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Immaculate Conception Church/Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción Office and Mailing: 215 N 15th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Church: 400 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Administrative Assistant: Sandra Ruiz Office Email: icc@skagitcatholic.org Website: www.icc-mv.org Phone: 360-336-6622 Fax: 360-336-5203 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Weekend Masses in English: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. Misa en Español: Domingo 11:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m., Jueves 7:00 p.m. Weekdays: Mon.,Tue., Wed., and Friday 12:15 p.m. Confession: Saturdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Sacred Heart Church: 404 Douglas St., La Conner, WA 98257 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 757, La Conner, WA 98257 Ministry Coordinator: Lori Hansen Phone: 360-466-3967 Office Email: sacredheartlaconner@gmail.com Website: www.SacredHeartChurchLaConner.org Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (Friday by appt.) Mass Schedule: Sunday 9:30 a.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. Confession: Friday mornings 8:30 a.m. or by appointment.

Saint Charles Church/Iglesia San Carlos Address: 935 Peterson Rd., Burlington, WA 98233 Website: www.stcharles-burlington-wa.org Administrative Assistant: Brenda Rocha Office Email: stcharles@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-757-0128 Fax: 360-757-0418 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 11:15 a.m., Sábado 7:00 p.m. Español, Domingo 7:45 a.m. Español Mass Schedule Weekdays: Monday, Thursday 10:30 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Immaculate Heart of Mary/Iglesia Inmaculado Corazón de María Address: 719 Ferry St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Administrative Assistant: Leslie Cornwell Office Email: immaculateheart@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-855-0077 Fax: 360-855-2282 Website: www.ihm-sw.org Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 11:15 a.m., Domingo 9:30 a.m. Español Weekdays: Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Confession: Friday after 9:00 a.m. Mass, Saturday 4:00 p.m. or by Appointment.

St. Catherine Mission Church: 45603 Limestone St., Concrete, WA 98237 Office and Mail: 719 Ferry St., Sedro-Woolley WA 98284 Admin. Assistant: Leslie Cornwell Office Email: ihm@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-855-0077 Fax: 360-855-2282 Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mass Schedule: Saturday 8:30 a.m. (satisfies Sunday obligation).

December 16, 2018 Parishes Served By:

Fr. Tom McMichael, Pastor frmcmichael@skagitcatholic.org, 360-336-6622, ext. 22

Fr. Jeffrey Moore, Parochial Vicar frmoore@skagitcatholic.org, 360-757-0128, ext. 1000

Fr. Paul Magnano, Parish Priest frmagnano@skagitcatholic.org, 360-336-6622

Deacon Tony Cavazos deaconcavazos@yahoo.com, 360-336-6622 ext. 25

Accountant: Jamie Cline, pafinance@icc-mv.org, 360-336-6622 ext. 23

Administrative Assistant: Shari Mentel, shari@skagitcatholic.org 360-336-6622, ext. 27

Pastoral Administrator: Denise Rhone, denise@skagitcatholic.org St. Charles Church, 360-708-9873

Immaculate Conception Regional School www.icrsweb.org 1321 East Division Street, Mount Vernon WA 98274 Phone: 360-428-3912, Fax: 360-424-8838 Principal: Ms. Gwen Rodrigues, rodrigues@icrsweb.org Secretary: Mrs. Gaby Oropeza, goropeza@icrsweb.org

New Parishioners Welcome to our parish community. Please fill out a registration form found in the church entryway and place it in the collection basket.

Afterhours Emergencies Requiring the Presence of a Priest: Please call the Skagit Valley Emergency number: 636-336-6771. This line is reserved for critical afterhours situations, including death and near death, where last sacraments are being requested. Please notify the parish office for all other requests.

Homebound and Hospital Ministry: To request a visit and/or sacramental ministry for the homebound or infirm, please call the office of the parish in which the visit is requested.

Sacramental Prep/la preparación sacramental To make arrangements for Sacraments, please call your parish office for information.

