Saturday, December 25, 2010

Parish bulletin- December 26, 2010

Parish bulletin announcements- Feast of the Sacred Family, December 26, 2010.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
New Year’s Mass schedule:
December 31st-
Mass; and Mass
January 1st, 2011: ; and
10:00 am (Spanish)

Blessed Christmas from your parish priests- Fr. Smalls Jr. & Fr. Gongora!

1.) There will be NO MASS on Saturday January 1st, 2011 at . We will observe the normal Sunday Masses on January 2nd, 2011.
2.) There will be no Evening Mass on Monday December 27, 2010.
3.) A Team from New York will visit our parish in February 2011 to do some work in the school, which is in need of several repairs.
4.) Diocesan calendars are available for sale at the parish office.

Let us pray for the sick: for the health of Donny Ellison.

Sunday collection:
Saturday 7pm- $556.45       Sunday 6am- $230.60       8:30am- $985.91
5:30pm- $320.84    7:00pm- $2492.38        Total: $4592.38
Parish weekly expenses: $3,000.00        
Deficit: $
It is in giving that we receive…many thanks for your support!!
Mass Intentions
December 27-31, 2010
Mon. In memory of Charles Woods Sr; Boutmos Bou Nahra    
                     In memory of Ena Arguelles; Roberto Barrios

Tues. In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo; Janet Estefan   
530 pm- Ena Arguelles

Wed. In memory of James A. Waight; Ena Arguelles
          In memory of Ena Arguelles

Thurs. In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo;   
Thanksgiving to St. Anthony of Padua
                Thanksgiving to Holy Guardian Angels
                                    
Fri.  For all the souls in purgatory  
        No Mass

Sat. 6:00 am- No Mass
          No Mass
Sanctuary light burns for the intentions of: Eleanor Gillett 
     Parish bulletin sponsored by:  Eleanor Gillett & family

Monday, December 20, 2010

Parish bulletin- Sunday December 19, 2010

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

O, come, O come, Emmanuel!
The Lord is near!

Christmas Mass schedule:
December 24th, Christmas Eve: Mass; and Mass
December 25th, Christmas day: ; and (Spanish)

1.) Healing Mass this Sunday December 19 at .
2.) Diocesan calendars are now available for sale at the parish office for $4.00 each. Also, December issue of the Christian Herald is now available.   
3.) A Team from New York will visit our parish in February 2011 to do some work in the school, which is in need of several repairs.
4.) We ask of your generous contribution in donating poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas. Donate it in memory of a deceased loved one. Contact Marion Slusher for more information.
5.) The St. Vincent de Paul society of our parish is still collecting can-food. Parishioners can bring their can-food to the parish office, during the weekday or weekend Masses.

Bazaar raffle winners:
Ticket for 2 Maya Island Air & 2 nights at Sun Breeze Hotel in San Pedro- Alfonso Castillo of Belmopan, ticket # 011
Ticket for 2 Tropic Air and 2 nights at Sun Breeze Hotel in San Pedro- Johnny and Wanda Valdez of Belize city. Ticket #207
$1000 won by Estevan Tejada of Belmopan city, ticket # 262
Ticket on TACA Airlines won by Marvin Argueta, ticket # 243.
Many thanks to all who assisted and participated in this year’s bazaar!!

Let us pray for the sick: for the health of Donny Ellison.

Sunday collection:
Saturday 7pm- $293.50        Sunday 6am- $392.50       8:30am- $673.32
5:30pm- $381.07    7:00pm- $639.50        Total: $2379.89
Parish weekly expenses: $3,000.00        
Deficit: $

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Parish bulletin

Parish bulletin announcments- December 12, 2010- Third Sunday in Advent
Blessed feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!!

1.) Diocesan calendars are now available for sale at the parish office for $4.00 each. Also, December issue of the Christian Herald is now available.
2.) Congratulations and our prayers to Fr. Oliver J. Smalls, he celebrated 23 years as a priest on December 11. We wish him many more years in service to God’s people!
3.) A Team from New York will visit our parish in February 2011 to do some work in the school, which is in need of several repairs.
4.) We ask of your generous contribution in donating poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas. Donate it in memory of a deceased loved one. Contact Marion Slusher for more information.
5.) Spanish Mass and Holy Hour every Thursday in the chapel starting at . All are welcome. Adoremos a Jesus en al Eucaristia!  
6.) The St. Vincent de Paul society of our parish is still collecting can-food. Parishioners can bring their can-food to the parish office, during the weekday or weekend Masses.

