4th Sunday of Advent
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 18 , 2016
December 18, 2016
Calendar of the Week
Saturday, December 17
4:30 pm - Vigil Mass - AJ Hill & Alice Hill 
6:00 pm - Vigil Mass - Sts. Peter & Paul
Sunday, December 18
4th Sunday of Advent
8:45 am - Mass - Sts. Peter & Paul
10:30 am - Mass - Pro Populo (For the People)
12:30 pm—Traditional Latin Mass ~ Sts. Peter & Paul
Monday, December 19
No quilting in the rectory until further notice
Tuesday, December 20
6:00 pm - Mass - Sts. Peter and Paul
Wednesday, December 21
1:00 pm - CDA Young at Heart Games
6:30 pm - Mass - Sts. Peter & Paul
Thursday, December 22
11:00 am—Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal at St. Roch Church
5:30 pm - Mass - KC Members ~ Living & Deceased
Friday, December 23
8:00 am Mass - Altar Society Members ~ Living & Deceased
Saturday, December 24
5:00 pm—Christmas Vigil Mass - Christmas Spiritual Bouquets
Lector - Regina Wicke
Ushers - Travis Nelson & Brent Nelson
Altar Servers - Caleb Miksch, Jillian Miksch & Daniel Cantu
Communion Minister—Andy Nunmaker
Sunday, December 25
The Nativity of the Lord
12:00 am—Midnight Mass of Christ’s Nativity—Sts. Peter & Paul
8:45 am - Christmas Mass - Sts. Peter & Paul
10:00 am - Rosary for Vocations, Life, & Rain Rosary Leader – Charles Glueck
10:30 am - Christmas Mass - Pro Populo (For the People)
Lector - Billie Gail Cash
Ushers - David Wilde & Brian Duncan
Altar Servers - Matthew Duncan, Joshua Duncan & Samantha Duncan
Communion Minister - Mary Beth Tromblee
Homebound - Deacon Doug & Mary Beth Tromblee
12:30pm—Traditional Latin Mass—Sts. Peter & Paul
Mentz
1600 Frelsburg Road, Alleyton, Texas 78935
Fr. Michael J. Lyons, Pastor
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Phone: 979-732-3430
Fax: 979-732-9204
[email protected]
Deacon Doug Tromblee
Mon: Jgs 13:2-25; Ps 71:3-17; Lk 1:5-25
Tues: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38
Wed: Sg 2:8-14; Ps 33:2-21; Lk 1:39-45
Thurs: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1-8;
Lk 1:46-56
Friday: Mal 3:1-34; Ps 25:4-14; Lk 1:57-66
Sat: (Vigil) Is 62:15; Ps 89:4-29;
Acts 13:16-25; Mt 1:1-25
Sun: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18
cell: 979-733-4430
home: 979-732-2090
[email protected]
Deacon Chuck Glynn
cell: 979-253-9616
[email protected]
Jonathan Dooley, Youth Minister
Cell: 979-733-7740
[email protected]
Kent Brod, Maintenance
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Closed Monday
Tuesday, 10:00am—5:00pm
Closed Wednesday
Thursday, 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed Friday
Office: 979-732-3460
Fax: 979-733-0908
Website: www.saintrochparish.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
HALL RENTAL:
Contact Parish Office
PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS :
Bobbie Brod 732-3151 or
Deacon Doug & Mary Beth Tromblee
732-2090
Cell: 979-732-1691
CONFESSIONS:
Thursday evening 5:00 - 5:15 pm and 4:00 - 4:15pm on Saturday
BAPTISM:
Baptismal instructions are required; please contact Sts. Peter & Paul- 732-3430.
MARRIAGE:
Parties should notify the pastor before setting a wedding date to allow time for the
required Engagement Encounter weekend. No weddings during Lent or Advent.
REGISTRATION:
We welcome with joy all new members of the community and invite you to register at
the parish office, either by phone or by mailing one of the forms provided at the church entrance.
