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Mass schedulesaturday Vigil 5:30 pm Englishsunday 7:30 am Spanish 10:30 am English Monday 8:00 am Communion Service, ChapelTuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm ChapelWednesday & Friday 8:00 am Chapel

conFessionssaturday 4:00-5:00 pm or by request (call office)adoration: Thursday 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Chapeldivine Mercy chaplet: Sunday 2:45 pm, ChapelPrayer Group: Monday 7:00 pm, RE Bldg. Everyone welcomed.anointing of the sick: 1st weekend of each month after all Masses and on 1st Tuesday of each month after 6:30 pm Mass, or available upon request. Call the office for appointment.Rosary for Peace: Sunday 4pm - Chapel

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St. Mary of the VisitationCatholic Church

205 W. Pecan Street, Lockhart, TX 78644Office: 512-398-4649 • Fax: 512-398-2285

www.smvl.org Email: [email protected] Parish Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-5:00 pm, closed

12:00 noon-1:00 pm for lunch. Closed Saturday-Monday.

Pastor: Very Reverend Fr. Edward Karasek

deaconsDaryl Haywood 512-398-2536 • Pat Venglar 512-398-7706 • Guadalupe Aguilar 512-376-1190 • Scott Dillon 512-376-2055

PaRish sTaFF Business administrator/Records: Mrs. Sylvia Rodriguez Ext 100 [email protected] Bookkeeper: Karolyn Taylor Ext 104 [email protected] Office Assistant: Mary Helen Juarez Ext 106 [email protected] director of Religious education: Mrs. Eva Mendez Ext 102 [email protected] director of Youth Ministry interim: Deacon Will Rooney Ext 101 [email protected] Maintenance: Mr. James Starks diRecToRs oF euchaRisTic MinisTeRs Vivian Placke 512-227-2240 Bill Rodriguez 512-213-7711

PasToRal council Paul Rodriguez - President 512-398-5812 Juan Alvarez, Jr.-Vice President 512-216-3536 Dr. Barbara Sanchez-Secretary 512-970-5429

Finance coMMiTTee Randall Till - President 512-376-5577 John/Nina Ojeda 512-376-9342

holY MaTRiMonY, BlessinGs, anniVeRsaRies & QuinceaneRasPolicy requires at least six months advance notification of the priest, marriage Prep. Course, fees and other criteria and policies are required. Please call or stop by the office.BaPTisMs: Policy requires Parents and God-parents to fill out an application form, must attend a baptismal class and present sacramental certificates at least 2 weeks prior to the baptismal ceremony. Other criteria and policies are required and will be presented to you with your application forms.BaPTisMal classes: Are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month January-November. No classes or baptisms in December. Please callthe office for more information.Rcia classes: Would you like to become a Catholic? Would you like to grow in your Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes are held on Mondays at 7:00PM. For information please contact Jovita Dillon at 512-284-1332.PaRish hall RenTal: $100 deposit to hold your reservation $35/hr. for registered parishioners and $75/hr. for non-registered/non- parishioners. Please call/visit the office for additional fees, policies and forms.BulleTin announceMenTs: Deadline is 12:00 noon, Tuesday 1 week prior to appearance in the bulletin.E-mail to [email protected] or drop off at office.FuneRals: Please contact parish office after meeting with Funeral Home first.NEw PaRishioNERs: Welcome! Please register by calling the office at 512-398-4649 or visit us during office hours. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

ST. MARY OF THE VISITATION December 13, 2020 Lockhart, Texas ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mass Times & Intentions Week of December 19 –December 20, 2020

Saturday, December 19th

2pm-Private Event-CHR 5:30PM-Mass-+Cruz Castillo +Stevie Juarez +Matthew A. Larivee +Delores Juarez Oliva +Anna Gutierrez +Connie Michelle Gutierrez; For the Parish

Sunday, December 20th- Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30AM-Misa-Para la Salud y Sanacion de Jamez Gabriel Sanchez; Por la Espiacion de los Pecados de Jose y Dolores San Juan; Para la Parroquia 10:30AM-Mass-+Frank Svoboda +Terry Alford +Vicente & Benita Mireles +Willie Lozano-On the Anniversary of his Death; For the Parish +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Daily Readings December 13–December 20th