Bazaar raffle winners:
Ticket for 2 Maya Island Air & 2 nights at Sun Breeze Hotel in San Pedro- Alfonso Castillo of Belmopan, ticket # 011
Ticket for 2 Tropic Air and 2 nights at Sun Breeze Hotel in San Pedro- Johnny and Wanda Valdez of Belize city. Ticket #207
$1000 won by Estevan Tejada of Belmopan city, ticket # 262
Ticket on TACA Airlines won by Marvin Argueta, ticket # 243.
Many thanks to all who assisted and participated in this year’s bazaar!!

Dates to remember in December 2010:
Dec. 15- Mass and advent penance service starting at with evening Mass.
Dec. 18- Practical formation for Lay/Eucharistic ministers 9am- 12noon. 
Dec. 19- Healing Mass for the sick at .

Christmas Mass schedule:
December 24th, Christmas Eve: Mass; and Mass
December 25th, Christmas day: ; and (Spanish)

Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually, Christian gifts for loved ones, or a means of evangelizing? Then stop in at Santa Maria Books and Media situated in the Catholic Media Center building beside Divine Mercy Church. We have a wide assortment of religious books, medals, rosaries, scapulars, statues and gift items. Opening hours: Monday to Friday and Saturdays to 12noon. Come check out our Christmas specials!

Marriage bann- there is a promise of marriage between:
3rd bann- Daniel Arnoldo Castanon and Elba Melissa Sosa

Let us pray for the sick: for the health of Donny Ellison.

Sunday collection:
Saturday 7pm- $66.50        Sunday 6am- $192.00       8:30am- $666.61
5:30pm- $333.33    7:00pm- $657.80        Total: $1916.24
Parish weekly expenses: $3,000.00        
Deficit: $1083.76
It is in giving that we receive…many thanks for your support!!

Mass Intentions
December 13-17, 2010
Mon. Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Guadalupe; In memory of Lorena Castellanos   
          Special int. of Joseph Jex; In memory of Anthony McConney  

Tues. In memory of Valeria Tara; thanksgiving to Virgin of Guadalupe  
530 pm- In memory of Jose Valencia and Leonor Valencia

Wed. In memory of Ena Arguelles  
          In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo

Thurs. In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo    
In memory of Ena Arguelles; Hipolita Sabala
                Special intention to St. Michael Archangel
                                    
Fri.  In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo
        In memory of Ena Arguelles Castillo  

Sat. In memory of Keith Smith; Santiago Castillo Sr.
          In memory of Keith Smith; Allan Heredia Sr.
Sanctuary light burns for the intention of: Mr. Anthony Acosta
     Parish bulletin sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Acosta & family

Monday, December 6, 2010

Bulletin- December 5, 2010

Announcements- Sunday December 5, 2010   Second Sunday in Advent

1.) The Catholic youth group will have a bake-sale on Sunday December 5 after the 8:30am and Mass. Please support our youths.
2.) Many thanks to everyone who participated and helped with our parish bazaar, especially to the parish council members, all our donors, and to all who made the bazaar a success.
3.) We ask of your generous contribution in donating poinsettias to decorate our church for Christmas. Donate it in memory of a deceased loved one.
4.) Holy Hour, en EspaƱol, every Thursday in the chapel. Mass at followed by holy hour. All are welcome. Adoremos a Jesus en al Eucaristia!
5.) The St. Vincent de Paul society of our parish is still collecting can-food. Parishioners can bring their can-food to the parish office, during the weekday or weekend Masses.

Congratulations to Bishop O.P. Martin, he turned 80 years on December 4. If you would like to send him cards or gifts, you can bring it to the parish office and it will be delivered to him.

Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually, Christian gifts for loved ones, or a means of evangelizing? Then stop in at Santa Maria Books and Media situated in the Catholic Media Center building beside Divine Mercy Church. We have a wide assortment of religious books, medals, rosaries, scapulars, statues and gift items. Opening hours: Monday to Friday and Saturdays to 12noon. Come check out our Christmas specials!

