Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Spanish 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Wed-Fri 8:15 a.m.

Confession is Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

St. Joseph the Worker 804 S. Cleveland St., Dayton, Texas

St. Anne Mission CR 622 at FM 686, Dayton/Eastgate, Texas

Regular Mass Schedule

Sundays 8:00 a.m. Confession is Sundays at

7:30 a.m. or by appointment.

Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 22, 2019

“The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.”

~MATTHEW 1:23~

Parish Contact Information: PO Box 640, Dayton, TX 77535 ~ 936.258.5735 Office Email: officestjoseph@comcast.net

Fr . Ryszard Zawadzki , S .V.D. ~ Rectory (Emergency): 936.258.9499 Father’s Email: s t josephdayton@comcast .net

Secretary: Dai sy Sa l inas Director of Faith Formation: Kerri Bartee ~ drestjosephchurch@comcast.net

Please visit our Facebook page and our website at www.stjosephdaytontx.com

4th Sunday of Advent -Matthew 1:18-25 Dear Parishioners,

On that first Christmas the angels praised God saying, “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to men of good will.” The shepherds came and adored the newborn Savior. St. Luke wrote “And Mary treasured all of these things and reflected on them in her heart.” We too need to pause and treasure the gift of Christmas in our hearts. And that gift is simply Jesus true God who became true man who came to reveal perfectly God’s truth and love to us who died and rose for

our salvation and who founded a Church , a family and where His presence continues in both Word and Sacrament. Treasure and reflect on the gift of Jesus and the faith you share in Him as a member of the Catholic Church. Moreover we must not let Christmas just be a passing day. Live in the spirit of Christmas each day. Reflect upon how to better treasure this gift each day by making prayer a critical part of your day, by continuing to read Sacred Scripture and the teachings of our Church, by having a stronger devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and the Mass, by regularly making a self-examination of conscience and going to Confession and doing those good works for those entrusted to our care and for those in need. May such reflection of the gift of Christmas move us by God’s grace to an even more intimate relationship with our Lord this year. May our souls be like the stable in Bethlehem where Christ first made His dwelling among us. Lastly as your pastor I treasure the gift of you and the dedication, sacrifices and hard work you have shown to make this parish a sign of Christ’s love. In particular I thank those who serve in the various ministries and organizations. On behalf of all the Staff at St.Joseph and St.Anne I wish each of you a blessed and joyous Christmas and New Year! Please be assured of my prayers for your intentions and a remembrance at Holy Mass. May the peace, joy and love of the Holy Family be present in your lives each day of the New Year.

Merry Christmas Fr.Richard Estimados feligreses, En esa primera Navidad, los ángeles alabaron a Dios diciendo: "Gloria a Dios en las alturas y paz en la tierra a los hombres de buena voluntad".Los pastores vinieron y adoraron al Salvador recién nacido.San Lucas escribió: "Y María atesoraba todas estas cosas y reflexionaba sobre ellas en su corazón". Nosotros también necesitamos pausar y atesorar el regalo de Navidad en nuestros corazones.Y ese regalo es simplemente Jesús, el verdadero Dios, que se convirtió en un verdadero hombre que vino a revelarnos perfectamente la verdad y el amor de Dios, que murió y resucitó para nuestra salvación y que fundó una Iglesia, una familia y donde su presencia continúa tanto en la Palabra como en el Sacramento. Atesora y reflexiona sobre el don de Jesús y la fe que compartes en Él como miembro de la Iglesia Católica. No debemos dejar que la Navidad sea solo un día pasajero. Vive en el espíritu de la Navidad cada día.Reflexione sobre cómo atesorar mejor este regalo cada día haciendo de la oración una parte crítica de su día, continuando leyendo la Sagrada Escritura y las enseñanzas de nuestra Iglesia, teniendo una mayor devoción al Santísimo Sacramento y la Misa, haciendo regularmente un autoexamen de conciencia e ir a la confesión y hacer esas buenas obras para los encargados de nuestro cuidado y para los necesitados.Que tal reflejo del regalo de Navidad nos mueva por la gracia de Dios a una relación aún más íntima con nuestro Señor este año. Que nuestras almas sean como el establo en Belén donde Cristo hizo su morada entre nosotros. Por último, como su pastor, valoro el don de usted y la dedicación, los sacrificios y el arduo trabajo que ha demostrado para hacer de esta parroquia una señal del amor de Cristo. En particular, agradezco a los que sirven en los diferentes ministerios y organizaciones. ¡En nombre de todo el personal de St.Jose y Santa Ana les deseo a cada uno de ustedes una bendita y feliz Navidad y Año Nuevo! Tenga la seguridad de mis oraciones por sus intenciones y un recuerdo en la Santa Misa. Que la paz, la alegría y el amor de la Sagrada Familia estén presentes en sus vidas cada día del Año Nuevo. Feliz Navidad, Fr.Richard

The Story of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

On this day, the Church focuses especially on the newborn Child, God become human, who embodies for us all the hope and peace we seek. We need no other special saint today to lead us to Christ in the manger, although his mother Mary and Joseph, caring for his foster-son, help round out the scene.

But if we were to select a patron for today, perhaps it might be appropriate for us to imagine an anonymous shepherd, summoned to the birthplace by a wondrous and even disturbing vision in the night, a summons from an angelic choir, promising peace and goodwill. A shepherd willing to seek out something that might just be too unbelievable to chase after, and yet compelling enough to leave behind the flocks in the field and search for a mystery.

