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“Advent is thus a favorable time to pray with greater intensity, to reserve to the spiritual life the important place it deserves” (Pope Francis)
The First and Last Coming
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. As we light the second Advent Wreath candle, the readings remind us to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas and, most importantly, his second coming at the end of time to judge the living and the dead. The themes of “New Heaven” and “New Earth,” “time and eternity,” are very prominent.
The “incarnation” of Christ on Christmas and His “Second Coming” at the end of time, are two great mysteries profoundly highlighted by the fact that God stands outside of history. Hence, the idea of the “end of the world” or “end of time” can only be comprehended in the light of an “eternity” with God who is outside time and has no beginning or end. This is where our Christian Faith takes over. It is also why death would make sense as a “new beginning,” and not the end.
Hence, Christ came the first time to bring His kingdom to us (Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth …). When he comes again in glory, he will take us to His kingdom of truth, holiness, light, grace, justice, and peace. We must therefore prepare for this journey which will begin at the end of our lives and conclude at the end of time.
This is why John the Baptist reminds us in the wilderness to “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” This world, like our hearts and minds, is our wilderness of temptation, sin, worry, anxiety, sadness, sorrow, confusion, etc. The way that leads to true joy and peace is the way of righteousness, truth, and justice. We must prepare through prayer, penance, and charity. As we prepare for the “two comings” of Christ, may we keep in mind that “In the first, Christ has been our Redemption; in the last, He will appear as our Life; in His coming between, He is our Rest and our Consolation!” (St Bernard of Clairvaux).
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Advent Penance Service will be held on Friday, December 15 at 6:45 pm.
Please email bulletin notices to: bulletin@hf-cc.org
Envelopes for Christmas Flowers are available at all entrances. If you would like to donate a Poinsettia ($10 each) in honor ormemory of a special person, please print the names on the envelope and return to the office no later that Sunday, December 10. 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Saturday, December 16 at 9 am to help decorate the outside of the church.
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Today's Readings
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Mass Times & ConfessionCommunion Service - Monday 5:30 pm
Daily Mass - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am
Weekend Mass - Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm and Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
Reconciliation(in the Altar Servers room) - Saturday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm and Tuesday & Friday 4:45 pm-5:15 pm(or by appointment) -
Office & Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Closed on Federal Holidays.
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eGiving ~ Online Donations
Consider using our secure electronic giving program. eGiving will automatically process any offertory or second collection donations of your choosing. It is the most convenient way to make sure that the parish receives your gift regularly. No more checks to write or envelopes to worry about. Please click on the picture or call the office (254-547-3735) if you need assistance to establish eGiving. -
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In Reverence for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament:
- Arrive before Mass begins.
- Place your heart and mind in the presence of the Lord.
- Participate at the Mass by saying the Mass prayers and singing the Hymns.
- Please do not bring food or drinks into the church, it is costly to have the pews cleaned.
- Please turn your cell phones off or to silent and do not play games during Mass.
- Remember not to leave until our celebrant has given the final blessing and has left the church.
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Parish Registration
New parishioners: All Catholics living within the parish boundaries (Copperas Cove and Kempner) and regularly participate in the liturgy are invited to register online. Keep in mind, church attendance alone does not make you and your family registered members. Your Privacy is Our Priority - This information is confidential and will only be used for the purpose of registering you and/or your family with Holy Family Catholic Church. We do not and will not share your information with any other individuals or businesses. This is our pledge to you!
Please click here to fill out a registration form.
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Hospital Visits
If you are a parishioner at Holy Family and one of your loved ones is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from Fr. Augustine please, please call the office at 254-547-3735 and let us know. We are told frequently that a parishioner was hospitalized and wasn’t seen by Fr. Augustine. Father is more than willing to make hospital visits. We also have Father Vincent who is the official hospital chaplain for our area available at any time for hospital visits. If you call after office hours, please listen to the message, there is an emergency number that is given.
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Holy Communion
Parishioners who are unable to walk in the communion line to receive the Eucharist during weekend Masses are asked to inform an usher before Mass begins each week. This will ensure that the head usher directs the Extraordinary Minister to your seat and that you do not miss the opportunity to receive Our Lord.
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Anointing of the Sick
If you or a family member are ill or facing surgery, and would like to be anointed, please contact the office to let Fr. Augustine know at least 2 days in advance of your scheduled procedure. When it is not an emergency, please call before going to the hospital. Our number is 254-547-3735.
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Flower Arrangements
If you are interested in sponsoring the flowers in the church in memory of a loved one or a special celebration, please stop by the parish office.
• Cost: $80+
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Hallow video
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Austin Diocese EIMIf you had an EIM account in the past, your data has been transferred to VIRTUS and you'll receive a welcome email with your VIRTUS login information.
If you are new to the EIM process, please go to: www.austindiocese.org/eim-virtus-intro to learn how to create an account, fill out a volunteer application/background check and sign-up for a workshop. If you have any questions, please reach out to the EIM Office at eim@austindioce.org or (512) 949-2447.
The Diocese of Austin requires all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, must attend a workshop when their current workshop expires. All persons must be EIM compliant to volunteer or work within the Diocese. Additionally, anyone new to the parish, wishing to serve in a ministry here, must fill out and submit an online volunteer application/background check form and attend a workshop in order to be compliant with diocesan EIM policies.
How to report an incident of concern: The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are aware of sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, state requires you to report that information to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400 or www.dfps.state.tx.us. Addtionally, if the suspected abuse is by clergy or an employee or volunteer of any diocesan parish, school or agency, a Confidential Notice of Concern should be submitted to the diocesan Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Office at (512) 949-2400. The Confidential Notice of Concern can be found at www.austindiocese.org (click on the link HOW TO REPORT ABUSE). Reports may be made anonymously.
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PilgrimageNational eucharistic congress
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Photo Albums
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Events
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Tuesday, December 12, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Thursday, December 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMRead More
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Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOn the first Saturday of each month the rosary will begin after 8 am mass.Read More
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Sunday, December 17, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Holy Family Adult Bible study will begin meeting on the 17th of September at 9:15 AM in the Faith Formation Center meeting room. We are studying the Acts of the Apostles and using the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Study Guide. We are using: Acts of The Apostles The Revised Standard version second Catholic edition. It is available on Amazon for $12.95. ISBN: 10-1586174620. We have done the first three chapters and will begin with a small review of chapters 1-3 and move immediately to Chapter 4.Read More
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Vocations
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Word on Fire
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For more info, please click on the photo.
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