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University Catholic Center
December 21st, 2008
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The UCC is on our Christmas Break Schedule—details below! The 10:30 am Mass today is celebrated for the faithfully departed soul of Joe Rizzo, uncle of Jennifer Kirsch and father of Jinee' Rizzo (Ph.D. '88). Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Everyone and anyone from age 0 - 100 is invited to participate in the annual UCC Christmas Eve pageant. As you may know, no prior experience is required (or expected) and you won't have a single line to memorize or song to sing. We'll be getting organized and handing out costumes TODAY immediately following the 10:30 am. Mass. The more the merrier!
Living Faith Society! Now is a great time to sign up to give monthly to the University Catholic Center! If you love the UCC and want to invest in its mission, join the Living Faith Society, a group of dedicated benefactors who support the UCC on a monthly basis. There are many reasons to donate with your credit/debit card or direct debit: earn miles, track your financial records more easily, receive instant acknowledgment for your gift, and so on. As a Living Faith Society member, you will receive the Living Faith Devotional booklet four times a year, in addition to the University Catholic Center’s newsletter with updates on how your contribution is allowing our students to strengthen their faith, develop their gifts, and grow into passionate faithful Catholic leaders. Visit http://www.utcatholic.org/donate.php to start your monthly gift to the UCC! In May, the UCC will host a special reception for all Living Faith Society members. Thank you for prayerfully considering a monthly commitment to the UCC!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4,23-24; Lk 1:57-66 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Lk 1:67-79 Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14 Dawn Is 62:11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Fri: Acts 6:8-10;7-54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Sat: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:2-8 Sun: Sir 3:2-7,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Mon: Tues: Wed: Vigil: Thurs:
Advent/Christmas Schedule at the UCC * Sunday, December 21—10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Weekdays —UCC Closes for break. No daily Mass until January 12th * Wednesday, December 24th: 6:00 pm — Family Christmas Eve Mass 9:00 pm — Blue Christmas Mass * Thursday, December 25th: - No Mass at the UCC * Sunday, December 28th—10:30 am Mass only * Thursday, January 1st— No Mass at the UCC * Sunday, January 4th — 10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Sunday, January 11th — 10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Monday, January 12th Building Reopens (9 am to 5 pm) Daily Mass resumes normal schedule * Sunday, January 18 — Normal Sunday Mass schedule * Monday, January 19 — UCC Closed for MLK, No Mass Blessings at Home! The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a great resource for your homes— “Catholic Blessings and Prayers”. This book contains various prayers for you to use in your homes, your “domestic churches”. You can find links to purchase them online at www.utcatholic.org/links.php under “From the bulletin…”. Check out the book’s Blessing of a Christmas Tree and Blessing of a Christmas Manger online at www.utcatholic.org/ documents.php listed under “Liturgy”.
Want to be Confirmed? Bishop Aymond will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at the UCC on Sunday, April 19 at the 8 p.m. Mass. Any students wishing to be confirmed then should register for weekly classes that will begin on January 27. Jim Harrington and Deacon John will coordinate the gatherings. The on-line confirmation registration form is found at www.utcatholic.org. There is a no fee, and all registrants will need to provide their baptismal certificates. Contact Deacon John for any additional details. Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray for us! If you are concerned about your own or a loved-one's harmful use of alcohol or drugs call the Alcohol and Drug Assistance Ministry (ADAM) toll free at 1-866-203-4087 for confidential help.
Our Gifts to God The Numbers: $3,500 $3,011 9 am Mass: $2,676 $3,000 Due to the Christmas bulletin schedule, the weekly $ collection $2,373 $2,500 information will not be available until after the break. Ed 11:30All amFr. Mass: $1,580 $2,000 wants for Christmas is the UCC’s first $1 million$collection. If $1,500 good ole’ St. Nick brought something like that to5you, pm keep Mass:Fr. $1,000 Ed in mind! :-) All information will be posted in January after the $ $500 print schedule returns to normal. Thank you for your 8 pm Mass: $0 understanding! $ 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 Other Income: $ Do you need a 2008 contribution statement from the UCC? Send the business office an e-mail at [email protected] and we’ll send one out as soon as the 2008 books are final. Calling All Scrapbookers! Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Do you love the UCC? If so, we are looking for a volunteer to put together a scrapbook to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Catholic campus ministry at UT. If you're interested in taking on this project, please contact Vanessa Mena at [email protected] or call her at 512-476-7351 x23.
