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Prayer & Worship Our Lady of the Lake Rockwall, TX Bulle n for: December 24 and December 31 2017
Readings for the Week 12-24-17.thru 12-31-17 You can find the Daily Mass Readings on our website at www.ourladyrockwall.org
Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Teresa Caviness, Deidra and Michelle Culp, Bill Gaines, Ma e Czekaj, Jeff Daniels, Pat and Ginny Griffin, Bret Harville, Margie Hargrove, Evelyn Henry, Bob Hille, Norma Kammerer, Sara Kelly,
Helena Lightel, Geraldine Lynch, Ana Mar nez, Jack McVay, Jack Montague, John Nygard, Gus Olesch, Martha Pecenka, Reynaldo Reyes, Mary Ann Rinkevich, John Sarlay, Paul St. Clair, Tim Sullivan, Ethan Tate, David Wright
For Our Extended Family and Friends who are ill, especially: Armondo Acebron, Bill Achenbach Jr., Joyce Bandock, Emily Stump Considine, Faithe Walters Craig, Irma Burne , Jim Chait, Thomas P. Clark, Devon Colbert, Jim Curley, Richard Dixon, Jovita De La Garza, Jane e Dudley, Chris Fish, Cindy Fish, Sherron Foster, John Fowler, Joann Glover, Gus Gomez, Julie Granberry, Janet Hagans, Mary Hall, Raymond Herrmann, Mike Huffman, Sandra Huseth, Guadalupe Jimenez, Sharyn Koob, Marta Lane, Irma Carabajal LeCroy, Elena Marcakova, Reba Mansell, Monique Maples, Kimberly McClenney, Ray Ormes, Billy Paulson, Ian Perkins, George Polcer, Be e and Jerry Poovie, Amelia Portugal, Sarah Publicover, Bonnie Rea, Anne Reid, Jacob Rodriguez, Robert Sean Roy, Teresa Sanchez, Jarod Schamaun, Alice Simon, Gayla Smith, Janet Solomon, Joe Somerlot, Benne Tarrant, Jeffery Tatum, Pat West
Please Pray for…
Mass Inten ons 12-23-17—12-31-17 December 23 5:00 pm ϮPeter Brand December 24 (4th Sunday in Advent) 8:00 am ϮRalph Dollinger 10:00 am Family member 12:00 pm ϮMiguel Ramirez December 24 (Christmas Eve ) (English) 5:00 pm ϮViola Simon (English) 7:00 pm Our Lady of the Lake December 25 (Christmas Day) (English) 9:00 am Our Lady of the Lake (Spanish) 11:00 am All priest December 26 5:30 pm no Mass December 27 8:40 am ϮJoaquin Alvarado 5:30 pm Fr. Jose Luis December 28 8:40 am ϮGinny Jeffers 5:30 pm Pope Francis December 29 8:40 am Janet Solomon December 30 5:00 pm ϮMae Kaila December 31 8:00 am Our Lady of the Lake 10:00 am 12:00 pm ϮNorma C. Gallagos Torre 5:00 pm
The ROSARY MINISTRY: Come join the Rosary Minis-try along with other fellow parishioners to say a rosary in our chapel a er the 8:40 am Mass, on Fridays. .
Reminder: On the first Wednesday of every month we have the exposi on of the blessed sacrament from 6:00 pm un l 8:00 pm in the chapel.
Recuerdo: El 1er miércoles de cada mes tendremos la exposlición del SantÍsimo Sacramento desde las 6:00 pm hasta las 8:00 pm en la capilla.
To All who sent in well wishes for this Christmas season,
those who so kindly sent in Christmas gifts
and goodies, we would like to thank
you all.
Your kindness and generosity was much
appreciated.
May God Bless you and yours this Christmas season.
Fr. George and Fr. Agustin And Staff
OLOL Refugee Aid Support Group
OLOL Refugee Aid Support Group will have a Catholic Chari es truck at our parish to accept dona ons of household items on behalf of Catholic Chari es Refugee Services before and a er each mass the weekend of January 13/14.
