December 18, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Advent

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1 December 18, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Catholic Church 929 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL Pastor Rev. Tim Pfander ext. 102 Mass Schedule Monday Friday 8:30 am Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 am Confession - Saturday 3:45-4:30 pm Church Office Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Office Manager Laura Hodge laura@stwilliamchurch.com Deacon Ken Hall Music coordinator Kevin McGarrahan St. Vincent de Paul Joe Snead *for Assistance ext. 201 RENEW Mary Fritts Ladies Sodality Susan McKinney Knights of Columbus Council John Bannan Assembly 3328 Paul McKinney Marshall County Homeless Ministry Janice Slaughter Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer Respect Life Judith Hyatt Alice Beck Young at Heart Jeanette Seppamaki Parish School of Religion Coordinator Debbie Klan Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am 1:00 pm ext. 104 debbie@stwilliamchurch.com Pre-K through 8th Grade Children age 4 through 15. Catholic Youth Formation meets on Sundays in Mary s House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Senior Youth Catechism High School Catechism is held each Sunday in Angel House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Adult Formation Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Classes meet on Sundays at 9:30 am at 919 Gunter Avenue house. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Ministries Would you like to serve in one of the church ministries? Please contact Deacon Ken Hall at for training. Sacraments Weddings Please contact Fr. Tim at least 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date. Baptisms Please contact Fr. Tim for schedules and preparation information. Capilla de la Santa Cruz 1534 Whitesville Road, Albertville, AL Padre Raúl Bedoya Diacono Edwin Santos Director-Juan Núñez DRE-Yolanda Nieto Asistente-Martha Sharp Miércoles, jueves, & viernes sábado Misa de Vigilia domingo en Español Horario de Misas: x x Horario de Oficina lunes - cerrado martes - viernes 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm sábado - domingo 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am,11:00 am & 6:00 pm Confesiones: Miércoles 4:30-5:30 pm, Sábado 4:30-5:30 pm, o por cita Coros Coro Santa Cruz: Ensayo los viernes a las 6 pm en la Capilla. *Coordinador: Raúl Garduño, Coro Alabanza y Gloria: Ensayo los miércoles a las 7 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Tomás Ackerman, Coro Fuego Divino: Ensayo los viernes a las 6 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Gustavo Pérez Macario Ángeles de Dios: Ensayo los domingos a las 4 pm *Coordinador: Oscar Torres, Catecismo Preparación para la recepción de los sacramentos y para el crecimiento en la fe. Clases los viernes, sábados y domingos en el centro. Se requiere dos años de clase para la recepción de la Primera Comunión y para Confirmación. Para la recepción de Comunión el/la estudiante necesita tener 7 años de edad antes del primero de octubre. Para empezar la clase del primer año de Confirmación, necesita tener 12 años antes del primero de octubre. Y para la recepción de Confirmación, necesita tener 13 años antes del primero de octubre. *Contacte: Yolanda Nieto, Clases de Crecimiento. Para los jóvenes y adultos que quieren aprender más de su fe. Cuando era niño, hablaba como niño, pensaba y razonaba como niño. Pero cuando me hice hombre, dejé de lado las cosas del niño (1 Corintios 13:11). *Coordinador: Pedro González, Sacramentos Cursos Pre-Matrimoniales. Dichoso quien ama de corazón los Mandatos del Señor. Anímate a recibir la bendición de Dios en tu matrimonio. Te esperamos. *Contacte: Diácono Edwin y Paola Santos, Clases Pre-Bautismal. Cada segundo sábado del mes a las 1:00 pm. *Para más información contacte: Preparación Quinceañeras. Son solamente tres veces al año. *Para más información contacte: Ramona Solís, Grupos Grupo Juvenil Reuniones Miércoles 10:00 am a 12:00 pm, y Domingos 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm *Contacte: Marvin Toledo, y Mario Francisco, Caballeros de Colón *Consejo 15845: Gustavo Linares, *Asamblea 3499: Heriberto Vásquez, Grupos de Oración. Eran asiduos a la enseñanza de los Apóstoles, a la Convivencia fraterna a la fracción del pan y a las oraciones (Hechos 2:42). Domingos desde las 2 p.m. hasta las 5 p.m. en la capilla. *Coordinador 1: Juan Martínez, *Coordinador 2: Juan Ramírez, Comité Organizador de los Eventos de la Iglesia *Contacte: Rosalinda Vega,

