O ur L ady Q ueen of P eace C a t h o l i c C h u r c h M a i l i n g A d d r e s s : 4040 York Wichita Falls, Texas 76309 L o c a t i o n : 2601 Lansing Blvd. Wichita Falls, Texas 76309 T e l e p h o n e : 940.696.1253 F a x : 940.696.1216 E m a i l : [email protected]W e b s i t e : www.olqpwf.org P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s : Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm P a s t o r : Very Reverend Alexander Ambrose P a s t o r a l A s s i s t a n t : Deacon Jim Bindel Deacon Vincent Blake D i r . o f R e l i g i o u s E d u c a t i o n : Anne Poplin Y o u t h M i n i s t r y C o o r d i n a t o r : Renee O'Malley B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r : Licia Vasquez E v e n t & S a f e E n v i r o n m e n t C o o r d i n a t o r : Tamra DuBose R e c e p t i o n i s t : Rosalie Tolentino G r o u n d s & F a c i l i t y M a n a g e r : Mike Carlton H o u s e k e e p e r : Donna Lindeman 1 6 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT—DECEMBER 16, 2018 8:30 am – DONNA BRESKE† by Stan Breske LUCY and GEORGE HUMPERT† by Margie Frazier SOULS in Purgatory † by Sang Thi Hoang 11:00 am – Missa Pro Populo/Mass for Parishioners
MONDAY – DECEMBER 17, 2018 (Weekday) 8:00 am - FRANCIS HOANG† by Sang Thi Hoang ROSE POKORNY† by Beverly Cuba JOHN GUESS† by Joe Przybylski
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 18, 2018 (Weekday) 8:00 am – Liturgy of the Hours (Not a Mass)
WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 19, 2018 (Weekday) 6:15 pm – BERNARD LAUER† by Mr. & Mrs. John Kapraun CARLOS H. RIVERA HERNANDEZ† by Anna & Peter Griffiths SOULS in Purgatory† by Sang Thi Hoang Intentions of MARION LAUER by Mr. & Mrs. John Kapraun THURSDAY – DECEMBER 20, 2018 (Weekday) 8:00 am – GUY FIDELIE† by Fidelie Family SOULS in Purgatory† by Sang Thi Hoang Intentions of AILEEN POKORNY by Beverly Cuba FRIDAY – DECEMBER 21, 2018 (Weekday) 8:00 am – MARIA and LUIS VO† by Hongrang Vo PETER JIMMY HO† by Susan & Deacon Jim Bindel SOULS in Purgatory† by Sang Thi Hoang Intention for The Safety of ALL TRAVELERS by Maxon Family SATURDAY – DECEMBER 22, 2018 6:00 pm – SOULS in Purgatory † by Sang Thi Hoang ARMANDO DELA ROSA† by Susan & Deacon Jim Bindel Intentions of JOSEPHINE BEARDEN by Rita & Ed Vokes FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT—DECEMBER 23, 2018 8:30 am – GUY FIDELIE† by Fidelie Family DONNA BRESKE† by Stan Breske SOULS in Purgatory † by Sang Thi Hoang 11:00 am – Missa Pro Populo/Mass for Parishioners
The Intentions of Holy Father Pope Francis for DECEMBER Evangeliza on: In the Service of the Transmission of Faith. That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the condi ons of the present me.
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Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/ Lk 3:10-18 Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/ Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/ Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56 Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/ Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
12/17 – Rev. Gary Picou 12/18 – Rev. Karl Pikus, FSSP 12/19 – Rev. Jeff Poirot 12/20 – Very Rev. Fernando Preciado 12/21 – Rev. George Pullambrayil 12/22 – Rev. Genaro Mayorga Reyes, TOR 12/23 – Rev. Msgr. Juan Rivero, Retired Vicar General
OUR LADY QUEEN of PEACE WELCOMES ALL VISITORS We are delighted that you have joined us for Mass.
Please know that you are always Welcome here!
WE ARE A CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP PARISH
Weekly OFFERINGS DECEMBER 9, 2018: $ 6,198.65 Retired Religious: $295.00 Faith Direct OFFERINGS DECEMBER 4: $ not available DECEMBER 15: $ not available
Saturday (vigil) 6:00 p.m.
(Childcare available) Sunday : 8:30 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. (Childcare available at 11:00 a.m. Mass only)
Monday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. (in the Holy Family Chapel)
Liturgy of the Hours Tuesday—8:00 a.m.
(in the Holy Family Chapel) Reconciliation
Saturdays from 4—5pm or by appointment
Adoration of the Most Blessed
Sacrament First Friday of each month
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Rosary at 5:30 p.m.)
2018 Year End Giving & Tax Deductions Information
· CHECKS must be dated and postmarked (if mailed) on or before December 31, 2018.