Please consider dona ng from the following supplies:
Ajax/Comet (cleaning supplies) , Alarm Cocks, Bath Soaps, Bath Towels / Wash Coths, Blankets—Twin / Full , Brooms / Dustpan, Can Openers , Chopping Boards, Coffee Mugs, Colander, Condi oner, Deodorant, Detergent, Diapers (size 1 to 5 ), Dishes, plates, bowls, Dishwashing liquid, Disposable Drinking Glasses, Flatware, Gi Cards (Kroger, Target, Wal–Mart, Etc.) , Microwave (new), Mixing Bowls, Mop /Bucket, Paper Towels, Pillows (new), Pots / Pans, Razors, Rice Cookers, Sanitary Napkins, Shampoo, Shaving Cream, Sheets (Twin/ Full), Shower Curtain Hooks, Shower Curtain Liners, Toilet
ssue, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Trash Can Liners, Vacuum cleaners (new), Vegetable Peelers.
In addi on, used furniture in good repair is needed as well. Please note, health viola ons prohibit the acceptance of used pillows, vacuum cleaners, and ma resses.
BaptismClasses Parents seeking bap sm for their child must be registered members of the parish. Once you register with the parish and provide an email address, a registra on link will be sent to you via email for you to register for the Bap smal Prepara on class. If you are already registered with the parish, please be sure that we have your correct email address. There is a one me fee of $15.95.plus tax and shipping that you will pay once you register online for the Bap smal Prepara on classes. This fee covers the cost of materials that will be mailed to you from Ascension Press. You may contact the church recep onist at 972-771-6671 or Julie Aldridge at 972-961-9374 for assistance with registra on for the class. Both parents and at least one godparent are expected to a end. The course consists of two classes las ng one and a half hours each.
Bap sm classes in English will be held on January 3rd and 10th , in West room from 7:00 pm—8:30pm.
ClasesdebautismoLos padres que buscan el bau smo para su hijo deben ser miembros registrados de la parroquia. Una vez que se registre en la parroquia y proporcione una dirección de correo electrónico, se le enviará un enlace de registro por cor-reo electrónico para que se registre para la clase de preparación bau smal. Si ya está registrado en la parroquia, aseg-úrese de tener su dirección de correo electrónico correcta. Hay una tarifa única de $ 15.95 más impuestos y envío que pagará una vez que se registre en línea para las clases de preparación bau smal. Esta tarifa cubre el costo de los materiales que se le enviarán por correo desde Ascension Press. Puede comunicarse con la recepcionista de la iglesia al 972-771-6671 o con Julie Aldridge al 972-961-9374 para obtener ayuda con la inscripción para la clase. Se espera que asistan ambos padres y al menos un padrino. El curso consta de dos clases que duran una hora y media cada una.
Las clases de bau smo en español se celebran el 3 y 10 de enero en el aula de San Pedro y San Pablo (nivel superior), de 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm.
Please consider dona ng to this effort. “May God bless the work of our hands and, through our ac ons, create communi es of goodness and hospitality."
Hours of Opera on
The Parish Offices are only open half days ,from 9:00 am. un l noon, on December 27th. thru 29th. Offices will be closed on December 25th., 26th., and January 1st.
Year End Giving:
Please consider Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall as you discern your charitable giving during Christmas and toward the end of 2017.
To receive a credit for the 2017 calendar year for tax purposes, and consistent with Internal Revenue Service regulations, all year end gifts must be postmarked by the Post Office with a 12-31-17 date to be recorded as a gift in 2017. The postmark on the envelope determines the year the gift is recorded.
Better yet, why not make your year-end donation today to ensure timely processing us-ing the Faith Direct secure on-line eGiving link : https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/TX400.
Please join the Catholic Mothers Community Thursday, January 4th at 7:00pm in Room 5. Mothers of all ages and stages (including future moms) are welcome! Please keep an eye on Flock-
note for more details.
Comunidad de Madres Catholicas este Jueves, 4 de Enero a las 7:00pm en Habitación 5. Las madres de todas edades y etapas (incluyendo futuras mamás) son bienvenidas! Mantenga un ojo en Flocknote para más detalles.
