Celebration of the Mass Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. English Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English 1:00 p.m. Spanish 6:00 p.m. English

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday 12 noon Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Devotion to venerate the Virgin Mary

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Daily - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m.

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACTS Retreat Altar Society Bible Study Liturgy Committee Columbiettes Marriage Preparation Team Covenant of Love Men’s Huddle Group CYO Sports Pastoral Council Finance Council Prayer Blanket Group Guadalupana Society Prayer Chain Warriors Knights of Columbus Squires Young Adults Familias Unidas En Cristo St. Vincent de Paul Society High School & Middle School Youth Group

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents of the child must live within the parish boundaries or have been registered and active in the parish for 6 months. Register in the Parish Office Monday through Friday, Please bring with you a copy of the state birth certificate and godparent’s proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please meet with the pastor 6 months in advance

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. and Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Debutante must be a registered member of the parish in good standing who is attending Catholic School or Religious Education classes for at least 2 years prior to the celebration and attend sessions focused on the meaning of the Quinceanera. One year notice is required.

St. Rose of

Lima

Church

9883 Marbach Road San Antonio, TX 78245

Phone: 210-675-1920 Fax: 210-675-6067

Website: www.srlsa.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

Surrounding Area Advent Reconciliation Schedules

St Anthony Mary Claret

Sunday, December 18, 2016 - 7:15 p.m.

St Vincent de Paul Parish

Monday, December 19th - 7 p.m.

Prince Of Peace

Monday, December 19, 2016 - 6:30 p.m.

God Is With Us: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Advent The mystery kept secret for long ages, promised through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, is today revealed This is the "Gospel of God" that Paul celebrates in today's Epistle—the good news that "God is with us" in Jesus Christ. The sign promised to the House of David in today's First Reading is given in today's Gospel. In the virgin found with child, God himself has brought to Israel a savior from David's royal line . Son of David according to the flesh, Jesus is the Son of God, born of the Spirit. He will be anointed with the Spirit and by the power of Spirit will be raised from the dead and established at God's right hand in the heavens . He is the "King of Glory" we sing of in today's Psalm. The earth in its fullness has been given to Him. And as God swore long ago to David, His Kingdom will have no end . In Jesus Christ we have a new creation. Like the creation of the world, it is a work of the Spirit, a blessing from the Lord. In Him, we are saved from our sins, are called now "the beloved of God." All nations now are called to belong to Jesus Christ, to enter into the House of David and Kingdom of God, the Church. Together, through the obedience of faith, we have been made a new race—a royal people that seeks for the face of the God of Jacob. He has made our hearts clean, made us worthy to enter His holy place, to stand in His presence and serve Him. In the Eucharist, the everlasting covenant is renewed, the Advent promise of virgin with child—God with us—continues until the end of the age.

Dios está con nosotros: Scott Hahn refleja sobre el 4o domingo de Adviento El misterio que se mantuvo en secreto por generaciones, prometido por los profetas en las Sagradas Escrituras, se revela el día de hoy.

Este es el "Evangelio de Dios" que Pablo celebra en la epístola de este día: la buena noticia de que "Dios está con nosotros" en Jesucristo. En el Evangelio de hoy se nos da la señal prometida a la Casa de David en la primera lectura. En la Virgen que ha concebido un hijo, Dios mismo ha traído a Israel un salvador de la estirpe real de David.

Hijo de David según la carne, Jesús es el Hijo de Dios nacido del Espíritu. Será ungido con el Espíritu y por el poder del Espíritu será levantado de entre los muertos y se sentará a la derecha de Dios en los cielos.

Él es el "Rey de la Gloria" de quien cantamos en el salmo de este día. La tierra entera le ha sido entregada. Y según lo que Dios juró hace mucho tiempo a David, su reino no tendrá fin.

Tenemos una nueva creación en Jesucristo. Como la creación del universo, también es obra del Espíritu, una bendición del Señor. En Él somos salvados de nuestros pecados y somos llamados "los amados de Dios".

Ahora, todas las naciones están llamadas a pertenecer a Jesucristo, a entrar en la Casa de David y Reino de Dios: la Iglesia. Juntos, mediante la obediencia de la fe, hemos sido constituidos una nueva raza: un pueblo real que busca el rostro del Dios de Jacob.

Él ha limpiado nuestros corazones; nos ha hecho dignos para entrar en su lugar santo, para estar en su presencia y servirle.

En la Eucaristía se renueva la alianza eterna; continúa hasta el final de los tiempos la promesa de Adviento sobre una Virgen con niño -Dios con nosotros.

