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PARISH STAFFParish Administrator Bob Johnson (x103)
Clergy Secretary Juanita Rodriguez (x117)
Admin. Assistant Alma Tamayo (x122)
Receptionist Rosa Lopez-Wicker (x101)
Music Director Ademar Chavana (x114)
Parish Custodian David Martinez
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONemail: [email protected]
Director of RE Jo Anna Rubio (x138)
Assoc. Director of RE Delia Blanco (x129)
Adult RE & Faith Enrichment Erik Diaz (x137)
Youth Ministry Alex Smith
Kristy Chapa (x108)
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATIONSchool Phone 512.312.2137
School Website www.sccstx.org
School Address PO Box 160, Buda, TX 78610
Principal Susan Flanagan
Secretary Leticia Gonzales
1100 MAIN STREET • PO BOX 187 • BUDA, TX 78610 phone: 512.312.2520 • fax: 512.295.2034bulletin: [email protected]
email: [email protected] • www.santacruzcc.org
LITURGY & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
PASTOR: Fr. David Leibham
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Fr. Amado Ramos
DEACONS Ben Garcia Rey Garza
Rodolfo Gonzalez John Kerrigan Brian Phillips
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA
Monday - Friday: 9:00a - 5:00pOffice Closed Saturdays and Sundays
La oficina esta cerrada los Sábados y Domingos
Welcome to our Community of Faith
Saturday/Sábado ...........................................................................5:30p ENG
Sunday/Domingo ..........................................................................8:30a ESP 11:00a ENG 5:00p ENG
Daily Masses/Misas DiariasPlease see inside the bulletin for details Para más detalles favor de leer el boletín
Penance/ConfesionesSaturdays 4:00-5:00p or by appt. Sábados: 4:00-5:00p o por cita
DAY DATE TIME ENG/ESP LOCATION MASS INTENTIONSat 11/19 5:30 PM Eng Church † Sallie RiveraSun 11/20 8:30 AM Esp Church † Guadalupe Tapia 11:00 AM Eng Church † Duane McCrorie 5:00 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzMon 11/21 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Juliette ViraTue 11/22 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Frank BurdetteWed 11/23 7:00 AM Eng Chapel Office Closed/No MassThu 11/24 8:00 AM Esp Church La Familia Balderas-Garcia (Special Intention)Thanksgiving Day 9:30 AM Eng Church In Thanksgiving to St. JudeFri 11/25 8:00 AM Eng Church Office Closed/No MassSat 11/26 5:30 PM Eng Church † Lupe ChapaSun 11/27 8:30 AM Esp Church † Carlos Roman 11:00 AM Eng Church † Robert Braitkraus 5:00 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzNote that a Mass in English is celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays at the Seton Hays Chapel.
Mass Intentions: November 19-27, 2016
You can find the Reflection of the Week, our Weekly Calendar of Events
and the bulletins posted at: www.santacruzcc.orgUsted puede encontrar la Reflexión de la Semana,
nuestro Calendario de Eventos semanal y el boletín en: www.santacruzcc.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEKMon: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary time
Tue: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 St. Cecilia
Wed: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro
Thu: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions; Thanksgiving Day
Fri: Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 St. Catherine of Alexandria
Sat: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Blessed Virgin Mary
Sun: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 First Sunday of Advent
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: Ap 14:1-3, 4b-5; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6;
Lc 21:1-4 La Presentación de la Santísima Virgen Maria; Vigésimo Cuarto/Ultima Semana del Tiempo Ordinario
Martes: Ap 14:14-19; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Lc 21:5-11 Santa Cecilia
Miércoles: Ap 15:1-4; Sal 98 (97):1-3ab, 7-9; Lc 21:12-19 San Clemente I; San Columbano; Beato Miguel Agustín Pro
Jueves: Ap 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 21:20-28 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia): Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 San Andrés Dung-Lac y compañeros; Día de Acción de Gracias
Viernes: Ap 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a; Lc 21:29-33 Santa Catalina de Alexandria
Sábado: Ap 22:1-7; Sal 95 (94):1-7ab; Lc 21:34-36 Santa Maria Virgen
Domingo: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Primer Domingo de Adviento
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Welcome! ~ ¡Bienvenidos! / New Members to Santa Cruz!