Week of December 22
Monday Dec 22 — Weekday of Advent UCC Closed. No Daily Mass “O King of all nations”
Tuesday Dec 23 — Opt. Mem of St. John of Kanty UCC Closed. No Daily Mass “O Emmanuel” Wednesday Dec 24—Vigil of Christmas 6 pm Family Mass Holy Spirit Chapel 9 pm Blue Christmas Mass Holy Spirit Chapel Thursday Dec 25 — The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) UCC Closed. No Mass. Friday Dec 26 —Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr UCC Closed. No Daily Mass Saturday Dec 27—Feast of St. John the Apostle Sunday Dec 28 —Feast of the Holy Family
Mass at 10:30 am
Our normal schedule resumes January 12th, 2009. View the master calendar online at utcatholic.org
Blue Christmas Eve Mass—9:00 pm, December 24th Rather than being a time filled with lights and laughter, gifts topped with red bows and holiday parties where family and friends feast and engage in light-hearted conversation, for many people, Christmas is a very lonely, depressing, "blue\ time. Whether grieving the loss of loved ones, other losses, feeling alone, wounded or otherwise disconnected from the usual holiday festivities, Christmas can be a very difficult time, especially when it comes to attending Mass. If you are feeling out of synch this Christmas season, know that you are not alone. The University Catholic Center invites you to come and bring your life experiences and feelings. You are welcome and accepted. December 24, Christmas Eve - 9:00 p.m. Life isn't perfect. If it were, Jesus would not have had to come.
Weekly Reflection Question: Mary says she is the “handmaid of the Lord.” How do you serve or assist the Lord?
Christmas Flowers Please help make our worship space beautiful for Christmas by donating poinsettias or other flowers as a memorial for a loved one. The names of those memorialized will be listed in our bulletin. Flowers can be brought to the UCC today, December 21 through Tuesday, December 23.
Prayer Request for Zach Zach Rodriguez is a 9 year old from Pflugerville. Please pray for Zach as he battles leukemia. Due to complications including brain surgery, in just 4 months his insurance is about to reach it’s lifetime limit. He still has years of chemo to go. Please pray for him & if possible donate a monetary gift to the Zach Gift Fund. Any size donation would be appreciated. For more information, visit : www.zachgiftfund.com We encourage you to pray often for his recovery and easing of his pain during his treatment. Graduating? Looking for what’s next? Catholic 20-Somethings of St. Theresa is a community of those in their 20’s looking to grow in holiness and their Catholic faith. We are a friendly, active group with a variety of spiritual, social and service activities planned throughout the year. Please join us every Sunday for 5 p.m. Mass and dinner afterward. Meet before or after Mass in the foyer. To see our calendar, visit www.catholic20somethings.com and subscribe to the mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming events. For more information, e-mail Justin Golbabai at [email protected] or call Trey Ange at (512)589-4519. Other Young Adult Groups: UGAP at the UCC—[email protected] St. Austin’s — [email protected] St. Mary’s Cathedral—(512) 476-6182 Ext. 112 Jen Jones St. Louis the King— www.slya.org St. Ignatius, Martry — Amy at 512-478-4440
December 21st, 2008
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The UCC is on our Christmas Break Schedule—details below! The 10:30 am Mass today is celebrated for the faithfully departed soul of Joe Rizzo, uncle of Jennifer Kirsch and father of Jinee' Rizzo (Ph.D. '88). Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Everyone and anyone from age 0 - 100 is invited to participate in the annual UCC Christmas Eve pageant. As you may know, no prior experience is required (or expected) and you won't have a single line to memorize or song to sing. We'll be getting organized and handing out costumes TODAY immediately following the 10:30 am. Mass. The more the merrier!
Living Faith Society! Now is a great time to sign up to give monthly to the University Catholic Center! If you love the UCC and want to invest in its mission, join the Living Faith Society, a group of dedicated benefactors who support the UCC on a monthly basis. There are many reasons to donate with your credit/debit card or direct debit: earn miles, track your financial records more easily, receive instant acknowledgment for your gift, and so on. As a Living Faith Society member, you will receive the Living Faith Devotional booklet four times a year, in addition to the University Catholic Center’s newsletter with updates on how your contribution is allowing our students to strengthen their faith, develop their gifts, and grow into passionate faithful Catholic leaders. Visit http://www.utcatholic.org/donate.php to start your monthly gift to the UCC! In May, the UCC will host a special reception for all Living Faith Society members. Thank you for prayerfully considering a monthly commitment to the UCC!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4,23-24; Lk 1:57-66 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Lk 1:67-79 Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14 Dawn Is 62:11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Fri: Acts 6:8-10;7-54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Sat: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:2-8 Sun: Sir 3:2-7,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Mon: Tues: Wed: Vigil: Thurs:
Advent/Christmas Schedule at the UCC * Sunday, December 21—10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Weekdays —UCC Closes for break. No daily Mass until January 12th * Wednesday, December 24th: 6:00 pm — Family Christmas Eve Mass 9:00 pm — Blue Christmas Mass * Thursday, December 25th: - No Mass at the UCC * Sunday, December 28th—10:30 am Mass only * Thursday, January 1st— No Mass at the UCC * Sunday, January 4th — 10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Sunday, January 11th — 10:30 am and 8 pm Masses * Monday, January 12th Building Reopens (9 am to 5 pm) Daily Mass resumes normal schedule * Sunday, January 18 — Normal Sunday Mass schedule * Monday, January 19 — UCC Closed for MLK, No Mass Blessings at Home! The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a great resource for your homes— “Catholic Blessings and Prayers”. This book contains various prayers for you to use in your homes, your “domestic churches”. You can find links to purchase them online at www.utcatholic.org/links.php under “From the bulletin…”. Check out the book’s Blessing of a Christmas Tree and Blessing of a Christmas Manger online at www.utcatholic.org/ documents.php listed under “Liturgy”.
