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Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2014

St. Mary’s / St.

Boniface

Vision Statement

To serve Christ and promote

His teachings through Worship,

Education, Training, Service,

and Community Involvement

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Windthorst, TX

St. Boniface Catholic Church Scotland, TX

Father Michael Moloney, O. F. S., Parochial Administrator, and Donald Brown, Deacon

www.stmarysstboniface.org

Don Brown, Deacon

Mailing Address for Both Churches PO Box 230, Windthorst, Texas 76389

Phone (940) 423-6687 * Fax (940) 423-6657 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

www.stmarysstboniface.org

General Information

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

contact the office for dates and to register for classes

Marriage Preparation

contact the office at least six months prior to wedding date

RCIA

contact Florence Anderle @ 423-6310 or 423-6271

Funerals

in the case of a death in the family, please contact the office as soon as possible.

Ministry to the Sick

contact the office immediately if you know of anyone who is sick, hospitalized or home-bound

Reconciliation

St. Boniface – By Appointment

St. Mary’s - Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. or by appointment

Hispanic Ministry Tuesday & Thursday in Convent

Call Oscar or Alma Contreras at 423-6918 or 940-224-8183

Mass Schedule for the Week

Monday December 8 – Holyday St. Mary’s 7: 25 am † Adam Berend by Geraldine Lindemann St. Boniface 7:00 pm † Lois Luig by Mark & family Tuesday December 9 – St. Boniface

7:30 am † Pete & Pauline Block by Bill Hemmies

Wednesday December 10 - St. Mary’s

7:00 pm: Elderly, Sick and Homebound in Windthorst

Community by Christian Mother’s Society

Thursday December 11 – St. Mary’s

7:25 am: † Henry Fleitman by Mildred Lindemann

Friday December 12- St. Mary’s 7:25 am: † Janice Luig by John Wolfs

Saturday December 13– St. Mary’s

5:00 pm: † Ed Moer by Janet Moer

7:00 pm: Parishioners (Spanish Mass) In Honor of

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Sunday December 14 - St. Boniface 8:15 am: † Hugo Teichman by the Family

Sunday December 14 - St. Mary’s 10:00 am: Intentions of John Moloney Family by Father Michael

ST. MARY’S MINISTERS

December 8, 2014 – December 14, 2014

HOSPITALITY Sat. 5:00 pm Alfred Berend & Jolene Prescher Sun. 10:00 am Donald & Laurie Veitenheimer LECTORS Mon. 7:25 am Gina Wolf Wed. 7:00 pm Krista Vieth Thur. 7:25 am Florence Anderle Fri. 7:25 am Volunteer Sat. 5:00 pm Deana Vieth, Florence Anderle

Sun. 10:00 am Dorothy Johnson, Krista Vieth SERVERS Mon. 7:25 am Hannah, Sadie, & Brenna Anderle Wed. 7:00 pm Bethany Schlumpf, Max Anderle, Madelyn Anderle Thur. 7:25 am Gavin Steinberger, Marissa Frazier Fri. 7:25 am MacKenzie & Colby Wolf Sat. 5:00 pm Landry Vieth, MacKenzie & Colby Wolf Sun. 10:00 am Cody Green, Kyle Wolf, Gage Lindley MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Mon. 7:25 am Leo Hoff/Hosts, Donna Hoff/Hosts, Brett Hoff - Choir Sat. 5:00 pm Jay Pope/Hosts, Cheryl Pope/Hosts, Tracy Schreiber/Choir Sun. 10:00 am Alex Veitenheimer/Hosts, Cody Scheffe/Hosts, Trissa Berend/Choir USHERS Mon. 7:25 am Alfred Berend, Terry Schroeder Sat. 5:00 pm Alfred Berend, Doug Wolf, Eddie Luig, M. J. Geis Sun. 10:00 am Terry Schroeder, Trey Berend, Adam Wolf, Dalton Anderle GIFT BEARERS Mon. 7:25 am Ushers Sat. 5:00 pm Ricky Schreiber Family Sun. 10:00 am Donnie Fleitman Family MONEY COUNTERS PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY Wed. Dec. 10th Bernard Scheffe, Leroy Anderle, Joyce Ostermann CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS: December 14th Kylie Berend & Whitney Schreiber December 21st Gwen Teichman & McKenna George

