December 8, 2024 Announcements
Anuncios del 8 de Diciembre 2024
Parish News
Save the Date: December 22nd, concession stand volunteer
appreciation meal at 6 pm in th parish hall. Thank you to all volunteers;
greatly appreciate all your help and this will be a tiny token of
appreciation! We had another very successful year and it is because of
YOU!
Church Cleaners are needed to help clean the church. Please help by
signing up in the notebook in the back of the church. The more
volunteers we have the lighter the load on everyone. We thank all of
those we have kept our church clean this past year.
THANK YOU to Sarah Saldivar and to all the workers who helped with
the concession stand. It was a lot of hard work for these workers, but it
has paid off with money we can use for our church. A Financial Summary
of the Concession will be posted in the bulletin when the bookkeeping is
finalized.
If you wish to make a donation for the Christmas Poinsettias, Please
use the envelopes in the back of the church. Thank you for your
donation.
Special Collection: Today, December 8th, there will be a special
collection for Retired Clergy and Religious. This Retirement Fund is for
hundreds of religious communities that lack financial resources sufficient
to meet the retirement and health-care needs of aging members.
On December 15th, we will have Monthly Building Maintenance Second
Collection.
Holy Trinity in Llano will have a festival of Lessons & Carols on Sunday,
Dec. 15th at 5:30 p.m. All are invited.
Men of the parish, have you considered whether God might be
calling you to the priesthood? Join Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Vocation
Director of the diocese, for Heart of Jesus: a Discernment Retreat for
Men. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on
discernment and vocations, and opportunities to speak with priests,
seminarians, and other men discerning their vocation. The retreat will
take place on December 18-20 at Cedarbrake Treat Center in Belton, TX
and is open to single men who are 18-49 years old. Register today at
www.austinvocations.com
The Ladies of St. Mary’s will have raffle tickets available for a Christmas
Basket to be drawn on Sunday, Dec. 15, after the noon mass. Tickets will
be sold on December 8 and December 15 after all masses. The tickets
will be $2 for one ticket, or three tickets for $5. You do not have to be
present to win. Thank you for your support.
Special Intentions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and prayers for the
sick may be announced during Mass by letting the office know. The
request must come from a close family member. Please e-mail or call the
office at the numbers listed in the bulletin.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in praying
The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Schedule/Misa de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
December 11th at St. Peter's 7:00 PM
December 12th at St. Mary's 7:00 PM
Revised Christmas Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas de Navidad
December 24th at St. Peter's 5:00 PM - Bilingual
December 24th at St. Mary’s 8:00 PM - Español
December 25th at St. Mary's 10:00 AM - English
December 31st at St Mary's 7:00 PM - Bilingual/Bilingue
January 1st at St. Peter's 7:00 PM - Bilingual/Bilingue
We will have an Advent Penance Service on Saturday December 21st at 10:00.
Additional Priests will be here to help with the service.
>>> ALL INVITED - FREE Class <<<
"What We Believe - The Beauty of the Catholic Faith"
December 12 - “The Church”
Dec. 19-Jan. 2.- No Classes >NO CLASSES<
January 9-CLASS RESUMES, “Sacramental Life”
January 16-”Union with God, the Life of Prayer”
Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-2:30
San Saba St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Save the Date: December 22nd, concession stand volunteer
appreciation meal at 6 pm in th parish hall. Thank you to all volunteers;
greatly appreciate all your help and this will be a tiny token of
appreciation! We had another very successful year and it is because of
YOU!
Church Cleaners are needed to help clean the church. Please help by
signing up in the notebook in the back of the church. The more
volunteers we have the lighter the load on everyone. We thank all of
those we have kept our church clean this past year.
THANK YOU to Sarah Saldivar and to all the workers who helped with
the concession stand. It was a lot of hard work for these workers, but it
has paid off with money we can use for our church. A Financial Summary
of the Concession will be posted in the bulletin when the bookkeeping is
finalized.
If you wish to make a donation for the Christmas Poinsettias, Please
use the envelopes in the back of the church. Thank you for your
donation.
Special Collection: Today, December 8th, there will be a special
collection for Retired Clergy and Religious. This Retirement Fund is for
hundreds of religious communities that lack financial resources sufficient
to meet the retirement and health-care needs of aging members.
On December 15th, we will have Monthly Building Maintenance Second
Collection.
Holy Trinity in Llano will have a festival of Lessons & Carols on Sunday,
Dec. 15th at 5:30 p.m. All are invited.