· CREDIT CARD GIFTS are effective on the date of the charge (through Faith Direct)
· ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER is effective on the date of the transfer
· STOCKS transferred electronically are effective on the date of the transfer
Thank you for your continued support! For more information,
please call– Licia Vasquez at the Church office.
This Week at OLQP
Sunday—December 16, 2018 Divine Mercy Religious Article Store open after Mass 9:30 am— Elementary Religious Education Class/ Notre Dame Elementary School Jr. High CCD/Youth Hall 9:45 am—Gospel of Luke Bible Study/St. Joseph Room 3:00 pm—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room Occupied
Tuesday—December 18, 2018 9:30 am—ND School Music Practice/Church
Wednesday—December 19, 2018 Divine Mercy Religious Article Store open after Mass 9:30 am—Church occupied 9:30 am—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room occupied 4:00 pm—Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament/ Holy Family Chapel (until 6pm) 5:30 pm—Pray the Rosary/Holy Family Chapel 6:00 pm—High School CCD/Youth Hall 7:00 pm—Bible Study/St. Joseph Room 7:00 pm—Women's Bible Study Group/St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room
Thursday—December 20, 2018 7:00 pm—RCIA/St. Joseph Room
Friday—December 21, 2018 5:30 pm—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room Occupied 7:00 pm—Advent Reconciliation Service/Church
Saturday—December 22, 2018 Divine Mercy Religious Article Store open after Mass 7:30 am—Men In Christ/Parish Office Workroom 4:00 pm—Confessions/Holy Family Chapel
Sunday—December 23, 2018 Divine Mercy Religious Article Store open after Mass 9:30 am— Elementary Religious Education Class/Notre Dame Elementary School Jr. High CCD/Youth Hall 9:45 am—Gospel of Luke Bible Study/St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room 3:00 pm—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room Occupied
The Thoughts and Prayers of our Parish are with the Family and Friends of +Larry Driscoll (grandfather of Ali Marek); +Floyd Hilbers, Sr. (father of Cindy Carlton & Edith Townsend); . Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT
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Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 19
Dec. 20 Dec. 21
St. Mary's
St. Joseph
Immaculate Conception St. Jude
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Windthorst
Rhineland Wichita Falls
Burkburnett Wichita Falls
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE All Services begin at 7:00 pm
Our Lady Queen of Peace—Facility Rental Great Hall and St. Joseph Room
For information about renting a space in our facility, please contact Tammy DuBose (Event/Safe Environment Coordinator) at the parish office 940-696-1253 or email [email protected].
Monday—December 24th CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS TIMES
4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and Midnight
Tuesday—December 25th THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 am
Childcare will not be available for Christmas Vigil Masses and Christmas Morning Mass.
The Parish Office will be Closed
Dec. 24, 2018 until Jan. 1, 2019 Regular office hours will resume
January 2, 2019
R E L I G I O U S G I V E T H A N K S . "This money is pure gift," writes a religious sister of the support made possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious. "It enables us to continue providing care for our elderly sisters." Your gift to last week's collection helps hundreds of religious communities meet pressing retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Thank you for your generosity!
DRIVERS WILL MEET FOR ADVENT FOOD
DELIVERY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 9am–12noon; 1pm–4pm; or 5pm–7pm
NOTE FOR DRIVERS: THE BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
DISTRIBUTION IN THE ST. JOHN PAUL II ROOM PARK YOUR SLEIGHS AT THE LOADING DOCK ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE GREAT HALL You may call the Church Office at 940-696-1253 or text Anne
at 940-704-2970 (cell) if you have questions.
DECEMBER 16, 2018
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CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE benefi ng nursing home residents.
Sponsored by CDA #2710 THIS IS THE WEEKEND TO BRING
YOUR GIFTS TO THE NARTHEX * Bring gi!s to the Narthex on the weekend of
December 15 & 16. There is a $25 limit on gi#s. * Items must be placed unwrapped in an XL
Christmas gi! bag, CDA will be adding other essen al items.
Please contact Sherry Hanold 733-2478 if you have ques ons about this CDA project.
CHECK OUT our parish website: www.olqpwf.org. It is full of information about our ministries, sacraments, and parish community news. You can also find us on Facebook: OLQP Catholic Church, Wichita Falls, TX
Baptism. If you desire Baptism for your children at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, we require the family to be formally registered members of the parish for at least three months, use contribution envelopes, and attend Mass weekly. After the family has met the above requirements, please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament is offered to all members of the parish and can easily be arranged. If you are anticipating surgery, contact the parish office.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. If you know of someone in need, please contact Deacon Jim at the parish office.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church In the St. Joseph Room
Monday, January 14, 2019 6 pm--9 pm If your certificate is about to expire, you NEED to register for this training session. Pre-registration is required for the training. Go to https://www.virtusonline.org. Please call Tammy (Event/Safe Environment Coordinator) at the parish office for more information.