COMMUNION MINISTERS TO THE SICK December 14th Maria Carcaño SUPPORT- Sunday Envelopes $4265.00, Loose $257.25, Children $39.00, Building Fund $45.00, Thanksgiving $921.00, Campaign for Human Development $80.00.

ST. BONIFACE MINISTERS,

December 8, 2014 – December 14, 2014

HOSPITALITY Mon 7:00 pm Jerry & Margaret Smith Sun. 8:15 am Grady & Cherry Schenk LECTOR Mon. 7:00 pm Patsy Stallcup Sun. 8:15 am Grady Schenk Jr.

SERVERS Mon. 7:00 pm Hayden Berend, Kross Humpert, Gus Schenk Sun. 8:15 am Logan, Cassidy, Jenna Veitenheimer USHERS Mon. 7:00 pm Robert Krahl, Grady Schenk Sr. Sun. 8:15 am Terry Berend, Joe Hoff

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION (Note: Since we are not receiving the Precious Blood, we only need two extra Ministers of Communion.) If Deacon Brown is at Mass then only one Minister is needed. Due to the lack of space, only two will be distributing downstairs that is Father, and the Deacon or a Minister. One minister will be assigned to go to the Choir only. Mon. 7:00 pm Keith Teichman help Father, Cindy Teichman to the Choir Sun. 8:15 am Pat Hemmi help Father, Priscilla Stallcup to the Choir. GIFT BEARERS Mon. 7:00 pm Ushers Sun. 8:15 am Bryan Hemmi Family MONEY COUNTERS

Sun. Dec. 14th Pat Hemmi, Bernice Hoegger, Vivian

Rice

SUPPORT – Sunday Envelopes $1220.00, Loose $149.00, Children $8.00, Human Development Collection $228.00,

ST. MARY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

SANCTUARY LIGHT will burn in memory of my classmate, Pauline Cassidy, on her birthday as requested by Frances Hoffman.

CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Chuck & Mitzi Veitenheimer will receive the Chalice on December 13th at the 5:00 pm. Mass. They, as well as all of us, are asked to pray for vocations.

12-21 George & Juanita Martin 10:00 am Mass

12-27 James & Pat Zotz 5:00 pm Mass

NOTICE: Monday, December 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and it is a Holyday of Obligation. Mass times are as follows: St. Mary’s at 7:25

a.m. and at St. Boniface at 7:00 p.m. on December 8th.

SPECIAL NOTE: Monday, December 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holyday of Obligation. In honor of the Blessed Mother the Church Office will be closed that day. Money counters are asked to come on Wednesday morning, December 10th at 9:15 a.m. Thanks.

SECOND COLLECTION DECEMBER 13/14 for Retired Religious. Please give generously to this collection for those who made a positive difference in so many lives.

SACRISTANS NEEDED for St. Mary’s and St. Boniface Masses. Please call the office if you are interested. Training will be provided.

A CALL OUT FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS to bring Communion to the sick and homebound. Please call the office in you can help with this need. Share your gratitude

for the senior Catholic Religious.

WEDNESDAY – December 10, 2014

Adoration 6 pm

Confessions 6:00 – 6:45 pm or by appointment

Mass and Novena 7 pm

WINDTHORST SAUSAGE MEAL: The Third Degree

Knights of Columbus will host the German sausage meal on Sunday, Dec. 7th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Adults $12 and $6 for children 12

and under. Please come join us.

