SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

Diocese of Austin

PHONE: 756-2656 RECTORY: 313-1344 FAX: 254 756 6302 EMAIL: sacredheartwaco@yahoo.com.

Webpage: www.sacredheartwaco.catholicweb.com

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruc-tion class. Call the parish office to register. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Before Masses or by Ap-

pointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive infor-mation. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest.

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m..

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.

CCE—Catechism On Sundays and Wednesdays RCIA A program to join the Catholic Faith.

Contact the parish office.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and JosephLa Sagruda Familia de Jesfis, Maria y Josd December 27,2015

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS SPECIAL COLLECTTON TODAYSaturday5:30 p.m. t Intentions of Thomas and Ophelia peia

t Emilia Villafafla by family

Sunday8:00 a.m. No mass intention l1rt*H,10:00 a.m. \o mass intention 1t\{cl1.f|l'.il,:l .):ff::,;,HlT ry

Diocesan Special collection today to benefit Materni-ty Homes for the Diocese of Austin: AnnunciationMaternity Home in Georgetorvn, Our Lady of theAngels Matemity Shelter in Temple, and the Pro-lifeactivities Office of the Diocese of Austin. Thank voufor your _eenerosity

A]{\U.{L DIOCESAN CATHOLIC YOUTII CONFE.R{.NCE

The Annual Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference willbe held Jan.29-31 in Waco. Students from all aroundthe diocese will be participating. We are counting onthe kindness of our parishioners who would like tosponsor, in whole or in part, one of our youth to enablethem to attend this conference. please contact BeckySalazar or Frances Lopez at the church office.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION- + *" ,r'January lst is a Holy Day of Ob-r, . m ligation for us. We celebrate

' I -n , '. . ";ffili Mury, the Mother of God'; '- '--" -'* Vigil Mass is December 3lst at

5:30 p.m. with Te Deum as \\'e thank the Lord on thelast day of the year; and on Jan. lst at 8:00 am Mass.both Masses are bilingual. CCE NEWS

We hope that our students and their families enjoyedthe beauty of the Christmas season. Just a reminder toparents that CCE classes resume January 5thfor Tuesday classes, January 6th for Wednesday classesand January 1Oth for Sunday classes. See you all in thenew year!

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF ilIERCY

Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a greatnew free app from Our Sunday Visitor! The themefor the year is 'Be merciful, just as your Father ismerciful,'reflected in the elements of the app, whichinclude:o Daily reflections on mercyo Daily Scripture reflectionso Book excerptso Year of Mercy resourceso Pope Francis'tweets throughout the yearo Year of Mercy news storieso Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novenafhis free app is available for iphone and android.Search for Our Sundoy Visitor then select the freetpp 365 Days to Mercy.Sacred Heart has been chosen as one of five diocesanpilgrimage churches for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.Live the Extraordinary Jubilee Of Mercy. Check thediocesan website for the schedule of masses for each of[hese sites and fortxnxnxr qrrqfinr{innacp nr-/.

YEAR OF MERCY: RECEIVE MERCY

"With these sentiments ofM*" ' ,:'r.'rnq.::3ry*ffi

-eratitude for everything the ffi '-"-g];-'::"5ry

:i,il:',.llJ "[::;:*; ?li re #' ffi ffiror the task that lies ahead. f F 1we shall cross the threshold, ., ' "ilof the Holy Door fully confi-dent that the strength of the Risen Lord, who con-stantly supports us on our pilgrim way, rvill sustainus. May the Holy Spirit, who guides the steps of be-lievers in cooperating rvith the work of salvationwrought by Christ, lead the way and support the Peo-ple of God so that they may contemplate the face ofmercy'"

-pope Francis. l{isericortliae tr'ultus, I

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THANK YOUThank you to all the families who hosted posaditas;to those who participated at our Christmas liturgies,including the children's play actors and the arrolia-mento and bolos sponsors.

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ADULT FELLOWSHTP GROUP SACRED IIEART ENDEARS CAMPAIGN

2015 was awesome in so many ways! The SH adultgroup flourished and _qrew accomplishing manygoals along the rvay. They wish to thank you foryour support of their gatherings and projects. Hopesare to continue to grow to include even more mem-bers in 2016 The group rvill resume meetings onJanuary 14th so please make plans to join in the funeach Thursday, 10 a.m. - l:30 p.m. at the church hall.For more information about this _uroup call the of-fice Tues - Thurs and ask for Paula. 756-2656.

Thank you to all who contributed,'ri,,,.11.11J,._., .,,

supported, worked hard for the suc-cess of our parish capital campaign. Iri,Pff,[AJlYour financial contributions have f{ Fr:+trmade our Church - Parish improve- I.ffi; #)ments and repairs. i{ it'il -lP"Ji

Please finish your pledges when ,o, ''[r*,*.-'",

can and we welcome any money donations. Thankyou very much.May you receive God's blessings all the more. Wewill continue to work hard for the common good ofour community of faith.

BAUTIZO - BAPTISM"Las clases para 1a preparacion de

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m*ffi,,,.IBaptism classes for the month ofJanuary will be held on the 7th and 14th at the CCEcenter. Parents and Godparents are required to at-tend. For more information or to reqister please callthe church office.

SUNDAY BREAKFASTThis week, our Sunday breakfast is hosted by LauraPifla y Familia. Come on over to the church hall af-ter Mass and enjoy some delicious home style Mexi-can breakfast and great fellowship with family &friends. Served at the church hall after the 8 & 10am Mass.

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I OFFERING MASS INTENTIONS It-l

We are highll' encouraged to pray for our deceasedand ot-ter Hol1' Mass fbr them. To offer Holy Mass,contact the otEce at756-2656 to set a date.

MARRIAGE STTUATIONS

An invitation and reminder that Father is here to helpout in marriage cases i.e. marriage preparations andannulments. Make an appointment today.

Holy Rosary is recited 20 minutes before each mass.Through the Rosary the faithful receir e abundantgrace, as though from the very hands of the \lotherof the Redeemer. We invite you to arrive earl1 fbrmass and participate in the holy rosary.

VOLUNTEERSAs u.e usher in a new year we hope you will considerjoining one of the many church organizations here atSacred Heart. Er ery organization is worthy, everygroup is important. every person is vital. To find outhou' r ou can become involved or for more inflor-mation about their mission and who to contact ineach organization please call the church office.

AT COMMUNION TIMECommunicants fall in line; we ask that non commu-nicants make a spiritual communion from their pe\\'s.There is only one blessing at Mass siven at the end.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Due to early bulletin deadlines the financial reporrwill be posted in the foyer of the church office.

HOMEBOUND

If you knorn someone who is homebound, in a nursinghome who needs to be visited or would like to receiveHoly Communion, please notify the office.

Sacred Hesrt is a parish family called to be u visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word ofGod, strengthened by the Euchsrist and empowered to serve the needs of God's people.

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