December 23, 2018
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S A C R A M E N T S P A S T O R A L / L I T U R G I C A L M I N I S T R I E S & O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For home or hospital
visits, please contact the office to arrange date
and time.
BAPTISM: Baptism Classes are required for both
the parents and godparents. Parents must come
in person to the office and bring the child’s origi-
nal birth Certificate. Godparents must be practic-
ing Catholics up to date on their sacraments. Re-
quirements for Godparents.
1) Letter of good standing from their parish
church.
2) Baptismal Class Certificate
3) Recent Baptismal Certificate with Notations,
where it shows when you got married by the
Catholic church and Confirmed.
4) Call the parish office for more information.
Monthly Baptisms:
January 12 & 13; February 9 &10; March 2&3
Monthly Classes:
January 12; February 2, March 2nd.
Consolation Ministry: Available to parishioners
who have had a recent death in their family, they
assist with funeral arrangements. Those in need
of assistance with planning for a loved one’s final
arrangements should first contact a funeral home.
For questions, please call the parish office,
972.262.0552.
MATRIMONY: Contact the parish office 9 months
prior to the date of the wedding. Two Programs
are required by the Dallas Diocese. Recently is-
sued copies of baptismal certificates are required.
RECONCILIATION: The sacrament of reconciliation
is celebrated on Saturday at 8:30am.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA is for
those who are seeking Christ, His sacraments and
entry into the Church. If you have questions about
entering into the Church or completion of your
sacraments please contact Deacon Pete Rodri-
guez or the Faith Formation office at
972.262.6590
SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please notify the pastoral
office when a member of your family is ill, home-
bound or hospitalized. Communion ministers are
available for visits throughout the week.
Addictions Ministry� Mendoza� Alfred� 972.375.3559�Adoration Ministry � Galindo� Juanita� 214.457.6535�
Adult Bible Class� Roper� Barbara� 972.262.0552�
African Ministry� Edobor� Alex� 214.734.3086�
Altar Servers� Nuñez� Victoria� 817.395.2814�Arts & Environment� Hernandez� Julia� 972.262.0552�
Boy Scouts� Hernandez� Jesse� 972.988.0002�
Capital Campaign� Gomez� Lupe� 817.228.9975�
Couples for Christ Foundation for �
Family (CFCFFL)�
Ramos� Gabriel &
Rebecca�
972.375.3799 �
Consolation Ministry� Witucki� Yvonne� 972.262.0552�
Council of Catholic Women (CCW)� Arriaga� Karla� 972.839.6608�
CRHP Women� Reynoso� Victoria� 469.236.9727�
CRHP�Men� Espinosa� John� 469.439.1263�
Cub Scouts� Rodriguez� Esmeralda� 972.891.4678�
Cursillos in Christianity� Garza� Gary� 972.262.0552�
Eucharistic Ministers� Cartwright� Peggy� 817.863.2275�
Faith Formation, VBS� Rodriguez� Amy� 972.262.6590�Finance Council� Galindo� Matt� 972.262.5759�
Hijos de Maria� Rodriguez� Dcn Pete� 972.339.0067�
Hispanic Ministry� Tijerina� Gracie� 214�518�3905�Knights of Columbus� Arriaga� Martin� 214.649.9530�
Lectors� Burkel� David� 972.342.7645�Legion of Mary English� Brillhart� Kacki� 972.262.4273�
Legion of Mary Spanish� Martinez� Juan� 972.891.0680�
Live Christ Share Christ � Tinker� Kathleen� 972.262.0552�
Marriage Coordinator� Swatek� Julie� 972.262.0552�
Music, Ministry Director, African� Egbuonu� Tina� 817.975.8266�
Music, Ministry Director, English� Tassin� Lori� 214.793.6695�
Music, Ministry Director, Spanish� Valadez� Elvia� 469 732 9347�Nursery� Villanueva� Claudia� 972.602.7406�
Pastoral Advisory Committee
(PAC1)�
Schexnailder� Sandy� 214.505.3373�
Prison Ministry� Garza� Gary� 817.429.1827�Project Advisory Council� Castillo� Adrian� 214.418.0277�
Pro�Life Committee� Camacho� Antonio� 214.616.1294�
Quinceañera Coordinator� Sanchez� Nina� 972.264.9691�
RCIA� Rodriguez� Dcn. Pete� 972.262.6590�Safety Committee� Buentello� Ron� 469.315.4423�
Safety Environment � Rodriguez� Belinda� 972.262.0552�Silver Leaves� Hampton�Villanueva� Jean� 972.352.2882�
St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP)� Brickett� Nancy� 972.237.6755�
Usher� Federico� Nick� 972.955.7856�
Vocations� Murillo� Jill� 972.207.1094�Wedding Coordinator� Arriaga� Karla� 972.839.6608�
Welcome Committee� Meza� Mary� 972.262.0552�
Worship Commission� Chan� Ophelia� 972.262.0552�
Young Adults� Ricketts� Lucy� 214.460.3587�
Youth Group� Ponto� Neen� 214.403.9800�
QUINCEAÑERAS: If you are planning a
Quinceañera celebration Mass, she must be
enrolled in faith formation classes and must
attend a required Quinceañera class. She
must be receiving or has just received Confir-
mation. For more information, please call the
parish office on Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 9am-4pm. More information, please
call Julie Swatek at 972.262.0552
Q U I N C E A Ñ E R A S
Let us keep in prayer for healing, Josh Penelle, Nicole Udovitsch,
Kaitlyn Udovitsch, Ryan Udovitsch, Jeremy Rosson, Antonio Trevino,
Zulema Aleman, Freddy Cox, Juanita Alvarez, Nelly Shankel , Guada-
lupe Coronado, Daisy Saldivar, Lucina Montenegro, Nicolas Pettit,
Dora Patricia Contreras, Alex Martinez, Andrew Buettner, Domingo
Hernandez, Gracie Escalante, Lupe Palomarez, Daniel Cortez, II, Joe Manuel
Salazar, SanJuanita Estrada, Brandon Ricard, Luis Herrera, Miguel Carranza,
Amanda Lang, Gloria Orosco, Sal Vega, Esther Westenhauer, Vita Garza.�
For a full list of our ministries and organizations please visit our website.
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Saturday, December 22, 2018
8:00a † Kasimir Kloc by Anna Kloc 5:30p Sandy Asebedo Birthday by Asebedo Family Sunday, December 23, 2018
8:00a † Joe & Rose Brennan by Joe Brennan 10:00a
Hector & Dora Villarreal by Maria Rosario Villarreal 50th Wedding Anniversary
12:00p † Vanessa Villarreal by Luther & Maria Asbuey 2:00p People of the Parish
7:00p † Elena Conaco Sanchez by Serafia Quindao Monday, December 24, 2018 8:00a People/Parish Christmas Blessings by Ayo Fasoro 6:30p † Juan and Rosa Alonzo by Arnold Ojeda & Family
9:00p † Mary Jane Artino D’Amico by John&Heather D’Amico 12:00a † Ted Sena by Rosie Sena Tuesday, December 25, 2018-The Nativity of the Lord
10:00a Fasoro Family Christmas Blessings by Ayo Fasoro
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 8:00a † Charles Cruz by Alma Cruz Thursday, December 27, 2018
6:30p David & Maria Angelica Beavers -4 yr Anniversary Friday, December 28, 2018
8:00a † Antonita de Cruz by Alma Cruz Saturday, December 29, 2018
8:00a † Almas de Purgatorio by Alma Cruz
5:30p † Carmelita Munos by Angelica Beavers
12:00p Parishioners
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M I N I S T R Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S
HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION
Every Thursday 8PM - 9PM
HOLY DAY OF ADORATION 1st & 3rd Thursdays
7AM—8PM
All Seniors are invited for fellow-
ship on the 2nd Monday of the Month in the Mazaika Hall, doors
open at 10:30a. Next meetings will take place on Monday, Janu-ary 14th. Please bring a friend.