C.C.D. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2014 in St. Mary’s Church. This includes

grades KN. through 8th grade. Time will be at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

CONFESSIONS: Due to an increase in the number of

confessions, Fr. Michael will offer the sacrament on Wednesday, December 10th and December 17th at 6:00 p.m. There will be other Advent Penance Services in the area throughout December. Fr. Michael will help at

most of these. List of those services are listed. Confessions are always available by appointment. Please call the office at 423-6687 for a time convenient for both you and Fr. Michael.

Beginning the first week of January, 2015, confessions will be heard on Saturday afternoons from 4:00 PM until 4:40 PM. Mass begins at 5:00 PM. Confessions are always

available by appointment. Please call the office at 423-6687 for a time convenient for both you and Fr. Michael.

2014 Advent Services

Mon. Dec. 15th – Lady Queen of Peace – Wichita Falls

Wed. Dec. 17th St. Joseph – Rhineland

Thurs. Dec. 18th – St. Jude – Burkburnett

Fri. Dec. 19th – Holy Family – Vernon

Mon. Dec. 22nd – Lady of Guadalupe – Wichita Falls

WINDTHORST SENIOR CITIZENS meet Tuesday,

December 9th in the K. C. Hall at 11:30 for lunch and 1:00 p.m. for games. For more information call Barbara @423-6476 or Margaret @423-6336.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT #296 – Members, mark your calendars! Fund Raising Bake Sale; All CDA & JCDA members are requested to bring 2

baked items for the Bake Sale in conjunction with the Sausage Meal on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Celebration Invitation; Sacred Heart Catholic Church CDA Court #249,

Muenster, Texas has invited ALL to their 100 year organization celebration mass. Contact; Carol Sales for more information. CDA Christmas Social; December 17th Business

meeting/Community Service & Christmas Party. Please bring 27 perishable gift items to include in Christmas Baskets for families. Contact; Cindy Carlton for more information. December Nursing Home Visit; TBA, December visit will be

a combined visit with the CDA & JCDA. Contact: Nancy Reynolds for more information.

HISPANIC COMMUNITY Meetings, (Baptismal Classes,

Bible Study, etc. etc.) can be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Convent. For more information please call Oscar or Alma Contreras at 423-6918 or 940-224-8183.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will meet Wednesday, December 10th after Mass.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dec. 7 - K. C. Sausage Meal 11 am till 2 pm

Dec. 7- C.C.D. Christmas Program 6:30 pm in Church

Dec. 8 - Immaculate Conception Holyday of Obligation

Dec. 10 - 10th Grade C.C. D. 5:30 pm

Dec. 10 - 9th Grade C.C.D. 5:45 pm

Dec. 10 - Jr. Sr. Bible Study 5:45 pm

Dec. 10 - Confessions 6:00 – 6:45 pm

Dec. 13 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec. 14 – Youth Christmas Caroling

4-H CLUB MEETING : The Windthorst 4H Club will have their

monthly meeting on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the W.I.S.D. school cafeteria. Each member is asked to bring two food items for a local food bank. Any new

members are welcomed to come join us. We will be discussing Christmas caroling, County Show, and upcoming events. If you have questions, you may contact one of the officers. They

include: Kennedy Veitenheimer, Chandler King, Brooklyn King, Coby Schroeder, Hannah Anderle, Sadie Anderle and Landry Vieth.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION will be on Saturday, December 13th beginning with 7:00 p.m. Mass.

THANK YOU NOTE: “A special thank you to Martha Talley for sewing the new cushions for the first two pews on the north side of church. Also thanks to the generous donor who paid

for them. They are a nice addition to our church and will be enjoyed by those who need them.

THE ANGEL TREE – St. Mary’s will once again help to

sponsor the Angel Tree for 75 of the residents of the University Park Manor Nursing Home in Wichita Falls. By selecting an

angel (has suggested ideas of needed or wanted items) from the tree you will be able to share the true meaning of Christmas to those less fortunate. You do not have to

purchase all items on the suggested list. Please place your gift in a Christmas gift bag and attach the angel to the outside of the bag, then place your gift by the tree in the vestibule. Your

generosity is greatly appreciated. Regulations prevent the residents from having any aerosol cans. Please use products that have the pump sprays for any kind of body sprays, hairsprays, etc. Deodorants need to be the roll on or stick

kind.

