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PARISH STAFFParish Administrator Bob Johnson (x103)
Clergy Secretary Juanita Rodriguez (x117)
Admin. Assistant Alma Tamayo (x122)
Receptionist Rosa Lopez-Wicker (x101)
Music Director Ademar Chavana (x114)
Parish Custodian David Martinez
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONemail: [email protected]
Director of RE Jo Anna Rubio (x138)
Assoc. Director of RE Delia Blanco (x129)
Adult RE & Faith Enrichment Lupita Bodony (x137)
Youth Ministry Arianna/Andie/Alex (x108)
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATIONSchool Phone 512.312.2137
School Website www.sccstx.org
School Address PO Box 160, Buda, TX 78610
Principal Susan Flanagan
Secretary Leticia Gonzales
1100 MAIN STREET • PO BOX 187 • BUDA, TX 78610 phone: 512.312.2520 • fax: 512.295.2034bulletin: [email protected]
email: [email protected] • www.santacruzcc.org
LITURGY & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
PASTOR: Fr. Kirby Garner
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Fr. Christian Sánchez
DEACONS
Ben Garcia
Rey Garza Rodolfo Gonzalez
John Kerrigan
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE OFICINA
Monday - Friday: 9:00a - 5:00pOffice Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Welcome to our Community of Faith
Saturday/Sábado ...........................................................................5:30p ENG
Sunday/Domingo ..........................................................................8:30a ESP 11:00a ENG 5:00p ENG
Daily Masses/Misas DiariasPlease see inside the bulletin for details Para más detalles favor de leer el boletín
Penance/ConfesionesSaturdays 4:00-5:00p or by appt. Sábados: 4:00-5:00p o por cita
DAY DATE TIME ENG/ESP LOCATION MASS INTENTIONSat 11/14 5:30 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzSun 11/15 8:30 AM Esp Church † Carlos Roman 11:00 AM Eng Church † KC Deceased Members 5:00 PM Eng Church † Aurelia VillanuevaMon 11/16 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Legion of Mary Deceased MembersTue 11/17 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Tony MontemayorWed 11/18 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Theodore E. DashnawThu 11/19 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Joe CarrizalesFri 11/20 8:00 AM Eng Church † Dell & Elvin SvobodaSat 11/21 5:30 PM Eng Church † Manuel RamirezSun 11/22 8:30 AM Esp Church All Parishioners of Santa Cruz 11:00 AM Eng Church † Sallie Rivera 5:00 PM Eng Church Romelia Hernandez (Special Intention)
Note that a Mass in English is celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays at the Seton Hays Chapel.
Mass Intentions: November 14-22, 2015
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
READINGS FOR THE WEEKMon: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;
Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude
Tue: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Wed: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Thu: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44
Fri: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48
Sat: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sun: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Sal 119
(118):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lc 18:35-43 Santa Margarita de Escocia; santa Gertrudis
Martes: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Sal 3:2-7; Lc 19:1-10 Santa Isabel de Hungría
Miércoles: 2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lc 19:11-28 o (para la memoria de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 La Dedicación de las Basílicas de San Pedro y San Pablo; Santa Rose Philippine Duchesne
Jueves: 1 Mac 2:15-29; Sal 50 (49):1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lc 19:41-44
Viernes: 1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lc 19:45-48
Sábado: 1 Mac 6:1-13; Sal 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lc 20:27-40 La Presentación de la Santísima Virgen María
Domingo: Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Apo 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
PRAYER REQUESTS / PETICIONES DE ORACIÓNPlease pray for the following parishioners who are ill at this time:
Favor de orar por estos feligreses que están enfermos:
Carlos Gómez Meade (brother of Dolores Montemayor & Rose Mary Alemán)
Please pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military: Favor de orar por nuestros feligreses que están en el servicio militar:
We continually update our list of parishioners serving in the military. Please call Alma Tamayo in the church office so that we can have an accurate list of active military personnel who are parishioners at Santa Cruz. Thank you.