Christ Renews His Parish renewal weekends are
coming soon. This is a free event and open to pa-rishioners ages 19 and older. You can sign up in the
Narthex after Mass. The Men’s retreat is January 19-20 here at St. Michael.
Please consider making a do-
nation through Employee
Matching to St. Michael the
Archangel Parish or St. Vin-
cent de Paul prior to year end 2018.
Young Adults Ministry: We would like to cordially IN-
VITE YOU, to the Young Adult Ministry's JANUARY
Fellowship! Details are below:
* GUEST SPEAKER: Dayspring Brock
* Additional Information about our guest speaker:
Works with international speaker, Monica Ashour,
at Theology of the Body Evangelization Team
(TOBET)
* TOPIC: Femininity
* DATE: Sunday, January 6, 2019
* TIME: 1:30pm-4:00pm
* LOCATION: St. Michael the Archangel (Rooms
104/105)
* AGES: Over the age of 18 –39 (Single & Married)
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2019 Roe Memorial Events: On January 19, North Texas will mark the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme
Court's tragic Roe v. Wade decision making abortion available on demand in America. The theme of the
2019 Roe Memorial is “A Post-Roe World: Equal Dignity, Equal Support.” The schedule of events includes:
8:00 a.m. Roe Memorial Rosaries at Dallas abortion facilities: Southwestern, 8616 Greenville Ave, Dallas,
and Planned Parenthood, 7989 West Virginia Dr, Dallas
8:30 a.m. Youth for Life Rally (for high school students) at St. Jude Chapel, 1521 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201.
Featuring inspiring presentations, great music, and Mass! Register at prolifedallas.org/yflrally. Youth under
18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or safe-environment cleared chaperone.
10:00 a.m. Roe Memorial Mass (bilingual) at Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave-
nue, Dallas, celebrated by Bishop Edward Burns (Procession of Roses begins at 9:45 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. North Texas March for Life from Cathedral to rally outside the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse.
Don’t miss this annual event for Life!! For more information, visit prolifedallas.org/roe or con-
tact [email protected] or 972-267-LIFE (5433).
Annoucement in Spanish
Eventos Memoriales de Roe 2019: El 19 de enero, el norte de Texas conmemorará el 46 aniversario de la
trágica decisión del Tribunal Supremo de los EE. UU. Roe v. Wade haciendo que el aborto esté disponible en
demanda en Estados Unidos. El tema del Memorial Roe 2019 es “Un Mundo Pos-Roe: Igualdad de Digni-
dad, Igualdad de Apoyo”. Lo que sigue es un calendario de eventos:
8:00 a.m. Rosarios Memoriales de Roe afuera de los centros de abortos, Southwestern, 8616 Greenville,
Dallas, y Planned Parenthood, 7989 West Virginia Dr, Dallas
8:30 a.m. Reunión de Jóvenes Por La Vida (para estudiantes de secundaria) en la capilla de San Judas,
1521 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201. Regístración ya está disponible en prolifedallas.org/yflrally. Jóvenes meno-
res de 18 años deben ser acompañados por un padre, guardián legal, o chaperón que está aprobado con el
ambiente seguro. (El evento es en inglés solamente.)
10:00 a.m. Misa Memorial de Roe (bilingüe) celebrada por Obispo Edward Burns en la Catedral Santuario de
la Virgen de Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave, Dallas. (La Procesión de Rosas comienza a las
9:45 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. Marcha por la Vida del Norte de Texas de la Catedral hacia la reunión afuera del edificio de la
Corte Federal Earle Cabell.
