December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

First Sunday of AdventFirst Sunday of Advent

For us Catholics, the new Liturgical Year commences with the first Sunday of Ad-vent. In this new liturgical year, the Church not only wishes to indicate the beginning of a period, but the beginning of a re-newed commitment to the faith by all those who follow Christ, the Lord. This time of prayer and path of penance that is so powerful, rich and intense, endeavors to give us a renewed impetus to truly wel-come the message of the One who was incarnated for us. In fact, the entire Liturgy of the Advent season, will spur us to an awakening in our Christian life and will put us in a ‘vigilant’ disposition, to wait for Our Lord Jesus who is coming.

The Season of Advent is therefore a sea-son of vigilant waiting, that prepares us to welcome the mystery of the Word Incar-nate, who will give the ‘Light’ to the womb of the Virgin Mary, but essentially this time prepares us not only to welcome this great event but to incarnate it in our lives. We could say that the true light enters the world through the immaculate womb of Mary but it does not stay there. On the contrary, this light flows out into our dark, obscure, sinful lives to illuminate them, so that we can become the light that illumi-nates the world. For this reason, let us live this time of waiting not only to celebrate a historical memory but to repeat this memory in our lives and in the service of others. To wait for the Lord who comes, means to wait and to watch so that the Word of Love enters inside us and focuses us every day of our lives.

Excerpted from the website of Congregation for the Clergy

2 de Diciembre de 2018

Primero Domingo de Adviento

Para nosotros, los católicos, el nuevo año litúrgico comienza con el primer domingo de Adviento. En este nuevo año litúrgico, la Iglesia no solo desea indicar el comienzo de un período, sino el comienzo de un compromiso renovado con la fe por parte de todos los que siguen a Cristo, el Señor. Este tiempo de oración y camino de penitencia que es tan poderoso, rico e intenso, trata de darnos un impulso renovado para recibir verdaderamente el mensaje de Aquel que se encarnó para nosotros. De hecho, toda la Liturgia del tiempo de Adviento, nos impulsará a un despertar en nuestra vida cristiana y nos pondrá en una disposición "vigilante", a esperar a Nuestro Señor Jesús, que viene.

La Temporada de Adviento es, por lo tanto, una estación de espera vigilante, que nos prepara para recibir el misterio de la Palabra Encarnada, quien dará la 'Luz' al vientre de la Virgen María, pero esencialmente esta vez nos prepara no solo para dar la bienvenida a este gran evento sino para encarnarlo en nuestras vidas. Podríamos decir que la verdadera luz entra en el mundo a través del inmaculado vientre de María, pero no permanece allí. Por el contrario, esta luz fluye hacia nuestras vidas oscuras, oscuras y pecaminosas para iluminarlos, de modo que podamos convertirnos en la luz que ilumina el mundo. Por este motivo, vivamos este tiempo de espera no solo para celebrar un recuerdo histórico, sino para repetir este recuerdo en nuestras vidas y al servicio de los demás. Esperar a que venga el Señor, significa esperar y vigilar para que la Palabra de Amor entre dentro de nosotros y nos enfoque cada día de nuestras vidas.

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F i r s t S u n d a y o f A d v e n t P a g e 3

Saturday, December 1st St. Evastus

8:00 am Purgatorial Society: Purgatorial Souls, Millicent Schmidt, Valek

Family, John Bresnahan, Elizabeth & Floyd De John & family, Joseph Haines, Wilda Dacret, Malcom Haggerty, Joseph Masters, Robert Metzner & family, John Kiel & family, Baker Family, Beauvoir Family, Meleschi family, Blanchard Family, Moscoso Family, Lamour Family, Vulcain Family, Jim Elsea, David & Barbara Didona, Robert Richardson, Charles J. Goodell, Maria & John Zuccaro, Donald F. DeJohn, Berryer Family, and Richard J. Jennette,

(L) Jackson Bustamante

By Grace & Chick Pallotta

4:00 pm In thanksgiving to Jesus and our Blessed Mother for family prayers answered By Anita Ziegler

† Ernestine Patchen By John & Lee Giuffrida

† Jorge Baiz By classmates Colegio, Sam, Ignacio

Sunday, December 2nd First Sunday of Advent 8:00 am (L) Larry & Marcia Bartos By Rev. Kris A. Bartos

10:00 am † Tommy SantaLucia By Auntie & Uncle Hank

11:30 am † Ernestine Patchen By Bud & Sandy Legere

(L) Pray for Emmanuel Gefferson Imprime’s Baptism today By parents

1:30 pm The Families of Edward Fortmann, Vincent J. Dellorto, Joseph F. McGowan, &