3 In today s Gospel, we hear that Jesus will be named Emmanuel, which means God is with us. The mystery of the birth of Jesus is supremely a mystery of love. May each Christmas find us more and more like him: more humble, more holy, more happy and more full of God. Pope Francis on Peace This dialogue is what creates peace. It is impossible for peace to exist without dialogue. All the wars, all the strife, all the unsolved problems over which we clash are due to a lack of dialogue. When there is a problem, talk: this makes peace. (8/21/13) REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS AND SEND A CHRISTMAS CARD TO: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT THAT GOD MIGHT BE CALLING YOU TO THE PRIESTHOOD? Come and see evening retreat for priestly vocations CATHOLIC MEN ages In the month of December, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help the poor and suffering to face their hardships and fears, by assisting families with food, medical needs, rent and utilities. Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks all just a click away! Ask questions about priesthood and learn more about life as a priest or seminarian. Meet with Fr. Rick Chenault, Director of Vocations and Seminarians of the Diocese. Tuesday, December 20th, pm Registration begins at 4:30 pm St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Take advantage of your free gift subscription to FORMED from the Knights of Columbus Council Go to formed.org Click on register Enter our Parish Code 8CJHMD Create your account by entering your address. Questions? Contact Debbie Klan at ext. 104 DECEMBER Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama A Whole Liturgical Month of Content on Formed RSVP to OFFICE OF VOCATIONS: (205) FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Program: Advent, Session 4 The Gift, YDisciple Advent Session 4: The Gift 25 SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) Movie: The Story of the Nativity Audio: The True Meaning of Christmas 27 ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE Program: Catholicism, Session 2: Happy Are We Audio: Searching the Scriptures: The Gospel of John 28 FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS Program: Catholicism Session 6: A Body Suffering & Glorious vocations@bhmdiocese.org For more information contact Fr. Jim Handerhan (256) Did you know that 18 of the 24 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham are receiving tuition assistance from the state of Alabama for a total of $3, ? You can help fund Catholic education in Alabama by re-directing up to 50% of your State Incomes Taxes to the organization Scholarship for Kids. This does not involve making a donation, rather directing half of your expected 2016 State Income Tax payment to this organization. Please visit the web site: to watch a brief instructional video on how to setup an account and help advance Catholic Education in Alabama

4 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento La Fe Católica a la Demanda Colectas de la Capilla Cantidad necesaria cada semana Colección la semana pasada $ 7,500 $ 3,769 Segunda colecta: Fondo de construcción Colectado este mes Mas venta de comida este mes Colecta total en diciembre El saldo del fondo de construcción $ 8,233 $ 860 $ 9,093 $ 93,857 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Recursos inspiradores para la formación de la fe en diciembre PELÍCULAS PROGRAMAS AUDIO LIBROS Descubra todo lo mejor del contenido católico en un solo lugar. Películas entretenidas, programas esclarecedores, charlas Inspiradoras y una gran selección de libros electrónicos populares, todo a sólo un clic! Aproveche su suscripción gratuita a FORMED del Consejo de Caballeros de Colón Ir a formed.org 2. Hacer clic para registrar 3. Marcar nuestro Código Parroquial 8CJHMD 4. Crear su cuenta ingresando con su dirección de correo electrónico. Preguntas? Contacte a Yolanda Nieto at ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO QUE DIOS TE PUEDE ESTAR LLAMANDO AL SACERDOCIO? Ven y Veras Una Noche de Retiro Vocacional Region Alabama Norte Hombres Católicos años Preguntas sobre el sacerdocio, aprende mas sobre la vida de un sacerdote, y de un seminarista. Contacte a Fr. Rick Chenault, Director de Vocaciones y a Seminaristas de la Diócesis. Diciembre 20, pm Inscripción 4:30 pm St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1055 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama RSVP en la oficina de Vocaciones vocations@bhmdiocese.org Para mas información contacte a Fr. Jim Handerhan La tradición mexicana de las Posadas se acompaña de las tradicionales piñatas. Aunque hay piñatas de animales y caricaturas, la piñata original es una estrella con siete picos. La piñata llegó al continente con los misioneros agustinos procedentes de España, mismos que la habían recibido de italianos; y éstos, a su vez, la obtuvieron de Marco Polo quien conoció decoraciones de animales coloridos en China. El asociar la piñata con las Posadas viene de la cultura Náhuatl quienes celebraban a Huitzilopochtli (dios de la guerra) del 17 al 26 de diciembre. Estos ponían cazuelas de barro decoradas con listones y plumas sobre palos en el templo. Al romperlas, tesoros y alhajas caían a los pies de su dios. Los misioneros mezclaron las dos costumbres para la catequesis. La estrella de siete picos representa al diablo y los 7 pecados capitales, mientras que la venda en los ojos es la fe en Cristo. El acto de pegarle a la piñata son nuestros esfuerzos cristianos a pesar de las desorientaciones que trae la vida. Romper la piñata es estar bañado con la gracia del Espíritu Santo y recibir los dones de Dios. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. A quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros. Mateo 1:23