We are so grateful for our New Parishioners. If you know them, please help us welcome them! Below are the New Members for the previous weeks:
Démosles las bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros:
Alejandro LoredoCatherine Maxwell
Ronald & Sheila Remy
DEPENDENCE DAYOn Thanksgiving Day
we acknowledge our dependence.—William Jennings Bryan
DÍA DE LA DEPENDENCIAEn el Día de Acción de Gracias
reconocemos nuestra dependencia.—William Jennings Bryan
PRAYER REQUESTS / PETICIONES DE ORACIÓNPlease pray for the following parishioners who are ill at this time:
Favor de orar por estos feligreses que están enfermos:
Mark Wile
Please pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military: Favor de orar por nuestros feligreses que están en el servicio militar:
We continually update our list of parishioners serving in the military. Please call Alma Tamayo in the church office so that we can have an accurate list of active military personnel who are parishioners at Santa Cruz. Thank you.
Rashad Salters, husband of Denise Salters,SSG Joshua Wood, husband of Cynthia Wood,
Veronica Ross, daughter of John & Mary Hinojosa,Andrew DiCarlo, son of David & Jacquelyn DiCarlo,
Victoria Lara Mojica, granddaughter of Rudy & Juanita Lara,Captain Derek Hirtz, grandson of Barbara and Marvin Reeves
ALTAR FLOWERS
Last Weekend were in:
Memory of: Carroll LaBorde
PARISH FINANCES/FINANZAS
PARISH ATTENDANCE/ATENDENCIA
SECOND COLLECTIONS/SEGUNDA COLECTA
November 13th CollectionWeekly Budget ...................................................$28,462Actual Collection .................................................$25,404Variance (Under Budget) ......................... (–$3,058)
FY 2017 Year to Date Budget ............................$569,240FY 2017 Year to Date Collection ........................$497,793Year-to-date Budget (Under Budget) .... (–71,447)
This Week ............................................ St. Vincent de PaulNext Week .......................Camp. for Human Development
Church Attendance: 11/13/16 ................................3,047(Saturday 5:30PM: 350;
Sunday: 8:30 AM: 1,200; 11AM: 1,100; 5PM: 397)
Weekly ScheduleThe schedule below lists events that all parishioners are generally invited to. To reserve your parish event, contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485. For a more complete schedule, please view our calendar online at: http://www.santacruzcc.org/ or check the day’s events posted at our parish office.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21San Juan Chapel cleaning ......... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelRE & AFF Session I & II .............. 4:00 pm-8:15 p.m. ....ED Bldg., ED120, LibraryTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22Grandparents Day ...................... 7:00 am-12:00 p.m. ..Deane Hall & ED120(Youth room)Youth Choir Practice .................. 5:45 pm-8:45 p.m. ....Choir Loft; ED120(Youth room)Boy Scouts ................................. 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED200, 203, 204, 205Prayer & Life Movie ................... 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)CHRP Women/English................ 6:30 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED208Grupo Juvenil ............................. 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED211Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor ........................ 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ChurchWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23San Juan Chapel Cleaning ........ 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelRE & AFF Session I & II .............. 4:00 pm-8:15 p.m. ....ED Bldg., ED120, LibraryEnglish Prayer Group ................. 5:00 pm-7:00 p.m. ....Church (Cry Room)English Choir Practice ................ 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music Room)Singing Rosary .......................... 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....San Juan Chapel
