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Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 17th & 18th, 2016
www.ascensionbastrop.com
MAILING ADDRESS: 905 Water St. Bastrop, TX 78602 Office Phone# : (512)321-3552 Emergency: (512)549-3709
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Domingo: 12:00 p.m. (Español)
Youth Mass: Dec. 4th & 11th at 5:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday-Friday English Only in Chapel at 7:30 a.m Mass
SACRAMENTS
Baptism & Marriage:
Please call the office
Reconciliation: Saturdays
3:30 –4:45 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick:
SACRAMENTOS:
Bautismo & Matrimonio:
Favor de contactar la oficina
Reconcilacion: Sabados
3:30—4:45 p.m
Enfermos: Por Peticion
Fourth Sunday of Advent The fourth candle, lit on the fourth Sunday of advent, is the
Angel’s candle. As we light this flame, we are reminded of
the heavenly hosts that proclaimed Christ’s arrival with
“Behold, I bring unto you good tiding of great joy!” The
Angel candle is also purple, reminding us that it was
King’s birth the angels were announcing.
Suggested Bible Reading: Ezekiel 34:23, Luke 2:15-20 and
John 10:11
Prayer as we light all fourth Advent Candles
Thank you God the joy you give us. We ask that
as we wait for all your promises to come true, and for
Christ to come again, that you would remain present
with us. Help us today, and everyday to worship you,
to hear your word, and to do your will by sharing
your joy with each other. We ask it in the name of the
one who was born in Bethlehem.
Amen
Ven adorar al Señor!
5 de Enero 2017 Primer Jueves del mes en Español 7:00 p.m.
Come worship the Lord! December 29, 2016
Last Thursday of month in English 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Mass Schedule
December 24th
6:00 p.m. English Mass
12:00 a.m. Midnight Bilingual Mass
December 25th
No 8:00 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. English Mass
12:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
December 31st 5:00 p.m. English Mass January 1st Regular Mass Schedule
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, December 26th: Closed
Friday, December 30th:
Open 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Monday, January 2nd: Closed
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Ascension Staff
Father Ramiro
Tomas Silva
Leroy Lott
Lydia Peña
Irma Vazquez
Silvia Trujillo
Dennis Platt
Sara Barkley
David Falcon
Elaine Weiss
David Barkley
Jim Peery
Joann McCoy
Silvia Castillo
Ramon Magaña
Barbara Bienfang
Arlene Does
Collin Camp
Lia Lopez
Briana Lopez
Gilbert Pacheco
Warren Beauclear
Richard Ashline
Nova Leigth
Nazaria Rodriguez
Pete Vigil
Sandra Hernandez-
Adame
James Robertson
Sara Elizabeth Collins
Joyce Cheyney
Lupita Vigil
Makenna Wilhelm
Ronnie Broce
Monique Hennington
Charlie Pacheco
Jim Pivar
Deborah Reed
Josh Lopez
Myrtle Wilhelm
William Lopez
Jerry Meredith
Sarah Ramos
Benita C. Segura
Amy Buettener
Maria Lara
Lauren Nicole
Aaron Pineda
† Barbara Wernette
Elois Harknder
Dock Jackson
Rosemary Rubio
Crystal Uzomba
†Alphonse Barbato
Elizabeth Hurd
Levi Broussard
Joe Raz
Juanita Mendoza
Rose Gradey
Denise Rutter
Aaron McGrath
Paul McGrath
Jesusa Diaz
Lorraine Dusekrus
Edwin Letendre
PARISH STAFF\EMPLEADOS
Rev. Ramiro Tarazona: Pastor [email protected]
Bill Hobby: Deacon [email protected]
Raymond Tatum: Bus. Admin. [email protected]
Deborah Esquivel: D.R.E. [email protected]
Robyn Carter: Youth Director [email protected]
Debi Goode: Director of Liturgy [email protected]
Kathy Venzon: Bookkeeper [email protected]
Steve Urrutia: Maintenance [email protected]
Sue Durango: Secretary [email protected]
Mass Intentions and Daily Readings
Mon. Dec 19th Jgs 13:2-7,24-25ª\Lk 1:5-25(195)
Communion Service
Tues. Dec 20th Is 7:10-14\Lk 1:26-38(196)
†Angela Malek
Wed. Dec 21st Sg 2:8-14\Lk 1:39-45(197)
†Olga Yap
Thur. Dec 22nd 1 Sm 1:24-28\LOk 1:46-56(198)
†Miriam Luque
Fri. Dec 23rd Mal 3:1-4,23-24\Lk 1:57-66(199)
†Irving Vasquez & †Ismael Vasquez
Sat. Dec. 24th 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16\Lk 1:67-79(200)
†Alphonse Barbato
Sun. Dec 25th Is 52:7-10\Heb 1:1-6\Jn 1:1-18(16)
8: For the people
10: †Karly Rose Chavez & †Rosalinda Albarado
12: †Margarito Ibarra
Week YTD