Sunday, December 13th Readings: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Monday, December 14th Readings: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab,6 & 7bc, 8-9;Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday, December 15th Readings: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday, December 16th Readings: Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab & 10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 7:18b-23

Thursday, December 17th Readings: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17

Friday, December 18th Readings: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25

Saturday, December 19th Readings: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25

Sunday, December 20th Readings: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

Mass Times & Intentions Week of December 12- December 18, 2020

Saturday, December 12th-Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 5AM-Mananitas 5:30PM-Mass-+Eduardo Juarez +Guadalupe & Antonia Juarez +Juan & Victoria Cruz +Victor Sr. & Margarita Mercado +Matthew A. Larivee +Brandon Mayo +Amelia Mayo +Angelita H. Quiroz +Consuelo H. Garza +Delores Juarez Oliva +Juanita R. Gutierrez +Guadalupe Espinoza Sr.-On the Anniversary of his Death +Frances Lopez-On the Anniversary of her Death; For the Parish

Sunday, December 13th- Third Sunday of Advent 7:30AM-Misa-+Frank R. Castillo +Domingo Lopez +Joe Silva Jr. +Joe L. Castillo-En el Aniversario de su Muerte +Luis Javier Sifuentes-En el Aniversario de su Muerte; +En Memoria de Rosa Moreno-En su Cumpleanos; Por la Espiacion de los Pecados de Jose y Dolores San Juan; Para la Parroquia 10:30AM-Mass-+Simona Narron +In Memory of Otilia Sedillo-On her Birthday +Pete Balandran-On the Anniversary of his Death; For the Healing of the Alford Family; For the Parish

Monday, December 14th- Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Tuesday, December 15th 6:30PM-Mass-+Jose Lopez Castillo-Anniversary of his Death-CHR

Wednesday, December 16th 8AM-Mass-Chuck Felderhoff-In Thanksgiving on his Birthday-CHR

Thursday, December 17th 6:30AM-Mass-+Melchor Berrelleza-CHR

Friday, December 18th 8AM-Mass-+Joe & Annie Grimm-On the Anniversary of his Death-CHR

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Weekend Mass- Weekend Mass- Capacity allowed is at 75%. Wearing a Face mask and following at least 6 ft social distancing is required. The dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass to the elderly, the sick, those with underlying health conditions and those who truly and whole heartily are afraid to attend Mass because of Covid 19 concerns is still in effect. However we encourage you to watch Mass on TV, live streamed or on the internet or social media and to make a Spiritual Communion. Spiritual Communion Prayer- My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Misa de Fin de Semana- La dispensación de la obligación de asistir a la Misa a los ancianos, a los enfermos, a los que tienen condiciones de salud y de todo corazón tienen miedo de asistir a la Misa debido a el Covid está en efecto. Sin embargo, les animamos a ver la Misa en la televisión, en Internet o en las redes sociales y a hacer una Comunión Espiritual. Capacidad permitida para asistir Misa es 75%. Usar mascaras es obligatorio Acto de Comunión Espiritual- Mi amado Jesús, creo que Tú estás presente en el Santísimo Sacramento. Te amo sobre todas las cosas, y deseo recibirte en mi alma. Ya que no puedo, en este momento, recibirte sacramentalmente, ven, al menos, espiritualmente a mi corazón. Te abrazo como si Tú estuvieras ya ahí y me uno a mi mismo completamente a Ti, Nunca me permitas estar separado de ti, Amen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Joshua Ernest Kaluza was baptized in the name of The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit on Sun. Nov. 29th by Fr.

Ed. Congratulations to him, his parents and Godparents.

Congratulations to Angel Mendoza and Jessica Chavez who were united in of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony by Fr. Ed on Saturday, November 28th.