The residents would appreciate Christmas cards that could be mailed to them in care of University Park Manor, 4511

Coronado Ave., Wichita Falls, Texas 76310. If more information is needed please call Joyce Vieth @423-6406 or Darla Schroeder @423-6363. Please have gifts returned no

later than Sunday, December 14, 2014.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: If you would like to donate one or

more flowers in honor of / or in memory of a special person/persons, please write your intention and place in the door of the rectory or drop in the collection basket along with

your donation. The suggested donation is $8.00. The deadline for publication for the Christmas bulletin will be noon on Monday, December 15th.

ST. BONIFACE’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND COLLECTION DECEMBER 13/14 for Retired Religious. Please give generously to this collection for those who made a positive difference in so many lives. Share your gratitude for the Retired Religious.

SANCTUARY LIGHT—will burn this week in memory of Dennis Smith as requested by Mom.

CHALICE FOR VOCATION: Bill & Pat Hemmi will receive the Chalice on December 14th at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. They, as well as all of us, are asked to pray for vocations.

12-21 Agnes McDonald 12-28 Art & Helen Ann Hemmi

ST. BONIFACE 7-DAY LIGHTS; For all the members of the Al Hoff family, In Thanksgiving for the rain by Cathy Hoff; Health & Welfare of Anthony Schenk by Lloyd & Rita; Special Intention by Donor; For Special Intentions by Donor; Intention by Donor; For Peace, Our Members by St. Boniface Christian Mothers’ Society; Living & Deceased Members & Relatives of Catholic Life Insurance Branch #36.

NOTICE: Monday, December 8th is the feast of the

Immaculate Conception and it is a Holyday of Obligation. Mass times are as follows: St. Mary’s at 7:25 a.m. and at St. Boniface at 7:00 p.m. on December 8th.

ROSARY FOR RAIN is held each Thursday at 5:30 pm in St. Boniface Church. Please come and we will storm the heavens with prayer for a bountiful rain on Thursday, December

11th.

CONFESSIONS: Due to an increase in the number of confessions, Fr. Michael will offer the sacrament on

Wednesday, December 10th and December 17th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s. There will be other Advent Penance Services in the area throughout December. Fr. Michael will help at most of these. List of those services are listed.

Confessions are always available by appointment. Please call the office at 423-6687 for a time convenient for both you and Fr. Michael. Beginning the first week of January, 2015,

confessions will be heard on Saturday afternoons from 4:00 PM until 4:40 PM at St. Mary’s. Mass begins at 5:00 PM.

2014 Advent Services

Mon. Dec. 15th – Lady Queen of Peace – Wichita Falls

Wed. Dec. 17th St. Joseph – Rhineland

Thurs. Dec. 18th – St. Jude – Burkburnett

Fri. Dec. 19th – Holy Family – Vernon

Mon. Dec. 22nd – Lady of Guadalupe – Wichita Falls

C.C.D. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2014 in St. Mary’s Church. This includes grades KN. through 8th grade. Time will be at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

NOTICE: Monday, December 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and it is a Holyday of

Obligation. Mass times are as follows: St. Mary’s at 7:25 a.m. and at St. Boniface at 7:00 p.m. on December 8th.

SCOTLAND SR. CITIZENS will meet on Wednesday,

December 10, in the K of C Hall for Christmas meal and party at noon. The date has been changed due to hall not being available on the usual date. Thanks.

ST. BONIFACE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will meet Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m.

PRAYER GROUP will meet Saturday, December 13th at

10:30 a.m. at the Church. Everyone is invited to join us as we offer prayers for our leaders, our soldiers and for peace in the world.

