Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 15th

Sunday Eucharist 8:00 &

10:30am

Coffee & Christ 9:15—10:15am in

the Faith Formation Room.

PSR 9:15—10:15am Grades K-5th

Parish Advent Mission December

15th—17th 6:00 to 7:30pm in the church Confessions 7:30pm in the church

see bulletin for additional information

Chuck-A-Buck Weekend

Monday, December 16th

Weekday Eucharist 9:00am in the Church

Parish Advent Mission 6:00 to 7:30pm

Confessions 7:30pm in the church

Tuesday, December 17th

Weekday Eucharist 9:00am in the Church

NO Adoration ~ Resumes January 14th after

Mass

Parish Staff Day of Reflection 9:00am ~

3:00pm

SOS ~ Advent Music ~ lunch at 11:15am see

bulletin for additional info

Christmas Benefit Show Cassandre’ Voice of

an Angel see bulletin for details

Christmas Chime Practice 5:30pm in the

Music Room

Parish Advent Mission 6:00 to 7:30pm

Confessions 7:30pm in the church

Wednesday, December 18th

NO Adoration

NO Stitchers

Centering Prayer 3:00pm Heritage Room

Music Practice 4:00pm Music Room

Evening Mass 5:30pm in the church

OLLY Christmas Celebration 6:15pm in St

Joseph Hall, Parish Center

RCIA Session 6:30pm Heritage Room

Thursday, December 19th

Weekday Eucharist 9:00am in the Church

NO Adoration

Women’s Prayer Breakfast after Mass at

Panera’s

Men’s League Holy Hour 6:00-7:00pm in

Chapel

Fr iday, December 20th

R.C.C. Hispanic Prayer Group 6:00pm Faith

Formation Room

Saturday, December 21st

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

3:00 to 4:30pm

Saturday Eucharist 5:00pm English

Saturday Eucharist 7:00pm Spanish

Las Posadas 8:00-9:00pm St Joseph Hall

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 22nd

Sunday Eucharist 8:00 & 10:30am

NO Coffee & Christ

NO PSR

Each year we get ready for Christmas and

this year is no different! After the 10:30am Sunday Mass we prepare the finishing touches on our House of Prayer for Christmas. Lots of busy

U p c o m i n g E v e n t s & C a l e n d a r

N e x t W e e k ’ s E v e n t s & C a l e n d a r

Sunday PSR resumes on Sunday, January

12th at 9:15am

Coffee and Christ resumes on Sunday,

January 12th at 9:30am

Wednesday PSR resumes on Wednesday,

January 15th at 6:15pm

NO RCIA December 25th and January 1st

Adoration resumes Tuesday, January 14th

after Mass

Our Advent Parish Mission December 15-17, 6:00-7:30 pm

Sunday evening--Connecting with the Light of Christ

Monday evening--Experiencing the Light of Christ

Tuesday evening--Living the Light of Christ

Paul Koleske is a national Catholic speaker, singer and song writer, from Milwaukee,WI.

Confessions: Sunday 7:30pm Father Dave & Dave Kelly

Monday 7:30pm Father Dave, Father Kelly & Father Joiji

Tuesday 7:30pm Father Dave, Father Kelly & Father Patrick

Connecting with the Light of Christ

Paul had a turning point that he terms a “conversion experience” in his walk as a “lukewarm” Catholic Christian. When he asked a special favor of God, he got a bit more than he bargained for. During Mission night #1 – Connecting with the Light of Christ, Paul will share this miracle story as a reminder that miracles are possible and in fact happen every day.

He will speak about the Mass and the miracle of transubstantiation. Paul also points out why most people are missing the “spirit” required to move mountains in their lives and the Church. He will speak about the miracle of our minds and bodies and how they were meant to function with the Light of Christ coursing through our beings!

Experiencing the Light of Christ

Experiencing the Light of Christ on a personal level is something all Catholics need to improve. Paul teaches Catholics about the power of the spoken word and shares several practical ideas on what we can do to break the mental cycles of anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, and guilt. All this information has its roots in the scriptures and several powerful verses will be discussed to engage the congregation so that we understand at a deeper level.

He will also share four very essential tools for spiritual growth for increased manifestation of the Holy Spirit to better Experience the Light of Christ.

Living the Light of Christ

This session begins with another story. Paul’s incredible “desert experience”. He will disclose how the presence of the Holy Spirit sustained him, and in fact bolstered his Catholic faith.

Paul will speak on how to deal with life’s toughest disappointments (including those within the Catholic church). He will engage us on what attitude we are to have to our responses to life’s ups and downs. Paul points out the difference between “why me” vs. for what purpose? He teaches why limitations and the trials we all face can be the greatest resource to greater good. Paul will share with us the potential for good that God has placed within us to truly Live the Light of Christ!

And, as with all Paul’s spoken word presentations, he selects songs from his inspired music that will illuminate the topics discussed and point toward solutions to life’s concerns.

Join us for this wonderful opportunity to enliven our spirituality and rejoice in our faith!