Want to be Confirmed? Bishop Aymond will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at the UCC on Sunday, April 19 at the 8 p.m. Mass. Any students wishing to be confirmed then should register for weekly classes that will begin on January 27. Jim Harrington and Deacon John will coordinate the gatherings. The on-line confirmation registration form is found at www.utcatholic.org. There is a no fee, and all registrants will need to provide their baptismal certificates. Contact Deacon John for any additional details. Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray for us! If you are concerned about your own or a loved-one's harmful use of alcohol or drugs call the Alcohol and Drug Assistance Ministry (ADAM) toll free at 1-866-203-4087 for confidential help.
Our Gifts to God The Numbers: $3,500 $3,011 9 am Mass: $2,676 $3,000 Due to the Christmas bulletin schedule, the weekly $ collection $2,373 $2,500 information will not be available until after the break. Ed 11:30All amFr. Mass: $1,580 $2,000 wants for Christmas is the UCC’s first $1 million$collection. If $1,500 good ole’ St. Nick brought something like that to5you, pm keep Mass:Fr. $1,000 Ed in mind! :-) All information will be posted in January after the $ $500 print schedule returns to normal. Thank you for your 8 pm Mass: $0 understanding! $ 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 Other Income: $ Do you need a 2008 contribution statement from the UCC? Send the business office an e-mail at [email protected] and we’ll send one out as soon as the 2008 books are final. Calling All Scrapbookers! Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Do you love the UCC? If so, we are looking for a volunteer to put together a scrapbook to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Catholic campus ministry at UT. If you're interested in taking on this project, please contact Vanessa Mena at [email protected] or call her at 512-476-7351 x23.
Week of December 22
Monday Dec 22 — Weekday of Advent UCC Closed. No Daily Mass “O King of all nations”
Tuesday Dec 23 — Opt. Mem of St. John of Kanty UCC Closed. No Daily Mass “O Emmanuel” Wednesday Dec 24—Vigil of Christmas 6 pm Family Mass Holy Spirit Chapel 9 pm Blue Christmas Mass Holy Spirit Chapel Thursday Dec 25 — The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) UCC Closed. No Mass. Friday Dec 26 —Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr UCC Closed. No Daily Mass Saturday Dec 27—Feast of St. John the Apostle Sunday Dec 28 —Feast of the Holy Family
Mass at 10:30 am
Our normal schedule resumes January 12th, 2009. View the master calendar online at utcatholic.org
Blue Christmas Eve Mass—9:00 pm, December 24th Rather than being a time filled with lights and laughter, gifts topped with red bows and holiday parties where family and friends feast and engage in light-hearted conversation, for many people, Christmas is a very lonely, depressing, "blue\ time. Whether grieving the loss of loved ones, other losses, feeling alone, wounded or otherwise disconnected from the usual holiday festivities, Christmas can be a very difficult time, especially when it comes to attending Mass. If you are feeling out of synch this Christmas season, know that you are not alone. The University Catholic Center invites you to come and bring your life experiences and feelings. You are welcome and accepted. December 24, Christmas Eve - 9:00 p.m. Life isn't perfect. If it were, Jesus would not have had to come.
Weekly Reflection Question: Mary says she is the “handmaid of the Lord.” How do you serve or assist the Lord?
Christmas Flowers Please help make our worship space beautiful for Christmas by donating poinsettias or other flowers as a memorial for a loved one. The names of those memorialized will be listed in our bulletin. Flowers can be brought to the UCC today, December 21 through Tuesday, December 23.
Prayer Request for Zach Zach Rodriguez is a 9 year old from Pflugerville. Please pray for Zach as he battles leukemia. Due to complications including brain surgery, in just 4 months his insurance is about to reach it’s lifetime limit. He still has years of chemo to go. Please pray for him & if possible donate a monetary gift to the Zach Gift Fund. Any size donation would be appreciated. For more information, visit : www.zachgiftfund.com We encourage you to pray often for his recovery and easing of his pain during his treatment. Graduating? Looking for what’s next? Catholic 20-Somethings of St. Theresa is a community of those in their 20’s looking to grow in holiness and their Catholic faith. We are a friendly, active group with a variety of spiritual, social and service activities planned throughout the year. Please join us every Sunday for 5 p.m. Mass and dinner afterward. Meet before or after Mass in the foyer. To see our calendar, visit www.catholic20somethings.com and subscribe to the mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming events. For more information, e-mail Justin Golbabai at [email protected] or call Trey Ange at (512)589-4519. Other Young Adult Groups: UGAP at the UCC—[email protected] St. Austin’s — [email protected] St. Mary’s Cathedral—(512) 476-6182 Ext. 112 Jen Jones St. Louis the King— www.slya.org St. Ignatius, Martry — Amy at 512-478-4440
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