5 Minister s Schedule (schedule available online at Christmas Eve Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Saturday 4:30 pm Saturday 7:00 pm Midnight Dec. 31-Jan. 1 Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am Sunday 11:00 am Jan. 7-8 Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Robert Crowell Saturday Jake Hodge Gene Doyle Terri Rushing Al Summers 5:00 pm Norb Patla Sean Landry John Summers Sunday 8:30 am Sunday 11:00 am Norb Patla Terri Rushing Billie Ellen Simpson Susan McKinney Shawn O Harra Tina Hoang Kristen Skaziak Rick Hoepfner Sandy Whitaker Maria Go Betsy Traynor Ministers are needed for Christmas Masses. Please watch your for an online sign up or you may contact Laura in the church office by phone or at laura@stwilliamchurch.com. Kevin McGarrahan John Summers Jack Hahn Joseph Peanasky Alice Beck Cindy Hammond Robert Sandwell Dianne Thomas Brett Stanton Denise Stanton Erin Summers Christopher Gore Alyssa Grider William McLaughlin Gezelin Go George Uchaker Payton Uchaker Matt Laski William McLaughlin Helen Pham Ryan Buchanan Matthew Corbin Vincent Tenchavez Gene Doyle Dewon Simpson Dale Lee Taylor Sarazin Jackie Todd Jimmy Chavez John Eason Vincent Riggs William Busic Harold Davis Kevin Young John Eason Joseph Snead George Uchaker Kelley s Rainbow Marshall County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Kelley s Rainbow offers many services for victims of domestic violence and their families. If you are a victim or know someone who is, please contact us and let us help you. Office: (256) Hotline (256) or toll free: (888) hrs. 7 days a week!! Pregnant? CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES CARING FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT Catholic Family Services and Project Rachel Gadsden (256) Huntsville (256) Crisis Pregnancy Center Albertville (256) National Hotline (800) 395-HELP (4357) Need Help? Welcome To Catholic Church We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to register, access, and manage all of your family s parish information through My Own Church a part of our Connect Now Internet Parish Data Base. This tool will allow you to: Register as a new parishioner/family Edit all your family information View your contributions View ministry availability Volunteer for church ministries NOTE: Liturgical and children s ministries require training Enroll students for the upcoming school year A direct link to this feature is available on our website at Please take the time to enroll and become familiar this this added enhancement. Having the correct information enables us to communicate better with our parish families and provide accurate census information. If you are not currently registered at please call the church office or fill out the online registration on our website at

