2° Domingo de Adviento 2nd Sunday of Advent December 9th, 2018

Dear family,

Peace be with you! Last weekend we kicked off Advent. Our first Sunday of Advent had pre-

pared us for the journey of these few weeks towards Christmas. We are invited to be vigilant

and to prepare ourselves inside for the arrival of the Christ child. Our readings the past couple

of weeks have had apocalyptic language, but looked at another way, we must ask ourselves

whether or not we’d be ready to meet the Lord.

In the Gospel for this Sunday, we hear another voice calling us to repentance. John the Baptist continues the Advent

journey of preparation with his calling out in the desert: “Prepare a way for the Lord, make straight his paths.” Yes,

make those paths straight which can seem so round about, so curvy, or full of obstacles. What “ways” is John the

Baptist speaking about? The ways and roads to our hearts.

Repentance and forgiveness: do not put up obstacles to those two vir tues. Do not block the chances that come

about in our daily lives for mercy and forgiveness; it is the only truth that we can live by.

Beginning on Monday, we will begin our Advent mission for the Hispanic Community. Please join us Monday-

Wednesday as Fr. Lalo speaks about the Mystery of the Incarnation: The one who is, who was, and is to come.

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Our Advent Reconciliation Service will be held on Tuesday, December 18th 2018 beginning at 6:30PM. This will be a

wonderful opportunity for you to get to confession before the Christmas season dawns upon us.

That’s all for now! Have a blessed week!

In His Joy,

Fr. Leon J. Vigil †

Advent is a great time for us all to meditate on that coming of Jesus and the mercy He brings with Him. If Jesus

came today, would we be ready? Now is the time…we only have this moment, let us cease it.

Please join us for our parish celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at

6PM. Following Mass, we will head over to the hall for some tasty food and entertainment! Hope to see you all

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Miracle of the Month Eucharistic Miracle of Chirattakonam, India

On April 28th, 2001 at St. Mary’s Church in

Chirattakonam, India, a wondrous miracle

occurred. That morning, they were celebrating

Eucharistic Adoration during the beginning of a

Novena to St. Jude Thaddeus. This began at

approximately 8:49a.m. During adoration, three

(3) small dots appeared on the Eucharist. The

priest, Fr. Johnson Karoor, and adorers all

noticed the dots but the priest instructed every-

one to remain in prayer. After adoration, Fr.

Johnson took the host with the three (3) dots

and placed it back in the Tabernacle. About

eight (8) days later, the host was removed from

the Tabernacle for adoration. The three (3) red

dots had arranged themselves to form an image

on the host. The image was that of the face of

Jesus with the crown of thorns! Fr. Johnson immediately asked one of the servers if he saw

anything on the host. The server replied with a definite “yes”. Fr. Johnson began adora-

tion as he normally did. It was during this time that the image of Jesus became clearer and

clearer. Later on, the priest asked a photographer to take pictures of the host. After each

subsequent photo taken, the image continued to become more defined. Interestingly

enough, the day that the full image of the face of Jesus became clear on the host, the read-

ing for the day was John 20:24-29. This reading was about Jesus appearing to St. Thomas

who had previously doubted his fellow apostles. To this day, the host remains in the

monstrance and is kept at the very same church. The miracle was verified by the Catholic

Church on May 5th, 2001.

2° Domingo de Adviento 2nd Sunday of Advent December 9th, 2018

CHANGES TO PARENT MEETINGS!!

Please choose one Mission to attend.

Mandatory Advent Mission (Spanish)

There has been a change to the requirements for the Sacramental Preparation class, Holy Communion class,

RCIC, and Confirmation I & II. Instead of having monthly meetings with parents, you will need to attend the Ad-

vent Mission. The Mission will be Monday December 10th to Wednesday December 12th, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Sa-

cred Heart Church. This is a Mandatory Advent Mission and we will have sign-in sheets for parents. You can

attend the Mission with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lora Rodriguez.

Thank you.

Mandatory Lenten Mission (English)

There has been a change to the requirements for the Sacramental Preparation class, Holy Communion class,

RCIC, and Confirmation I & II. Instead of having monthly meetings with parents, you will need to attend the Len-

ten Mission. The Mission will be Monday April 1st to Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Sacred Heart

Church. This is a Mandatory Lenten Mission and we will have sign-in sheets for parents. You can attend the Mis-

sion with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lora Rodriguez. Thank you.