Para hacer los arreglos para los sacramentos, debe venir a la oficina parroquial para llenar la documentación apropiada.

For bulletin submissions: Please submit bulletin

articles to bulletin@skagitcatholic.org or to your

parish office.

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Dear Friends,

Today, December 16, marks the Third Sunday of the Advent season and the first day of the traditional pre-Christmas

novena. Here in the Skagit Valley churches that novena (nine days of prayer) is marked with our all-Valley Simbang-

gabi celebration at Immaculate Conception at 5:00 p.m. on December 15th and nine days of Las Posadas celebrations at

St. Charles, Immaculate Conception, and Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Las Posadas includes the re-enactment of the Holy Family’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem where, as St. Luke

tells us, there was “no room for them in the inn.” Sadly, the Holy Family’s experience as strangers seeking refuge

continues for the estimated 68 million refugees globally and the many homeless here and around the world. In a world

that too often turns its back to the homeless, the refugee, the stranger, we as followers of the Lord Jesus are called to be

different. Pope Francis reminded us of this sacred vocation in a 25 word tweet last summer from Pope Francis

@Pontifex

We encounter Jesus in those who are poor, rejected, or

refugees. Do not let fear get in the way of welcoming our

neighbor in need.

May these final days of Advent be a time of continued holy preparation and generous welcome.

Fr. Tom

December 16, 2018

3rd Sunday of Advent

“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to

God.” (PHILIPPIANS 4:6)

St. Paul reminds us that our God is an abundant God, the ultimate giver of gifts. He promises to give us all that we need.

When we trust that God will take care of us, it is easier for us to share what we have been given.

“Sacred Heart Middle School and High School Group helping at theTri-Parish Food Bank last Saturday.

Sacred Heart provided 2 car loads of food for the youth to distribute at the food bank.”

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PLATICAS PRE MATRIMONIALES

Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción 2019

Si usted, o alguien que conoce, planea

casarse, las pláticas se llevarán a cabo en el

mes de Enero, durante tres viernes

consecutivos, iniciando el 4 de Enero, 11 y 18,

de 7-9:30 p.m., en el Centro Parroquial.

Vaya o llame a la oficia para registrarse

360-336-6622.

El domingo pasado, 9 de diciembre, la Iglesia San Carlos realizó la tradicional procesión anual con nuestra Madre la Virgen de Guadalupe, muchos feligreses del valle estuvieron presentes y también las diferentes las danzas del valle.

16 de Diciembre de 2018 3er Domingo de Adviento

"No se inquieten por nada; antes bien, en toda ocasión presenten sus peticiones a Dios y junten la acción de gracias a la suplica" (Filipenses 4: 6) San Pablo nos recuerda que nuestro Dios es un Dios abundante, el mejor donante de regalos. Él promete darnos todo lo que necesitamos. Cuando confiamos en que Dios nos cuidará, es más fácil para nosotros compartir lo que se nos ha dado.

Queridos amigos, Hoy, 16 de diciembre, se celebra el tercer domingo de la temporada de Adviento y el primer día de la tradicional novena antes de Navidad. Aquí, en las iglesias del valle de Skagit, esa novena (nueve días de oración) está marcada con nuestra celebración de Simbang-gabi en todo el valle en la Inmaculada Concepción a las 5:00 p.m. el 15 de diciembre y nueve días de celebraciones de Las Posadas en San Carlos, Inmaculada Concepción e Inmaculado Corazón de María. Las Posadas incluyen la recreación del viaje de la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret a Belén donde, como nos dice San Lucas, “no había lugar para ellos en la posada”. Lamentablemente, la experiencia de la Sagrada Familia como extraños que buscan refugio continúa para se estima que hay 68 millones de refugiados en todo el mundo y las muchas personas sin hogar aquí y en todo el mundo. En un mundo que con demasiada frecuencia le da la espalda a las personas sin hogar, al refugiado, al extranjero; nosotros, como seguidores del Señor Jesús, somos llamados a ser diferentes. El Papa Francisco nos recordó esta vocación sagrada en un tweet de 25 palabras el verano pasado de Papa Francisco @Pontifex

Nos encontramos con Jesús en aquellos que son pobres, rechazados, o refugiados. No dejes que el miedo se interponga en la bienvenida a nuestros vecino necesitado Que estos últimos días de Adviento sean un tiempo de continua preparación santa y generosa bienvenida. Padre Tom

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SERVICE PROJECT REFLECTIONS.

