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December 23 2018 mdash Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
ST MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St Mexia TX 76667 Phone(254)562-3619 Fax(254)562-6377 Webstmarysmexiaorg
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL
Sunday 930AM - 1130AM (off 4th Sunday) Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday1000 - 400 PM
Wednesday 200 PM - 800 PM (Summer 1000 AM ndash 400PM)
PARISH CLERGY STAFF VOLUNTEERS
Pastor Rev Fr Justin Nguyen Administrative Assistant Juana Rodriguez Cervantes
Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom juanarodz129gmailcom
Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale
Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom
Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg
Deacon Gordon Lee Finance Council Chairman Don Altland
Phone (254) 562-3635
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS CELEBRACIOacuteN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristiacutea
Sunday Masses Misas Dominicales 800 amp 1000 AM (English Ingles) 1200 PM (Spanish Espantildeol)
Weekday Masses Misas entre Semana Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Mieacutercoles) 1210 PM
Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 1210 PM
Sacrament of Penance Sacramento de Penitencia
Sunday Domingo 715-745am 915-945am 1115-1145am
Wednesday Mieacutercoles 500PM ndash 600PM
During office hours or by Appointment Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita
Sacrament of Baptism Sacramento de Bautismo
During Sunday Masses Durante las Misas Dominicales
PrendashBaptismal class Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos
English class by appointment
Clase en Espantildeol El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 900AM-1100AM
Sacrament of Matrimony Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipoacute
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Sacramento de Uncioacuten de los Enfermos
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members
are seriously ill will have a major surgery are old aged or in danger of death
Comunicasen con el Paacuterroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe
o va tener una operacioacuten seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte
DEVOTION DEVOCIOacuteN
Adoration English Every Friday 1100 AM Adoracioacuten en Espantildeol El tercer Saacutebado de cada Mes 700PM
Rosary 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St Marys is a community of believers dedicated to the living worship of God As the only Catholic Church in Limestone County our faith community reflects the ethnic diversity of the towns in which we live We gather to fulfill our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ we hear His Word we celebrate the Sacraments and we witness His love to others Our Christian witness consists of sharing our spiritual gifts with the grace of God and the example and prayers of our patron saint the Im-maculate Conception among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday December 23rd
800AM In Thanksgiving of Mrs Louise Willett Birthday
1000AM Pro Populo
1200PM +Mariacutea de la Luz Castro
MondaymdashChristmas Eve
530 PM +Donald Teeple
730 PM Jo Speights amp Family
TuesdaymdashChristmas Day
800 AM +Maria Ty
Wednesday-1210PM No Mass
Thursdayndash 1210PM +Jack Allen
Fridayndash 1210PM +Souls In Purgatory
COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 121618 $ 219295
Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide for
Confession It provides clear instructions about what to do
before during and after confession It is free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your phone
Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls draw closer to
Christ and his Church and the truth set free Be a part of this
amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Josie Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Ray Zies and Mary Seale
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg
Madison Gragg amp Zoe Crosby
1000AM Jennifer Loacutepez Jovanny Loacutepez Alek Perez
Jose Contreras
1200PM Anna Mendoza Rey Mendoza Andrea Rivera
Lorena Arvizu amp Misael Arvizu
Lectors
800AM Pat Simmons (A) amp JI Muhl (L)
1000AM Bob McCain (A) amp Helen Matthews (L)
1200PM Nancy Peacuterez (A) amp Hugo Garciacutea (L)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Cindy Collins
1000AM Filo Contreras
1200PM Abraham Garcia
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor Dr Fox Dental
Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de boletiacuten
Dr Fox Dental ndashDentista
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are sick
in the hospital homebound or coping with health issues
Let us pray for the sick Russell De Cordova Michelle De La Cruz
Peyton Williams Remington Masters Charlie Loeffler Mary Ellen
Tate Mrs Elizabeth Swick Yvette Cruz Vickie Rhodes Patty
Mobley Hipolita Castillo Andres Cervantes Leonard Longer Briso
Ramirez Kristine McClinton Rosa Cisneros Judy Twiss Meagan
McHugh Cappie Hyden Ethel Goolsby Tracy Staton Roxianne amp
