W E E K L Y   B U L L E T I N

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

 

This weekend marks the beginning of the new liturgical year.  We call this season “Advent” which is shortened from the Latin Adventus which means “coming.”  This season has a two-fold character:  to prepare us for Christmas when Christ’s first coming is remembered, and as as season when that remembrance directs our mind and heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time.  The color of the priest’s vestments is purple which signifies that this season is penitential.  In order to prepare for Christ, we need to clear out the clutter of sin from our hearts so as to make room for Christ.  This is why we have the Advent Reconciliation Service which will be here at Holy Family on December 22nd.  The readings we hear during Advent are primarily from Isaiah and they are both a call for repentance and a reason to have hope.  Isn’t this what it really means to be a human being?  St. Augustine once said “our hearts are restless until they rest in you O Lord.”  The coming of Christ is what our hearts are truly longing for, and to enflame that hope, we want to allow Him to take away our sins.  As we enter into this new year, let’s make it our goal to step it up a notch in our spiritual life and commitment to Christ.  In doing so, our hope will be strengthened as we await his glorious return.

 

                                                                                   Your Brother in Christ,

                                                                                                                                Fr. Chris

 

 

REFLECTION ~ We must go beyond “watching” for the Lord. We must prepare for him. Resolve to spend some extra time in prayerful preparation for the coming of the Lord at Christmas.

 

Thursday, December 8^th is a holy day of obligation – THE Immaculate Conception OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.  Mass will be celebrated at 8 am and 7pm.  THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be reposed from 7-9 am and 6-8 pm.

 

Holy Trinity Catholic High School will host an Information Night for all prospective families on Tue, Dec 6^th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Information regarding Admissions, Curriculum, Financial Assistance, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Athletics will be available. Come be a part of the Holy Trinity FAMILY!  If you have any questions please contact Ms. Gonzales at (254) 771-0787 or kgonzales@holytrinitychs.org  Sandwiches and snacks will be provided.

 

Christmas in the Air

IN CONCERT

BELLA SONA

AND

THE ST. JEROME MEN’S DUET

Sunday, December 4^th at 5:00 pm

Father Charles Davis Memorial Chapel

Holy Trinity Catholic High School

6608 West Adams Avenue, Temple

 

 NEWS YOU CAN USE

Holy Family will be hosting a training for the help line for Gabriel Project and Project Rachel.   This ministry can be done from your home and you can pick the hour you wish to work.  Even if it is only one hour a week it will be appreciated.   Training will be Dec 3^rd in Andre Hall from 9 to 4.  You will have to have the Ethics and Integrity workshop and a background check.  If you are interested please call Martha at 547-8140. 

GERMAN ADVENT AFTERNOON ~ please join us on Sun, Dec 4^th from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Social Hall for coffee, cookies and music. We will have crafts for children in the nursery and a visit from St. Nicholas for the little ones.  Please bring a plate of your favorite baked goods.  There is an extra special surprise this year.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration will be held on Sunday, December 11^th.  Immediately following the 12:30 Mass we will have a prayer service with Mariachi music, followed by a pot luck meal in the Social Hall.    There will be lively music, Folklorico dancers, and lots of activities surrounding our Patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Please come out and celebrate this wonderful expression of our Catholic Faith.  Volunteers are needed.  There will be a meeting on Mon, Nov 28^th at 6:00 pm in the Social Hall.  Please contact Gloria Hernandez at (254) 535-3275 for more information.

 

 

COUNSELING AVAILABLE, WE HEAR YOU! 

Discover new peace in your heart!

 

Grief & Loss Counseling

Family & Couples Counseling

Behavioral & Brief Counseling

 

Contact us TODAY for your appointment!  Diocese of Austin Family Counseling Center, call (512) 949-2495
or email rick-bologna@austindiocese.org

 

 

ATTENTION:  The deadline to submit your bulletin announcement for consideration is Tue by 4:30 pm. 

Email to:  kkennedy@hf-cc.org and lmchugh@hf-cc.org

 

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