ICRS 6/7/8th graders volunteer 5 hours a trimester

to live out the Gospel values of compassion and

stewardship, and to be active citizens who work

for the common good. Students volunteered at

Where the Heart is, baseball tournaments, animal shelters,

and other locations. See page 2 of 11-29-18 newsletter

(http://www.icrsweb.org/parents/parent-newsletter/ ) for

complete reflections.

REFLEXIONES DEL PROYECTO Al SERVICIO. Los estudiantes de ICRS del 6/7 / 8vo grado son voluntarios 5 horas por trimestre para vivir los valores del Evangelio de compasión y administración, y para ser ciudadanos activos que trabajan por el bien común. Los estudiantes se ofrecieron como voluntarios en Where the Heart is, torneos de béisbol, refugios

para animales y otros lugares. Vea la página 2 del boletín 11-29-18. (http://www.icrsweb.org/parents/parent-newsletter/) para las reflexiones completas.

SKAGIT VALLEY MASS SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY HORARIOS DE MISAS DEL VALLE DE SKAGIT PARA NAVIDAD Y LA SOLEMNIDAD DE MARIA MADRE DE DIOS

Vigil, The Nativity of the Lord, Monday, December 24

Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon 5:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m. Español

St. Catherine, Concrete 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart, La Conner 5:00 p.m.

St. Charles, Burlington 7:00 p.m. Español

9:00 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sedro-Woolley 7:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. Español

The Nativity of the Lord, Tuesday, December 25

Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon 9:00 a.m.

St. Charles, Burlington 9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart, La Conner 9:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sedro-Woolley 9:00 a.m.

Vigil, Solemnity of Mary, Monday, December 31

St. Charles, Burlington 7:00 p.m. Español

Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon 8:30 p.m. Español

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sedro-Woolley 7:00 p.m. Bilingüe

Solemnity of Mary,Tuesday, January 1

St. Charles, Burlington 9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart, La Conner 9:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon 10:30 a.m.

“In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico

were subjugated and the practice of human

sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of

God appeared to St. Juan Diego as a pregnant

native woman, now known as Our Lady of

Guadalupe.She sent him with miraculous flowers

in his cloak to tell the bishop to build a church where people

could receive her Son and her loving, tender care. When St.

Juan Diego opened the cloak before the bishop, an image of

Our Lady was revealed that remains to this day. The chapel

was quickly built, millions embraced Christianity, and the

Church increased its protection of the indigenous peoples.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2018-19 Respect

Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/respect-life-reflection

Catholic men's dad group meets twice a month (at homes) and is a great way to meet other Catholic men who share the same beliefs, bounce parenting ideas off each other and grow in our faith. For more information or to be added to our email list call 360-540-4310 or email mreese@be.wednet.edu.

En 1531, cuando los pueblos indígenas de México

fueron subyugados y la práctica del sacrificio humano

era todavía un recuerdo reciente, la Madre de Dios se

apareció a San Juan Diego como una mujer nativa

embarazada, ahora conocida como Nuestra Señora de

Guadalupe. Ella lo envió con flores milagrosas en su

manto para decirle al obispo que construya una iglesia donde la

gente pueda recibir a su Hijo y su amoroso y tierno cuidado.

Cuando San Juan Diego abrió la capa ante el obispo, se reveló

una imagen de la Virgen que permanece hasta hoy. La capilla se

construyó rápidamente, millones abrazaron el cristianismo y la

Iglesia aumentó la protección de los pueblos indígenas ".