Men of the parish, have you considered whether God might be
calling you to the priesthood? Join Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Vocation
Director of the diocese, for Heart of Jesus: a Discernment Retreat for
Men. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on
discernment and vocations, and opportunities to speak with priests,
seminarians, and other men discerning their vocation. The retreat will
take place on December 18-20 at Cedarbrake Treat Center in Belton, TX
and is open to single men who are 18-49 years old. Register today at
www.austinvocations.com
The Ladies of St. Mary’s will have raffle tickets available for a Christmas
Basket to be drawn on Sunday, Dec. 15, after the noon mass. Tickets will
be sold on December 8 and December 15 after all masses. The tickets
will be $2 for one ticket, or three tickets for $5. You do not have to be
present to win. Thank you for your support.
Special Intentions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and prayers for the
sick may be announced during Mass by letting the office know. The
request must come from a close family member. Please e-mail or call the
office at the numbers listed in the bulletin.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in praying
The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Schedule/Misa de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
December 11th at St. Peter's 7:00 PM
December 12th at St. Mary's 7:00 PM
Revised Christmas Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas de Navidad
December 24th at St. Peter's 5:00 PM - Bilingual
December 24th at St. Mary’s 8:00 PM - Español
December 25th at St. Mary's 10:00 AM - English
December 31st at St Mary's 7:00 PM - Bilingual/Bilingue
January 1st at St. Peter's 7:00 PM - Bilingual/Bilingue
We will have an Advent Penance Service on Saturday December 21st at 10:00.
Additional Priests will be here to help with the service.
>>> ALL INVITED - FREE Class <<<
"What We Believe - The Beauty of the Catholic Faith"
December 12 - “The Church”
Dec. 19-Jan. 2.- No Classes >NO CLASSES<
January 9-CLASS RESUMES, “Sacramental Life”
January 16-”Union with God, the Life of Prayer”
Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-2:30
San Saba St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Noticias de la Parroquia
Reserve la fecha: 22 de diciembre, comida de agradecimiento a los
voluntarios en el puesto de comida a las 6 pm en el salón parroquial.
Gracias a todos los voluntarios; ¡Aprecio mucho toda su ayuda y esta
será una pequeña muestra de agradecimiento! ¡Tuvimos otro año
muy exitoso y es gracias a TI!
Se necesitan limpiadores de iglesias para ayudar a limpiar la
iglesia. Por favor ayude registrándose en el cuaderno que se
encuentra en la parte trasera de la iglesia. Cuantos más voluntarios
tengamos, más ligera será la carga para todos. Agradecemos a
todos aquellos que hemos mantenido limpia nuestra iglesia el año
pasado.
GRACIAS a Sarah Saldivar y a todos los trabajadores que
ayudaron con el puesto de comida. Fue un trabajo muy duro para
estos trabajadores, pero valió la pena con dinero que podemos usar
para nuestra iglesia. Se publicará un resumen financiero de la
concesión en el boletín cuando se finalice la contabilidad.
Si desea hacer una donación para las Nochebuenas Navideñas,
utilice los sobres que se encuentran en la parte trasera de la iglesia.
Gracias por tu donación.
Colecta especial: Hoy, 8 de diciembre, habrá una colecta especial
para clérigos y religiosos jubilados. Este Fondo de Jubilación está
destinado a cientos de comunidades religiosas que carecen de
recursos financieros suficientes para satisfacer las necesidades de
jubilación y atención médica de los miembros de edad avanzada.
El 15 de diciembre tendremos la Segunda Colecta Mensual de
Mantenimiento del Edificio.
Holy Trinity en Llano tendrá un festival de Lecciones y Villancicos el
domingo 15 de diciembre a las 5:30 p.m. Todos están invitados
Señores de la parroquia, ¿han considerado si Dios podría estar
llamándolos al sacerdocio? Únase al P. Greg Gerhart, Director de
Vocaciones de la diócesis, para Corazón de Jesús: un retiro de
discernimiento para hombres. El retiro incluirá tiempo para la
oración, conferencias espirituales sobre discernimiento y
vocaciones, y oportunidades para hablar con sacerdotes,
seminaristas y otros hombres que están discerniendo su vocación.