Regular Collection $6,986.70 $428,613.98 Operating Expenses $1,260.76 $385,623.77 Children’s Collection $157.15 $5,918.19 Youth Mass $326.25 $6,782.67 Building Fund $304.00 $17,451.28
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon. December 19th:
6:00 p.m.: CRSP Men Spanish-Hall
6:30 p.m.: ESL Classes—RE Building
Tuesday. December 20th:
6:00 p.m.: CRSP Women-Hall, RE204
6:30 p.m.: Legion of Mary English-Old Parish Ofc
7:00 p.m.: Rey Jesus– RE Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.: Carismaticos-RE102
Thursday, December 23rd:
9:00 a.m.: Devocion de la Sangre Preciosa—Chapel
Friday, December 23rd:
8:00 a.m.: Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 p.m.: Carismaticos
Saturday, December 24th:
3:30 p.m.: Confessions
MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTORY Altar Servers: Nicole Herring - [email protected]
Altar Society: Dora Castañeda
[email protected] Baptism: Rita Dickman—[email protected]
English Choir: Raymond Tatum—[email protected]
Spanish Choir : Ismael Vences (512)850-1922
Evangelization: Tessy Dorantes—(512)848-4420
Extraordinary Ministers: Debbie Moore (225)802-4702
Finance Council Chair: Reid Sharp
Hispanic Ministry: Robert & Aida Casillas
(512)581-7336
Knights of Columbus: Mike D’Antonio—
KOCA: Mary Szelag—[email protected]
Lectors (English): Debi [email protected]
Lectors (Spanish):
Nursing Homes (weekdays) Dan Krischke—
[email protected] Pastoral Council Chair: Robert Casillas (512)581-7336
Prison Ministry: Dan Krischke- [email protected]
Sacristans: Generosa Lowden (512)321-3552 Sandwich Ministry: Steve Venzon (512)629-7833
Legion of Mary English: Ginger Morris
Legion of Maria Español: Leticia Vasquez
(512)284-2674 Ushers: Jose Gonzalez—(512)633-0162
Pro Life: Charles Elliott—
Funeral Food Coordinator: Putzie Martin
CRSP Hombres: Edwin Montenegro (512)748-8003
CRSP Mujeres: Veronica Sanchez (512)466-1580
Movimiento Conyugal: Fransisca Ramirez
(512)844-2340
Dec. 8th Immaculate Conception $1,865.49
Dec. 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe $1,117.96
Dec. 10/11 Retired Clergy and Religious $3,334.78
Thank you for your faithful Stewardship of our Parish
and for your generous donations
Altar Flowers for this weekend:
In loving memory of: †Bernhild T. & †Franklin P. Corely
2017 Offertory Envelopes are located in the
front of the church. For those of you that would
like to have an automatic weekly or monthly
withdraws, please contact parish office.
NOVEMBER’S VOLUNTEER OF THE
MONTH
Congrats to Karen Pinard. A long
time member of this parish, she has
been involved in countless minis-
tries, activities, and programs. She
has led the Altar Society, St. Elizabeth Grief
meetings and Eucharistic Ministers. The Altar
Society itself is highly involved in the church
including coordinating the annual Turkey din-
ner. The EM ministry involves weekly coordi-
nating along with the nursing home visits. She
also coordinates the home visits and facilitates
the EIM program. In the past she worked on the
first ever church directory and recently coordi-
nated the pilgrimage to Spain. You can find Ka-
ren engaged in every aspect of parish life-she is
truly a gift to our community and we appreciate
everything she has done and is doing to bring the
Kingdom of God to others.
GOSPEL MEDITATION
What do you think of when you hear that Joseph was righteous? A
righteous person is not only a person who follows the law but, most
importantly, a righteous person is one who strives for holiness while
maintaining an active relationship with God. Today, we focus on the
coming birth of Jesus, and the important salvific titles of Son of Da-
vid, God with us (Emmanuel), and God saves (Jesus) that remind us
that God is present and acting. However, let’s return to righteous Jo-
seph. It is because Joseph is close to God that he heard and followed
God’s word delivered through the angel. Are we growing in our rela-
tionship with God? Do we listen to and follow God’s Word in our
daily lives? God is with us. Are we with God?
¿En qué piensa usted cuando escucha que José era justo? Una perso-
na justa no es únicamente una persona que sigue la ley pero, aún de
manera más importante, una persona justa es una que se esfuerza por
alcanzar la santidad mientras mantiene una relación activa con Dios.