St. Vincent De Paul Grief Support Min-
istry: The next 9 week session starts on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7 pm in
the JAC Bldg. arm. 9/10. A Grief Sup-port group is a safe haven where we can talk and listen with those who un-
derstand and care. For more info: Pam Heroux, 727-919-9563.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: On January 7, the adult Bible
study group will begin a 12-week course on “The Gospel of Luke” by Stephen Binz. “Luke wrote his
gospel for all Gentiles who are seeking to under-stand God’s universal plan of salvation in Jesus.” We meet on Monday nights at 7pm in room 203. To
reserve a book, please call Barbara Roper at 972-264-7518.
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Pope Francis’ Message “Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas! Today
the Church once again experiences the wonder of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and the shepherds
of Bethlehem, as they contemplate the newborn Child
laid in a manger: Jesus, the Savior. On this day full of
light, the prophetic proclamation resounds: “For to us a child is born, To us a son is given. And the govern-
ment will be upon his shoulder; and his name will be
called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace.” (Is 9:6) The power of this
Child, Son of God and Son of Mary, is not the power of
this world, based on might and wealth; it is the power
of love. It is the power which created the heavens and
the earth, which gives life to all creation: to minerals,
plants and animals; it is the force which attracts man
and woman, and makes them one flesh, one single
existence; it is the power which gives new birth, par-
dons faults, reconciles enemies, and transforms evil
into good. It is the power of God. This power of love led
Jesus Christ to strip himself of his glory and become man; it led him to give his life on the cross and to rise
from the dead. It is the power of
service, which inaugurates in our
world the Kingdom of God, a king-
dom of justice and peace. For this
reason, the birth of Jesus was
accompanied by the angels’ song
as they proclaimed: “Glory to God
in the highest, And on earth
peace among men with whom he
is pleased!” (Lk 2:14).
Readings for this Week
Liturgy Corner Upcoming Liturgical Events: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
December 24: Vigil Mass: 6:30pm (Pageant), 9pm
December 25: Mass: 12am (Midnight Mass),
10am, 12pm (bilingual) (Holy Day of Obligation)
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
December 31: Anticipatory Mass: 7pm January 1, 2019: 10am, 12pm (Bilingual) (Holy
Day of Obligation)
Ash Wednesday - March 6:
Communion Service: 6:30 am, Noon, 2pm (Spanish)
Mass: 8am, 4:30pm, 6:15pm, 8pm (Spanish)
God Chooses the Humbles to do Great Things Luke, in the first chapter of his Gospel (26-38), told us that
the angel Gabriel was sent to Nazareth to announce to
Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph of the house of David,
that she, by the power of the Holy Spirit, would bear a son
and be named Jesus, who would be great and would be
called Son of the Most High. Angel Gabriel also informed
Mary that her barren cousin, Elizabeth, conceived a son in
her old age…. In today’s Gospel passage (Lk 1:39-45) we
learned that Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to visit and to render help to her cousin. The conver-
sations between these two holy and humble women reveal
that God had come to them and they responded with joyful
recognition of His Presence. In a few days we will celebrate
Christmas again. May we realize that throughout the history
of salvation, God has always chosen the small and humble
to do great things!
Because Mary accepted the Word and gave herself com-
pletely in joyful and humble submission, the Son of God en-
tered the world as a helpless infant, an impoverished King,
an unwelcome Savior. He was born amidst extreme poverty,
with a life of labor and persecution; to die on the Cross
eventually for the salvation of mankind. Here’s the profound Christmas mystery: Man’s Creator has become man, born of
the Virgin. We have been made in the divinity of Christ who
humbled himself to share our humanity.
Paragraph 526 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church re-
minds us that to become a child in relation to God is the
condition for entering the kingdom. For this, we must hum-
ble ourselves and become little… Only when Christ is formed
in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us. Through
Baptism, we are called to accept the Word in our hearts and
allow the Word to become incarnate in all our events and
experiences of life. In baby Jesus’ simple stable, may we
recognize our nothingness, allow the Word to dwell in us, to
make us truly small and humble.
Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Lk 1:39-45
Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, Mt 1:1-25
Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Friday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2/Mt 2:13-18
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/1 Jn 3:1-2,
21-24 /Lk 2:41-52
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MEDITACIÓN MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR EN-TENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA 4o Domingo de Adviento "Cuando María tiene noticia de la maternidad de su prima
Isabel, ya anciana y estéril, se pone en camino. No por
falta de fe en la profecía ni por dudar del anuncio, ni por
dudar de los signos que le fueron dados, sino llena de alegría para cumplir un servicio entrañable. En la pronti-
tud de la alegría, María se dirige hacia las montañas.
Llena de Dios ¿podía no ir de prisa hacia las alturas? Los
cálculos lentos no corresponden a la gracia del Espíritu
Santo" (San Ambrosio). Este breve resumen que San Am-
brosio nos da en su reflexión sobre la Visitación nos
prepara para saber acoger las sorpresas de Dios, refer-
ente al servicio generoso que se debe tener hacia el que
lo necesita.
Salga al encuentro del otro, como nos lo dice el Papa
Francisco, "Salida de la Iglesia-que habla de los pobres
hacia una Iglesia-que va a los pobres, conversa con ellos,
los abraza y los defiende". Dios sale hacia las montañas
de Judá y con alegría las dos mujeres se abrazan. El salu-do de Isabel lleno del Espíritu Santo resuena en sus entra-
ñas y al momento el niño saltó de alegría. "¡Dichosa tú por
haber creído que se cumplirían las promesas del Se-
ñor!" (Lucas 1:45). María e Isabel son testigos del amor de
Dios en el mundo. "Bendito el
fruto de tu vientre" (Lucas
1:42). El Himno Litúrgico del
Tiempo de Adviento es una
oración hermosa que nos
ayuda durante la semana a
esperar al Mesías. "Ya la tierra
reclama su fruto y de bodas se
anuncia alegría, el Señor que
en los cielos moraba se hizo
carne en la Virgen Maria." ¿Está tu corazón listo para recibir al Se-ñor?
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son
was made known by the message of an Angel,
may by his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spir-it, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Domingo: 2:00p Misa Jueves: 6:30p Rosario & Misa Viernes: 7:00p "Hijos de María" Oración Jueves: 6:30p Unción de los enfermos 27 de diciembre, 2018 Coro Hispano: Elvia Valadez, 469.732.9347 Ministerio Hispano: Gracie Tijerina 214-518-3905
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDER-STANDING OF SCRIPTURE 4th Sunday of Advent Here we are, mere days from Christmas, and we hear a
Gospel anticipating the birth of another child. Mary has
received word that her cousin Elizabeth is with child.
Pregnant as she is, Mary "set out and traveled to the hill
country in haste." She has recently received the greatest news of her life - that she is to be mother to the Messiah
by the power of the Holy Spirit - but her concern is for her
cousin in need. Through God's grace, Elizabeth turns it
into an opportunity to honor the coming Christ. "Blessed
are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your
womb." Yet Mary's example of selflessness should inspire
us.
As Christmas draws near, there is plenty of goodness to
anticipate for many of us. We'll reunite with family and
friends, uphold time-honored traditions, swap stories old
and new, exchange gifts, and welcome Jesus at the
Christmas liturgy. These are wonderful things! Of course,
they probably all come with their own to-do list. Shop for
last-minute gifts, pick up recipe ingredients, ready the guest room, or pack your own bags. Mary probably had
things to do as well. She had a lot to consider, for one
thing. How do you plan to tell your parents you're preg-
nant, but no man was involved? When Joseph finds out,
who will care for the practical needs of you and your
child? Into what may have been a chaos of questions,
Mary receives news that someone is in need. She goes
immediately.
In these final days before Christmas, stay watchful and
awake! You never know when God might invite you to
welcome, hospitality, and compassion. It might be tempt-
ing to reject the opportunity for your own needs. Follow
the example of Mary! If God is providing you an oppor-
tunity to love, He will provide the means to accomplish all
your other tasks. This Christmas season, may you too hear, "Blessed are you who believed that what was spo-
ken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."