THE PASTOR, PAROCHIAL VICAR AND ST ROSE OF LIMA STAFF

WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

Religious Themed Christmas Cards: We are pleased to offer you Religious themed Christmas cards for purchase in the Parish Office. They are available in boxes of 20 assorted cards for $5 per box. All proceeds from the sales benefit the church

      1st Collection 2nd Collection Mailed in Saturday 5 p.m.  $ 4808.00 $ 441.00 $ 812.00

Sunday 9 a.m. 5711.00 541.00

11 a.m. 4660.00 724.00

1 p.m. 2785.00 528.00

6 p.m. 2924.00 474.00

Immaculate Concep on Total: $2,970.00

Our Lady of Guadalupe Total $847.00

Regular Collec on Total: $ 21,700.00

Second Collec on For the Re red Men & Women Religious: $2,708.00

Parish Cruise: Have you been thinking about joining your fellow parishioners on the Parish Cruise to the Caribbean coming up in May? If so, remember that the final payment for the trip is by February 20, so deposits should be made now! Prices start at $841 per person (double occupancy) which includes the cruise, meals, port taxes and gratuities. We will be visiting the ports of Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. We will not have a priest accompanying us, but we will provide information for those wishing to get together and do reflections on the daily readings, rosaries with a scenic backdrop, all self-led and mandatory attendance is not required. To make your reservation, or for more information, contact Alan Martin at Rennert Travel, 210-349-6446.

Holiday Bulletin Schedule: Christmas will be here before you know it, and printing deadlines are earlier. If your ministry needs something in the bulletin during the holidays, please inform the Parish Office by the deadlines below:

January 1 - Due by December Dec 19 January 9 - Due by December 28

Fecha Limite del Boletin: Navidad pronto se proxima, y fechas limites para publicacion del boletin seran más temprano. Si su grupo desea poner algo en boletin durante las Fiestas Navideñas, favor de comunicarlo en escrito a la Oficina de la Parroquia antes de las fechas siguientes:

Enero 1° - debido por Diciembre 19 Enero 9 - debido por Diciembre 28

Catholic Question of the Week: Q. What do the four Advent Candles symbolize?

A. Hope, faith, joy, peace B. Peace, love, joy, faith C. Love, joy, peace, faith D. Hope, faith, love, joy

Answer located on back page of bulletin.

Church Candles: Candles are no longer sold by Ushers or Parish Office. Candles are already located in the candle racks and money should be placed in donation box attached to the front of the rack. Veladoras de la Iglesia: Veladoras ya no se venden en la oficina de la parroquia o con los ujieres. Ahora estan disponible en la Capilla/Iglesia donde usted puede dejar su donacion en la caja de moneda que esta localizada en .el estante de las veladoras.

Parish Office Schedule: The parish offices will be closed on the following days in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays:

Friday, December 23, 2016 Monday, December 26, 2016

Monday, January 2, 2017 Horario de las Oficina Parroquial: La Oficina de la Parroquia estara cerrado los siguientes dias en observacion de las Fiestas Navideñas y Año Nuevo:

Viernes, Diciembre 23, 2016 Lunes, Diciembre 26, 2016

Lunes, Enero 2, 2017

Religious Education: There will be no religious education classes December 18, 2016 thru January 2, 2017. Classes resume January 3, 2017. Catecismo: No Habra clases de Catecismo Diciembre 18, 2016 - Enero 2, 2017. Clases resumen Enero 3, 2017.

Volunteer Needed: The Parish is looking for someone who has experience in maintaining a website to take over and manage our church website. This is a volunteer position and would entail approximately 10 hours of your time each week. If this is something you can help out with, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number so we can get in touch with you, or send an email to sue@srlsa.com.

This Week’s Mass Intentions Dec 19 12 p.m. Noe Rosas ; Rosa Maria & Manuel Franco In Thanksgiving - Wedding Anniversary

Dec 20 12 p.m. Fernando Flores III; Jason & Karen Gomez - In Thanksgiving

Dec 21 12 p.m. Thomas Flagmeier ; Michael Wheeler - Special Intention

Dec 22 12 p.m. Joey & Marisa Zepeda - In Thanksgiving Dec 23 12 p.m. Rosalia D. Martinez ; Mary A. Blackmon Dec 24 5 p.m. Deacon Robert Espinosa

Dec 25 9 a.m. Staskavage Family - Special Intention; St Anthony

11 a.m. Ricardo & Sandra Serna ; Jack & Shirley Henthorn - Special Intention

1 p.m. Los Benefactores vivos y fallecidos de Santa Rosa de Lima

6 p.m. Stephen & Elizabeth Stofle - In Thanksgiving; Joan McCay

7 p.m. For Living and Deceased Benefactors of St Rose of Lima

12 a.m. For Living and Deceased Benefactors of St Rose of Lima

This Week at St. Rose of Lima SUNDAY CYO Meeting 10 a.m. MONDAY COMMUNION SERVICE 12 P.M. TUESDAY Adoration - 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Christmas Party 7:00 p.m WEDNESDAY Spanish Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. RCIA - Cancelled THURSDAY Squires Meeting 6 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice 7 p.m. FRIDAY Parish Offices Closed