El retiro se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de diciembre en Cedarbrake
Treat Center en Belton, TX y está abierto a hombres solteros de
entre 18 y 49 años. Regístrese hoy en www.austinvocations.com
Las Damas de Santa María tendrán boletos para la rifa de una
canasta navideña que se sorteará el domingo 15 de diciembre,
después de la misa del mediodía. Los boletos se venderán el 8 y 15
de diciembre después de todas las misas. Los boletos costarán $2
por un boleto, o tres boletos por $5. No es necesario estar presente
para ganar. Gracias por tu apoyo
Se pueden anunciar intenciones especiales como cumpleaños,
aniversarios y oraciones por los enfermos durante la Misa
informándolo a la oficina. La solicitud debe provenir de un familiar
cercano. Envíe un correo electrónico o llame a la oficina a los
números que figuran en el boletín.
Tendremos un Servicio
de Penitencia de Adviento el sábado 21 de diciembre a las 10:00. Habrá
sacerdotes adicionales aquí para ayudar con el servicio.
Reserve la fecha: 22 de diciembre, comida de agradecimiento a los
voluntarios en el puesto de comida a las 6 pm en el salón parroquial.
Gracias a todos los voluntarios; ¡Aprecio mucho toda su ayuda y esta
será una pequeña muestra de agradecimiento! ¡Tuvimos otro año
muy exitoso y es gracias a TI!
Se necesitan limpiadores de iglesias para ayudar a limpiar la
iglesia. Por favor ayude registrándose en el cuaderno que se
encuentra en la parte trasera de la iglesia. Cuantos más voluntarios
tengamos, más ligera será la carga para todos. Agradecemos a
todos aquellos que hemos mantenido limpia nuestra iglesia el año
pasado.
GRACIAS a Sarah Saldivar y a todos los trabajadores que
ayudaron con el puesto de comida. Fue un trabajo muy duro para
estos trabajadores, pero valió la pena con dinero que podemos usar
para nuestra iglesia. Se publicará un resumen financiero de la
concesión en el boletín cuando se finalice la contabilidad.
Si desea hacer una donación para las Nochebuenas Navideñas,
utilice los sobres que se encuentran en la parte trasera de la iglesia.
Gracias por tu donación.
Colecta especial: Hoy, 8 de diciembre, habrá una colecta especial
para clérigos y religiosos jubilados. Este Fondo de Jubilación está
destinado a cientos de comunidades religiosas que carecen de
recursos financieros suficientes para satisfacer las necesidades de
jubilación y atención médica de los miembros de edad avanzada.
El 15 de diciembre tendremos la Segunda Colecta Mensual de
Mantenimiento del Edificio.
Holy Trinity en Llano tendrá un festival de Lecciones y Villancicos el
domingo 15 de diciembre a las 5:30 p.m. Todos están invitados
Señores de la parroquia, ¿han considerado si Dios podría estar
llamándolos al sacerdocio? Únase al P. Greg Gerhart, Director de
Vocaciones de la diócesis, para Corazón de Jesús: un retiro de
discernimiento para hombres. El retiro incluirá tiempo para la
oración, conferencias espirituales sobre discernimiento y
vocaciones, y oportunidades para hablar con sacerdotes,
seminaristas y otros hombres que están discerniendo su vocación.
El retiro se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de diciembre en Cedarbrake
Treat Center en Belton, TX y está abierto a hombres solteros de
entre 18 y 49 años. Regístrese hoy en www.austinvocations.com
Las Damas de Santa María tendrán boletos para la rifa de una
canasta navideña que se sorteará el domingo 15 de diciembre,
después de la misa del mediodía. Los boletos se venderán el 8 y 15
de diciembre después de todas las misas. Los boletos costarán $2
por un boleto, o tres boletos por $5. No es necesario estar presente
para ganar. Gracias por tu apoyo
Se pueden anunciar intenciones especiales como cumpleaños,
aniversarios y oraciones por los enfermos durante la Misa
informándolo a la oficina. La solicitud debe provenir de un familiar
cercano. Envíe un correo electrónico o llame a la oficina a los
números que figuran en el boletín.
Tendremos un Servicio
de Penitencia de Adviento el sábado 21 de diciembre a las 10:00. Habrá
sacerdotes adicionales aquí para ayudar con el servicio.
MASS INTENTION REQUESTS
Please give your request for a Mass intention to Fr. Javier or you may leave at the office and it will be given to him. Your minimum donation for a Mass is $5.00, either cash or check, however the check must be made payable to Fr. Javier Toscano.
Please give your request for a Mass intention to Fr. Javier or you may leave at the office and it will be given to him. Your minimum donation for a Mass is $5.00, either cash or check, however the check must be made payable to Fr. Javier Toscano.