USCCB Secretaría de Actividades Pro-Vida 2018-19 Respetar la

vida Reflexión, www.usccb.org/respect-life-reflection

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, December 16 9 a.m. Mass, Church 10:20-11:20 a.m. English Faith Formation, St. Joseph 11 a.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 1 p.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church Monday, December 17 9-10 a.m. Organ Lessons, Church 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church 7 p.m. Spanish RCIA, Living Room 7 p.m. Spanish Bible Class, Library 7 p.m. Spanish Youth Choir, Basement Conference Room Tuesday, December 18 10 a.m. Scripture Group, Conference Room 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church 7-8:30 p.m. High School Bible Study, Church 7:30 p.m. Spanish Choir, Church Wednesday, December 19 8:30 a.m. Rosary, Church 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Diaper Distribution Center, Diaper Room 12-3 p.m. Rosary Makers, Library 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, St. Joseph Center 6 p.m. Spanish Youth Group, Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary, Basement Conference Room 7:30 p.m. English Choir, Church Thursday, December 20 6:30—9:00 p.m. RCIA, Living Room 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church 7 p.m. Mass, Church Friday, December 21 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church Saturday, December 22 4-4:45 p.m. Reconciliation, Church 5 p.m. Mass, Church 5 p.m. Spanish Choir, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church Sunday, December 23 9 a.m. Mass, Church 11 a.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 1 p.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 6-9 p.m. Posadas, Church

Immaculate ConceptionChurch

Vision Statement: A Christ Centered Church of Faith-Filled Disciples

Status of Parish Finances

July-November Income $ 264,411 July-November Expenses $ 268,214 Difference $ ( 3,803) Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 11,115 Sunday Collection* 12/08-12/09 $ 8,605 Loan Balance 10/31/2018 $ 1,743,011

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

*Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.The weekly budgeted goal takes into account the $3,000 per week needed to make our loan payment.

Please remember the Church and school in your will.

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING GUM INTO THE CHURCH

HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR PLEDGE CARD? To date we have received 63 stewardship pledges for next year. If you have not yet completed a pledge form, please prayerfully consider your giving for next year and pick up a pledge form from the narthex of the church. Pledges can be made weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. Please complete and place in the collection basket as soon as possible.

If you are giving on-line, either through your bank or OSV, we still need to hear from you. Thank you and God bless.

The new picture directories are here! You can pick yours up (if you had your picture taken or submitted a photo) this weekend after all Masses or next weekend, December 23/24.

Christmas Eve Mass with Angels

Calling children who would like to be part of the procession during our Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m.

We welcome children ages 3-9 to participate (halos provided) to proceed to the altar and place a bundle of hay in the manger. The children will then return to their families for the remainder of the Mass.

Please have your child in the Narthex at 4:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Any questions, please contact Trisha Van Selus at tvanselus@gmail.com.

Homeless Men’s Clothing Drive - It’s that time again – time to start collecting all your gently used men’s clothing and acquired toiletries for the St. Martin de Porres Homeless Shelter Men’s Clothing Drive for our January 2019 delivery. Got a new coat for Christmas? Give your old one a new owner. Drive runs through the weekend of January 5/6. Please place your donations in the collection box in the narthex. Questions: Steve Miller, 360-708-2722, ftdock1@comcast.net.

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Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción Declaración de la Visión: Una Iglesia Centrada en Cristo, Discípulos llenos de Fe

Saint Catherine Mission

DECEMBER MINISTRY Extraordinary Minister: Nancy Glass Lector: 15th & 22nd David Lang Church Housekeeping: Nancy & Connie Glass

FOOD DRIVE: Thanks for your generous donations of food for the needy.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING OF THE CHURCH: After Mass this morning, some decorations will be installed. After some discussion with volunteers, who have other commitments, it was decided to decorate at this time. Nancy Glass will be heading up the floral arrangements and nativity scene at a later date.