Christmas Play

We will be having a Christmas Play in conjunction

with our Luminaria Walk and Dinner Saturday, De-

cember 22nd. The walk will begin at 7:00p.m. and

the play will begin at 7:30p.m. If your child would

like to participate, we will practice on Tuesday eve-

nings after CCD from 7:15p.m. - 7:45p.m. until the

performance. If you have any questions, please con-

tact Sammantha at (575)693-9614.

Babysitting For Christmas Shoppers Sacred Heart Youth Group

And Adult Volunteers

Will babysit children ages 3 and up on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 from 10:00a.m. until

2:00p.m. They will be cared for at Sacred Heart School in

Room 1. There is a flat rate of $20 for one (1) child and $10

for each additional child. This service is offered in an effort to raise funds for

our 2019 Steubenville Retreat!

Please RSVP with Sammantha or Heather (575)693-9614 or (575)309-3302

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

We will be having a meal immediately following the Mass at

6:00PM in the gymnasium for everyone on Tuesday, December 11th

to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you would like

to help, please bring a dessert!

Express Lunch Baptism Class

There will be an Express Lunch Baptism class on Thursday, December 20th at 12:15PM. This should provide a convenient opportunity to attend a Baptism Class during your lunch break!!!

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Platicas de Catecismo

Las platicas para grados kínder hasta 5 son cada martes 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. Grados de es-

cuelas intermedia y secundario son cada miércoles 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. El grupo de jóvenes

es miércoles a las 7:15p.m. hasta 8:30p.m. Catecismo para adultos (RCIA) es miércoles a las

6:00p.m. hasta 7:30p.m.

¡CAMBIOS EN LAS REUNIONES DE PADRES!

Por favor elige una Misión para asistir.

Misión de Adviento obligatorio (en español)

Ha habido un cambio en los requisitos para la clase de preparación Sacramental, clase de comunión, CCAI y con-

firmación I & II. En lugar de tener reuniones mensuales con los padres, tendrán que asistir a la Misión de Advien-

to. La misión será del lunes, 10 de diciembre hasta el miércoles, 12 de diciembre, 2018 a 6:00 PM en la iglesia

del Sagrado Corazón. Esta es una misión de Adviento obligatorio y tendremos hojas al inicio de sesión para los

padres. Se puede asistir a la misión con su familia. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación por favor pón-

gase en contacto con Lora Rodríguez. Gracias.

Misión Cuaresmal obligatoria (inglés)

Ha habido un cambio en los requisitos para la clase de preparación Sacramental, clase de comunión, CCAI y con-

firmación I & II. En lugar de tener reuniones mensuales con los padres, tendrán que asistir a la Misión Cuaresmal.

La misión será del lunes, 1 de abril hasta el miércoles 3 de abril 2019 a las 6:00 PM en la iglesia del Sagrado Cora-

zón. Esta es una misión Cuaresmal obligatoria y tendremos hojas al inicio de la sesión para los padres. Se puede

asistir a la misión con su familia. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación por favor póngase en contacto

con Lora Rodríguez. Gracias.

Retiro de Adviento en la Mística de la Encarnación;

Aquel que vendrá, vino y viene.

Vamos a tener una misión de Adviento aquí en nuestra iglesia. La misión empieza lunes, el 10

hasta miércoles, el 12 de diciembre a las 6p.m. en español con Padre Lalo de la Iglesia de Nuestra

Señora de la Tristeza en Las Vegas, Nuevo México. Todos están bienvenidos at asistir.

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Vamos a tener una cena para celebrar la Fiesta de Nuestra

Señora de Guadalupe después de la Misa en el gimnasio

martes, el 11 de diciembre. Si pueden ayudar con la cena, por

favor traigan postres!

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Weekly Readings Monday, December 10th:

IS 35:1-10 PS 85:9AB & 10,11-12,13-14 LK 5:17-26

Tuesday, December 11th:

IS 40:1-11 PS 96:1-2,3, & 10AC,11-12,13 MT 18:12-14

Wednesday, December 12th:

ZEC 2:14-17 JUDITH 13:18BCDE,19 LK 1:26-38

Thursday, December 13th:

IS 41:13-20 PS 145:1 & 9,10-11,12-13AB MT 11:11-15

Friday, December 14th:

IS 48:17-19 PS 1:1-2,3,4&6 MT 11:16-19

Saturday, December 15th:

SIR 48:1-4,9-11 PS 80:2AC&3B,15-16,18-19 MT 17:9A,10-13

Sunday, December 16th:

ZEP 3:14-18A IS 12:2-3,4,5-6 PHIL 4:4-7 LK 3:10-18

The food pantry operates every Saturday of the month

at 9:00a.m. in an effort to help the less fortunate of God’s

children in out community. Thanks be to God, our Food

Pantry is now the largest in Eastern New Mexico! Anyone

interested in volunteering, please come at 8:30AM or call

Rosie Buchan at 575-309-5040 for further information.