Edmund Schuster Sheila Higgins Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney Paul
Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Charles Little and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Lorenzo Hurtado San Juana Prado
Cecilio Peacuterez Faustino Olalde Sylvia Schuster Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute
Aacutengel Ramiacuterez Amy Eggerling and Tommy Beard We pray to the
Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Contreras Ramiro
Rodriguez Caleb Arrington and Karina Rivera
Christmas Poinsettias
Donated By In Memory of In Thanksgiving of
Elizabeth Swick +Floyd Swick +Bradley Swick
+Cecilia Zarychta +Joe R amp +Helen Bielamowicz
+Ed amp +Josie Swick
Mrs Sharon Wilson
Mary Tate Health
Intention amp successful
surgery
Ben amp Darlene
Arrington
+Curtis Luedke amp +George Tom Arrington
Louise Willett +WD Willett amp +John Schubrick Family
Helen Matthews +Aunt Mary Sorger
Francisco amp Kathy
Contreras
+Leon amp +Sharon Parsons
+ Janet amp +Alan High +Miguel amp +Apolonia Contreras
Donna Henderson +Gerald amp +Marie Henderson
Dennis amp Susan
Dornak
+George +Joan amp +Mark Burns +Tom amp +Annie Dornak
+Frank Dornak +David Halata +Amy Eggerling amp
+Debbie Bujnoch
The Mehringers +Donna Scherle
Cathy
Canterbury
+Robert amp +Jane McMurray +Cecilia McMurray
Edumund amp
Roxianne Schuster
+Our Beloved Parents
Don Altland +Rosemary Altland
Richard Greff +Ronald Greff
Rosemarie Czapski +Bill Eichler
+Mac +Evelyn amp
+Jim McDaniel
Sheila Higgins
Mark Alan
Kaminski
Thank you For your generous donation
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Horarios de Misas Navidentildeas 2018
-Nochebuena
Lunes 24 de Diciembre
530pm Misa en Ingleacutes
730pm Misa en Espantildeol-Bendicioacuten de Los Nintildeos Dios para que
se lo lleve a su casa y lo pone en su pesebre
- Navidad
Martes 25 de Diciembre
800am Misa en Ingleacutes
-Solemnidad de Mariacutea Madre de Dios
Domingo 31 de Diciembre
700pm - Misa de Vigilia en Espantildeol
Lunes 1o de Enero
900am - Misa en Ingleacutes
1210pm - Misa en Ingleacutes
Cancelacioacuten de Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Solo habraacute el final
de la Posada en la Iglesia se rezara el Santo Rosario a las 7 de la
tarde Enseguida la Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Ni-
ntildeos Dios
Pa Sta Mariacutea Almanaques del 2019 Llevasen un almanaque
despueacutes de Misa Esto es una muestra de gratitud por todo lo que
hacen por nuestra Parroquia Santa Mariacutea Por favor tome un ca-
lendario por familia
Notaria Parroquial Estaraacute cerrado en estas fechas siguientes 23
24 y 25 de Diciembre para la Navidad 1o y 2 de Enero para Antildeo
Nuevo iexclFelices Fiestas
Vacaciones Navidentildeas El catecismo no tendraacute clases el 26 de Di-
ciembre y el 2 de Enero Las clases se resumen el Mieacutercoles 9 de
Enero Disfruta de unas maravillosas vacaciones de Navidad
Colecta Especial el proacuteximo Domingo Para apoyar las activida-
des pro-vida en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estas incluyen La Casa de
Maternidad de La Anunciacioacuten en Georgetown Nuestra Sentildeora
del Los Aacutengeles de maternidad en Templo y Actividades diocesa-
nos de pro-vida y La oficina de Vida y Castidad
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles
en el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres
Pasen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No
seraacute la misa numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de
domicilio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos
modificar el sistema
Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica
Diciembre 22 y 23 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Es especial-
mente apropiado para estos diacuteas de sufrimiento en nuestro paiacutes el
salmo responsorial del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento ldquoSentildeor
mueacutestranos tu favor y saacutelvanosrdquo (cf Salmo 80) En un mundo
que se estaacute convirtiendo incrementalmente secular no solo debe-
mos invocar los recuerdos de las buenas obras de Dios mientras
imploramos su intervencioacuten para salvar el mundo sino que tam-
bieacuten debemos de recordar llevar a cabo el plan de salvacioacuten a
traveacutes del trabajo de nuestras propias manos Seamos Cristo unos
para otros
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Christmas Schedule 2018
- Christmas Eve
Monday December 24th
530pm English Mass
730pm Spanish Mass - Blessing of Baby Jesus
For the people to take home and put in their manger
- Christmas Day
Tuesday December 25th
800am English Mass
- Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Monday December 31st
700pm - Spanish Vigil Mass
Tuesday January 1st
900am - English Mass
1210pm - English Mass
St Maryrsquos Calendar for 2019 Is ready for you to be pick
up after each Mass This is a token of gratitude for all that
you do for Saint Maryrsquos Please take one calendar per fam-
ily
Church Office Will be close on the following dates De-
cember 23rd 24th amp 25th for Christmas January 1st amp 2nd
for New Yearrsquos Happy Holidays
CCE Christmas Break There will be no CCE December
