Second Sunday of Advent December 5th, 2021 Segundo Domingo de Adviento 5 de diciembre 2021
Second Sunday of Advent December 5th, 2021
Segundo Domingo de Adviento 5 de diciembre de 2021
Daily Mass Schedule
Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM (English) Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM (Espoñal)
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:00 PM (English) Sunday: 9:30 AM (English) Domingo: 12:30 PM (Español)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacramento de Reconciliación
½ hour before each weekend Mass
½ hour after each weekday Mass
Mission Statement
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, Anderson SC was founded in 1943 by the Franciscans of the Holy Name Province, New York. The intention then and today, was and is to, in the spirit of Jesus Christ and St. Francis, minister in and with the African American Catholic community and to reach out to the African Americans of Anderson County. Furthermore, all who come to St.
Mary’s from whatever background and ethnicity with a desire for Christian family will be regarded as brothers and sisters to us. We also see ourselves as called to live in Gospel relationship to the alienated and the poor of this community.
Declaración de la Misión
La Iglesia Católica de Santa Maria de los Ángeles de Anderson, Carolina del Sur fue fundada en el año 1943 por los Franciscanos de la Provincia del Santísimo Nombre de Jesús en Nueva York. La intención en aquella época y ahora, ery y es en el espíritu de Jesucristo y San Francisco, servir a la Comunidad católica afro-americana y también poder llegar a todos los afro-americanos del Condado de Anderson. Además todos los que vienen a Santa María, de cualquier posición y grupo étnico, pero con un deseo de familia cristiana serán considerados como hermanos y hermanas. También nos vemos a nosotros mismos como los llamados a vivir la fraternidad del evangelio con los alienados y los pobres de esta comunidad.
Administrator
Father Jairo Calderon Secretary
Italy Maldonado Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 2 pm Adoration & Office Hours
Wednesday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church
1821 White Street, Anderson, SC 29624 (864) 226-8621 WhatsApp (864) 226-8621
www.sma43.org · [email protected]
Saturday 4:00pm Mass Alison Harrison - 12/11/2021
Sunday 9:30a Mass C. Bartsch—12/12/2021
Sunday 12:30p Mass Reyna—12/12/021
Saturday 4:00p Mass June Kickham - 12/11/2021
Sunday 9:30a Mass C. Bartsch 12/12/2021
Sunday 12:30p Mass Lili C. -12/12/2021
Mass Intentions
If you have a mass intention please drop by during the office hours to let Italy know.
Gospel: Luke 3, 1-6
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea,
and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee,
and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis,
and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert.
John went throughout the whole region of the Jor- dan,
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the for- giveness of sins,
as it is written in the book of the words of the proph- et Isaiah:
A voice of one crying out in the desert:
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
Reflection
In today's Gospel, Jesus praises a poor widow who knows how to share. The image presented to us by this account does not seem to be so foreign to our reality; on many occasions we see gestures that enjoy the applause of many that move in favor of different causes and people. However, Jesus' gaze goes further and highlights a simple but radical donation from those who are not seeking any honors or prestige;
Jesus has eyes for both cases, but his tenderness and recognition stand on the solidarity of the poor wid- ow, who is able to compromise his own livelihood with that which he gives; the anonymous widow rep- resents the true spirituality of Jesus' followers. He donates himself, in a total surrender in the hands of God, putting in him all his trust, not in wealth or power. He has no knowledge of the law like the scribes, but he practices the law of love.
From the gesture that Jesus highlights, among other things, we are called to think about what should move us to share, to give.
Reflexion
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús elogia a una viuda pobre que sabe compartir desde lo que ella tiene pa- ra vivir. La imagen que nos presenta este relato, no parece ser tan ajena a nuestra realidad; en muchas ocasiones vemos gestos que gozan del aplauso de muchos por los montos que se mueven en favor de diversas causas y personas. Sin embargo, la mirada de Jesús va más allá y destaca una sencilla pero radi- cal donación de quien no anda buscando honores ni prestigio alguno; Jesús tiene ojos para los dos casos, pero su ternura y reconocimiento se posan sobre la solidaridad de la viuda pobre, que es capaz de com- prometer su propio sustento con aquello que da; la viuda anónima representa la verdadera espiritualidad de los seguidores de Jesús. Se dona a sí misma, en una entrega total en las manos de Dios, poniendo en él toda su confianza, no en las riquezas ni en el poder. No tiene conocimiento de la ley como los escribas, sino que practica la ley del amor. Desde el gesto que Jesús destaca, entre otras cosas, estamos llamados a pensar en lo que debe movernos a com- partir, para dar y darnos.
