December 16 2018 mdash Third 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

Third Sunday of Advent

Saturday December 15th

500PM +San Juana Prado

Sunday December 16th

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Jerry Dobiyanski

1200PM +Dionisia Self Garza amp+Souls In Purgatory

Tuesdayndash 1210PM +Joseph amp +Maria

Wednesday-1210PM +All Souls

Thursdayndash 1210PM +Joseph

Fridayndash 1210PM +Joseph Nguyen

COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed $340000

Immaculate Conception 120818 $65000

Offering Last Sunday 120918 $ 309087

2nd Collection Retirement Fund for Religious $ 88100

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

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg amp Madison Gragg

1000AM Emilee Davila Jennifer Loacutepez Jovanny Loacutepez

Alek Perez amp Jose Contreras

1200PM Stephanie Hernandez Anna Mendoza

Rey Mendoza Andrea Rivera amp Lorena Arvizu

Lectors

800AM George Satsky (A) amp Michael Gragg (L)

1000AM Rick Schlitt (A) amp Therese Nguyen (L)

1200PM Hugo Garcia (A) amp Leticia Mora (L)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Enrique Crosby

1000AM Darlene Arrington

1200PM Nora Garcia

Catholic Social Teaching Corner December 15th amp 16thndash Third Sunday of Advent The communion

antiphon for Gaudete Sunday invites the faint of heart to be strong

without fear because God will save his people Considering Auxiliary

Bishop Daniel Garciarsquos episcopal motto to ldquowalk humbly with Godrdquo

and having the heart of God as long as we continue to follow and

effect what is right and just in the world the call of Christ on our lives

will be a source of great liberty and happiness

Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica Diciembre 15 y 16 Tercer Domingo de Adviento La antiacutefona de la

comunioacuten para el domingo de Gaudete invita a los deacutebiles de corazoacuten

a ser fuertes sin temer ya que Dios salvaraacute a su gente Considerando el

lema episcopal del Obispo Daniel Garciacutea ldquocaminar humildemente con

Diosrdquo y teniendo el corazoacuten de Dios mientras continuemos siguiendo

a y realizando lo que es bueno y justo en el mundo el llamado de

Cristo en nuestras vidas seraacute una fuente de gran libertad y felicidad

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor Mexia Pest Control

Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de boletiacuten

Mexia Pest Control ndashServicio de Control de Plagas

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 Alicia Vallejo

Marquez Michelle De La Cruz Baby Briso Ramirez Peyton Wil-

liams Remington Masters Charlie Loeffler Jose Gonzalez Mary

Ellen Tate Mrs Elizabeth Swick Yvette Paulina Cruz Vickie

Rhodes Patty Mobley Hipolita Castillo Andres Cervantes Leo-

nard 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 San Juana Prado Cecilio Peacuterez

Faustino Olalde Sylvia Schuster Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute Aacutengel Ramiacute-

rez 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

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Las Posadas Navidentildeas Hoy empieza en las comunidades de

Mexia Groesbeck y Coolidge Para mas informacioacuten puede pasar

al Saloacuten Parroquial para las locaciones o en la redes sociales

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

Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordial-

mente de asistir el acostamiento a las 6 de la tarde y enseguida la

Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Nintildeos Dios

Nochebuenas para Ntra Parroquia Las Sentildeoras del Altar esta

aceptando donaciones para las ldquoNochebuenasrdquo en honor o en me-

moria de sus seres queridos Los sobres esta en vestiacutebulo de la Pa-

rroquia Para maacutes informacioacuten poacutengase en contacto con Las Sentildeo-

ras del Altar o pueden comunicarse al Notariacutea Parroquial

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

Confesiones de Adviento Es el momento de preparar nuestra alma

para la vendiacutea de nuestro Sentildeor Jesucristo en el corazoacuten Nuestro

servicio penitencia es este Martes a las 6 de la tarde Habraacute ortos

sacerdotes ayudaacutendole al Padre Justin Vengan a celebrar el Sacra-

mento de la Reconciliacioacuten

Servicio de Penitencia Tiempo de Adviento

En El Decanato de Waco Martes 18 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdashPa Sta Mariacutea (Mexia)

Jueves 20 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdash Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

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 para el 29 y 30 de Diciembre Para apoyar las

actividades 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

diocesanos 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

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

Psalms School of Prayer Will meet today after the 800

am Mass in the Conference Room of the Parish Hall

St Maryrsquos Poinsettias The Ladies Altar will be accepting

donation for Poinsettias in honor of or in memory of your

loved ones Envelopes will be provided at the church foyer

For more information contact the Ladies Altar Guild

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

Rosary Study Class Will meet tomorrow at 1230 pm at

Deacon Dwightrsquos home You are most welcome to join us

St Maryrsquos Advent Confession Is scheduled for this Tues-

day at 600 pm Other priests will assist in the celebration

of the sacrament Make plans now to be here as we prepare

for Christmas

Advent Penance Service in the Waco Deanery

Tuesday Dec 18th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (Mexia) Thursday Dec 20th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (West)

