News - December 2015

2016 Calendars; New Year’s Masses; Christmas gift books; Church Office & Gift Shop closure.

“For a child is born to us, a son is given us: upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:5)

Lessons and Carols; Lector Workbooks; Calendars for 2016; Last weekend to order poinsettias; Christmas Masses; Church office and Gift Shop closures; Special Collection next weekend; RightWay Imaging presentation.

Christmas is the season to celebrate the Lord's birth, his manifestation to the world, and His baptism. This season begins on Christmas Eve and ends on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The days from the Feast of the Nativity to the Epiphany are known as "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Ornaments from the Angel Tree; gift cards, nonperishable food items needed; Women’s Guild Christmas Luncheon; Liturgy Committee meeting; Baptismal Preparation Class; Lessons and Carols; Lector workbooks; Poinsettias for the altar; Rosary for Human Life; Pro-Life Waco Second Sunday luncheon and meeting.

In late November 2013, Bishop Joe Vasquez initiated a process to develop the next Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Austin. Pastoral leaders and the faithful engaged in a year-long process of prayer, reflection and discussion to identify how the people, parishes, schools and diocesan offices might answer the call of Pope Francis to embark upon new paths on our common journey to Jesus Christ. Click on the icon to go to the parish download page.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception; Monthly Pot Luck Supper; Women’s Guild Christmas Luncheon; Liturgy Committee meeting; Baptismal Preparation Class; Lessons and Carols; Lector workbooks for 2016; holiday publication dates for the bulletin.

A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic school student from grades K–12, I was formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week's collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.