Hoy nos enfocamos en el próximo nacimiento de Jesús, y en los im-
portantes y salvíficos títulos de Hijo de David, Dios con nosotros
(Emanuel) y Dios salva (Jesús) que nos recuerdan que Dios está
presente y activo. Sin embargo, volvamos a José el justo. Es debido a
que José era cercano a Dios que escuchó y siguió su Palabra la cual
le fue entregada a través del Ángel ¿estamos nosotros creciendo en
nuestra relación con Dios? ¿Escuchamos y seguimos la Palabra de
Dios en nuestra vida diaria? Dios está con nosotros ¿Estamos no-
sotros con Dios?
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The mystery of the Incarnation occurred through Mary and
yet through the Holy Spirit given to us in Baptism and Con-
firmation we too are called to embody the presence of God.
Have we, like Mary, said yes to God? Are we, like Joseph,
nurturing and protecting that life within us? As we celebrate
this holy season of birth, are we giving birth in our lives to
the fruits of God’s love: justice, peace, kindness, humility and
joy?
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
El misterio de la Encarnación ocurrió a través de María, y
a través del Espíritu Santo que nos es dado durante el Bautis-
mo y la Confirmación, también estamos llamados a personi-
ficar la presencia de Dios ¿Hemos nosotros, como María,
dicho que sí a Dios? ¿Somos como José, alimento y protec-
ción de la vida dentro de nosotros? Mientras celebramos esta
temporada santa de nacimiento ¿estamos dando a luz en
nuestras vidas los frutos del amor de Dios: justicia, paz, ama-
bilidad, humildad y gozo?
We invite all men to experience the opportunity to
become disciples called for by Pope Francis and par-
ticipate in the church’s evangelization. The men’s
ACTS Retreat will be February 23-26, 2017 applica-
tion are located in front of the church or for more information
please contact: Raymond Tatum (512)332-1225 Steve Ven-
zon (512)629-7833 or Martin Dorantes (512)748-4453
The Piñata
The religious significance of the piñata is present in its dec-
orative elements. On one hand, the lining that covers the
piñata, which is brightly colored is associated with tempta-
tion. The seven peaks that stand on their surface are linked
to the capital sins. The fact of breaking the piñata with eyes
covered involves an act of faith in the strength of the indi-
vidual who must prevail to overcome the temptation of sin.
The sweets and fruits used as filling the piñata symbolize
the gifts and heavenly gifts for having conquered evil. So
that by breaking the piñata the faithful are rewarded for not
failing in their fight against evil.
La Piñata
El significado religioso de la piñata esta presente en sus
elementos decorativos; por una parte, el forro que la recu-
bre al ser de colores llamativos es asociado con la tentación
mientras que los siete picos que sobresalen sobre la super-
fiecie se vinculan con los pecados capitales. El hecho de
romper la piñata con los ojos cubiertos implica un acto de
fe en la que la Fortaleza del individuo debe prevalecer para
vencer la téntacion del demonio
You are invited to
Ascension’s Posadas Navideñas
December 17 thru 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Están cordialmente invitados a las
Posadas Navideñas de la Parroquia
17-23 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.
Ministry Schedule Sat. 6p.m. Mass 12/24/2016:
Altar Servers: Nicolas Figueroa & Emily
EM: Elizabeth Hurd, Putzie Martin, Lydia Elliott, Sharon Duggan,
Jacob Burchett
Lector: Debbie Baldwin, Virginia Dailey
Sacristan: Sharon Duggan
Ushers: Efrain Miranda, Charles Elliott, Lucas Elliott, Glenda Dayton
Christmas Midnight 12/25/2016: Altar Servers: Noelia Castro, Lily Ochoa, Ahtziri Hernandez
EM: Geneva Barker, Aida Casillas, Danny Ruiz, Jose Gonzalez,
Mauricio Garza, Javier Ramirez
Lectors: Johnny Schultz, Maria Diaz
Sacristans: Generosa Lowden
Usher: Kevin Miranda, Jaime Puente, Maria Hughes,
Ronald Schantz, Mike Gerold, Belinda Castilleja
Sunday 12/25/2016 No 8:00 Mass
Sunday 12/25/2016 10:00 a.m. Mass Altar Servers: John Escobar, Luis Mata
EM: Sandy Mason, Johnny Schultz, Dan Kirschke, Martha Kirschke,
Leigh Raemsch, Chris Fiebrich, Jeff Fiebrich
Lectors: Joe Alba, Claude Vargo
Sacristan: Irene Robertson
Ushers: Lawrence Hernandez, Nicole Herring, John Castilleja,
Belinda Castilleja, Rodger Gordon
Sunday: 12/25/2016 12: 00 Mass: Altar Servers: Israel Lopez, Sebastian Lopez
EM: Noe Cespedes, Gloria Martinez, David Quinten,
Guadalupe Quinten, Maria Sebert
Lector: Yolanda Gonzalez, Need Lector 2
Sacristan: Irma Juarez
Ushers: Jaime Puente, Ruben Morales Bueno, Javier Ramirez,
Rigoberto Moreles Bueno
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