W ! P , F V BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043‐3002 • Phone: (956) 722‐1231 • FAX: (956) 722‐2823

Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org Bulle n announcements e‐mail: bulle n@blessedsacramentlaredo.org 

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.

and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. (Español) 10:00 A.M. 12:00 N.N. 5:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents MUST be registered parishioners (considered registered parishioners if have actively been attending Sunday Masses prior to baptism). Baptisms are administered on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Baptismal instruction is offered on the preceding Thursday.

PARISH STAFF Mrs. Josie R. Arellano, Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Parish Secretary Mrs. Consuelo M. Perez, Bulletin Editor

Mr. Manuel Ponce, Director of Music

DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

Couples should inquire about premarital prepa-ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact-ing the parish office.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal

1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002

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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday after the 6:00 P.M. Mass.

ADORATION OFTHE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Third Thursday of each month 7:00 A.M . - 6:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Wednesdays, 30 min. before the evening Mass By appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

ANOINTNG OF THE SICK By appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

In case of emergency, any time

ACTS CORE Blas A. Martinez 722-1231 ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Rosie Cavazos, President 722-1231 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi C. Arredondo 236-8672 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Lawrence Bruni (956) 898-8813

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Jaime A. Garcia 645-7037 LECTORS Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 PARISH COUNCIL Mr. George P. Kazen, President MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the parish hall LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the parish hall QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Secretary 722-1231 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon Roger Martinez, Jr. 722-1231

Mass Intentions for the Week

SIGNIFICANCE OF “LAS POSADAS”

L as Posadas, (Spanish: “The Inns”) religious festival celebrated

in Mexico and some parts of the Unit-ed States between December 16 and 24. Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Las-Posadas

OUR CCD PROGRAM ANNUAL POSADA Wednesday, December 19, 2018

7:00 P.M. ● Parish Hall The Religious Education Program will be celebrating Advent with their annual Posada and carols. We will meet at the Parish Hall and proceed to the Church for the celebration of the Christ-mas story. Afterwards all are invited for the breaking of the “piñata” in the Parish Hall. All CCD students and parents MUST attend. All parents of 1st year students are asked to please bring one gal-lon of chocolate milk. All parents of 2nd year students are asked to please bring one doz-en of donuts.

SIGNIFICADO DE “LAS POSADAS”

L as Posadas, una fiesta religiosa que se celebra en México y algu-

nas partes de los Estados Unidos entre diciembre 16 y 24. Las Posadas conmemora el viaje que José y María hicieron desde Nazaret a Belén en busca de un refugio seguro donde María pudiera dar a luz al niño Jesús.

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POSADA ANUAL DE NUESTRO PROGRAMA DE CCD Miércoles, 19 de diciembre de 2018

7:00 p.m. ● Salón Parroquial  El programa de educación religiosa estará celebrando el Advien-to con su Posada anual y canciones navideñas. Se reunirán en el salón parroquial y procederán a la iglesia para la celebración de la historia de Navidad. Luego están todos invitados para romper la "piñata" en el salón parroquial. Todos los estudiantes de CCD y sus padres deben asistir. Todos los padres de

 estudiantes de primer año se les pide que por

favor traigan un galón de leche de chocolate. Todos los padres de

 estudiantes de segundo año se les pide que por

favor traigan una docena de donas. 

Saturday, December 15, 2018 - Advent Weekday [2] 6:00PM †David C. Leyendecker By Wife & Family Sunday, December 16, 2018 – THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00AM †Gerardo Rene Treviño (A) By Family †Maria Luisa & Antonio Cuellar Por Familia Garcia †Ofelia Alonzo (B) By Morera Family †Msgr. Lucian R. Brasley (A) 10:00AM For Parishioners 12:00PM †Alfredo & Amalia Buendia By Ernestina B. Martinez 5:00PM †Vilma G. Garcia By Minerva G. Ramirez & Family Monday, December 17, 2018 - Advent Weekday [3] 7:00AM †Alfredo Duncan (B) By Duncan Family Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - Advent Weekday [3] 7:00AM †Deacon Larry Sandlin (A) Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - Advent Weekday [3] 7:00AM †Arturo R. Barrera, Sr. (A) By Family 6:00PM †Margarito E. Guerra (B) By Wife & Family Thursday, December 20, 2018 – Advent Weekday [3] 7:00AM No Mass Intention Requested 6:00PM †Ramon F. Perales By Perales Family Friday, December 21, 2018 - Advent Weekday [3]; St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church 7:00AM †Rodolfo & Bernardina Ramirez By Palacios Family Saturday, December 22, 2018 - Advent Weekday [3] 6:00PM †Francisco Garcia Treviño (A) By Lauro Lopez, Jr. & Family Sunday, December 23, 2018 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00AM †Gregorio & Eulalia Escobedo & Sons (A) By Maria G. Sanchez & Family 10:00AM †Enrique Fuentes, Jr. (B) By Wife & Family †Rodolfo Ramirez (A) By Palacios Family 12:00PM For Parishioners 5:00PM †Carlos G. Garza By Wife & Son s (B)=Birthday (A)=Anniversary

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning in Loving Memory of: Raul T. & Emma G. Ramirez

Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018

The King of Israel, the L , is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. — Zephaniah 3:15b

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles

will be burning this week in Thanksgiving by Selina Lynn & Alexandria Perez

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week in Thanksgiving by: Cristina Arellano

in Loving Memory of: Sr. Edmundo Cavazos H.