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The Respect Life Group is sponsoring the Angel Tree Project from Nov. 29th-Dec. 29th. Parishioners can take a tag from

the tree and purchase the items listed on the tag. The items are brought back to church, unwrapped and placed under the tree. Items received will be donated to the Annunciation Home, John Paul II Center, Catholic Charities, and our local St. Vincent De Paul Society. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bookkeeper Needed- St. Mary’s is taking applications for a part-time bookkeeper. Required experience in quickbooks. Must be able to work 20 hours per week, some weekends and evenings when needed. Applications are available at the parish office-hours Tues-Fri. 9am-12 & 1-5PM. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lectors Schedule December 19 & 20

Sat. 5:30PM- Steve Blattau Sun. 7:30AM-Gladys Rivas-Gomez

Sun. 10:30AM-Sam Lockhart _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stewardship Report Week of 11/28-11/29

Regular Offering-Total-$3,491.00 Faith direct November- Total-$5,749.59

**Thank you for supporting your parish** ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Let us pray for & thank the military men and women who are deployed & who serve our country so bravely. We especially salute and

pray for those of our own parish family: Major David Sides-US Army; Xavier Benitez-US Army; Major Jonathan Sanders-US Air Force; Lance Corporal Phillip Nolan Yanez-US Marines; SPC Marissa Mendez-US Army;; Major Brian L. Ramirez-US Army; Sergeant Xavier T. Espinoza USMC; Sergeant Jessica Estrada Nowotny-US Air Force & Lieutenant Colonel Kurt French USAR. +May God watch over them & bring them home safely. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please pray for those in our Parish who are ill, homebound or in the nursing home: Felix Mendoza; Lupe Rangel; Justino

Jaimes; Patricia Anderson; Robert G. Sanchez Pedro Guerrero; Oscar Rojas Jr.; Cecil B. Cruz Gary C. Cruz; Deacon Lupe Aguilar; Concepcion Trevino; Janie Pastrano Garcia; Ofelia Lozano Richard “Ricky” Mendez; John Anthony Leija Ernest B. Delgado; Rudy Caudillo; Fr. Adam Martinez; Lucy Serrato; Domitila Juarez; Miguel Alonzo; Ramona Serrato; Jimmy Rector Gregorio & Nieves Briceno and For all those suffering from Covid. ++May the Lord comfort & send his healing grace upon them. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pope Francis’ Prayer for December For a life of prayer-We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.

Please say a special prayer on Thursday, December 17th as Pope Francis celebrates his

84th birthday! Happy birthday Blessings Pope Francis _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas Poinsettias & florals will be available in “Memory of” or “In honor of”

your loved ones. $10 donation for an individual or a married couple. The proceeds will help defray the cost of florals to the parish and help make our church beautiful for Christmas. Deadline to place your request is Sun., Dec. 20th. Forms available at the entrances of the church. Flores de la Navidad Para el Altar estarán disponibles "En Memoria o En Honor de su ser queridos. $10 donacion por cada individual o pareja casada. Su donación ayudarán a sufragar el costo de las flores a la parroquia y ayudarán a hacer nuestra iglesia hermosa para Navidad. Ultimo día para ordenar es el 20 de Diciembre. Formas desponibles la la entrada de la Iglesia. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

“The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me.” You belong to Christ and Christ is God’s! How

will you respond to so great a love? Is He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood or consecrated life? Contact Rev. Greg Gerhart Vocation Office at 512-49-2430 or email: [email protected] or your parish office 512-398-4649. “Aquel que llama es siempre fiel” ¿Tu quieres ser fiel a Su llamada? Si Dios te está invitando a ser Sacerdote, diácono o religioso/a, llame a el Padre Greg Gerhart a la Oficina de Vocaciones al 512-949-2430 o escribe electronico: [email protected] o su oficina parroquial al 512-398-4649. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Many Thanks to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

Please patronize this business and thank them for their willingness to help sponsor our bulletin. They make the bulletin possible at no cost to our parish.