Prayer List

Frank Charles, Mary Estes, Baldemar Jose Barrera, Joseph Anthony Ybarra, Joey Ybarra. Armando Serrano, Martin Molina, Dennis Hoover, Yessenia Nevarez Polanco, Arthur Munsell, Zita Shaw, Leonor Zamarron, Joseph Casillas

Yvonne DeLeon, Dorothy Gilliland, Tim McCarthy, Charles Combs

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Masses

5 p.m. - Mass & Children’s Pageant 7 p.m. - Mass

11:30 p.m. - Cantata & Midnight Mass

Christmas Day Masses 9 a.m., 11 a.m.,

1 p.m. (Spanish), & 6 p.m.

New Year’s Mass Schedule

New Year’s Eve Masses 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day Masses 9 & 11 a.m.

1 pm (Spanish) 6 p.m.

Covenant of Love Date Night: Engaged and married couples are invited to join other parish couples for a date night on Friday, January 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the parish hall. It's a great way to start the New Year, in building a stronger marriage, a stronger family and a stronger church community. A couple attending "Covenant of Love Date Night" enjoys a relaxed meal, social interaction with other parish couples and revitalizes the commitment made when they first came together as husband and wife. Come learn how you can make a good marriage an even better marriage. Please RSVP to rose.ponce@att.net or call Efrain or Rose Marie @ 218-7552 or 218-3467

Bingo: Due to the Christmas and New Years Holiday’s, there will be no Bingo on the following dates:

Thursday, December 22nd Thursday, December 29th

The Sacrament of “Annointing of the Sick” - Some clarification on the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The sacrament is administered In the case of grave illness or in danger of death.

1514 The Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived."130

1515 If a sick person who received this anointing recovers his health, he can in the case of another grave illness receive this sacrament again. If during the same illness the person's condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation. The same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced.

When a person is going to have a minor medical procedure which requires anesthesia, it is desirable that the person be in a state of grace by going to confession prior to the procedure, and even asking the priest for a blessing.

El Sacramento de “Unción de los Enfermos” - Un tanto de clarificacion sobre la Unción de los Enfermos, de acuerdo con el Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica. Este sacramento es administrado en caso de enfermedad grave o peligro de muerte.

1514 La Unción de los Enfermos no es solo para aquellos que estan al punto de morir. Sin embargo, tan pronto que alguno de los fieles empieza estar en peligro de muerte de enfermedad o viejes, es el tiempo appropiado para que se vuelva a repetir este Sacramento. 1515 Si algun enfermo ha recibido esta Unción y se recopera, puede recibir este Sacramento otra vez en case de otra seria gravedad. Si durante este mismo enfermedad la condicion de esta persona se hace mas grave, este Sacramento tambien se puede repetir. Es apropiado recibir la Unción de los Enfermos antes de una operacion de gravedad. Lo mismo para los fragil de salud que son avanzados de edad.

Cuando una persona va tener un procedimiento menor medical que require anestesia, es deseable que la persona se confiese para que este en estado de gracia antes del procedimiento. Y quisas pida una bendicion del padre.

Parish Registration If you attend services here at St.

Rose of Lima on a regular basis but are not registered, you might want to consider the following. Becoming a registered member shows you are committed to helping build a strong parish and becoming an active participant. Additionally, you have the opportunity to sign into to our Parish Database and have the ability to make changes in your records such as address, telephone and email changes, additions to your family and when available a copy of your contribution records, including your yearly tax statement. If we need to contact you, it makes it much easier if we have your information on hand. We welcome everyone coming to services at church, and we look forward to you becoming a member of our St. Rose of Lima parish family.

A los Feligreses No Registrados con la Parroquia: Si Ud. y su familia han escogido asistir regularmente a Misa y no se han registrado, debe de considerar lo siguiente. En ser miembro registrado enseña que esta cometido en fortalezer nuestra parroquia y ser participante activo. Ademas, usted tiene la oportunidad de iniciar sesión en nuestro sitio web parroquial. Podra cambiar su dirección postal, su numero de teléfono, su dirección de sitio web, añadir o eliminar miembros de su familia. En Adición podrá obtener sus declaraciones anuales de impuestos cuando ya sean disponibles.Si nosotros necesitamos ponernos en contacto con ustedes es mas fácil cuando tenemos todo su información actual. Les damos la bienvenida a todos que atienden los servicios de la Iglesia y esperamos verlos llegar ser miembros de nuestra Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima.

Answer: A. Hope, Faith, Joy, Peace The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolizes Hope with the Prophet’s candle reminding us that Jesus is coming. The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Faith with the “Bethlehem Candle” reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The 3rd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy with the “Shepherd’s Candle” reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus. The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the “Angel’s Candle” reminding us of the message of the angels. “Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men.”

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