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!Feliz Navidad y Nuevo Año Bendecido !
Merry Christmas & Blessed New Year !
Lunes, Dic. 24 Vigilia de la Navidad del Señor
{Día Santo de Obligación}
6:30PM Misa de los Niños
9:00PM Misa de la Vigilia
12:00AM Misa de la Noche Buena
Martes, Dic. 25 La Navidad del Señor
{Día Santo de Obligación)
10:00AM Misa
12:00PM Misa – Bilingue
Lunes, Dic. 31 Misa de la Vigilia 7PM – Ingles
Martes, Enero 01 Solemnidad de Santa Maria,
Madre de Dios (Día Santo de Obligación)
Programa Para Días Festivos Holy days Mass Schedule Monday, Dec. 24 Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord
(Holy Day of Obligation)
6:30 PM Children’s Mass
9:00 PM Vigil Mass
12:00 AM Midnight Mass
Tuesday, Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord
(Holy Day of Obligation)
10:00 Am Mass
12:00 PM Mass - Bilingual
Monday, Dec. 31 Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM - English
Tuesday, Jan. 01 Solemnity of Mary,
The Holy Mother of God, (Holy Day of Obligation)
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Please remember St. Michael
during your Estate Planning.
Sanctuary Candle
The light is burning the next 2 weeks “Parishioners of St. Michael’s”
Please pray for the recently
departed souls, especially
“Margaret Flores and Maria Eugenia Saravia”
May the angels lead them into Heaven.
CATHOLIC RADIO Tune into DFW Catholic Radio, on
KATH 910 AM, English, or KJON 850 AM, Spanish.
They have great programs about our Faith.
BREAKFASTS
December 23, Boy Scouts
December 30, Hispanic Ministry
January 6, KOC
The Flowers for this week are donated by
“Council of Catholic Women”
To donate flowers in memory of someone or celebra-
tion of a special occasion, please call the office at 972.262.0552. Thank you.
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Please note due to the “Christmas Season” finan-
cial numbers will be updated in the next bulletin
edition. Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for considering a year-end gift to St.
Michael the Archangel.
Please note the following IRS guidelines to ensure that your gift qualifies as a charitable deduction
for 2018:
Checks must be dated on or before December 31,
2018 and received or postmarked on or before December 31, 2018. Checks may be mailed to: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, 2910
Corn Valley Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Online giving at www.stmichaelgptx.org/give must
be received by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2018.
Stock gifts should be initiated by Friday, Decem-ber 21, 2018 in order to allow enough time for
processing prior to year-end. Contact Ileana Cantu at [email protected] for stock
transfer instructions.
For Employer Matching Plan, please write the
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St Michael the Archangel Church - List of Events CFCFFL Dawn Mass� Sun� 12/23/2018� 5:30 AM� 6:30 AM� Sanctuary�
CFCFFL Dawn Mass� Sun� 12/23/2018� 6:00 AM� 9:00 AM� Mazaika Hall�
Boy Scouts Breakfast � Sun� 12/23/2018� 8:00 AM� 1:00 PM� Narthex�
NO Faith Formation� Sun� 12/23/2018� 8:45 AM� 11:00 AM� All Rooms including MH�
NO Faith Formation� Sun� 12/23/2018� 11:20 AM� 12:35 PM� All Rooms including MH�
Choir (African)� Sun� 12/23/2018� 1:00 PM� 3:00 PM� Room 106/107�
Youth Group� Sun� 12/23/2018� 3:00 PM� 7:00 PM� Room 102�Practice for Children Christmas Mass�Sun� 12/23/2018� 3:15 PM� 4:45 PM� Sanctuary�
Choir (Eng)� Sun� 12/23/2018� 5:30 PM� 6:30 PM� Sanctuary�
Pageant� Mon� 12/24/2018� 6:30 PM� 9:00 PM� Sanctuary�
Nativity of the Lord� Mon� 12/24/2018� 9:00 PM� 10:00 PM� Sanctuary�
The Nativity of the Lord� Tue� 12/25/2018� 12:00 AM� 1:00 AM� Sanctuary�
The Nativity of the Lord� Tue� 12/25/2018� 10:00 AM� 11:00 AM� Sanctuary�
The Nativity of the Lord (Bilingual)� Tue� 12/25/2018� 12:00 PM� 1:00 PM� Sanctuary�
Legion of Mary� Thu� 12/27/2018� 4:00 PM� 5:00 PM� Library�
NO Sign Language� Thu� 12/27/2018� 6:00 PM� 7:00 PM� Room 201�
CRHP (Wmn)� Thu� 12/27/2018� 7:00 PM� 9:00 PM� Room 106/107�
KOC Planning� Thu� 12/27/2018� 7:00 PM� 9:00 PM� Room 203�
Holy Hour of Reparation� Thu� 12/27/2018� 8:00 PM� 9:00 PM� Chapel�
Hijos de Maria� Fri� 12/28/2018� 7:00 PM� 9:00 PM� Sanctuary�
OLPH�Novena� Sat� 12/29/2018� 8:30 AM� 9:00 AM� Sanctuary�
Reconciliation� Sat� 12/29/2018� 8:30 AM� 9:00 AM� Sanctuary�
40th Anniversary� Sat� 12/29/2018� 2:00 PM� 3:00 PM� Sanctuary�
Choir (Eng)� Sat� 12/29/2018� 4:00 PM� 5:00 PM� Sanctuary�
Global Rosary� Sat� 12/29/2018� 5:00 PM� 5:30 PM� Sanctuary�
Hispanic Ministry Breakfast� Sun� 12/30/2018� 8:00 AM� 1:00 PM� Mazaika Hall�
NO Faith Formation� Sun� 12/30/2018� 8:45 AM� 9:45 AM� All Rooms including MH�
NO Faith Formation� Sun� 12/30/2018� 11:20 AM� 12:35 PM� All Rooms including MH�
Choir (African)� Sun� 12/30/2018� 1:00 PM� 3:00 PM� Room 106/107�
Youth Group� Sun� 12/30/2018� 3:00 PM� 7:00 PM� Room 102�
May the peace of Christ be with you this Christmas!
Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
January 25-27, 2019.
To apply for a weekend, go to:
http://www/dfwme.org/apply.
For questions please email [email protected]
or call 469-444-0904.
Para mas información de Encuentro Matrimonial en
Español, escriba a [email protected] o visite http://
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Rachel’s Corner � “I said her name out loud for the very first time. I
have not been to confession in 10 years and I thought I was fine. What a gift I have
been given going to confession now. I am so happy now. I am at peace and more
importantly, now I know my child is at peace. I am empty of all pain. Now I can
begin to forgive myself.” - Testimonial from retreat
Do you know what it would feel like to feel peace again? Your Rachel’s Vineyard™
team understands that yearning and invites you to join them on the next retreat. The
gift of His mercy and peace is awaiting you. �Healing after Abortion Ministry
214-544-CARE • [email protected]
Rincón de Raquel—“Pude decir su nombre en voz alta
por primera vez. No me había confesado en 10 años y pensaba que estaba bien. Qué regalo se me ha dado al poder confesarme nueva-mente. Estoy tan feliz. Estoy en paz y lo que es más importante, ahora sé que mi hija está en paz. Me he vaciado del dolor. Ahora puedo empezar a perdonarme yo misma.” � Testimonio de Retiro�
¿Se acuerda como se siente el estar en paz? Su equipo del Viñedo de Raquel™ sabe muy bien lo que es añorar la paz, y le invitan a usted a que vaya con ellos al próximo retiro. El regalo de Su misericordia y Su paz le esperan.
Ministerio de Sanación después del Aborto 972-679-4760 • [email protected]