We are in need of volunteer drivers for food box

deliveries as well as help Friday mornings.

The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:

Macaroni and Cheese, canned soup, canned meat, peanut

butter and jelly.

Many thanks to all those who donate their time and goods

to this wonderful ministry!!!

January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Thursday of 6th Week of Easter - Ascension of our Lord

August 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

November 1st - All Saints Day

December 8th - Immaculate Conception

December 25th - Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

Holy

Days of

Obligation

2018

Sacred Heart

Prayer Warriors!

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact Mary Shockley (575)799-6402. She will place that individual that is in need of prayer into a circle of prayer. Parish-ioners of Sacred Heart Church will then pray for those individuals to Almighty God. This is a won-derful ministry and privilege for us to be able to pray for you.

2018-2019 CCD/Youth Group/RCIA

Schedule

Classes for Kindergarten - 5th grade will meet on

Tuesday evenings from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m.

Middle school and High school grades will meet on

Wednesdays from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m. Youth

Group will meet on Wednesdays from 7:15p.m. to

8:30p.m. RCIA will also meet on Wednesdays from

6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. For more information,

please call your Director of Religious Education, Lora Rodriguez at (575)309-8130.

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal

The Annual Catholic Appeal is some-thing that we contribute to on an annual basis. Most of the monies raised go to support the education of our very own Seminarians. Remem-ber, you still have until the last day

of the year to pledge and donate. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Here is what Sacred Heart Church has done thus far. Goal: $37,000 Total Pledged: $30,887 Total Paid: $30,117 Shortfall Anticipated: $6,113 Shortfall Actual: $6,883 Families Registered: 1,255 Families Pledged: 105

Visit formed.org CODE - 4X97JN

Visit parishcare@formed.org for support.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” Matthew 25:35

2° Domingo de Adviento 2nd Sunday of Advent December 9th, 2018

Ministers—Saturday, December 15th, 2018 Sacristans 6:00PM Ruben Lucio Lupe Sosa

Altar Servers 6:00PM Ilana Hernandez Michelle Valdivia Leonardo Martinez Lectors 6:00PM Carmen Sosa Myrna Barraza Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 6:00PM L-Carmen Sosa R-Adriana Quiroz Ministers—Sunday, December 16th, 2018 Sacristans 8:30AM Mary Shockley Katie Haynes-Burns

10:30AM Mario Trujillo Vivian Trujillo

Altar Servers 8:30AM Joseph Vickers - I Isabel Vickers Caleb VanBeek Kye Conley

10:30AM Francisco Rodriguez Catherine Rodriguez Julia Spears Lectors 8:30AM John Schonberger Mary Shockley

10:30AM Jim Hicks Courtney Hodges

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 8:30AM L-Joey Hodges R-Christy Gutierrez L-Scot Hodges R-Katie Haynes-Burns

10:30AM L-Juan Reyna R-Dora Rivero L-Vanessa Reyna R-Randy Rodriguez

Tithes and Offerings - December 2nd, 2018

Envelopes $4,248.00

Loose $3,426.12

Needy $823.00

Church Cleaning Ministry - December 13th, 2018

Lucille Conley, Beni Dampier, Marcie Martinez, Christi Cassillas

Alter Linens Ministry - December

Lucille Conley

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound & Nursing Homes

Sunday, December 16th, 2018

Retirement Ranch Rick Rowley Clovis Health Care Carmen Sosa St. Anthony’s Diana Moya All Care Volunteer Needed Wheatfields Volunteer Needed

Monday December 10th, 2018

6:00PM For the intentions of the celebrant

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

9:00AM †Pope Saint Damasus 6:00PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday December 12th, 2018

12:10PM Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:00PM For the intentions of the celebrant Thursday December 13th, 2018

5:30PM †St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr

Friday December 14th, 2018

5:30PM †Paul Sandoval

Saturday December 15th, 2018

6:00PM For the intentions of the celebrant Sunday December 16th, 2018

8:30AM Thanksgiving for favors received & Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception 10:30AM †Alex Huffman