26th and January 2nd Classes will resume on Wednesday
January 9th Enjoy a wonderful Christmas Break
Special Collection Next Week A special collection will be
taken to support family and pro-life activities in the Dio-
cese of Austin These include Annunciation Maternity
Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Maternity
Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life Ac-
tivities
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Will have a social night
on Saturday January 12th at 500 pm in the Parish Hall
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your
new number (It will not be the same as last year) If you
have a new address or phone number write it in so we can
update our system
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
December 22nd amp 23rdndash Third Sunday of Advent Espe-
cially appropriate for these days of suffering in our nation
is the responsorial psalm for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
ldquoLord make us turn to you let us see your face and we
shall be savedrdquo (cf Psalm 80) In a world that is becoming
increasingly secular not only must we invoke the remem-
brances of the mighty deeds of God as we implore his inter-
vention to save the world but also must we remember to
bring about the plan of salvation through the work of our
own hands Let us be Christ for one another
(469)531-7284 Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
469-531-7284
one
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday December 23rd
800AM In Thanksgiving of Mrs Louise Willett Birthday
1000AM Pro Populo
1200PM +Mariacutea de la Luz Castro
MondaymdashChristmas Eve
530 PM +Donald Teeple
730 PM Jo Speights amp Family
TuesdaymdashChristmas Day
800 AM +Maria Ty
Wednesday-1210PM No Mass
Thursdayndash 1210PM +Jack Allen
Fridayndash 1210PM +Souls In Purgatory
COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 121618 $ 219295
Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide for
Confession It provides clear instructions about what to do
before during and after confession It is free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your phone
Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls draw closer to
Christ and his Church and the truth set free Be a part of this
amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Josie Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Ray Zies and Mary Seale
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg
Madison Gragg amp Zoe Crosby
1000AM Jennifer Loacutepez Jovanny Loacutepez Alek Perez
Jose Contreras
1200PM Anna Mendoza Rey Mendoza Andrea Rivera
Lorena Arvizu amp Misael Arvizu
Lectors
800AM Pat Simmons (A) amp JI Muhl (L)
1000AM Bob McCain (A) amp Helen Matthews (L)
1200PM Nancy Peacuterez (A) amp Hugo Garciacutea (L)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Cindy Collins
1000AM Filo Contreras
1200PM Abraham Garcia
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor Dr Fox Dental
Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de boletiacuten
Dr Fox Dental ndashDentista
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are sick
in the hospital homebound or coping with health issues
Let us pray for the sick Russell De Cordova Michelle De La Cruz
Peyton Williams Remington Masters Charlie Loeffler Mary Ellen
Tate Mrs Elizabeth Swick Yvette Cruz Vickie Rhodes Patty
Mobley Hipolita Castillo Andres Cervantes Leonard Longer Briso
Ramirez Kristine McClinton Rosa Cisneros Judy Twiss Meagan
McHugh Cappie Hyden Ethel Goolsby Tracy Staton Roxianne amp
Edmund Schuster Sheila Higgins Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney Paul
Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Charles Little and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Lorenzo Hurtado San Juana Prado
Cecilio Peacuterez Faustino Olalde Sylvia Schuster Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute
Aacutengel Ramiacuterez Amy Eggerling and Tommy Beard We pray to the
Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Contreras Ramiro
Rodriguez Caleb Arrington and Karina Rivera
Christmas Poinsettias
Donated By In Memory of In Thanksgiving of
Elizabeth Swick +Floyd Swick +Bradley Swick
+Cecilia Zarychta +Joe R amp +Helen Bielamowicz
+Ed amp +Josie Swick
Mrs Sharon Wilson
Mary Tate Health
Intention amp successful
surgery
Ben amp Darlene
Arrington
+Curtis Luedke amp +George Tom Arrington
Louise Willett +WD Willett amp +John Schubrick Family
Helen Matthews +Aunt Mary Sorger
Francisco amp Kathy
Contreras
+Leon amp +Sharon Parsons
+ Janet amp +Alan High +Miguel amp +Apolonia Contreras
Donna Henderson +Gerald amp +Marie Henderson
Dennis amp Susan
Dornak
+George +Joan amp +Mark Burns +Tom amp +Annie Dornak
+Frank Dornak +David Halata +Amy Eggerling amp
+Debbie Bujnoch
The Mehringers +Donna Scherle
Cathy
Canterbury
+Robert amp +Jane McMurray +Cecilia McMurray
Edumund amp
Roxianne Schuster
+Our Beloved Parents
Don Altland +Rosemary Altland
Richard Greff +Ronald Greff
Rosemarie Czapski +Bill Eichler
+Mac +Evelyn amp
+Jim McDaniel
Sheila Higgins
Mark Alan
Kaminski
Thank you For your generous donation
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Horarios de Misas Navidentildeas 2018