6 Calendar of Events Sun, Dec 18, 2016 Music Rehearsal 9:30 AM PSR Class 9:30 AM Mary's House Christmas Pageant 10:00 AM Parish Pot Luck 12:30 PM Craven Hall Mon, Dec 19, 2016 Society of St. Vincent de Paul 7:00 PM Mary's House Tue, Dec 20, :00 PM Renew Angel House Wed, Dec 21, 2016 Adult Education/Bible Study 8:30 AM & Craven Hall Thu, Dec 22, 2016 Fri, Dec 23, 2016 Office Closed Sat, Dec 24, 2016 CHRISTMAS DECORATING 9:00 AM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 4:30 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 7:00 PM Midnight Mass Midnight Sun, Dec 25, 2016 NO PSR CLASSES Christmas Mass 10:00 AM Mon, Dec 26, 2016 Office Closed Tue, Dec 27, :00 PM Renew Angel House Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 PM Wed, Dec 28, 2016 Adult Education/Bible Study 8:30 AM & Craven Hall Thu, Dec 29, 2016 Fri, Dec 30, 2016 Sat, Dec 31, :30 PM Rosary Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Capilla de la Santa Cruz Calendario de Eventos domingo 18 de diciembre Clases de Crecimiento 2:00 PM Sala mediana Grupo de Oración 2:00 PM Capilla Caballeros de Colon 2:30 PM Sala Chica Infancia Misionera 3:00 PM Sala Grande 4:00 PM Ensayo del Coro: Ángeles de Dios RCIA Clase 4:00 PM Sala Mediana Jóvenes Pastoral 5:30 PM Sala Grande lunes 19 de diciembre martes 20 de diciembre St. Vicente de Paul 5:00 PM Centro Coro: Fuego Divino Centro Sala Mediana Movimiento Juan XXIII Centro (Sala Chica) miércoles 21 de diciembre Ensayo del coro: Tomas Centro - Sala Grande Santa Misa jueves 22 de diciembre 8:00 AM Adoración Eucarística Santa Misa 6:30 PM Coro: Santa Cruz Centro, Med. Room viernes 23 de diciembre OFICINA CERRADO Santa Misa sábado 24 de diciembre Misa de Vigilia Rosario pro-vida 8:00 PM Frente al Santísimo domingo 25 de diciembre 8:30 AM Misa de Navidad 11:00 AM Misa de Navidad lunes 26 de diciembre OFICINA CERRADO martes 27 de diciembre St. Vicente de Paul 5:00 PM Centro Coro: Fuego Divino Centro Sala Mediana Movimiento Juan XXIII Centro (Sala Chica)

7 Weekly Collection Offertory Last Weekend Poor Box Building Fund Collection November Saturday, December 17th Sunday, December 18th 8:30 am Parishioners 11:00 am Pro-Life Intentions Monday, December 19th 8:30 am Helen Hollingsworth, RIP Tuesday, December 20th 8:30 am Helen Hollingsworth, RIP Wednesday, December 21st 8:30 am Helen Hollingsworth, RIP Thursday, December 22nd Friday, December 23rd Saturday, December 24th Sunday, December 25th 10:00 am Joseph LePenske, RIP 11:00 am Chapel Parishioners Paula H. Butler Jim Brown Jack & Hazel Whitaker Rosa Caracci David & Maureen Storey Elmer & Elizabeth Csizmadia Mr. & Mrs. Victor Castillo Vita Atria Vincenza Castelli Felisanna Piazza Felippa Piazza Jimmy Kilgore Albert & Margaret Lemieux Annette Rands Christmas Flower donations have been made in memory/honor of: $ 6,004 $ 61 $ 12,690 George Stewart Sean Witsoe Teresa Stewart Pfander/Adams Family Liz Wickersham Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Higgins Julia & Crispolo Ventura Sandy Fisher Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Comisky Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Galinat Margaret Jobin Fail Family Leo Pawilski Teresa Lee Matthew 25: I was sick and you visited me. If you or a loved one is sick or hospitalized and would like a visit from a priest, please contact the office at (256) or via . They will be happy to arrange a visit. Please pray for Our Sick and Recovering Parishioners Mary Andreae Tom & Derry Ewing John Bannan Gloria & Rodolfo Rabin Michaeline Terry Anna Caliguire Kieu Martin Jim Curtin Faye Snead Ron Koepp Destiny Giglio Cole Brown Lexie York Justin James Quirke Ignacio Garcia Manlapaz, Jr. Jo Ann & Leonard Knight Dennis O Day Jaime St. Clergy Maria Victoria Mallare Leroy Anderton Cathy Johnson Derek Emmerson Janice Samford & Family Tannya Jolly Dale & Beverly Holoway Donnie Owen Eva Sims Jimmy & Donna Trammell Our Soldiers Stationed Overseas Friends and Family Brett Nolan Chamblee Christina Chamblee Charlotte Beique Shelvy Landry Dottie Browne-Peck Lawrence Lee Kathleen McGarrahan Carmen Collazo Our homebound parishioners Earl Whitman Sally Bethune Randall Word Louise Cowart Boyce Lanier Carl Trammell Glenn Terry Lisa Crosby Sherry Brown Mary Kitchen Simon Poloikis Christopher Arbir Nancy Sewell Lori Zimmerman Bill Franey Daniel Huppard Rosemarie Tolley Barbara Hicks Jimmy Weigel Those Recovering from Surgery PRAYER FOR THE SICK Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, may they give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Holiday Schedule Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 18th 9:45 a.m. Parish Pot Luck Sunday, December 18th 12:00 p.m. Craven Hall Holiday Mass Schedule: Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day: 10:00 a.m. only

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