Tuesday, December 24th, Vigil Mass at 5:00pm

Christmas Mass in Spanish at 8:00pm Christmas Mass at Night at 11:00pm — carols at 10:30pm Wednesday, December 25th at 9:00am Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Tuesday, December 31st at 6:00pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 at 9:00am

Parish Office Closed December 23rd at noon—December 27th and December 31st at noon and January 1, 2020

Christmas Cards for Priests & Sister… While you are writing your Christmas cards, please

do not forget about those Pastors and Priests who have served you so well.

Lord, we give you thanks Please Generously Support: Those Who Have Served and Those Who Will Serve: The diocesan-wide Christmas collection will be used for the needs of our seminarians and retired diocesan priests. Even though we have recently completed a diocesan endowment campaign for these needs, many of those pledges will not be completed for a few years, making this collection still necessary at this time. In this time of giving, we ask you to share a portion of the gifts you have been given to support our future clergy and those men who have devoted their lives to the Church. If you will be out of town over Christmas, please consider using the envelope in your envelop packet next weekend.

Father Rick Jones St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 1913 Ritter Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4530

Father Brian Straus St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 1913 Ritter Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4530

Father Simon Enudu St. Benedict Catholic Church 306 Kegler St Doniphan, MO 63935

Rev. Joji Vincent Our Lady of the Cove 20 Kimberling Blvd Kimberling City, MO 65686-0548

Rev. Samson Dorival St. Canera Parish 504 S Washington St. Neosho, MO 64850-2324

Rev. William Hennecke Sacred Heart 115 E Market Street Dexter, MO 63841-1732

Rev. Mark Binder Sacred Heart PO Box 8 Conway, MO 65632

Father Andrew Williams Holy Trinity Catholic Church 2818 E Bennett Street Springfield, MO 65804

Msgr. Raymond Orf 10 Archbishop May Drive St. Louis, MO 63119-5738

Sister Francine Koehler, SSND 320 East Ripa Ave St Louis, MO 63125

Msgr. Richard Rolwing 378 Etherton Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

You are invited to a special Advent SOS

(Seniors Over Fifty Social) Celebration. Our

very own Lady of the Lake Choir will provide

a wonderful Advent Concert. Please come

and support this talented group from our

parish.

WHAT: December SOS Advent Celebration

WHERE: Faith Formation Room

WHEN: Tuesday, December 17th gathering

at 11:15am with Lunch at 11:15am

WHAT TO BRING: Your favorite Side Dish or

Advent Treat to compliment the Advent Ham

donated by Steve Harter.

We will have our usual 50/50 drawing and be

sure to register for our great door prizes

*** ENTERTAINMENT by OUR CHOIR of WONDERFUL ADVENT MUSIC

Following our POTLUCK LUNCH ***

Question?

Contact Jenny Baltz at 314-507-7874.

PLEASE COME to show your support of our choir, socialize with your fellow parishioners while enjoying fantastic home-cooked food

provided by all of us.

No habrá Adoración al Santísimo por la siguientes semanas por temporada navideña se reanudara el 14 de enero, en horario normal.

El Grupo de Oración Carismático “Semillas del Espíritu Santo” ora, reza el rosario y alabanzas los Viernes en el, Formation Room debajo de la Iglesia a las 6:30pm. Y el último viernes de cada mes, una Hora Santa, reflexión de la palabra de Dios y alabanza en la Capilla. Si necesita una oración, mas información contactarse con Blanca Canizales (417) 598-1221 o Mercedes Ortiz (417) 598-3385.

Si esta embarazada o conoce alguien que lo este y necesitan orientación y/o ayuda e igualmente consejería para mujeres Beatriz Centeno (417) 527-8382

Preparación y/o celebración de Bautismo, Matrimonio o cualquier otro Sacramento, contacte la oficina de la parroquia para agendar una cita con el Padre Dave, de lunes a viernes de 9am a 3pm. (417) 334-2928 ext. 124.

Ministerio de Lectores y Eucaristía :Marshall y Ela Hyde (417) 527-2362.

Ministerio de Hospitalidad, Monaguillos y Colecta: Iván Fernández (417) 231-1822 y Lazaro Segura (417) 593-7486 .

Millie Dever Joan Dolan Stella Drothning Rita Dunphy Ron Esker Jane and Dave Friggle Bernie Gill Dorothy Gray Helen Hanna Margaret Kaiser Debbie Leftwich Lee Loftis Almeda Menefee

Michael Miles Pat Mullee Bernard Pavlovich Jack Pesick Jack Pitts Josefina & Uriel Salinas Trinidad Silverman Shirley and Eric Starnes Dave and Mary Vanderweel Rose Vulyak Patricia Wood

Please remember our home bound with a Christmas card.

Drop your cards in the basket in the Gathering Space and they will be personally delivered by the Caring Ministry. Thank you for your on going prayers to include our homebound in our parish family!

DIOCESAN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri has an opening for Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2020. The diocesan school system includes 23 elementary and 3 high schools.

Requirements: Practicing Catholic, advanced degree in Educational Administration, certifiable in State of Missouri, and experience in Catholic school administration, preferably on a diocesan level. Ability to promote Catholic mission of the schools is a high priority. Must also be willing to travel throughout the diocese. Competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and retirement based on diocesan guidelines. Send cover letter and resume to Janet L. Smith, Chancellor, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO, 65806. You may also call 417-866-0841 or email jansmith@dioscg.org to request an application packet.