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24Spanish Choir Practice .............. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music Room)Grupo Preciosísima Sangre de Cristo ..................... 11:00 pm-3:00 a.m. ..San Juan ChapelFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25San Juan Chapel cleaning ......... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelKerigma Men’s Retreat/Setup ... 7:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..Deane HallMovimiento Familiar Cristiano ... 7:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..ED208; ED209; ED210-212Spanish Rosary Group ............... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC313SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26Kerigma Men’s Retreat .............. 7:00 am-8:00 p.m. ....Deane Hall & kitchenGrupo Juvenil ............................. 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED211SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27RE & AFF Session I & II .............. 7:30 am-2:00 p.m. ....ED Bldg., ED120 (Youth Room); ED116lGrupo Juvenil ............................. 4:00 pm-6:00 p.m. ....ED204Family Youth Night ..................... 5:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....Deane Hall, kitchen; PAC301 & PAC321
Nov. 19 & 20, 2016 / 19 & 20 de noviembre, 2016La Solemnidad de Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
Jubilee Year of MercyNovember 20, 2016Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseJubilee Year Ends
Today Luke, evangelist and by tradition artist, sends us forth from this Jubilee Year of Mercy with an unfor-gettable portrait of Christ the King. The setting for Jesus’ “royal portrait” is the cross. From this “throne,” the crucified “crown prince” welcomes by “executive pardon” the kingdom of mercy’s first citizen, a fellow criminal. The “Good Thief” requests neither deliverance nor salvation, or even forgiveness: “Remember me when...” (Luke 23:42). “Today you will be with me,” King Jesus promises, “in paradise.” (23:43). Paradise, even for non-believers, is an
image of creation contentedly in harmony with self, fellow crea-tures, and Creator. Today, we “good thieves” beg Jesus to remember us. We promise to remember that, although Jesus’ kingdom will be fulfilled only when Jesus’ returns, that kingdom begins today in the paradise that will flower from this Jubilee Year of Mercy. We disciples, having been embraced unconditionally and undeserv-edly by Jesus’ mercy, must now go forth to embrace all others, unconditionally, with that same unfailing mercy.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia20 de noviembre de 2016Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del UniversoConclusión del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Hoy Lucas, evangelista y conocido por la tradición como artista, nos envía a seguir más allá de este Año Jubilar de la Miseri-cordia con una imagen inolvidable de Cristo Rey. Esta imagen de la realeza de Jesús sucede en la cruz. Desde este “trono”, el crucificado “príncipe heredero” otorga un “perdón real” al primer ciudadano del reino de la misericordia, un criminal. El “buen ladrón” no pide ni la liberación o la salvación, ni siquiera el perdón; lo que pide es “acuérdate de mí cuando...” (Lucas 23:42). “Hoy estarás conmigo”, el Rey Jesús promete, “en el paraíso” (23:43). El paraíso, aún para quienes no son creyentes, es una imagen de la creación contenida en armonía con uno mismo, nuestros semejantes y el Creador. Hoy nosotros “buenos ladrones” le suplicamos a Jesús que nos recuerde. Prometemos recordarlo, aunque el reino de Jesús se establecerá solo cuando regrese Jesús, que ese reino comience hoy en el paraíso que florecerá de este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. Nosotros discípulos, habiendo sido abrazados incondicionalmente e inmerecidamente por la misericordia de Jesús, debemos avanzar e ir a abrazar a los demás, incondicionalmente con la misma misericordia eterna.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
All Advent Penance Services listed start at 7:00 p.m. / Todos empiezan a las: 7:00 p.m.
Mon. (lunes), Dec.5th
St. Mary, WimberlyTues. (Martes), Dec. 6th - Our Lady of Wisdom, University in San Marcos
Fri. (Viernes), Dec. 9th St. Ferdinand, Blanco
Wed. (Miércoles), Dec. 14th Santa Cruz Parish, Buda
Thurs. (Jueves), Dec. 15th St. Martin de Porres, Dripping Springs
Fri. (Viernes), Dec. 16th Good Shepherd, Johnson City
Mon. (Lunes), Dec. 19th - St. Anthony’s, Kyle Wed. (Miércoles), Dec. 21st - St. John’s, San Marcos
Advent Penance Services 2016!(!ServicioS de Penitencia durante el adviento 2016!)