-Nochebuena
Lunes 24 de Diciembre
530pm Misa en Ingleacutes
730pm Misa en Espantildeol-Bendicioacuten de Los Nintildeos Dios para que
se lo lleve a su casa y lo pone en su pesebre
- Navidad
Martes 25 de Diciembre
800am Misa en Ingleacutes
-Solemnidad de Mariacutea Madre de Dios
Domingo 31 de Diciembre
700pm - Misa de Vigilia en Espantildeol
Lunes 1o de Enero
900am - Misa en Ingleacutes
1210pm - Misa en Ingleacutes
Cancelacioacuten de Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Solo habraacute el final
de la Posada en la Iglesia se rezara el Santo Rosario a las 7 de la
tarde Enseguida la Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Ni-
ntildeos Dios
Pa Sta Mariacutea Almanaques del 2019 Llevasen un almanaque
despueacutes de Misa Esto es una muestra de gratitud por todo lo que
hacen por nuestra Parroquia Santa Mariacutea Por favor tome un ca-
lendario por familia
Notaria Parroquial Estaraacute cerrado en estas fechas siguientes 23
24 y 25 de Diciembre para la Navidad 1o y 2 de Enero para Antildeo
Nuevo iexclFelices Fiestas
Vacaciones Navidentildeas El catecismo no tendraacute clases el 26 de Di-
ciembre y el 2 de Enero Las clases se resumen el Mieacutercoles 9 de
Enero Disfruta de unas maravillosas vacaciones de Navidad
Colecta Especial el proacuteximo Domingo Para apoyar las activida-
des pro-vida en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estas incluyen La Casa de
Maternidad de La Anunciacioacuten en Georgetown Nuestra Sentildeora
del Los Aacutengeles de maternidad en Templo y Actividades diocesa-
nos de pro-vida y La oficina de Vida y Castidad
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles
en el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres
Pasen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No
seraacute la misa numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de
domicilio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos
modificar el sistema
Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica
Diciembre 22 y 23 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Es especial-
mente apropiado para estos diacuteas de sufrimiento en nuestro paiacutes el
salmo responsorial del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento ldquoSentildeor
mueacutestranos tu favor y saacutelvanosrdquo (cf Salmo 80) En un mundo
que se estaacute convirtiendo incrementalmente secular no solo debe-
mos invocar los recuerdos de las buenas obras de Dios mientras
imploramos su intervencioacuten para salvar el mundo sino que tam-
bieacuten debemos de recordar llevar a cabo el plan de salvacioacuten a
traveacutes del trabajo de nuestras propias manos Seamos Cristo unos
para otros
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Christmas Schedule 2018
- Christmas Eve
Monday December 24th
530pm English Mass
730pm Spanish Mass - Blessing of Baby Jesus
For the people to take home and put in their manger
- Christmas Day
Tuesday December 25th
800am English Mass
- Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Monday December 31st
700pm - Spanish Vigil Mass
Tuesday January 1st
900am - English Mass
1210pm - English Mass
St Maryrsquos Calendar for 2019 Is ready for you to be pick
up after each Mass This is a token of gratitude for all that
you do for Saint Maryrsquos Please take one calendar per fam-
ily
Church Office Will be close on the following dates De-
cember 23rd 24th amp 25th for Christmas January 1st amp 2nd
for New Yearrsquos Happy Holidays
CCE Christmas Break There will be no CCE December
26th and January 2nd Classes will resume on Wednesday
January 9th Enjoy a wonderful Christmas Break
Special Collection Next Week A special collection will be
taken to support family and pro-life activities in the Dio-
cese of Austin These include Annunciation Maternity
Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Maternity
Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life Ac-
tivities
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Will have a social night
on Saturday January 12th at 500 pm in the Parish Hall
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your
new number (It will not be the same as last year) If you
have a new address or phone number write it in so we can
update our system
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
December 22nd amp 23rdndash Third Sunday of Advent Espe-
cially appropriate for these days of suffering in our nation
is the responsorial psalm for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
ldquoLord make us turn to you let us see your face and we
shall be savedrdquo (cf Psalm 80) In a world that is becoming
increasingly secular not only must we invoke the remem-
brances of the mighty deeds of God as we implore his inter-
vention to save the world but also must we remember to
bring about the plan of salvation through the work of our
own hands Let us be Christ for one another
(469)531-7284 Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
469-531-7284
one
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Horarios de Misas Navidentildeas 2018
-Nochebuena
Lunes 24 de Diciembre
530pm Misa en Ingleacutes