Notre Dame Catholic School's Annual Appeal is ongoing through the Advent season. One hundred percent of the donations received directly benefit our local Catholic school. These contributions are greatly appreciated and help to ensure we are able to continue the mission of forming disciples of Jesus Christ in our community. Donations may be made online at https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/notre-dame-annual-appeal. Cash, check or credit card payments may also be made at the High School business office. We thank you for your continued support of Catholic education in Wichita Falls.
“PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE" (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A
CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.06 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUBCAPITULO H, CAPITULO 411, CODIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE PORTAR ARMAS), NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD PORTANDO UN ARMA DE FUEGO.
“PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.
DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA SECCIÓN 30.07, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASO DE UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO VISIBLE), UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, DEL CÓDI-GO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE ARMAS DE FUEGO), NO PODRÁ ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO QUE SEA LLEVADA VISIBLEMENTE.
Put items in large basket in the Narthex when you come to Mass. Thank you for your kind acts of generosity and for
sharing your blessings with those in need.
Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of the Mass so that the liturgy can be conducted with grace and reverence. This ministry helps to develop a sense of participation in parish life and a love for the church's liturgical life, while growing closer to God in one's own life. Youth (3rd grade and up) and adults are eligible for this ministry. Training takes place as needed. Contact Bob Jones 940-782-8090 if you are interested in becoming an altar server.
This sacrament is offered to all
Come and Enjoy Breakfast in the St. Joseph Room every Monday morning after Mass.
BABY DIAPERS FOR HAITI Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2710, Court Queen of Peace is collecting Baby Diapers for the sick children who are being cared for by the Missionaries of Charity. The diapers will be carried by a group going on Mission in January 2019. If you would like to help with this effort, please bring baby diapers to the Narthex where there is a box to collect them. You may also bring them to the parish office and put under the Christmas Tree. In advance, THANK YOU for participating in this MISSION of LOVE.
Thank You to all who were able to volunteer with preparing the Great Hall for our 2018 Parish Christmas Party! From wrapping silverware, setting the tables, hanging snowflakes, getting the trees set up, bringing Pot Luck, attending, serving the delicious meal, and cleaning up. It is a Joy to see everyone enjoying their church family’s fellowship. Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas! Tammy DuBose, Event Coordinator
THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT
Divorced and Re-married? If you are divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church without a Decree of Invalidity, or if you are married outside of the Catholic Church, you may not partake of the Sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal, no person is free to enter into another marriage without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way, your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However, if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity (and your former spouse is still living) you may not par-take of the sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which will enable you to return to a full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. For more information contact Deacon Jim Bindel at the Church office at 696-1253.
RACHEL'S CORNER Christmas can be very difficult when you are dealing with the pain of abortion. Surrender your pain to God during a Rachel weekend retreat, and let the Lord show you His healing mercy. Feel the joy of Christmas again.
Rachel Ministries 817-923-4757
Next retreat March 8
Marriage. Arrangements to prepare for the sacrament of marriage needs to be made at least six months in advance. Call Deacon Jim Bindel at the parish office.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS In Honor or In Memory of your Loved ones.
A suggested donation of $10 will provide one potted plant which will be used to decorate our church during the Christmas Season. You can purchase one or several.
Envelopes are located in the Narthex and Chapel
entrance. Put the envelope in the collection basket
when you come to Mass or drop off at the parish office dur-
ing office hours. The plant is yours after the Christmas Season. Thank you for your participation
Deadline is Dec. 21
GROW IN YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 7PM
IN THE ST. JOSEPH ROOM For more information, or if you have
questions, please contact Deacon Jim Bindel at the parish office 940.696.1253
The St. Vincent de Paul Thri# Store is in danger of closing on Mondays and Wednesdays due to lack of volun-
teers. That means that we would only be open Tuesdays and Saturdays. Can you spare a few hours per week? We need some volunteers to serve as cashiers.... Cashing people out as they leave. Thank you for any help you can give! Please contact Denise at 940-613-5268. Also, please drop your dona ons off on MTW 10 - 3 or Saturdays 10 - 2. Thank you. Your help helps those who need it here in Wichita Falls. The store is located at 1516 Beverly Drive.
Dear Friends of Notre Dame Catholic School, We are endeavoring to honor those who have served Notre Dame during the many years of its long history. Throughout this history, individuals have served quietly and faithfully. Some are no longer with us but the legacy of their service continues to this day. Others are still a vibrant part of our community but no longer employed by the school. We do not want our people to be forgotten. Therefore, if you know someone living or deceased, who was part of our school for a minimum of ten years, please nominate them for the 2019 Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented during Catholic Schools Week. Friends and family will be invited to a reception and a picture of them will be placed on a special wall in the elementary school. Please give this invita on your serious considera on, think back over our long and beau ful history of catholic educa on in Wichita Falls and nominate someone who has gone before us and generously served our community. Then please submit their name for our Dis nguished Service Award. Send your nomina on to [email protected] In your email, please tell us why this individual is so deserving. The deadline for submission is January 7, 2019.