Sunday, December 16th, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent, Year C The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This name is taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday's Mass, which is also echoed in today's second reading from the Paul's letter to the Philippians. Some people mark this Sunday by lighting a pink can-dle instead of a purple one on their Advent wreath. It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand. Loyola Press Sunday Connection.

Status of Parish Finances

July - November Income $ 12,691 July - November Expenses $ 14,968 Difference $ (2,278) Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 575 Weekly Sunday Collection 12/8 $ 1,038 Thank You For Your Continued Support!

*Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.

Después de todas las Misas de hoy y el próximo fin de semana, venderemos boletos para la rifa de este hermoso cuadro de la última cena. Este artículo fue donado por la familia de Ed y Nancy Rogers. Los boletos cuestan $5 cada uno o 5 por $20. No necesitas estar presente para ganar. Solo asegúrese de anotar su número de teléfono en la parte posterior del boleto. Todas las ganancias beneficiarán las necesidades del fondo de construcción.

Ya se llegó el tiempo de celebrar

nuestras posadas navideñas

Comenzando este domingo 16 de

diciembre en la iglesia Inmaculada

Concepción.

a las 7:00 p.m.

La colecta de ropa para hombres sin hogar esta a punto de empezar un año más

Estaremos aceptando ropa de hombre

que este en buenas condiciones y artículos de higiene personal, las cuales

serán donadas a la casa hogar para hombres San Martin de Porres en

Seattle. Esto será en enero de 2019. ¿Tienes un abrigo nuevo para navidad? Dale tu viejo abrigo a un nuevo dueño. Por

favor, coloque sus donaciones en la caja de colecta ubicado en el nártex.

Preguntas: Steve Miller, 360-708-2722, ftdock1@comcast.net.

DIRECTORIO DE FOTOS ! ¡Los nuevos directorios con fotografías ya

están aquí! Puede recogerlo este fin de semana después de todas las Misas o el próximo fin de

semana, 23/24 de diciembre. Los directorios están en sobre blanco con su

nombre. POR FAVOR, ABSTENERSE DE MASTICAR-GOMA EN LA IGLESIA

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Sunday, December 16th, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent, Year C The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This name is taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday's Mass, which is also echoed in today's second reading from the Paul's letter to the Philippians. Some people mark this Sunday by lighting a pink candle instead of a purple one on their Advent wreath. It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand. Loyola Press Sunday Connection Domingo 16 de diciembre de 2018 Tercer domingo de Adviento, año C

El tercer domingo de Adviento también se llama Domingo de gaudete, Gaudete , es una palabra latina que significa "regocijarse". Este nombre se toma de la antífona de entrada para la misa del domingo, que también se repite en el día de hoy. Segunda lectura de la carta de Pablo a los filipenses. Algunas personas celebran este domingo encendiendo una vela rosada en lugar de una púrpura en su corona de Adviento. Es un recordatorio de que la temporada de Adviento es un temporada de alegría porque nuestra salvación ya está cerca. Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Status of Parish Finances

July– November Income $ 86,716 July– November Expenses $ 89,461 Difference $ (2,745) Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 3,634 Weekly Sunday Collection 12/8-12/9 $ 3,006

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

*Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.

Mass Intentions Dec.19th: Repose of the Souls of Chee Im Neo and Janet Mahaffie Dec. 21st: Healing Intentions of Robert Jobin Dec. 22nd:Repose of the Soul of Terry Carter Jr. Sanctuary candle for the Repose of the Soul of Bill Wetzel Sponsored by: Jeanette Wetzel

Church Calendar of Events Dec. 16th: Spanish Mass at 9:30 a.m. English Mass at 11:15 a.m. Faith Formation Classes 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Room Coffee Social in Parish Hall following 11:15 a.m. Mass - Hosted by Aaron & Joann Hardin Dec. 18th: Baby Bank Open from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Parish Conference Room Ladies Guild Christmas Party at 2:00 p.m. in Parish Hall Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:00 p.m. in St. Francis Room Dec. 19th: Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by Rosary Dec. 20th: Scouts Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Room Dec. 21st: Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by Rosary & Confessions Dec. 22nd: Spanish Faith Formation Class at 10:00 a.m. in St. Elizabeth room Confessions at 4:00 p.m. English Mass at 5:00 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church/Iglesia Immaculado Corazon de Maria

Prayer Chain We are all blessed by the power of prayer even as God knows our needs. If you or someone you know are in need of prayers, please contact the office. Thank you.