730pm Misa en Espantildeol-Bendicioacuten de Los Nintildeos Dios para que
se lo lleve a su casa y lo pone en su pesebre
- Navidad
Martes 25 de Diciembre
800am Misa en Ingleacutes
-Solemnidad de Mariacutea Madre de Dios
Domingo 31 de Diciembre
700pm - Misa de Vigilia en Espantildeol
Lunes 1o de Enero
900am - Misa en Ingleacutes
1210pm - Misa en Ingleacutes
Cancelacioacuten de Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Solo habraacute el final
de la Posada en la Iglesia se rezara el Santo Rosario a las 7 de la
tarde Enseguida la Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Ni-
ntildeos Dios
Pa Sta Mariacutea Almanaques del 2019 Llevasen un almanaque
despueacutes de Misa Esto es una muestra de gratitud por todo lo que
hacen por nuestra Parroquia Santa Mariacutea Por favor tome un ca-
lendario por familia
Notaria Parroquial Estaraacute cerrado en estas fechas siguientes 23
24 y 25 de Diciembre para la Navidad 1o y 2 de Enero para Antildeo
Nuevo iexclFelices Fiestas
Vacaciones Navidentildeas El catecismo no tendraacute clases el 26 de Di-
ciembre y el 2 de Enero Las clases se resumen el Mieacutercoles 9 de
Enero Disfruta de unas maravillosas vacaciones de Navidad
Colecta Especial el proacuteximo Domingo Para apoyar las activida-
des pro-vida en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estas incluyen La Casa de
Maternidad de La Anunciacioacuten en Georgetown Nuestra Sentildeora
del Los Aacutengeles de maternidad en Templo y Actividades diocesa-
nos de pro-vida y La oficina de Vida y Castidad
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles
en el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres
Pasen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No
seraacute la misa numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de
domicilio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos
modificar el sistema
Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica
Diciembre 22 y 23 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Es especial-
mente apropiado para estos diacuteas de sufrimiento en nuestro paiacutes el
salmo responsorial del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento ldquoSentildeor
mueacutestranos tu favor y saacutelvanosrdquo (cf Salmo 80) En un mundo
que se estaacute convirtiendo incrementalmente secular no solo debe-
mos invocar los recuerdos de las buenas obras de Dios mientras
imploramos su intervencioacuten para salvar el mundo sino que tam-
bieacuten debemos de recordar llevar a cabo el plan de salvacioacuten a
traveacutes del trabajo de nuestras propias manos Seamos Cristo unos
para otros
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Christmas Schedule 2018
- Christmas Eve
Monday December 24th
530pm English Mass
730pm Spanish Mass - Blessing of Baby Jesus
For the people to take home and put in their manger
- Christmas Day
Tuesday December 25th
800am English Mass
- Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Monday December 31st
700pm - Spanish Vigil Mass
Tuesday January 1st
900am - English Mass
1210pm - English Mass
St Maryrsquos Calendar for 2019 Is ready for you to be pick
up after each Mass This is a token of gratitude for all that
you do for Saint Maryrsquos Please take one calendar per fam-
ily
Church Office Will be close on the following dates De-
cember 23rd 24th amp 25th for Christmas January 1st amp 2nd
for New Yearrsquos Happy Holidays
CCE Christmas Break There will be no CCE December
26th and January 2nd Classes will resume on Wednesday
January 9th Enjoy a wonderful Christmas Break
Special Collection Next Week A special collection will be
taken to support family and pro-life activities in the Dio-
cese of Austin These include Annunciation Maternity
Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Maternity
Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life Ac-
tivities
4th Degree Knights of Columbus Will have a social night
on Saturday January 12th at 500 pm in the Parish Hall
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your
new number (It will not be the same as last year) If you
have a new address or phone number write it in so we can
update our system
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
December 22nd amp 23rdndash Third Sunday of Advent Espe-
cially appropriate for these days of suffering in our nation
is the responsorial psalm for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
ldquoLord make us turn to you let us see your face and we
shall be savedrdquo (cf Psalm 80) In a world that is becoming
increasingly secular not only must we invoke the remem-
brances of the mighty deeds of God as we implore his inter-
vention to save the world but also must we remember to
bring about the plan of salvation through the work of our
own hands Let us be Christ for one another
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Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
469-531-7284
one
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
(469)531-7284 Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
469-531-7284
one
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
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