San Marcos Deanery
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA PERPETUA
Our Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Horario - Semana de Acción de Gracias
Monday, November 21ST
3:45 p.m. - English Mass in the Chapel
Tuesday, November 22ND
3:45 p.m. - English Mass in the Chapel
Wednesday, November 23RD
NO MASSOffice Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
Thursday, November 24thThanksgiving Day
8:00 a.m. - Spanish Mass @ Church9:30 a.m. - English Mass @ Church
(Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
Friday, November 25TH
No Mass(Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
“Mary the New Eve: Heaven’s Strategy for Spiritual Warfare”Fullness of Truth Catholic Family Conference
Santa Cruz Catholic ChurchDecember 2-3, 2016
Nobody imitated Jesus Christ more closely than the Blessed Virgin Mary. Encounter Christ through His and our Divine Mother, Mary. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Jesse Romero will set your heart on fire! You will hear miraculous stories about the power of the Rosary and how Mary has changed the course of history. Mary always leads us to her Son. Experience rock-solid Catholic teaching that will engage your heart, mind, and soul - drawing you closer to Christ through the heart of His Blessed mother. What better way to anticipate the coming of the Lord into the world this Advent than to unite ourselves with the Woman through whom the “word became flesh?” This Fullness of Truth conference will help us discover profound insights into the richness and beauty of Marian doctrine and devotion. Register now! Tickets, discounted hotel accommodations, and more details, visit www.FullnessOfTruth.org or call 877.21.TRUTH.
Spiritual Bouquet Mass CardsDid you know that our Parish office has Spiritual Bouquet Mass cards available for purchase? The cards come from the Diocesan Council of Catho-lic Women and the proceeds go to help educate our Diocesan Seminarians. A check is presented to the Bishop each year at the Conference of Catholic Women. This year, a check in the amount of $137,810, was presented to the Bishop. All monies were raised through the Clerical Endow-ment fund (Mass cards). The cards have many benefits for the person buying the card and the person they are enrolling. Cards are available for individuals $2. or $5. You can also purchase a $25 card for an individual or family. If interested or would like more information, please come by or call the office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSANovember 21-27, 2015
Mon. & Tues. (Lunes & Martes): ....................... 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Wed. - Sat. (Miércoles a Sábado): ... Office closed/Oficina Cerrada/ Thanksgiving BreakSunday (Domingo): ......................................... 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.We are also available by appointment outside of the posted hours.
Please contact us at (512) 312-2520 to make arrangements.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: K-12 ~ YOUTH ~ ADULT RE & FAITH ENRICHMENT
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCoordinators: JoAnna Rubio, Erik Diaz & Delia Blanco,
[email protected];Anna Lara, (512) 312-2520, ext. 158, [email protected]
Important Upcoming RE Dates:
Dec. 4th/5th/7th - Regular RE Classes meetDec. 11th - Regular Sunday RE Classes meetDec. 12th - No Monday RE ClassesDec. 14th - Regular Wednesday RE Classes meetDec. 18th/ 19th / 21st - No RE Classes - Christmas BreakDec. 25th /26th / 28th - No RE Classes - Christmas Break
Important Upcoming Youth Dates:
November 27th - Family Youth NightDecember 4th - Youth NightDecember 18th - Family Youth Night
YOUTH MINISTRYYouth Coordinator: Vianey Hernandez, (512) 312-2520, ext. 108,
[email protected] Smith, (512) 789-0182, [email protected]
Kristy Chapa, (512) 312-2520, ext. 108, [email protected]
Santa Cruz Young Adult Group: Please join us on Wednesday, De-cember 14th for our regular Young Adult Group Meeting at 6:30 pm. We will have a special message from Deacon Brian and will also share a Christmas Meal and plan activities for the rest of the year. For more information, contact Erik at (512) 312-2520, ext. 137.
• • •Family Night - November 27th 6pm-8pm. Join us this month for a great night about Advent. We will talk about how families can prepare for Christmas physically and spiritually. We will enjoy games, food, crafts, prayer and great conversation. All families welcome. Please bring a dish to share, we will provide the main dish. For more information, contact the RE Office.
• • •DCYC - Save the date for DCYC, which will take place January 27th-29th. Keep an eye out for more information about fundraising, registration and schedule.
All Catechist, Catechist Aides & RE Volunteers are invited to join us on Thursday, December 1st for an Advent Retreat. Come reflect and prepare our hearts for Christ’s birth! For more information contact the RE Office or stay tuned to our bulletin!
SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL/ESCUELA CATOLICA
Nov. 19 & 20, 2016 / 19 & 20 de noviembre, 2016La Solemnidad de Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
Santa Cruz Youth Ministry is hosting a Catholic Gift Boutique featuring items from “Totally Catholic Fundraising”
on the weeks ofNovember 20th and 27th by the RE Office
We will have a special sale after all Masses on November 20th on the Portico.
Stop by and check out the beautiful, high-quality gifts we have to offer. We have a great variety of quality Christian jewelry including; Catholic medals, crucifixes, bracelets, rings and rosaries for you to choose from. Everything is priced reasonably for you while supporting our youth group! These beautiful religious articles will enhance your faith journey and/or the faith of those you purchase gifts for.
Your purchase helps supportSanta Cruz Youth Ministry’s DCYC in January 2017
YOUTH MINISTRY
Butter BraidsThe American Heritage Girls from Santa Cruz Catholic School has started their annual Butter Braids sales. Butter Braids are delicious pastries, that are delivered frozen. Simply thaw, bake and enjoy! Flavors available are: Apple, Cherry, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese and Bavarian Crème with Chocolate icing. Each loaf is $13. Sales will continue through Novem-ber 28th and will arrive the first week in December. Stop by the school Front Office and order yours today! They are ideal for the holidays and wonderful to take to Pot Lucks!
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Shoe Donation Service ProjectEveryone is invited to participate in a Service Project for our parish school. Please bring slightly worn pairs of shoes to the School Office. These shoes will then be shipped to persons in impoverished areas of the world. In return, the School will receive funds from the distribution agency, which will be used to assist in ongoing operation. This Service Project will continue until December 16.
Pan de MantequillaEl patrimonio de las niñas de la escuela católica Santa Cruz ha iniciado sus ventas anuales del pan de mantequilla. Este pan, tipo francés, ¡es delicioso! ¡Se entregan congelados y simplemente hay que descongelar, hornear y disfrutar! Los sabores disponibles son: manzana, cereza, queso crema y arándanos, queso crema y fresa, canela, queso crema y crema bávara con glaseado de chocolate. Cada pan cuesta $13. Las ventas continuarán hasta el 28 de noviembre y las ordenes llegarán la primera semana de diciembre. ¡Por favor pase por la oficina de la escuela y ordene los suyos hoy! ¡Son ideales para las fiestas y reuniones familiares!
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Proyecto/Servicio - Donación De CalzadoTodos nuestros feligreses de Santa Cruz están invitados a participar en un proyecto para nuestra escuela parroquial. Favor de traer zapatos usados a la oficina de la escuela. Estos zapatos se enviarán luego a las personas en las zonas pobres del mundo. A cambio, la escuela recibirá fondos de la agencia de distribución, que se utilizarán para ayudar en el manejo de la escuela. Este Proyecto continuará hasta el 16 de diciembre.
Dear parishioners,For the Sundays remaining until the celebration of Our Savior’s
birth at Christmas, I will reprint an essay written in 1885. I will edit the essay to shorten its length while preserving the most essential parts. It is entitled “Our Sweetest Remembrance and Our Brightest Hope.” It is a reflection upon our first Holy Communion, our sweet-est remembrance and our last Holy Communion, our brightest hope. The essay will be presented in five parts following one another from beginning to end. I pray that you will truly enjoy this masterwork of spiritual writing and that it will prepare your heart to receive Holy Communion at Christmas with renewed fervor and love.
I. Our Sweetest Remembrance and Our Brightest HopeThe traveler who climbs a steep mountain often stops in the
midst of the ascent, and casting his eyes now over the distance he has gained, and now over that which yet remain to be traveled, loves to reflect on the impressions received and on those which yet await.