Cadena de oración Todos somos bendecidos por el poder de la oración aun cuando Dios conoce nuestras necesidades. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita oraciones, comuníquese con la oficina. Gracias

Calendars The 2019 Calendars are here in the Narthex. They are available in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to take one! Thanks to Doug Hutter and The Lemley Chapel for supplying us with such lovely illustrated calendars. Calendarios Los calendarios de 2019 están aquí en el Nártex. Están disponibles en inglés y español. Por favor, siéntase libre de tomar uno! Gracias a Doug Hutter y The Lemley Chapel por proporcionarnos calendarios ilustrados tan encantadores.

INVITATION To: All the Ladies of our Parish Date: Friday 12/21/18 Time: After 9:00 a.m. Mass Event: Cleaning of the Church Please come and help us clean the Church to prepare for Our Savior’s Birth.

INVITACIÓN A: Todas las damas de nuestra parroquia. Fecha: Viernes 12/21/18 Hora: después de Misa de las 9:00 a.m. Evento: Limpieza de la Iglesia. Por favor, venga y ayúdenos a limpiar la Iglesia para prepararnos para el nacimiento de Nuestro Salvador.

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Church Calendar

Mon./Lun. 12/17/2018 8:30 am Administrative Meeting, Mother Teresa Room 10:30 am Mass 7:00 pm Posada Tue./Mar. 12/18/2018 7:00 pm Posada Wed./Mié. 12/19/2018 Faith Formation Thu./Jue. 12/20/2018 10:30 am Mass 7:00 pm Posada Fri./Vie. 12/21/2018 3:00—10:00 pm Silent Adoration Sat./Sáb. 12/22/2018 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm English Mass 7:00 pm Spanish Mass 8:00 pm Posada Sun./Dom. 12/23/2018 7:45 am Spanish Mass, 8:30-9:30 am SP Coffee Hour 11:15 am English Mass, 12:15-1:00 pm Coffee Hour 4:30 pm Byzantine Mass, Church 7:00 pm Posadas

St. Charles Church - Iglesia San Carlos

Please remember the Church and school in your will.

Status of Parish Finances

July - November Income $ 128,704 July - November Expenses $ 140,495 Difference $ (11,791) Weekly Sunday Goal $ 5,548 Weekly Collection 12/08-12/09 $ 6,549 Online Giving November $ 2,005

We are grateful for your generous support of the needs of our Parish… Thank You.

The Tri-Parish food bank needs volunteers to help welcome and check in guests. Basic computer skills needed and training provided. One Saturday a month is requested for a few hours, usually 11:45 to 3:45. Please call Jose Ortiz at 360-333-5015 if you are interested or have questions.

Third Sunday of Advent Today’s Gospel provides a blueprint for good stewardship: “ Let the man who has two coats give to him who has none. The man who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11

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December 24th, The Nativity of the Lord Vigil Mass 9:00 pm

24 de Diciembre, La Natividad del Señor Misa de Vigilia 7:00 pm Español

December 25th, Christmas Day/Navidad Mass 9:00 am

Homeless Men’s Clothing Drive - It’s that time again – time to start collecting all your gently used men’s clothing and acquired toiletries for the St. Martin de Porres Homeless Shelter Men’s Clothing Drive for our January, 2019 delivery. Got a new coat for Christmas? Give your old one a new owner. Please see the bulletin insert for details of this drive to keep our less fortunate brothers warm and refreshed. Questions: Steve Miller, 360-708-2722, ftdock1@comcast.net.