ALTAR SOCIETY – The Altar Society Christmas Party/meeting

will be held Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the home of Jerry and Margaret Smith. Bring your spouse, a $10 gift for the gift exchange, and a covered dish. We are going to have a

fun time. Any questions, contact Margaret Smith.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: If you would like to donate one or more flowers in honor of / or in memory of a special

person/persons, please write your intention and place in the door of the rectory or drop in the collection basket along with your donation. The suggested donation is $8.00. The

deadline for publication for the Christmas bulletin will be noon on Monday, December 15th.

ANGEL TREE: The Angel Tree for Archer City Nursing Center

is now up for you to select your angel. Please have your angel attached to the gift bag back in church no later than Sunday,

December 14. The gifts will be taken over to Archer right after Mass for the party which will be held Monday, December 15, at 10:00 o’clock. Everyone is invited to come to the Activity

Room at the Nursing Center for the celebration. Residents of the Center do appreciate your thoughtfulness during these holidays and they love getting mail, so please mail your angel

a card to Archer City Nursing Center, Box 786, Archer City, Tex. 76351. For more information contact Frances Essler.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR BOTH PARISHES

THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE- will be in the home of Lloyd & Rita Schreiber the week of December 14th. They are asked to pray for world peace, military, and vocations.

12-21 Art & Helen Ann Hemmi

12-28 Mary Jo Russe

SICK CALL VISITS – Father Michael will be making sick calls to local parishioners of both parishes (God willing) on the First

Friday of each month. Please call office if you are in need of his visit.

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY

MEETING – Come join Fr. Michael for . . . . a meeting at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall in Wichita Falls on January 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. All health care providers (hospital, office,

home care, dental, hospice, etc.) are welcome and invited to attend. Please mark your calendar. Topic will be Family Planning . . . . What the Church Teaches and Why?

SUPPORT ENVELOPES ARE IN BACK OF BOTH CHURCHES. Please pick yours up as soon as possible.

Envelopes for families with children in school may be found in the paper bags. The families with children are inside of church at St. Mary’s, the adult envelopes at St. Mary’s are in the

vestibule. Envelopes are in vestibule at St. Boniface.

CALL FOR DEACONS!!. . . . Call out from the Diocese for

potential future Deacons. If you are interested in becoming a Deacon, please check with Fr. Michael for more information.

APPOINTMENTS WITH FATHER MICHAEL – If you have a

concern and wish to visit with Fr. Michael, please call the office for an appointment.

ADORATION – Bishop Olson has requested that all parishes

have an hour of adoration to pray for vocations. The 3rd Wednesday of the month has been designated the best time for this. The adoration hour will be for the intention of an increase in priestly and religious vocations. We encourage

everyone to come pray for vocations.

ST. MARY’S - ST. BONIFACE YOUTH will be going with 4-H Members Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 14th.

Meet at the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Freshman Religion class Wednesday, December 10, in the Parish Hall Classroom from 5:45 – 6:45. (Gina Wolf & Susan

Veitenheimer, Leaders)

Sophomores (Confirmation) meet Wednesday, December 10, in the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. (Brian & Andrea Anderle,

Jerry Anderle & Mary Wolf, Leaders)

Juniors and Seniors will meet Wednesday, December 10, in the Convent at 5:45 p.m. (Shelley Schlumpf, Leader)

C.C.D. NOTE: Just a reminder if you haven’t paid for the religion books please send it with your child to the religion teacher.

V.F.W. LADIES AUXILIARY the Scotland/Windthorst Post #2676 will meet downstairs in the K. C. Hall Monday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.

V. F. W. will meet Monday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. in

the K. C. Hall.

PREVENTING THE FLU AND OTHER COMMUNICABLE

DISEASES. Good health habits can help stop germs, in addition to receiving the flu shot if you are able.

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often with soap

and water is most effective (Center for Disease Control-Atlanta).

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are

often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.

6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Let us continue to pray for our communities and the families that are affected by influenza and other communicable

diseases.

REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS!