Proceeds to Benefit Options Pregnancy Clinic, Christian Action Ministers (CAM) and Jesus Was Homeless

The Americana Theatre * 2905 W 76 Country Blvd

Thank you to all those who donated to the Family Advent Giving Tree

Your gifts will be given to those at Point Lookout Nursing Home.

Those who were selected to receive your gifts do not have family to remember them at this time of the year.

Gracias a toda la comunidad que asistio a la novena.

Gracias a todos los restaurants hispanos locales que donaron la comida y su tiempo para hacer posible este

evento.

Gracias a toda la comunidad que dono de alguna u otra manera con tiempo o en especie.

Gracias a las personas que contribuyeron para que la presentación del el Mariachi fuera posible.

Gracias a toda la comunidad que asistió al evento.

Y a una mención especial al Padre David que ha sido una bendición para esta parroquia, Por propagar la fe

en Jesucristo, e inspirar el amor a

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

¡Qué alegría reunirnos como familia de fe a

celebrar a nuestra Madre Santísima de Guadalupe!

Private Screening of the Movie

Unplanned

Sunday, January 12, 2020

2:00 ~ 5:00pm in the Parish Center

Followed by Guest Speakers:

Missouri Catholic Conference

Options Pregnancy Clinic

Pregnancy Life Line

What is a “Posada”?

The word “posada” means inn or shelter. In the posada tradition, children dress as Mary and Joseph and shepherds and act out the drama of them seeking a suitable place for the Christ child to be born.

We invite you to accompany Mary and Joseph as they search for room at the inn of our hearts on Saturday, December 17 after the 7 pm mass. Bring your children and let them sing the Posada song, break the piñata, and share the sweetness of community together. In Christ, our Emmanuel, we are all one!

I f y o u w i s h t o h a v e a n a m e p l a c e d o n t h e P r a y e r C h a i n ,

r e f e r t o t h e P a r i s h w e b s i t e o r c o n t a c t t h e P a r i s h O f f i c e . T o j o i n t h e P r a y e r C h a i n ,

c a l l t h e P a r i s h O f f i c e

Monday, December 16th Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a

Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday, December 17th Gn 49:2, 8-10

Mt 1:1-17

Wednesday, December 18th Jer 23:5-8 Mt 1:18-25

Thursday, December 19th Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a

Lk 1:5-25

Friday, December 20th Is 7:10-14 Lk 1:26-38

Saturday, December 21st Sg 2:8-14

Zep 3:14-18a Lk 1:39-45

Sunday, December 22nd Is 7:10-14 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24

L o w G l u t e n H o s t s A v a i l a b l e P l e a s e s e e a n u s h e r t o r e q u e s t a l o w

g l u t e n h o s t p r i o r t o t h e s t a r t o f M a s s . D u r i n g C o m m u n i o n , e n t e r t h e l i n e o f

t h e p r e s i d i n g p r i e s t .

Mass Intentions

Saturday 5:00 pm ~ Pat & Carol Deceased Sisters of Bill Sheriff † 7:00 pm ~ Taney County Parish Family Sunday 8:00 am ~ Bobby Baughman †

10:30 am ~ Johnny Crisostomo † Monday

9:00 am ~ Peter Parascondola †

Tuesday

9:00 am ~ Myron Schreiner † Wednesday

5:30 pm ~ Tammy Marshall Williams † Thursday

9:00 am ~ Carol Moritz †

Saturday 5:00 pm ~ Joseph Kaiser † 7:00 pm ~ Taney County Parish Family Sunday 8:00 am ~ Amelia Barberich †

10:30 am ~Deceased Members D ’Alessandro & Rojas Families †

December 14 th ~ 19th

December 21st ~ 22 nd

C o n t a c t s f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g S a c r a m e n t s :

Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office at least SIX months in advance. (If you have been married before, an annulment may need to be done first.) †

Infant/Youth Baptism: Your family needs to be registered in the parish for three months prior to the baptism. It is necessary to schedule a baptismal preparation course six weeks prior to your child’s baptism. Taking the class prior to birth is encouraged! Contact Deacon Dan Vaughn via email contact the parish office. †

Preparación Bautismal: Es un requisito estar inscritos en la parroquia por lo menos 3 meses antes de bautizar, asi como tambien los padres tienen que asistir a la santa misa cada fin de semana durante esos 3 meses. La preparacion bautismal es cada último martes del mes. Favor de comunicarse a la oficina de la parroquia para hacer una cita con el Padre Dave 417-334-2928 ext. 124. †

Adult Baptism / Confirmation: If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, or are a Catholic adult who has not been Confirmed, please contact the Parish Office for further information. †

Holy Orders and Consecrated Religious Life: Have you considered serving God’s people as a priest, deacon, brother or sister? For more information, call the Parish Office and talk with either of the priests. †

Visitation of the Sick: If you are homebound, entering the hospital or otherwise desire to be anointed or receive Communion, please call the Parish Office . †