Already, he has doubtless been much fatigued. His feet have been bruised by the stones and his garments have been torn by the thorns on the way. But, what agreeable remembrances he has gathered! As he ascended, the sky grew more serene, the landscape stretched out before his eye with more loveliness and variety; and if anything, more particularly struck him, a greener meadow, a more limpid stream, it is this picture he keeps most preciously in his memory and loves most to recall. Without a doubt weariness, will increase and new difficulties await. But, if he is certain of finding at the summit a more glorious view and the repose that he desires, he loves to dwell on it in advance. He starts forward with new courage, animated at once by the remembrance of the past and the hope of the future.
We may say it is thus with ourselves, when in the course of our life, we stop and by reflection at the point we have attained, we cast our eyes successfully on the days gone by and those stretched out before us…
Father David.
Queridos feligreses,Por el resto de los domingos hasta la celebración del nacimiento de
nuestro Salvador en Navidad, voy a reimprimir una redacción escrita en 1885. Tendré que acortarla, ya que es un poco larga, pero conservare las partes más esenciales. Se titula “El Recuerdo más Dulce y nuestra más Resplandeciente Esperanza”. Es una reflexión sobre nuestra Primera Co-munión, nuestro recuerdo más dulce y nuestra Última Comunión, nuestra esperanza más resplandeciente. Esta redacción se presentará en cinco partes de principio a fin. Espero que realmente disfruten de esta escritura espiritual que es una obra maestra y que preparará sus corazones para recibir la Sagrada Comunión en esta Navidad con fervor y amor renovado.
I. Nuestro Recuerdo más Dulce y nuestra más Resplandeciente EsperanzaEl viajero que sube una montaña escarpada a menudo se detiene a me-
diados de la escala y fijando los ojos sobre la distancia que hasta ahora ha ganado, y sobre lo que aún le queda por recorrer, le emociona reflexionar sobre las impresiones recibidas y las que aún le esperan.
Ya, sin duda se ha fatigado mucho. Sus pies han sido lastimados por las piedras y su ropa ha sido desgarrada por las espinas en el camino. ¡Pero, qué recuerdos tan agradables ha acumulado! Al ir ascendiendo, el cielo crece más sereno, el paisaje se extiende ante sus ojos con más hermosura y variedad; una pradera verde, un arroyo más límpido, pero si algo en par-ticular le llama la atención, es la imagen que mantiene preciosamente en su memoria y que le encanta recordar. Sin duda se incrementará el cansancio y le esperaran nuevas dificultades. Pero, si tiene la certeza de encontrar en la cumbre una visión más gloriosa y el reposo que ésta deseando, él sigue obsesionándose anticipadamente. El sigue adelante con nuevos ánimos, a la vez animado por el recuerdo del pasado y la esperanza del futuro.
Podemos decir que así es con nosotros mismos, cuando en el curso de nuestra vida, nos detenemos y reflexionamos sobre nuestros logros hasta ese punto, y le echamos ojo a los días que exitosamente hemos vivido y los que nos quedan por recorrer....
Padre David.
A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR
NOTAS DEL PÁRROCO
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALES
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The Mystical Rose Rosary Makers invites all to join the rosary makers group. Rosary making is a great way to help our missionaries around the world introduce this powerful prayer and devotion to our Lady to others. Our next meeting is Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2 PM in the Knight of Columbus Room in Dean Hall. For information: call Middy Munoz at 512-312-9940, or Dolores Montemayor at 512 280-3625.
• • •SACRED HEART MEN’S CLUB
Wishes its SHMC Members & Families and the Parishioners of Santa Cruz Catholic Church a Blessed
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!
CLUB DE HOMBRES DEL SAGRADO CORAZÒNLes desea a sus Miembros y Familias y a los parroquianos
de la Iglesia Santa Cruz: Bendiciones y un ¡FELIZ DIA DE GRACIAS!!
• • •That Man Is You.... Come join us Sunday mornings in the education building for That Man Is You! This semester’s theme is: The Bible and The Virgin Mary. For more info, contact Victor Rubio at: [email protected].
Volunteers Are Still Needed!We still need volunteers willing to donate their time and energy to help manually dig around the church to clear the area for better drainage. This is an important need and if we can count on the volunteer work of our parishioners, then we will not be required to pay a company to do this work. Please prayerfully consider helping. The contact persons are James Quezada 512-845-3782, Lee Verver 512-656-9466, Art Estrada 512-909-0358 or Pedro Balderas 512-529-7931.