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Covid-19: A prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe in times of trial. As the United States contends with the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Bishops invite Catholics to pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe for her

maternal protection. The Bishops of the United States are urging the faithful to seek the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary in these times of trial and social upheaval. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, has composed a prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe. He says the difficult situation facing the world has reminded us that we are all brothers and sisters. As “one family under God”, we turn to our Mother for protection and delivery from the threat of the Covid-19 virus. Here is Archbishop Gomez’s prayer: Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas, we fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate Mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. Covid-19: Una oración a la Virgen de Guadalupe en tiempos de prueba. Mientras los Estados Unidos se enfrentan a la pandemia Covid-19, los Obispos de los Estadados Unidos invitan Católicos a orar a la Virgen de Guadalupe por su protección materna. Los Obispos están instando a los fieles a buscar la protección matern de la Virgen María en estos tiempos de prueba y agitación social. En respuesta al brote de coronavirus, el arzobispo José Gómez de Los Angeles, presidente de

la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, ha compuesto una oración a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Dice que la difícil situación a la que se enfrenta el mundo nos ha recordado que todos somos hermanos y hermanas. Como "una familia bajo Dios", recurrimos a nuestra Madre para protegernos y entregarnos de la amenaza del virus Covid-19. Aquí está la oración del Arzobispo Gómez: Santa Virgen de Guadalupe, Reina de los Angeles y Madre de las Américas, volamos a usted hoy como sus amados hijos. Te pedimos que intercedas por nosotros con tu Hijo, como hiciste en la boda en Caná. Ores por nosotros, amanda Madre, y ganes por nuestra nación y mundo, y para todas nuestras familias y seres queridos, la protección de tus santos ángeles, para que podemos evitar lo peor de esta enfermedad. Para aquellos que ya están afligidos, te pedimos que obtengan la gracia de la sanación y la liberación. Escuche los gritos de aquellos que son vulnerables y temerosos, limpia sus lágrimas y los ayudes a confiar. En este tiempo de prueba y juicio, enséñanos a todos en la Iglesia a amarnos los unos a los otros y a ser pacientes y amables. Ayúdanos a llevar la paz de Jesús a nuestra tierra y a nuestros corazones. Venimos a usted con confianza, sabiendo que usted eres verdaderamente nuestra Madre compasiva, la salud de los enfermos y la causa de nuestra alegría. Refugiaos bajo el manto de vuestra protección, manténganos en el abrazo de sus brazos, ayúdenos siempre a conocer el amor de tu Hijo, Jesús. Amén.

Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12th The word awesome has lost its zing. “Webster’s dictionary defines awesome as ‘anything that leaves you in awe and wonder. “Like winning the lottery- twice,” comedian Bill Engvall once said. “That would be awesome. Getting a phone call from the IRS saying

you’ve been audited and they owe you $50,000. That would be awesome.” Know what else would be awesome? Seeing an apparition of Mary, then having her grow roses in the middle of winter to prove it to the archbishop, then converting 9 million Aztecs within seven years. That would be-wait- that was awesome.



2020 Diocese of Austin Marria e Certificate This year on Holy Family Weekend- Dec. 26-27th St. Mary’s will be presenting couples who have/will be celebrating a monumental wedding anniversary in 2020 of 5, 10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55, 60 or more years of marriage in the Catholic church a recognition certificate signed by Bishop Vasquez. This year due to Covid instead of gathering at one Mass-we will be presenting these certificates at every Mass To receive your certificate-you must request one by completing the form below by December 20th. You may return it by placing it in the collection box at Mass or bring it to the parish office or you may call the parish office to give the information below. Please print: Couples Name:________________________________ Marriage Date:________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________ Mass will you Attend:___________________________

2020 Certificado de Matrimonio del Diócesis Este año del Domingo de La familia Sagrada Diciembre 26-27th Santa Maria presentará parejas que han celebrado/celebrarán un aniversario monumental de matrimono este ano 2020 de 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40, 45,50,55,60 o más años de matrimonio en la iglesia católica, un certificado de reconocimiento firmado por el Obispo Vásquez. Este año debido a Covid en lugar de reunirse en una Misa-estaremos presentando estos certificados en cada Misa. Para recibir su certificado-tienen que solicitar uno, completando el siguiente formulario antes del 20 de Diciembre. Puede traerlos a Misa y colocándolo en la caja de limosna o a la oficina o llamen a la oficina para dar la siguiente información. Nombre de Pareja______________________________ Fecha de Matrimono____________________________ Telefonoe____________________________________ Misa que va Asistir: ____________________________

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