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Sacred Heart Church - La Conner www.SacredHeartChurchLaConner.org

P.O. Box 757 La Conner; Phone: 360-466-3967 e-mail: SacredHeartLaConner@gmail.com

Office Hours: 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Mon.-Thur. (Friday by appt.)

Dec. 16th, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent Our baptism readies us to

greet the One who is to come. Let us cry out with joy

and gladness.

Church Calendar:

Dec. 16th: 3rd Sunday of Advent. Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Faith Formation, youth groups meet after Mass.

Dec. 18th: Centering Prayer meets 11 a.m. (Hall).

Dec. 19th: Men's and Women's prayer groups meet.

(Men—8 a.m. Women—10 a.m. in the Hall.)

Dec. 21st: Friday Morning Mass 9 a.m. in the Church.

Dec. 23rd: 4th Sunday of Advent. Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Faith Formation/ youth groups do not meet.

Dec. 24th: Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m.

(Church offices are closed.)

Dec. 25th: Christmas Morning Mass at 9:00 a.m.

(Church offices are closed.)

Dec. 26th: Church offices are closed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

20 Liam Peters~~Rebecca Rieger

21 Katie Hansen

22 Sharilyn Mentel

23 John Engels~~Lucy Lemrick

Ministry Schedule - Dec. 23rd: - ADVENT

Lectors: # Melanie Bottari ## Mike Compton

Eucharistic Ministers: # Maggie Schacht (hosts); Mike

Ball, Colleen Fisher, Claudia Doneen, & Barbara Harker

(wine cups). Ushers: #Chad Fisher, Mike Elde, Kevin & Braden Le Duc

Altar Servers: #Emilie Mentel, Eve Cowan, Shayne Engels

Thanks to the Harkers for cleaning the church.

Sacred Heart—Status of Parish Finances July—Oct. Income $ 74,560 July—Oct. Expenses $ 78,205 Difference $ (3,645) Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 3,779 Weekly Sunday Collection Dec. 2nd: $ 4,062 November On-line Giving $ 2,625

Happy Birthday! Dec. 18th: Jeff Graf ~~ Christine Tripp Dec. 19th: Joseph Divita ~~ Daniel Fisher Dec. 21th: Sarah Cram ~~ Arnold Fohn ~~ Monica Franssen ~~ Mary Rytand ~~ Spencer Tripp Dec. 22nd: Elizabeth Turner

World Youth Day in Seattle January 26th-27th The Annual High School Catholic Youth Convention

Join hundreds of youth and young adults in a local

celebration of World Youth Day Panama.

For registration and questions, visit: www.tinyurl.com/

WYDSeattle2019; To join the Sacred Heart High School

Youth Group trip to the convention, register on-line and

contact Michelle Cowan mantonichcowan@gmail.com, or

Shari Mentel shari@skagitcatholic.org.

Christmas Eve Music If you would like to sing with

the choral group or play an instrument for the Christmas Eve Mass (5 pm), please contact Christine Tripp at tripp1993@gmail.com. The next practice is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today Sunday, December 16th. Thank you!

Thank you to the Middle School & High School groups that helped at the food bank last Saturday! Thank you, Sacred Heart parishioners for donating food in the green bags!

Seeking Finance Council Members: We are looking for new members for our Finance Council.

The Finance Council has two roles: (1) Review our books, to

make sure the clergy and staff are being good stewards of

parish resources, and to provide advice on how to be better

stewards, and (2) To help set a budget for each year based on

the priorities of the pastor and Pastoral Council. You do not

need to be a CPA, as long as you can read a balance sheet. If

you are interested, please contact Fr. Moore at

frmoore@skagitcatholic.org. Thank you!

Christmas Eve Mass with Angels

Calling children that would like to be part

of the procession during our Christmas

Eve Mass at 5:00 PM

We welcome children ages 3-9 to

participate (halos provided) to proceed to the altar and

place a bundle of hay in the manger. The children will

then return to their families for the rest of Mass. Please

have your child in the cry room at 4:45 pm on

Christmas Eve. Any questions, please contact Shari at

shari@skagitcatholic.org