SOLICITUDES DE MISA DE INTENCIÓN
Por favor entregue su solicitud de intención de Misa al P. Javier o se puede dejar en la oficina y se le entregará. Su donación mínima para una misa es de $5.00, ya sea en efectivo o con cheque, sin embargo, el cheque debe hacerse a nombre de Fr. Javier Toscano.
WELCOME to our Visitors!
We have been blessed to have you here. We hope that you have a moment to visit with us after mass and that you will join us again. Thank you for sharing your time of prayer with us.
Ladies of St. Mary’s
P.O. Box 115, San Saba, TX 76877: The regular monthly meeting is on second Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Center.
Marriage Certificates:
The Diocese of Austin and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will recognize marriages beginning with five years, and every five years thereafter, by presenting couples with a certificate. Please notify the church office to request a certificate.
Texas CHIP and Medicaid:
Do you need help with children's Texas CHIP and Medicaid Programs? Please contact Tracy Light, patient advocate for Delta Dental at 512-520-6740.
Teens are you troubled?
Parents do you need help with your teens?
Texas Youth Helpline 24/7 1-800-98YOUTH(9-6884) Text (512)872-5777
[email protected] www.texasyouth.org Facebook.com/TexasYouthHoltline
Twitter.com/TxYouthHotline
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subscribe to the Weekly Update, call Shelley Metcalf at (512)949-2443 or e-mail shelley-metcalf @austindiocese.org with your name, parish, postal address and email address.
The Ministerial Alliance
If you are in need of assistance, the Ministerial Alliance at 372-5259. Please leave your name and telephone number
and the nature of your request. Someone will return your call.
The Capital Area Food Bank
The food bank is in San Saba on the 4th Wednesday at the Civic Center from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Food is distributed
to residents of San Saba County. If you have a need, please visit the Food Bank. If you are interested in volunteering to help distribute food, contact Kelly Murray at 325-205-0405
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics.
For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call 1-800-Mass Times (1-800-627-7846) or Internet
www.Masstimes.org Annunciation Maternity Home, 512-864-7755, www.thematernityhome.org
Assistances For San Saba County
Ministerial Alliance: (325) 372-5259
This is an Automated Voicemail System; please allow at least a week for the Alliance to call you back. They limit assistance to every 90 days.
Leave the following information when you call:
Salvation Army: (325) 372-5721
Located at 209 E. Brown, San Saba, TX 76877
City National Bank can be found across the street from CTTC. Either call or go into the City National Bank and speak with Debra Cummings. They do a one-time help of $50 with your bill. Make sure you have your bill in hand when you go in to see Debra.
Mobile Food Bank
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, the Mobile Food Bank sets up at the Civic Center at the back of Mill Pond Park and starts distributing food at 10:00 AM.
Hill Country Community Action: (325) 372-5833
Located at 705 E. Storey St., San Saba, TX 76877
H.C.C.A. is located inside the Senior Center. You will need to speak with Gayla Paredez about availability with Utility Assistance or to be put on a Wait List.
Please bring the following Information that pertains to everyone in the household:
Health & Human Services: (325) 372-5188
Located at 421 E. Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office administrates your local program under Texas State guidelines. Medicaid provides health care for low-income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.
This is an Automated Voicemail System; please allow at least a week for the Alliance to call you back. They limit assistance to every 90 days.
Leave the following information when you call:
- Name
- Good Call Back Phone Number
- Type of Bill
- Amount Owed
Salvation Army: (325) 372-5721
Located at 209 E. Brown, San Saba, TX 76877
City National Bank can be found across the street from CTTC. Either call or go into the City National Bank and speak with Debra Cummings. They do a one-time help of $50 with your bill. Make sure you have your bill in hand when you go in to see Debra.
Mobile Food Bank
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, the Mobile Food Bank sets up at the Civic Center at the back of Mill Pond Park and starts distributing food at 10:00 AM.
Hill Country Community Action: (325) 372-5833
Located at 705 E. Storey St., San Saba, TX 76877
H.C.C.A. is located inside the Senior Center. You will need to speak with Gayla Paredez about availability with Utility Assistance or to be put on a Wait List.
Please bring the following Information that pertains to everyone in the household:
- Most Recent Pay Stub(s)
- Most Recent Electric Bill OR Gas/Propane Bill
- Birth Certificate(s)
- Social Security Card(s)
- Passport(s) (Only if available)
- Green Card(s) Passport(s)
Health & Human Services: (325) 372-5188
Located at 421 E. Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office administrates your local program under Texas State guidelines. Medicaid provides health care for low-income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.
- Food Stamps 4. Medicaid
- Unemployment 5. WIC
- TANF