Weekly Reflection ~ Dec. 18th
4th Sunday of Advent
The Scriptures often speak of signs from God
and it is easy to think such things are just
tales from a bygone era. But God continues to
send us signs everyday. The problem is that
we have forgotten how to spot them. We are
so busy with our own thoughts and plans we
don’t even think about God’s plan. From the
golden rays of the morning sun promising a
new day to the gentle colors of the sunset
blessing the day and calling us to rest, there
are signs for those who see. Look for the signs
and pray for the grace to see and understand
them.
S.T. Productions”
“The Lord’s are the earth and its fullness; the world
and all who dwell in it.”
Psalm 24:1
December 11, 2016
$ 2,313.10
May the Lord bless you through your generosity!
2017 Graduating
High School Seniors
If you are related (son, daughter, niece, nephew,
grandson, granddaughter) to a Catholic Daughter
member, pick up a Catholic Daughters of the
America Texas State Court 2017 State Memorial
scholarship application located in the narthex of the
church. Special requirements are explained for the
CDA St. Roch Court #2328 local scholarship.
Deadline is January 31st and the Christmas break is
the perfect time to work on scholarships!
Go to www.texascda.org/forms.php for
applications and more information about other
scholarships available from the CDA. You can fill
out the application online and print it out too!
St. Roch Christmas Mass Schedule
Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, December 24th
Vigil Mass of Christ’s Nativity
St. Roch will be having the annual
Christmas pageant this year at the
5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass.
4:30pm—The choir will begin singing
5:00pm—Children’s Christmas
Pageant & Mass
Children ages 4-9
are invited to participate.
A rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday,
December 22nd at 11:00am
in the church.
Sunday, December 25th 10:30am
Morning Mass of Christ’s Nativity
Frelsburg Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday, December 25th 12:00 am
Midnight Mass of Christ’s Nativity
Sunday, December 25th 8:45am
Morning Mass of Christ’s Nativity
If you have any questions,
please contact either
Hannah Pilat (979-484-9176) OR
Bethany Muzny (979-733-6898)
Save the Date
Traditional Latin Mass—12:30pm
Heading
There will be a Blood Drive on January
4th from 3:00—7:00 pm in the parish
hall . Mark your calendars to donate that
day! Sponsored by the CDA.
Call Linda to reserve your preferred time
slot. (979) 877-8984
Attention CDA Members:
Lynette Weishuhn is now
accepting donations for the
Turkey Dinner Raffle thru
December 21st (cash, gift cards or
prizes) Please contact her at
732-3644 with your donation
The Feast of the Holy Innocents
Place you r m essag e h ere. Fo r m axim um i mpact , use two or t hre e se ntenc es.
Excitement is building for the Feast Day
of the Holy Innocents celebration at
Raphael’s Refuge in Flatonia, TX! Bishop
Cahill, Fr. Tommy Chen, Msgr. Joseph
Hybner, and Fr. Eddie Winkler will be our
celebrants. A rosary will begin at 10:30
a.m., fo llo w ed by a nno uncements.
Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Since
they are expecting many guests, please
plan to be here by 10:15 a.m. so that there
is time to park and walk to the Chapel.
~Christmas Flower Offering
Envelopes are located in the
narthex for those wanting to
remember their loved ones
with donations towards the
Christmas decorations.
~ Christmas Mass Intentions for the living and
deceased are located in the narthex of the
church.
Please drop them in the collection basket or by the
church office by December 18th.
Christmas Anticipation Prayer
Hail and blessed be the hour and
moment In which the Son of God was
born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at
midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing
cold. In that hour vouchsafe,
I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear
my prayer and grant my desires,
[here mention your request]
through the merits of Our Saviour
Jesus Christ, and of
His blessed Mother.
Amen.
Church Cleaners for January
Susie Moeckel (captain), Dorothy
Wicke, Regina Wicke &
Patricia Wicke
May you all be blessed for your service to God!
Upcoming Activities
for the Youth:
~January 6th, 6-9pm. Winter Fire
Christian Praise Concert featuring Shield of Faith at the
Outreach Center
~ January 15th; New candidate Confirmation Parent
Meeting. 3:00pm at St. Anthony & 5:00pm at St. Roch
~January 22nd; Confirmation Ceremony and Mass at
St. Roch at 10:30am.