The Early Childhood Family Ministry
They are looking for volunteers to lead the classes. We have classes on Sunday a ernoons, Monday mornings and a ernoons, and Wednesday mornings and a ernoons. These classes are for young families with children from birth through the age of five. If you love working with children and would like to become more involved in our parish, PLEASE come join us, even if you can only help out occasionally. For more informa on, contact Julie Aldridge at 972-961-9374 or [email protected]
VBS SUMMER 2018 We are looking for volunteers to help choose a Cath-olic VBS program. There are several to choose from and we need your help! If you are interested please call or email Julie Aldridge at 972-961-9374 or [email protected]
The Kroger Family of Stores is commi ed to bringing hope and help to local communi es. We do this through a variety of ac vi es, including charitable giving, sponsorships and the unique Community Rewards Program of Kroger. If you have not already signed up for the Program ,you can register online by visi ng our website at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and support your church. Customers must have a registered Kroger Plus card account to link to Our Lady of the Lake. Kroger plus cards are available at the customer service desk at Kroger. • If you are a new online customer you must click on SIGN
UP TODAY in the new customer box. • Sign up for a Kroger Community Rewards account by en-
tering their zip code, clicking on favorite store, enter their email address, create a password, and agree to the terms and condi ons.
• You will get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards Informa on and input their Kroger Plus Card number.
• Update and confirm informa on • Enter 81094 or Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, or
select our church from the list and click on confirm. • To verify they are enrolled correctly, you will see our
church’s name on the right side of your informa on page. • Remember, purchases will not count for our church un l
a er your Kroger Plus card is registered to the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
• Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select op on 4 to get your Plus Card number.
• Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus Card or use their Alt ID when shopping for each purchase to count.
• We will not be credit for alcohol, tobacco, postage stamps, all gi cards, lo ery, money orders, fuel, lo ery, bo le deposits, and tax.
Coming Soon: To a classroom near you!
Women’s Bible Study & Faith Sharing will study St. Paul’s Le ers to the Corinthians. Beginning January 10th & 11th
There are two classes to choose from: Wednesday a ernoons 4:20– 5:20 pm Thursday mornings 9:30– 11:30 am For ques ons and more infor-ma on: *Kay Yates - 972-771-5866 * Margie Trout - 214-893-9241 *Margaret Cook - 972-771-6580
Don’t Forget! Confirma on Retreat January 12-14, 2018
This retreat is for second year Confirma on students only. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude early Sunday a ernoon. This is a required event in order to complete your Confirma on forma on. If you have any ques ons contact the Office of Youth Ministry.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS Dec. 25: Christmas. The birth of a baby reminds us of our past ("Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is 14 generations" Mt. 1) and into our future (What will this child become?) Today, ponder the lives of your ancestors and your unknown future together.
PARENTING POINTERS How will you celebrate the end of 2017? Gather the family (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue46-zj_wAk Skip ad) and remember the joys of the year (birthdays, accomplishments, milestones) and sorrows (deaths, hurts, mistakes). End with a group hug.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 AM Roe Memorial Rosaries Southwestern and Planned Parenthood
Youth for Life Rally St. Jude Chapel (pre-register online)
10:00 AM Procession of Roses Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guada-lupe
10:30 AM Roe Memorial Mass Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guada-lupe
12:30 PM North Texas March for Life Cathedral to Rally at Federal Courthouse
2:30 PM Recep on and Exhibits Grand Salon at Cathedral
ROE MEMORIAL MASS AND NORTH TEXAS MARCH FOR LIFE
PARISH MARDI GRAS GALA When: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Where: The Landing at Chandlers Landing How Much: $65/person (cash or checks only) There will be a cash bar, sit down dinner, and a band will provide entertainment. Complimentary valet parking will be provided. Ticket sales will be sold a er all weekend Masses in January, in the Holy Family Center.
Dinner, Entertainment, Dancing, Fun
Celebrate with Fellow Parishioners
Sponsored by OLOL Knights of Columbus For Ques ons contact:
Jeff Maas at jeffrey.maas@a .net 214-336-4309 or Elsa Alvarado at [email protected] 817-637-4719
Diocesan collec on for Central America JANUARY 6-7, 2018
Funds from this second collec on go to support our efforts in the Diocese of Trujillo for ongoing catechesis and educa on, which includes the use of Catholic Radio to reach those living in more remote areas, as well as the building up of schools that also help the local economy. Funds are also given for medical missions to both Honduras and Nicaragua, and support our mission trip efforts in the area. Through the generosity of our diocese, we are able to con nue to support them pastorally, financially, and spiritually.