Sra. Olivia Cavazos

BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . . . .and God’s many blessings to all those cele-brating a birthday or anniversary this week.

Teodoro Aguero, Sr. A. Alarcon Baby Graciela Bernal Randy S. Blair Olivia G. Cavazos Wayo Cavazos Alicia M. Charles David Charles Hugo Adolfo Cipres Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Easton Louie Deleza Erika M. Deleza William Dickinson Jose Duarte Maria del Carmen Duarte

Angel Flores Cayetana Flores Christian Flores Giovanni Flores Jesus Gonzalez Ma. Yolanda Gonzalez Reagan Goodman Megan Gribble Yvonne Gribble Baby Emiliano Ibarra Lidia S. Laurel Servando E. Laurel, Jr. Anthony Leija, Jr. Lawrence Link Gilberto Maldonado Nora McCain John McQuinne Maria Przystasz Sergio Rendon Mrs. Josefina Requejo

Jose Luis Requejo Rodolfo Requejo Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Liz Rodriguez Mario A. Rodriguez Raymundo O. Salinas, Jr. Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Msgr. Stanley Sliwiak Jose Luis Sotelo Jim Switzer Nora G. Urbach Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Mike Valdez Raymond S. York Zulie York Barbara Zepeda

P ray For. . .

David Hinojosa 16-Dec Eduardo Martinez 16-Dec Julius Ramos 16-Dec Damian Alejandro Alejo 17-Dec Gustavo Alcantar 17-Dec Karina Acosta 17-Dec Tahnee A. Leal 17-Dec Leo Gamiño 17-Dec Nathalie Gutierrez 18-Dec Rosie M. Cavazos 18-Dec Eddie Gonzalez 18-Dec Mia Isabella Ramirez 18-Dec Norma Benavides 18-Dec

Lauren Castilla 19-Dec Jose A. Lopez 19-Dec Araceli P. Tijerina 19-Dec Gilberto Treviño, Jr. 19-Dec Breanna Gutierrez 20-Dec Danielle A. Benavides 20-Dec Elizabeth Kazen 20-Dec Naomi Saldaña 20-Dec Ameerah Nichole Alaniz 21-Dec Amelia Y. Cantu 21-Dec Jake Spruiell 21-Dec Lauren Paredes 22-Dec

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Third Thursday of the Month

Adoration and Benediction in the Church on Thursday, Decem-ber 20th from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. followed by Mass.

This Advent season–a time of preparation before our celebration of the mystery of the birth of Christ–is a prime opportunity to enter more deeply into the Church’s Eucharistic faith. Come and allow your faith to be nourished and to grow in the Real Presence of the Eucharistic Lord. www.dhspriory.org

Could You Not Keep Watch With Me For One Hour?

Collection for the Weekend of: December 8 & 9, 2018 Envelopes $6,327.68 Loose 1,167.35 School 369.64

CCD 65.60 TOTAL $7,930.27 Holy Day of Obligation: The Immaculate Conception $3,209.13 Second Collection: Retired Religious $2,426.85

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

ATTENTION

REGISTERED PARISHIONERS

2019 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

REMINDER! The 2019 offertory envelopes are now available at the west entrance of the church. Please make sure you take your box of envelopes home. Envelope boxes will NOT be mailed to anyone. Please note that the use of your envelopes is proof that you are a registered member of the parish. When a person has been asked to be Godparent or sponsor, parishes or catholic schools request verification of a status as a practicing Catholic, attendance at Sunday Mass, or receiving of Sacra-ments. Without the use of your envelope, no such verification can be given. Using Sunday envelopes also helps the parish maintain records of your Sunday Stewardship for your year-end tax letters.

“Life in Christ” Youth Group

Annual Bake Sale

This Sunday: December 16, 2018 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Parish Hall Thank you for supporting our Youth Group!

UPCOMING RETREATS

Women ACTS Retreat January 10-13, 2019

Coordinators: Davyne Aguero (956) 286-6322

Isa Guerra (956) 744-5425 & Norma Lopez-Medina (956) 220-9416

Men ACTS Retreat January 24-27, 2019

Coordinators: Mike Garza (956) 333-8108

Blas M. Martinez (956) 744-9405 & Blas A. Martinez (956) 744-0867

Teen ACTS Retreat February 7-10-2019

Coordinators: Ida Guerra (956) 206-8116 or DJ Barrientos (956) 220-2741

Applications are now available at:

-Parish website (under FORMS) at: blessedsacramentlaredo.org -Parish Office M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 12Nn & 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Main entrances of the church