Della Rose Allen, James Allen, Zack Andrus, Andy Berend,

Bernadine Berend, Leann Berend, Nellie Berend, John Brenneis, Deacon Don Brown, Helen Brown, Zac Bynum, Chris Carcaño, Maria Carcaño, Jesús Colchado, José Colchado, Jeff

Conrady, Sue Conrady, Vicky Crow, Berta Lou Eaves, Karen Edge, Marlene Ermis, Jeanne Fischer, Father Nicholas Fuhrmann, Larry Geyer, Louise Green, Sister Marie Green,

Jerry Gibson, Margie Hagues, Helen Ann Hemmi, Stephen Hilbers, Margie Himmels, Billie Hoff, Cathy Hoff, Ernie Hoff, Frosty Hoff, Marvin Hoff Sr., Bill Hoffman, Chris Hogue, Beth

Holovak, Carol Hudak, Libby Ingram, Gary Julian, Steve Kamal, Dale Keen, Arthur Litteken, Shirley Litteken, Karen Lowe, Brian Lucore, Kyler Marlar, Helen Martinka, Jess Meurer, Kathleen Moer, Kaden Moisant, Clyde Morbitzer, Mary

Morbitzer, Skylar Mueller, Kim Nelson, Travis Nelson, Lena Ostermann, Tracie Pace; Rita Pearson, Troy Pennartz, John Rife, Terry Shefflett, Cassey Schenk, Roch Schenk, Rosalie

Schenk, Agnes Schreiber, Gerald Schreiber, Harold Schreiber, Nelda Schreiber, Pauline Schreiber, Joanna Schroeder, Linda Schroeder, Richard Schroeder, Caroline Stallcup, Kate Talley,

Johnny Teichman, Marie Teichman, Margaret Green Tift, Anna Mae Veitenheimer, Frances Veitenheimer, John Veitenheimer, Richard Wachsman, Cindi Wagner, Sarah Witten, Dale Wolf,

Dorthy Dell Wolf, Dorothy V. Wolf, Kenny Wolf, Larry Wolf, Pauline Wolf, Ronnie Wolf, Alphonse Zotz Jr., Chuck Zotz, Missy Zotz. If you wish your name removed or there are any

changes, please call the office. Prayer of the Faithful: Lord Jesus, we lift those on our weekly list to you; You are the healer of the sick and we keep praying and hoping for those

who are ill. May we continue to pray for all who are sick and hurting and may your peace come to each and every one of

us. Amen.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST – Taylor Anderson (Air Force),

Johnny Atchley (Air Force), Charles Berend, Jr. (Navy), Jarrod Canada (Army), Fermin Estrada Jr., (Army), Sgt. Bill Foster,

Capt. Sean Fuhrmann (Marines), Lt. Colonel Tony Garcia (Navy), Luke Grotelueschen (Army), Tracey Hoff (Navy), Sgt. Damian Hoffman, Ethan Hoffman (Air Force), Sgt. Whitney

Jeter (Marine), Sgt. Nicholas Klein (Army), Staff Sgt. Chad Koetter (Air Force), Jared Mankins (Marine), Jess Martinez (Army), Kenneth (K.J.) Nichols (Army), Major David Ogura

(Army), Kyle Page (Marine),Frank Prokop, (Colorado Air National Guard), Sgt. Robert Rhinehart, Hank Schenk (Air National Guard), Isaac Schenk (Army), Rock Schenk (Army),

Colonel Tony Schenk (Air Force), 1st Class Craig Slaten (Air Force), Staff Sgt. Ricky Smith (Air Force), Judy Solorio (Navy), Staff Sgt. Matthew Tubbs, Sgt. Ann Schreiber Turner (Air

Force), Sgt. Matt Turner (Air Force), Ben Veitenheimer (Navy), Jason Winter (Army), Josh Winter (Army), Major Audrey Wolf (Army). (If there are any changes or additions please call the

office.) Dear Heavenly Father, please protect our troops as they protect us. Bless them and their families for all that they are doing for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

JUST A REMINDER – The address for St. Mary’s and St. Boniface is P.O. Box 230, Windthorst, TX, 76389. It has come to our attention that mailings to the physical address are

relatively slower getting to us. Thanks for your consideration.

READINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, December

14, are attached to the bulletin this week. Fr. Michael has recommended that one read them before the week-end Mass.

DO YOU HAVE A WILL?

DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR RAIN

God our Creator, maker of all things and protector of your people, in your love look upon us in our time of need and give

us your help. Open the heavens for us and send us the rain we need for our lives and crops. As our hearts long for you, so we seek rain to refresh the earth; as we long for life, so let the

earth produce its harvest in abundance. May we rejoice in the good things of the earth and raise our eyes to you the source of all blessings. Hear our cry for mercy and answer our

prayer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ST. MARY’S 7-DAY LIGHTS: Sick Members, Increase in Priestly and Consecrated Life Vocations by C. D. A. #296; Special Intention, Marlene Marshall & Brian

Lucore by Floyd & Mildred; Very Special Intention for Family by Donor; For better health for Mom by Cletus & Darla; Ben Wolf’s Safety, Adam & Hilary by Grandma

Wolf; Safety for all men and women who are protecting us and our Country, especially 1st Lt. Luke Grotelueschen

by Tom & Leann; Good health & happiness for Mom V. on her Birthday by Jean & Scott; A Good Rain, Deacon Don & Helen Brown, John & Lillie Rife, Art & Shirley

Litteken, Don & Benita Essler by Alfred & Cordella; Charlie Styles, Sue Conrady, Della Rose Allen, Carolyn Stallcup, Janet Moer, Frank & Kathleen Moer, JoAnn

Hoff, Art & Shirley Litteken, Art Hemmi – “Happy Birthday”, My Children & their families, Special Intention by Pauline Wolf; Ernie Prescher, Jess Meurer, Our

Family, Special Intention, Thanksgiving for blessings received by Gerald & Deb; Happy Birthday Mother, Safe delivery for Hilary and Baby Quinn by Frank & Joyce;

Special Intentions, Deanna & Boys, Dale & Angie, Living & Deceased Members of Henry & Katie Scheffe Family, Cathy Hoff, Maria Carcaño, Dale Wolf, Father Michael,

Deacon Don & Helen, Willie Hoff, Geraldine Lindemann, Art & Shirley Litteken by Bobby & Pat Scheffe; For successful surgery for Gary Julian by James & Margie;

YEARLY LIGHTS: For the safety of all our military especially for Staff Sgt. Damian Hoffman, Ethan Hoffman

and Capt. David Ogura, Samantha and Josephine by Grandmommy; In loving memory of deceased Hoffman, Schroeder & Eaves families by Berta Lou Eaves; The

Holy Spirit’s Daily Guidance in Endeavors for each member of My Family by Donor; For my family and for Bruce by Anna Mae Veitenheimer; For my Family by

Lena Ostermann; Our Family & Justin by Alfred & Cordella; Students of W.I.S.D. by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #296; Thomas & Leona Schlumpf

by Danny Schlumpf Family; Arnold & Lillian Lindeman by the Family; For our Family by Henry & Mildred; For our

Family & Clay’s safety by James & Pat; For our Family by Bernard & Pat Scheffe; Ben’s Safety by Mom & Dad;

Dorothy Dell Wolf by Gene & Cathy; Robert and for my Family by Lorine Wolf; Floyd Humpert by Betty; Floyd Humpert Family by Betty Humpert; For our Military

Personnel by V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary; For my Family by Margaret Beaman; For Rusty, Shannon, Brad, Chuck, Janice, Tommy and all my departed loved ones, For all

my Family, For all the sick, elderly and shut-ins of our parishes, For peace and for our beloved country and our

brave military, In Thanksgiving for all my blessings and for all my dear friends who are so kind and helpful to me, For vocations and my special intention to Our