Be an Advent Angel and donate a gift card for the needy

of the parish The card tree is in the vestibule May God

bless your generosity

Needed Helping Hands to decorate the Church for Christ-

mas Thursday December 20th at 1245 pm All help will

be appreciated especially some gentlemen with strong

backs for the trees

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 December 29th amp 30th A special collec-

tion will be taken to support family and pro-life activities in

the Diocese of Austin These include Annunciation Mater-

nity Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Mater-

nity Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life

Activities

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

(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

Third Sunday of Advent

Saturday December 15th

500PM +San Juana Prado

Sunday December 16th

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Jerry Dobiyanski

1200PM +Dionisia Self Garza amp+Souls In Purgatory

Tuesdayndash 1210PM +Joseph amp +Maria

Wednesday-1210PM +All Souls

Thursdayndash 1210PM +Joseph

Fridayndash 1210PM +Joseph Nguyen

COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed $340000

Immaculate Conception 120818 $65000

Offering Last Sunday 120918 $ 309087

2nd Collection Retirement Fund for Religious $ 88100

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

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg amp Madison Gragg

1000AM Emilee Davila Jennifer Loacutepez Jovanny Loacutepez

Alek Perez amp Jose Contreras

1200PM Stephanie Hernandez Anna Mendoza

Rey Mendoza Andrea Rivera amp Lorena Arvizu

Lectors

800AM George Satsky (A) amp Michael Gragg (L)

1000AM Rick Schlitt (A) amp Therese Nguyen (L)

1200PM Hugo Garcia (A) amp Leticia Mora (L)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Enrique Crosby

1000AM Darlene Arrington

1200PM Nora Garcia

Catholic Social Teaching Corner December 15th amp 16thndash Third Sunday of Advent The communion

antiphon for Gaudete Sunday invites the faint of heart to be strong

without fear because God will save his people Considering Auxiliary

Bishop Daniel Garciarsquos episcopal motto to ldquowalk humbly with Godrdquo

and having the heart of God as long as we continue to follow and

effect what is right and just in the world the call of Christ on our lives

will be a source of great liberty and happiness

Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica Diciembre 15 y 16 Tercer Domingo de Adviento La antiacutefona de la

comunioacuten para el domingo de Gaudete invita a los deacutebiles de corazoacuten

a ser fuertes sin temer ya que Dios salvaraacute a su gente Considerando el

lema episcopal del Obispo Daniel Garciacutea ldquocaminar humildemente con

Diosrdquo y teniendo el corazoacuten de Dios mientras continuemos siguiendo

a y realizando lo que es bueno y justo en el mundo el llamado de

Cristo en nuestras vidas seraacute una fuente de gran libertad y felicidad

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor Mexia Pest Control

Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de boletiacuten

Mexia Pest Control ndashServicio de Control de Plagas

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 Alicia Vallejo

Marquez Michelle De La Cruz Baby Briso Ramirez Peyton Wil-

liams Remington Masters Charlie Loeffler Jose Gonzalez Mary

Ellen Tate Mrs Elizabeth Swick Yvette Paulina Cruz Vickie

Rhodes Patty Mobley Hipolita Castillo Andres Cervantes Leo-

nard 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 San Juana Prado Cecilio Peacuterez

Faustino Olalde Sylvia Schuster Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute Aacutengel Ramiacute-

rez 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

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Las Posadas Navidentildeas Hoy empieza en las comunidades de

Mexia Groesbeck y Coolidge Para mas informacioacuten puede pasar

al Saloacuten Parroquial para las locaciones o en la redes sociales

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

Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordial-

mente de asistir el acostamiento a las 6 de la tarde y enseguida la

Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Nintildeos Dios

Nochebuenas para Ntra Parroquia Las Sentildeoras del Altar esta

aceptando donaciones para las ldquoNochebuenasrdquo en honor o en me-

moria de sus seres queridos Los sobres esta en vestiacutebulo de la Pa-

rroquia Para maacutes informacioacuten poacutengase en contacto con Las Sentildeo-

ras del Altar o pueden comunicarse al Notariacutea Parroquial

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

Confesiones de Adviento Es el momento de preparar nuestra alma

para la vendiacutea de nuestro Sentildeor Jesucristo en el corazoacuten Nuestro

servicio penitencia es este Martes a las 6 de la tarde Habraacute ortos

sacerdotes ayudaacutendole al Padre Justin Vengan a celebrar el Sacra-

mento de la Reconciliacioacuten

Servicio de Penitencia Tiempo de Adviento

En El Decanato de Waco Martes 18 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdashPa Sta Mariacutea (Mexia)