On the day of the Lord’s birth, let’s let an unnamed, “non-celebrity” at the edge of the crowd model for us the way to discover Christ in our own hearts—somewhere between skepticism and wonder, between mystery and faith. And like Mary and the shepherds, let’s treasure that discovery in our hearts.

Aceves, Jaime Adams, Linda Adams, Louise Anders, Liam Anderson, Jeff Ansley, Shelby Bederka, Martha Bederka, Curtis Bexley, Mary Bielamowicz, Beverly Bietz, Carolyn Bomer, Burton Borski, Thersa Cilano, Katie Cortright, Lori Coules, Joann Cox, Donna Darby, Dalton Jr. Davis, Nancy Davis, Valery Dearbonne, Olivia Delong, Darlene Doty, Homer Dybala, Pauline Fisher, Tommy Fruge, Larry (Family) Galvan, Michael Gansky, Jerry Goff, Landrey Granier, Carla Green, Mike Guerrerra, Barry Hanel, Maria & Leroy Harer, Jane Hohn, David Janacek Young, Emily Johnson, Loretta Jones, Virginia Kelly, Frances Klotz, Jimmy Kolarik, Catherine Kotch, Bob & Angie

If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer list, please contact the church office.

Prayer Intentions: God of all creation and of our salvation,

we ask for your healing to come to those who are in need, physically or spiritually, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Kubeczka, Carol Kubeczka, Jimmy Landry, Pat Landry, Philip Lara, Clarissa Lavergne, Loraine Lechowit, Bill LeBlanc, Rory Lopez, Jesse Luce, Elanie Luce, David Marshall, David Martinez, Rita McDonald, Bill McKinney,Bernadette McKinney,Sheryl McLaughlin, Bonnie Medina, Josie Mendoza, Carlos Merka, Stephanie Michaelski, Kevin Moore, Alton Owen Montes, Bob Mosley, Maxine Nash, Leonard Nichols, Tyson Novotny, Matt Ortiz, Guadalupe Parish, Ryan Patterson, Cynthia Payonk, Andrea Payne, Bobby Pilgreen, Sherry Plauche, Phil Potter, Shawn Pousson, Elaine Provost, Sandy Raczkowski, Sharon Rash, Austin Rangel, Isidro Rivera, Joel

Rodriguez, Angelicia Rodriguez, Rudy Rossow, Jason Rossow, Katrina Rossow, Randy Rousselle, Michelle Rousselle, Roland Salek, Ruth Salinas, Emilio Saenz, Reynaldo Shaver, Donny Siner, Roy Skarpa, Earlene Skarpa, Marie Skillen, Jacob Staples, Wally Syzdek, Colleen Teeter, Jim Theriot, Bertha Theriot, Terry Theriot, Paul Tyler, Ann Valdez, Angelina Varen, Debbie Vaughn, Elizabeth Vaughn, Hailey Verner, Mike Vyoral, Carolyn Vyoral, Ed Vyoral, Margaret Wagner, Jacob Ward, Julia Watson, Cameron White, Sidney Williams, J.P. Wingo, Annie Wolfford, Laura Wood, Quinn Zaruba, Juanita

Vocation Reflection “Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.” Be resolute in following the Lord,

whether convenient or difficult.

Reflexión Vocaciónal “Hagan sus corazones firmes, porque la venida del Señor está cerca”. Sé resuelto en seguir al Señor, ya

sea conveniente o difícil. Divine Word Missionaries & Sister Servants of the

Holy Spirit 800-553-3321

“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” (Matthew 1:24) Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.

"Cuando José despertó, hizo lo que el ángel del Señor le había mandado y llevó a su esposa a su casa". (MATEO 1:24) Poner completamente nuestra confianza en el Señor sin esperar nada a cambio. Esforzarnos por poner a Dios primero en todas las cosas y seguirlo a donde sea que nos guíe. Mientras nos vamos preparando para el nacimiento de nuestro Señor, rece por fuerza y coraje para ser un discípulo modelo, tal como lo fue José.

Organization Meetings & Contacts St. Joseph’s Altar Guild

Margie Ripkowski 936-258-5223 1st Monday @ 12:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall

St. Anne’s Shepherd Staff Doris Stark 936-776-0917

2nd Monday @ 6:45 p.m. in St. Anne’s Hall Knights of Columbus Council # 8871

Josh Day 713-376-1617 1st Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne’s Hall

Catholic Daughter Court #2115 Virginia Hajovsky 713-306-2946

Odd Months @ St. Anne’s Hall & Even Months @ St. Joseph’s Hall

3rd Monday @ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council

Josh Day 713-376-1617

Have you made a pledge to the Bishop’s Faith Appeal? Our goal is for EVERY family to commit to SOMETHING so that we have a

greater percentage participating. Any amount you can give will help.

Fr. Ryszard would like to thank all who have pledged to the BFA this year. If you have not yet made a financial pledge nor one of prayer, Father asks that you prayerfully consider doing so. Financial Pledge Envelopes and Spiritual Pledge/Intention Cards are available in the entrance of the church and in the parish office. If you have made a pledge but have not yet fulfilled that obligation then please consider doing so soon if you are able.

Mass Contributions for

December 15 will be on next bulletin.

Sunday, December 22 8:00 a.m.

†Leroy Theriot 12:30 p.m.

†Ivonne Nieto

Mass Intentions for the

Week

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph the Worker Church #515273 804 S. Cleveland Dayton, TX 77535 TELEPHONE 936-258-5735 CONTACT PERSON Daisy Salinas EMAIL: officestjoseph@comcast.net SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe DC Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 22, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS We need to continue receiving our bulletins on Thursdays instead of Fridays (as was recently changed). Thanks.