Samuel J. Musseri—St. Henry’s Sustaining Benefactors

Monday, December 3rd St. Frances Xavier 8:00am (L) Helen Makarewicz & family

† Thomas Byrne By wife

Tuesday, December 4th St. John Damascene

8:00 am (L) Rev. Kris Bartos

† Agnes Martelli & Giuseppi Martelli By Luigi Martelli

Wednesday, December 5th St. Julius

8:00 am (L) Gregory & Jeanine Bartos By Rev. Kris A. Bartos

† Efrain Solares By Thelma

Thursday, December 6th St. Nicholas

8:00 am † James Tully By mother † Joe Ruben Gonzalez By the Gonzalez Family

Friday, December 7th St. Ambrose

8:00am (L) James Bartos By Rev. Kris A. Bartos

6:00 pm* † Raul Martinez By the Diaz Family

Saturday, December 8th The Immaculate Conception

8:00 am (L) Giselda By husband

12:00 pm (L) Lauretta Brennen By Connie & Fran

4:00 pm † Louise DiPretoro By Jim & Margie Rustici † Richard Leone by brother, Danny

Sunday, December 9th Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 am (L) Larry & Marcia Bartos By Rev. Kris A. Bartos

10:00 am † Kate Pelosi By Loretta Malafronte & Joe

11:30 am † Blanca Hasbun by Martha Humlack

1:30 pm (L) Rev. Kris A. Bartos

*Espanol

Tabernacle Lights for the month of December in memory of the Labinski family.

Hosts & Wine for the month of December in memory of Thomas Byrne.

Mass Intentions Of the Week

Please pray for the sick

Robert Wright, Margaret Leona, Helen Godfrey, Eileen Blackmore, Megan Sereseroz, Marilyn Smith, Laura Fassig, Marie Martes, Anthony De Michele, Rebecca Zung-Clough, Yvonne Yaksic, Peggy Meyer, Paul Brennen, Rita Tracht, Sophia DePaola, Edgar Breenen, Michael Bierman, Doug River, David Zwiercan, Anna Vaccaro, & Anna Srednick.

Ministers Schedule December 8th& 9th

Saturday 4:00 PM

Celebrant Fr. Sileo

Lector Thomas Kostokansky

Server Maria Feliciano

Euchris!c Minister Rose Nowak

Euchris!c Minister Laure"a Brennen

Sunday 8:00 AM

Celebrant Fr. Francis

Deacon Deacon Mar!nez

Lector DC

Server Ali

Euchris!c Minister Zack

Euchris!c Minister Jehan Vasquez

Sunday 10:00 AM

Celebrant Fr. Brohammer

Lector Susan Dimond

Server Susan Gingerich

Euchris!c Minister Jo Anne Byrne

Euchris!c Minister Rebeca Kutner

Sunday 11:30 AM

Celebrant Fr. Francis

Lector CCD program

Server Victoria

Eucharis!c Minister Jackson

Euchris!c Minister Joanne Schroeder

Sunday 1:30 PM

Celebrant Fr. Bill

Deacon Deacon Mar!nez

Lector Olga Muniz

Lector Abel Perez

Euchris!c Minister Mayra Mendoza

Euchris!c Minister Rebeca Kutner

Acolitos-Servidores del Altar Javier Aguirre

Acolitos-Servidores del Altar Rafael Perez

Acolitos-Servidores del Altar Mateo Hernandez

Acolitos-Servidores del Altar Mayra Hernandez

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Our offertory collection for the weekend of November 24 & 25th is broken down below. Thank you for your support. Nuestro ofertorio para el fin de semana del 24 de Noviembre y 25 se desglosa a continuación. Gracias por su apoyo.

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Fence Project Update

Signs of our fence project construction may be seen around the perimeter and interior parts of our property. Please make sure to stay clear of any con-

struction materials, orange fencing, and debris.

Due to City requirements, St. Henry is required to make improvements to the landscaping as part of the fence project. As a result, the budget for the project has increased substantially.

We would ask for your assistance by making a do-nation to help offset the increased cost of the fence and landscape upgrades. For donations to our fence and landscaping project, please make your check out to St. Henry Church with the notation ‘Fence Project’. Thank you to those who have do-nated to our project. Once completed, the project the enhance the property’s appeal & safety.

Reunión de Jubileo de oro de la

iglesia de San Henry

La próxima reunión para discutir los planes para las celebraciones del 50 aniversario de St. Henry Church se llevará a cabo el Miércoles, 5 de Diciembre a las 7:00PM en el salón parroquial. Animamos a todos los que deseen participar en la planificación, organización y trabajo del eventos a asistir.