Evangelio: Lucas 3, 1-6
En el año décimo quinto del reinado del César Tibe- rio, siendo Poncio Pilato procurador de Judea;
Herodes, tetrarca de Galilea; su hermano Filipo, te- trarca de las regiones de Iturea y Traconítide; y Lisanias, tetrarca de Abilene; bajo el pontificado de los sumos sacerdotes Anás y Caifás, vino la palabra de Dios en el desierto sobre Juan, hijo de Zacarías.
Entonces comenzó a recorrer toda la comarca del Jordán, predicando un bautismo de penitencia para el perdón de los pecados, como está escrito en el libro de las predicciones del profeta Isaías:
Ha resonado una voz en el desierto:
Preparen el camino del Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos.
Todo valle será rellenado,
toda montaña y colina, rebajada;
lo tortuoso se hará derecho,
los caminos ásperos serán allanados
y todos los hombres verán la salvación de Dios.
Parish Christmas Meal
Food Pantry
Food pantry is open every Tuesday from 9 am to noon. A valid ID is needed.
The following are food supplies we need to restock:
1. Canned pasta sauce 2. Canned fruit in fruit juice 3. Canned tuna
4. Canned hearty soups
Please drop this off in the brown basket located in the back right of the church.
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated!
The parish is having our annual parish Christmas Meal on December 11th from 1 pm to 3 pm. Every- one is invited. The turkey and dressing will be sup- plied by St. Mary. Other dishes are needed
(vegetables & family dishes). Please bring a dish to share. :)
If you wish to be part of this tradition, please sign up.
The sign up sheets are located in the church and the parish hall.
We hope to see everyone there.
Las Posadas
A Hispanic Christmas Tradition! This year we are holding Las Posadas at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Friend Hall). This will start with a bilingual Mass at St. Joseph beginning at 5:00 pm. Las Posada will begin after the Mass. Musicians from SMA will lead traditional songs in both Spanish and English. Bilin-
gual programs will pro- vide lyrics and brief ex- planation of ceremony.
Finger food, treats, and hot chocolate will be on hand.
NO charge and FUN for the entire family!
December 17th, 2021
Wearing a mask is recommended.
Se recomienda usar una mascara.
Announcements
Painting The Church:
Thank you to everyone who donated for the paint. We have raised $2,290. We will place a pin in this for now. Since we have not been informed how much the wall paint will be. However, we believe this should cover this cost. We will inform you how much the paint is in total. The painting of the church will be in January 2022.
We will know the dates after Christmas! Once again thank you for donating!
Fundraiser:
The Hispanic community will be selling food the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month after mass.
Please support our fundraiser!
Thank You!
Weekly Collections for November 20 &
21st:
$4,270
Weekly Collections for November 27 &
28th:
We Need $5,000 Per Week to Meet Our Weekly Expenses
Field Trip for Children:
Brookstone Tennis Club will like to take the chil- dren on a field trip to the tennis court. No charge.
Just fun. :) However, they will like to know how many children will be wiling to go. If you are inter- ested in this please send a text to the office number (864) 226-8621 with how many children will be going from your family and their ages.
If we have enough children, we will announce the date for this field trip in advance.
Usher, Lectors, Eucharistic Minister:
Time to sign up again! If you been wanting to be an usher, lector, or eucharistic minister please sign up!
The sign up sheet will be in the vestibule and parish hall, or scan QR code to sign up.
Those who are already serving must sign up as well.
Deadline is December 12th, 2021.
$3,387
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Knights of Columbus / Caballeros de Colon 1st Tuesday of even months
Martes de los meses pares 5:30 PM
Parish Hall
Women’s Group / Grupo de Mujeres 3rd Monday of the month
5:00 PM 3er Lunes del mes All women welcome!!
Mens Group / Grupo De Hombres 1st Wednesday of the month 5:30 PM in the Guadalupe Room
1er Miercoles del mes 5:30 PM cuarto de Guadalupe
Mother Cabrini Secular Franciscan Fraternity 1st Saturday of the month /
10:00 AM Parish Hall Bob Menard, OFM [email protected]
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