Jueves 20 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdash Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

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 para el 29 y 30 de Diciembre Para apoyar las

actividades 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

diocesanos 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

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

Psalms School of Prayer Will meet today after the 800

am Mass in the Conference Room of the Parish Hall

St Maryrsquos Poinsettias The Ladies Altar will be accepting

donation for Poinsettias in honor of or in memory of your

loved ones Envelopes will be provided at the church foyer

For more information contact the Ladies Altar Guild

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

Rosary Study Class Will meet tomorrow at 1230 pm at

Deacon Dwightrsquos home You are most welcome to join us

St Maryrsquos Advent Confession Is scheduled for this Tues-

day at 600 pm Other priests will assist in the celebration

of the sacrament Make plans now to be here as we prepare

for Christmas

Advent Penance Service in the Waco Deanery

Tuesday Dec 18th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (Mexia) Thursday Dec 20th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (West)

Be an Advent Angel and donate a gift card for the needy

of the parish The card tree is in the vestibule May God

bless your generosity

Needed Helping Hands to decorate the Church for Christ-

mas Thursday December 20th at 1245 pm All help will

be appreciated especially some gentlemen with strong

backs for the trees

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 December 29th amp 30th A special collec-

tion will be taken to support family and pro-life activities in

the Diocese of Austin These include Annunciation Mater-

nity Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Mater-

nity Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life

Activities

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

(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

Las Posadas Navidentildeas Hoy empieza en las comunidades de

Mexia Groesbeck y Coolidge Para mas informacioacuten puede pasar

al Saloacuten Parroquial para las locaciones o en la redes sociales

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

Arrollamiento del Nintildeo Dios Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordial-

mente de asistir el acostamiento a las 6 de la tarde y enseguida la

Santa Misa a las 730 y la bendicioacuten de los Nintildeos Dios

Nochebuenas para Ntra Parroquia Las Sentildeoras del Altar esta

aceptando donaciones para las ldquoNochebuenasrdquo en honor o en me-

moria de sus seres queridos Los sobres esta en vestiacutebulo de la Pa-

rroquia Para maacutes informacioacuten poacutengase en contacto con Las Sentildeo-

ras del Altar o pueden comunicarse al Notariacutea Parroquial

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

Confesiones de Adviento Es el momento de preparar nuestra alma

para la vendiacutea de nuestro Sentildeor Jesucristo en el corazoacuten Nuestro

servicio penitencia es este Martes a las 6 de la tarde Habraacute ortos

sacerdotes ayudaacutendole al Padre Justin Vengan a celebrar el Sacra-

mento de la Reconciliacioacuten

Servicio de Penitencia Tiempo de Adviento

En El Decanato de Waco Martes 18 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdashPa Sta Mariacutea (Mexia)

Jueves 20 de Diciembre a las 600 pmmdash Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

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 para el 29 y 30 de Diciembre Para apoyar las

actividades 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

diocesanos 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

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

Psalms School of Prayer Will meet today after the 800

am Mass in the Conference Room of the Parish Hall

St Maryrsquos Poinsettias The Ladies Altar will be accepting

donation for Poinsettias in honor of or in memory of your

loved ones Envelopes will be provided at the church foyer

For more information contact the Ladies Altar Guild

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

Rosary Study Class Will meet tomorrow at 1230 pm at

Deacon Dwightrsquos home You are most welcome to join us

St Maryrsquos Advent Confession Is scheduled for this Tues-

day at 600 pm Other priests will assist in the celebration

of the sacrament Make plans now to be here as we prepare

for Christmas

Advent Penance Service in the Waco Deanery

Tuesday Dec 18th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (Mexia) Thursday Dec 20th at 600 pmmdashSt Mary (West)

Be an Advent Angel and donate a gift card for the needy

of the parish The card tree is in the vestibule May God

bless your generosity

Needed Helping Hands to decorate the Church for Christ-

mas Thursday December 20th at 1245 pm All help will

be appreciated especially some gentlemen with strong

backs for the trees

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 December 29th amp 30th A special collec-

tion will be taken to support family and pro-life activities in

the Diocese of Austin These include Annunciation Mater-

nity Home in Georgetown Our Lady of the Angels Mater-

nity Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life

Activities

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

(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

(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