St. Henry Church Golden Jubilee Meeting

The next meeting to discuss plans for St. Henry Church’s 50th anniversary celebrations will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00pm in the parish hall. We encourage all who wish to participate in the planning, organizing, and working of the events to attend.

LAST CHANCE to register for Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening is coming to St. Henry Church on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. To register for your health screening call toll free at 866 229 0469 or reg-ister on line at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle. For pricing call 866 229 0469.

St. Coleman’s School Open House

Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

2250 SE 12 ST, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

(954) 942 3500 or admission@stcoleman.org

On the weekend of Dec 8th/9th, our second collection will help support the Retirement Fund for Religious. We appreciate your gen-erosity.

50/50 Raffle Drawing to begin again in December

St. Henry Church will resume the monthly 50/50 Raffle draw-

ing beginning this December. The winning raffle will be drawn on the last Monday of each month and will be published in the bulletin the following week. Please look for the yellow 50/50 raffle en-velopes on the tables in the church to enter and win. Yellow envelopes may be dropped in the collection basket or brought into the church of-fice. Good luck!

St. Henry’s Thanksgiving Luncheon Thank you to all our volunteers! This year, we had approximately 125 people attend our Thanksgiving lunch. We have so much to be thankful for, so let’s give praise to God.

Day/Dia Time/Hora Offertory Subsidy

Saturday/Sabado 4:00pm $1,592 $266

Sunday/Domingo 8:00am $261 $131

Sunday/Domingo 10:00am $1,244 $290

Sunday/Domingo 11:30am $334 $135

Sunday/Domingo 1:30pm $552 $215

Total $3,983 $1,037

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Upcoming Events / Activities

Sunday, December 2nd—after the 10:00am Mass Coffee fellowship under the car canopy in front of the church office. Stop by for coffee, water & a pastry!!

Monday, December 10th—The CCW is hosting a day of Reflection with Fr. Sileo beginning at 10am in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, December 12th-Celebrations for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 6pm Mass followed by celebrations & play in the parish hall. All are wel-come to attend.

Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Holy Day of Obligation

Friday, December 7, 2018—6:00pm Vigil Mass in Spanish

Saturday, December 8, 2018—8:00am & 12:00pm Holy Day Masses in English

Note: the Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass does not fulfill your obligation for the Holy Day.

Horario de Misas para la Solemnidad de

la Inmaculada Concepción

Día Santo de la Obligación

Viernes 7 de Diciembre de 2018—6: 00 pm Misa de vigilia en Español

Sábado, 8 de Diciembre de 2018—8: 00 am y 12:00 pm Misas del día santo en Inglés

Nota: la Misa de vigilia del Sábado a las 4:00 pm no cumple con su obligación para el Día Santo.

TOY DRIVE

St. Henry Church will once again be sponsoring a toy drive to provide toys to children of families in need. We encourage everyone to take an An-gel from our Angel Tree, located by the ushers room, to purchase a gift or toy and help make a child’s Christmas bright. Thank you!

Respect Life Baby Bottle Campaign

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s Respect Life Baby Bottle Campaign. This year St. Henry Church members contributed $2,340.00, which was donated directly to the Respect Life Office. Once again, thank you for all your generosity.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

This year, St. Henry Church was able to provide 17 Food baskets and turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. We appreciate all who contributed to make a family’s Thanksgiving special.

2019 Calendars have arrived

The 2019 Calendars, compliments of Kraeer Funeral Homes, are now available on the church tables. Please, one per family.

Jesse Tree Overview

The Jesse Tree dates back to the middle ages and came from Europe. Even some ancient cathedrals have Jesse Tree designs in their stained

glass windows. The "tree" is usually a branch or sapling and is decorated with various sym-bols that remind us of the purpose and promises of God from Creation to the Birth of Jesus Christ.

Jesse was the father of King David and God promised David that his Kingdom would last forever. Two centuries after the death of King David, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and said:

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots: and the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:1-2)

Each Jesse Tree ornament usually consists of a handmade sym-bol or drawing that represents one of the major stories of the Old Testament along with a brief verse of Scripture from that story.

The Council of Catholic Women will be hosting a morning of Reflection this Advent Season on Mon-day, December 10th at 11:00am in the Parish Hall. Fr. Joseph Sileo will present the Reflection, as we prepare for the birth of our Lord. and all are invited & encouraged to attend and bring a friend.

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