. ♥ Registration for Religious Education class for pre- vious students is CLOSED. For questions or inquires, please call Sister Marites, OND View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SERVICE Missalettes Due to Covid-19, we are unable to have Missalettes in the pews for use during dai- ly and Sunday Mass. We will be selling the Missalettes for $6.00. This is for your personal use to have at home and bring to Mass when or if you attend Mass. If you are interested in purchasing one, they will be available in the parish office during working hours; 8:30 am– 2 pm. No profit will be made from this. Also if you can please bring exact change or Please Follow SMCCS check. Christmas Decorating Online Giving: As the season of Advent approaches, osvonlinegiving.com/434 there are many preparations that need to take place to make the season a joyous one. If activities Facebook: permits we will try and decorate each Friday of Ad- St. Mary’s Central Catholic School Official vent at 4:30 P.M Please call Alice Ramirez at 556- Website: 9281. www.smccsodessa.org ***For the past 5 years we have had families bring in Nativity scenes to place around the church, we would like to do that again this year. You may Prayer for Students bring your nativities to the church on Lord our God, the designated day for decorating or the in your wisdom and love parish office during office you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. hours, please be sure they have your name and phone Send your Spirit upon these students number on them. and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may Christmas Decorating devote themselves to their studies The first day of decorating the and draw ever closer to you, church for Christmas will be No- the source of all knowledge. vember 27th at 10:00 am. we We ask this through Christ our Lord. would greatly appreciate any -USCCB help you help. If you have any question please con- tact Alice Ramirez 432-556-9281. Presents for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities is once again having a day with Santa for Children ages 15 and under on December 11, 2020. if you would like to donate a gift for this event. We will be collecting for the next 3 weekends. However the giving tree will go up the 1st week if advent until Epipha- ny if you want to donate after that date. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church November 29, 2020 SERVICE SERVICE 2020 Raffle Winners Sacrament of Baptism for 2020 is: 1. 2 Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Tickets….Anna & Art Farrell Baptism Class Dec. 12, 2020 2. Tailgate Package ……………………….. Ricardo Alcanla 3. Louis Vuitton Purse …………………….. Carlos Hinojos Baptism Dec. 19, 2020 4. $1000 Family Travel Voucher…………….. Irma Castillo *Please keep in mind that classes 5. Freezer with Meat Package …………….….. Ernie Munoz and baptisms might be cancelled or 6. 65’’ 4K Flat Screen TV……………………... Liz Avila moved when needed. Thank you for 7. Nintendo Switch…………………………... Ruben Palma your understanding.* Parents must be registered members of Knights Coat Drive St. Mary’s Church. Godparents must The Knights of Columbus Council have current certificates of the Sacraments of Bap- #3203 will be hosting a coat drive on tism, Confirmation and Marriage in the Catholic November 21st & 22nd, November Church (if married). If Godparents are from out of 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, town, members of another Catholic Church or attend- December 12th & 13th, 2020 after ed classes at any other Catholic Church, they must each Mass at St. Mary’s. We invite all present a letter from their respective pastor stating of our parishioners to help with this endeavor . We their membership and class attendance. are accepting both used or new jackets and sweaters of all sizes from infants to adults. Drop off locations Parish Office Closed will be at the church main entrance and both east & Please note, the Parish office will be closed west entrances. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 “When did we see you a for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Con- stranger and welcome you, or ception. The office will be reopened on naked and clothe you?...Amen I Wednesday, December 9, 2020. say to you, whatever you did for one of those least brothers Year 2020 Calendars of mine, you did for me.” Mt We have received our 2021 calendars and 25:38-40 they will be available in the back of the Let us work together to meet the needs of those less church beginning on December 19-20, fortunate. If you have any questions, please contact 2020 starting that weekend you may take Dcn. Jesse Ortiz at 553-8082 or Andrew Ramirez at one calendar per family after the weekend 352-1353. Masses. Thank You! Holy Day of Obligation On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the Act of Spiritual Communion Solemnity of the Immaculate Concep- My Jesus, tion, the patronal feast of I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sac- the United States, is a Holy Day of rament. Obligation. At St. Mary’s Church, we I love You above all things, and I desire to receive will have Masses at 6:00 PM on Mon- You into my soul. day, December 7, 2020 & Tuesday, Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen- December 8, 2020 at 11 AM. All pa- tally, rishioners are highly encouraged to come at least spiritually into my heart. attend one of those obligatory Masses. I embrace You as if You were already there Devotions to the Blessed Mother Mary can be ex- and unite myself wholly to You. pressed through Rosary, Scapular, Immaculate Heart, Never permit me to be separated from You. Seven Joys, First Saturdays, Acts of Reparation, Amen. Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Upcoming Special Collections December 13th: Retirement Fund for Religious December 27th: SMCCS View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com For Advertising Information CALL 1-800-633-1122 TRUCK ACCESSORIES est. 1991 A Divison of The originAl DenT shop For Booking inFo Bert: 559-6797 Teresa: 559-2134 Office: 381-9378 • W. University & 1936 FM, Ste. 170 www.far westodessa.com Bert & Teresa Jimenez, Owners/Parishioners 12200 W. I-20 E. Online at Diocesan.com/Business Office:563-2266 Request Line: 617-1013 LaCalientevivo.com Jose B. Benigno Medical Clinic, P.A. Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 432•367•4817 Jose B. 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