Thank you and God Bless You. Notre Dame Catholic School
DECEMBER 16, 2018
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Renee O'Malley, Youth Coordinator
Jr. High CCD — Sunday Mornings (9:30am to 10:40am) High School CCD — Wednesday Evenings (6:00pm)
See you in the Youth Hall
Lucas Brownfield Leah Bullinger Maria Castrillon Carson Cluley Eric De Hoyos Dominick DeJesso Isabella Del Rio Christopher Laffan
Ciara Laffan BriceLucore
Anna Luig Tessa Luig
Evan Mayer Christopher Rael Lauren Thomas
Truc Tran
WINTER BREAK
Camp Fort Worth is turning 20 years old this year . . . . . . and we want to commemorate this occasion with an Anniversary Mass and Reception.
· Come celebrate 20 years of putting faith into action and serving all over the Diocese of Fort Worth. · Come renew friendships, share stories, sing old camp songs and revel in the power of his love.
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, TX 76248 To help us plan for food, registration deadline is Dec 17, 2018. Questions - contact Renee O’Malley (or) Jeff Hedglen
High School
Wednesday December 19 & 26
January 2, 2019
Jr. High School
Sunday December 23 & 30
SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
CONFIRMATION will be Celebrated at 4:00 pm at OLQP
Love grows when God’s Good News is spread; as we celebrate Jesus in the manger bed!
KG – 6th Religious Education Christmas Party
Sponsored by the 6th Grade Class for the KG – 5th Graders
Sunday, December 16th 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Includes: * Procession of the Nativities * A Play Performed by 6th Grade * A Surprise Game with Prizes * Christmas Refreshments
Religious Education Classes (KG – 6th)
will NOT MEET on the following Sundays
December 23rd and December 30th
Classes will RESUME Sunday, January 6TH
We look forward to hearing how you made Jesus the heart of your
family’s Christmas joy !
This 3rd Sunday of Advent in Luke 3:10-11, we again hear John the Baptist speak as he prepares the people for the coming of the Messiah. The people ask him: “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And
whoever has food should do likewise.”
John made it clear that we are to follow Jesus’ commandment to love God and neighbor by sharing all that we have.
Who is your neighbor . . . only the person living next door to you? What about the person who is homeless living on the street or the refugee living in a shelter who has come seeking safety in a new country?
Like Jesus, John the Baptist made it clear that we are to care for others . . . ALL OF GOD’S PEOPLE. We car-ry inside of us the light of the redeemed when we serve those we do not know!
"The Lord is near"!
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
In Christianity, we hear often about the "Good News." We might often associate it with Jesus' compassion to the poor, his healings and miracles, and the salvation he won for us. In today's Gospel, we read of John the Baptist. "Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people." Yet as we examine the rest of the reading, we see examples of John's preaching. If you have two cloaks, give one away. Don't cheat others out of their money, extort, or lie. And, of course, the warning that the Messiah is on the move and "his winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquencha-ble fire." Merry Christmas? Not only do John's listeners enjoy his message, but they seem to think he might be the awaited Messiah! To understand today's Gospel, it's important to understand the Jewish people. For most of their history, God's chosen people had been under someone else's heel. They were slaves in Egypt. Their kingdoms were ravaged first by the Assyrians, then the Babylonians. Now they were under the yoke of the Roman Empire. Familiar with being strangers in a strange land, welcoming the stranger, caring for the vulnerable, and enacting justice was incredibly important to them as a people. While John's words may seem odd or strong to our modern ears, this call to justice was welcome, even if it was directed at the hearer.
The truth is, no one is exempt from John's call to repentance. We all have further to go in the Christian life. We can all grow in virtue and love our neighbors more generously. The Church gives us the Advent season to examine our own hearts. Did any of John's warnings reso-nate with you? That could be a great thing to
bring to Jesus this week!
This Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice because the Lord is near. Does your heart rejoice and sing, or are the pressures and burdens of life weighing you down? We can easily become overwhelmed. The weaknesses and sins of life, indeed our own weakness and sin, eat away at the joy and hope God wants us to know. Those who are grounded in their faith and possess deep spiritual lives know that God is near. Realizing this puts life into perspective. We really want to be free from our burdens but do not always know how to achieve this. We keep stumbling and falling. Advent is a time when we can learn to "do life differently," just like John the Baptist instructed the crowds. Joy and hope are the gifts God offers, not anxiety and despair.
"Our world has been filled with noise ? It is time to enter into the classroom of silence."
(Matthew Kelly)
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