Mother of Perpetual Help by Geraldine Lindemann; In memory of Elizabeth Schlumpf by Tommy & family; My Family by Elmer Schroeder; Living & Deceased Members

of the Charles & Mary Lindeman Family, Safety of Ben Wolf, Gina Loran & Brett Hoff by Benny Lindeman; My Family by Ann Veitenheimer, For our Family by Joe &

Lugenia Zotz; Joe Schreiber & Joseph Schreiber, Jr. by Agnes Schreiber; Mom by Johnnie & Alice; +Janice Luig, +Ed & Catherine Luig, +Lois Luig, Geraldine

Lindemann’s health & well-being by Eddie Luig;- My Family by Shirley Williams; Living & Deceased Members of Catholic Life Insurance Branch #30.

Catechism in a Year

What is the task of the church?

The Church’s task is to make the kingdom of God, which has

already begun with Jesus, germinate and grow in all nations.

Wherever Jesus went, heaven touched earth: the kingdom of God was inaugurated, a kingdom of peace and justice. The

Church serves this kingdom of God. She is not an end in herself. She must carry on what Jesus started. She should act as Jesus would act. She continues the sacred signs of Jesus

(the sacraments). She hands on Jesus’ words. That is why the Church, for all her weakness, is a formidable bit of heaven on earth.

Why is the Church more than an institution?

The Church is more than an institution because she is a mystery that is simultaneously human and divine.

True love does not blind a person but rather makes him see. With regard to the Church, this is precisely the case: Viewed from outside, the Church is only a historical institution with

historical achievements, but also mistakes and even crimes – a Church of sinners. But that is not looking deep enough. After all, Christ became so involved with us sinners that he never abandons his Church, even if we were to betray him daily.

This inseparable union of the human and the divine, this intertwining of sin and grace, is part of the mystery of the Church. Seen with the eyes of faith, the Church is therefore

indestructible holy.

This bulletin compliments of Catholic Life Insurance

Union Branch #30 of Windthorst and Branch #36 of Scotland

SAFE ENVIRONMENT SESSIONS FOR 2013

Contact Sacred Heart at 723-5288 or Queen of Peace at 696-1253 to register and for confirmation of sessions and/or questions.

Initial Safe Environment Classes:

December 11 7:00 pm Sacred Heart

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER –A Christmas Gift

for Married Couples: Couples…..want to give each other something really special this Christmas? How about a gift filled with Romance and Excitement? That’s just the beginning of what you will receive on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on January 23-25, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply visit our website at: http://www.dfwme.org/apply for more information

call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escribe a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite http://www.seccion15.org.

FAMILY LIFE AND MISSION OUTREACH – will meet

Wednesday, December 3, at 6:00 pm in the classroom of St. Mary’s Parish Hall to fill boxes for the food distribution on Thursday.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – will be Thursday, December 4th from 9 am to 11 am (until all boxes are distributed) in the Parish Hall Meeting Room.

KRISTY KRAHL CARE CENTER – will be open Thursday, December 4th, from 9 am to 11 am (someone will be there before 8 am to receive any donations). This makes it all possible. Donations to Kristy Krahl Care Center are always

appreciated. We ask that you DO NOT leave your donations outside the doors of the center. Please come by the office for a key or bring when the Center is open. Animals and the

weather have ruined some good donations. Thanks for your support of the Kristy Krahl Center.

WINDTHORST FLU AND IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – The

Department of State Health Services will be conducting a Clinic in Windthorst at St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00. (afternoon only)

Vaccines are available for kindergarten, seventh grade and college entry. All infant immunizations will also be offered. Adult and children flu vaccines are still available for those who

qualify. Cost is $10.00 per child and $20.00 per adult – with a maximum of $20.00 per household. No one will be denied service for inability to pay.

Private insurance and CHIP are not accepted at this clinic. If your private insurance covers vaccines, you will be referred to your family physician. For more information, call 940-574-

2159.

This bulletin compliments of Catholic Life Insurance

Union Branch #30 of Windthorst & Branch #36 of Scotland