Dates to remember in December 2010:
Dec 8- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, consecration of all families at the
Mass. Bring along the entire family.
Dec. 12- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, traditional maƱanitas at followed by Mass.
Dec. 15- Mass and advent penance service starting at with evening Mass.
Dec. 18- Practical formation for Lay/Eucharistic ministers 9am- 12noon. 
Dec. 19- Healing Mass for the sick at .

Marriage bann- there is a promise of marriage between:
3rd bann- Daniel Arnoldo Castanon and Elba Melissa Sosa

Let us pray for the sick: for the health of Donny Ellison.

Mass Intentions
December 6-11, 2010
Mon. Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Mary   
          For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo; Emma Urbina

Tues. Thanksgiving to St. Joseph
530 pm- For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo; Emma Urbina

Wed. Special intention of Alice Riveroll; Special int to Mary Immaculate
          For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo; Emma Urbina

Thurs. In memory of Lottie Waight   
For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo;
                    Emma Urbina    
                                    
Fri.  In memory of Jose Mala
        Thanksgiving to Sacred Heart; Virgin of Guadalupe

Sat. In memory of Keith Swift  
          In memory of Keith Swift

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Bulletin for Sunday November 28, 2010

Parish bulletin for Sunday November 28, 2010- 1st Sunday in Advent

Parish bazaar- Saturday December 4th, 2010
Be there, support your parish!
1.) Delicious BBQ and turkey dinner tickets are on sale from any of the parish council members and on the day of the bazaar from to .
2.) Couples for Christ is seeking one or two couples from our parish to join this movement in bring Christ to the family and youths. More information with Fr. Gongora
3.) The St. Vincent de Paul society of our parish is still collecting can-food. Parishioners can bring their can-food to the parish office, during the weekday or weekend Masses.

November 28th- National day of prayer to end violence against women!
Our Lady of Guadalupe novena December 4-12, 2010.

Annual Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Convention, December 5th 2010,
Fordyce Chapel, Landivar campus, starting at 8:30am, Mass at 3:00pm

Dates to remember in December 2010:
Dec 8- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, consecration of all families at the
Mass. Bring along the entire family.
Dec. 12- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, traditional maƱanitas at followed by Mass.
Dec. 15- Mass and advent penance service starting at with evening Mass.
Dec. 18- Practical formation for Lay/Eucharistic ministers 9am- 12noon. 
Dec. 19- Healing Mass for the sick at .

Marriage bann- there is a promise of marriage between:
2nd bann- Daniel Arnoldo Castanon and Elba Melissa Sosa

Sunday collection:
Saturday 7pm- $219.00         Sunday 6am- $257.61        8:30am- $631.91
5:30pm- $488.18    7:00pm- $774.27        Total: $2370.97
Parish weekly expenses: $3,000.00        
Deficit: $629.03 
It is in giving that we receive…many thanks for your support!!
Mass Intentions
November 29-December 4, 2010
Mon. In memory of James Waight and Leopoldo Balderamos  
          In memory of Elvira Searle; special intention of Giancarlo Alpuche

Tues. In memory of Keith Swift
530 pm- In memory of keith Swift; Raymond Weir

Wed. For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo; Emma Urbina
          Thanksgiving to St. Jude

Thurs. For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo, Emma Urbina  
Special intention of Maria Jex    
              Thanksgiving by Hazel Clarke
                     
Fri.  Special int. of Irma Arguellos;
            For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo, Emma Urbina  
        Special intention of William Pou

Sat. 6:00 am- For the souls of Clemente & Pinita Espejo, Emma Urbina  
          For all the souls in purgatory
Sanctuary light burns for the intention of: Tam family
  Parish bulletin sponsored by: Tam family
Mass readings of the week:
Monday Nov 29- Is 4: 2-6; Mt 8: 5-11
Tuesday Nov 30- Rom 10: 9-18; Mt -22
Wednesday Dec 1- Is 25: 6-10; Mt 15: 29-37
Thursday Dec 2- Is 26: 1-6, Mt 7: 21, 24-27
Friday Dec 3- Is 29: 17-24; Mt 9 29: 17-24
Saturday Dec 4- Is 30: 19-21, 23-26, Mt 9: 35, 10: 1
Sunday Dec 5- Isa 11: 1-10, Rom 15: 4-9, Mt 3: 1-12