¡Se Necesitan Voluntarios!Todavía se necesitan voluntarios dispuestos a donar de su tiempo y energía, para terminar de excavar manualmente alrededor de la Igle-sia, para despejar el área y mejorar el drenaje. Esto es una necesidad importante y si podemos contar con el trabajo voluntario de nuestros feligreses, entonces no se requerirá pagar a una empresa para hacer este trabajo. Por favor considere ayudarnos. Las personas de contacto son James Quezada, 512-845-3782, Lee Verver 512-656-9466, Art Estrada 512-909-0358 o Pedro Balderas 512-529-7931.
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Nov. 19 & 20, 2016 / 19 & 20 de noviembre, 2016La Solemnidad de Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALES
Safety and Security MinistryThe Safety and Security Ministry meets regularly with our pastor, Father David to help provide a safe environment for everyone who comes on the grounds for prayer, learning and service. The members are parishioners with a background in law enforcement, firefighting, safety, security, and risk management. At a recent meeting, the members proposed parking lot safety guidelines, which will help to promote safety on the premises.• Do not leave car phones, handbags or any valuable item where they can
be seen in your vehicle. Always store these items away from sight.• Do not leave purchased merchandise in your vehicle where it can be
seen.• Before sunrise and sunset, park and walk in well lighted areas. Please
consider that for the evening Mass on Saturday and Sunday, you will exit the church when it is dark outside.
• Stay alert to your surroundings, including people who are walking to their vehicles and to the movement of traffic.
• Before getting into your vehicle look inside and around.• Remember to pray before you begin a journey.My holy guardian angel, ask the Lord to bless the journey which I under-take, that it may profit the health of my soul and body; that I may reach its end; and that, returning safe and sound, I may find all at home in good health. Guard, guide and preserve us. Amen.
Ministerio de SeguridadEl Ministerio de Seguridad se reúne regularmente con nuestro párroco, el Padre David para ayudar a proveer un ambiente seguro para todos los que vienen a orar, a aprender o para proveer servicios. Estos miembros son feligreses con experiencia en la aplicación de la ley, extinción de incendios, seguridad, y gestión de riesgos. En una reciente reunión, los miembros propusieron pautas de seguridad para el estacionamiento, lo que ayudará a promover la seguridad en nuestras instalaciones.• No deje su teléfono, bolsos o cualquier objeto valioso donde se pueda
ver en su vehículo. Guarde estos artículos lejos de vista.• No deje bolsas con mercancía en su vehículo donde se pueda ver.• Antes del amanecer y el atardecer, estaciónese y camine por áreas bien
iluminadas. Por favor considere que después de las Misas vespertinas los sábados y domingos se saldrá de la Iglesia cuando ya este oscuro.
• Manténgase atento(a) a su entorno, incluyendo, a personas que caminan a sus vehículos y a la circulación de tráfico.
• Fíjese adentro y alrededor, antes de subir a su vehículo.• Recuerde orar antes de comenzar su jornada.Santo Ángel de la Guarda, pídele al Señor que bendiga el camino que emprendo, para que beneficie la salud de mi alma y cuerpo; para que pu-eda llegar a mi destino; y que al regresar sano y salvo, pueda encontrar en casa a todos en buena salud. Ilumínanos, protégenos, y dirígenos. Amén.
Come join us for the annual celebration in honor of Our lady Guada-lupe this December 12, 2016.
With great joy, representatives from different ministries gather together on October 12, 2016 to organize this celebration. On behalf of this community of faith I want to invite all of you to pray for the success of this celebra-tion. May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, intercede for us with her Divine Son.
Fr. Amado
Ven y celebra con nosotros nuestra celebración anual en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe este 12 de diciembre, 2016.
Con gran alegría, representantes de diferentes ministerios se reunieron en octubre 12, 2016 para organizar esta celebración. En representación de esta comunidad de fe quiero invitar a todos a que recen por el éxito de esta celebración. Que Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de las Américas, interceda por nosotros ante su Hijo Divino.
P. Amado
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