Rolando Ríos, Jr. son of JoAnn Ríos,Neil Dodson, son of Scott & Sandy Dodson,
Eddie Xavier Díaz Conde, grandson of Marie Gamboa,Meghan Ramos, daughter of Onofre Ramos,
David Patterson, son of Anne & Douglas Patterson,Rashad Salters, husband of Denise Salters,
SSG Joshua Wood, husband of Cynthia Wood,Veronica Ross, daughter of John & Mary Hinojosa
You can find the Reflection of the Week, our Weekly Calendar of Events and the bulletins posted at:
www.santacruzcc.org
Usted puede encontrar la Reflexión de la Semana, nuestro Calendario de Eventos semanal y el boletín en:
www.santacruzcc.org
PARISH FINANCES/FINANZAS
PARISH ATTENDANCE/ATENDENCIA
SECOND COLLECTIONS/SEGUNDA COLECTA
November 8th CollectionWeekly Budget ...................................................$28,673Actual Collection .................................................$30,154Variance...........................................................$1,481
New FY 2016 Year to Date Budget .....................$544,787New FY 2016 Year to Date Collection .................$473,592Year-to-date Budget (Under Budget) .....(–$71,195)
This Week ............................................ St. Vincent de PaulNext Week ................. Campaign for Human Development
Church Attendance: 11/08/15 ................................2,660(Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM: 272;
Sunday: 8:30 AM: 921; 11AM: 1,117; 5PM: 350)
Church Attendance: 11/02/15 (All Souls Day) ............130(Monday: 7:00 AM: 35; 12 Noon: 45; 7PM: 50)
Welcome! ~ ¡Bienvenidos! / New Members to Santa Cruz!
We are so grateful for our New Parishioners. If you know them, please help us welcome them! Below are the New Members for the previous weeks:
Démosles las bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros:
José & Sonia CarriónAdán & Nicole Torres
George UlloaCody & Amanda Guidry
Miguel & Maribel Ordoñez BernalDorothea Acosta
María Alicia Ramírez
THE FUTUREThe future starts today, not tomorrow.
—Pope John Paul II
EL FUTUROEl futuro comienza hoy, no mañana.
—Papa san Juan Pablo II
ALTAR FLOWERS
This Weekend are:
In celebration of the Wedding nuptials of:
Michelle Conley & John Gonzalez
Are you a First Responder?Santa Cruz is proud of all of our parish first responders. We only have to watch the evening news to be reminded of the daily risks our fire fighters, emergency service responders, and law enforcement officers face in order to provide for a safer community for us. In an effort to recognize the dedication of these parishioners in the future, Santa Cruz asks that anyone that actively serves or has served in a first responder role contact Jim Blodgett (512) 847-0752 to provide contact informa-tion. Thanks again for all that you do to keep us safe here at Santa Cruz Church!
Nov. 14 & 15, 2015 / 14 & 15 de noviembre, 2015Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekly ScheduleThe schedule below lists events that all parishioners are generally invited to. To reserve your parish event, contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485. For a more complete schedule, please view our calendar online at: http://www.santacruzcc.org/ or check the day’s events posted at our parish office.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16San Juan Chapel Cleaning ........ 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelRE Monday Sessions I & II ......... 4:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....Education Bldg.; Youth room & Library roomLegion de Maria ......................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....Church cry roomTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17Boy Scouts ................................. 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED212, 213 & 214English CHRP Women ................ 6:30 pm-10:00 p.m. ..ED205Adult Advent Class ..................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Altar Society............................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor ........................ 7:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ChurchWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18San Juan Chapel Cleaning ........ 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelRE Monday Sessions I & II ......... 4:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....Education Bldg.; Youth room & LibraryThat Man is You! ........................ 6:30 pm-8:00 a.m. ....ED 116 (Library/Media)SCCS Advisory Board................. 6:30 pm-8:45 p.m. ....School workroomEnglish Choir practice ................ 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music)Pastoral Council meeting ........... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC304 workroomSinging Rosary .......................... 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19That Man is You! ........................ 5:30 am-7:00 a.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)American Heritage Girls ............. 6:00 pm-7:30 p.m. ....ED201 & 202Adult Sacramental Prep Classes ........................... 6:30 pm-8:30 p.m. ....ED211 & 212SCCS Dev. & Mkt. Committee .... 6:30 pm-8:30 p.m. ....School workroom
RCIA ........................................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)Spanish Choir practice .............. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music)Evangelización de las Familias-Kerigma ................... 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m. ....Deane Hall & PAC321 (SHMC Room)Grupo Preciosísima Sangre de Cristo ..................... 11:00 pm-3:00 a.m. ..San Juan ChapelFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20San Juan Chapel cleaning ......... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelWedding Rehearsal ................... 5:00 pm-6:00 p.m. ....ChurchSpanish Rosary .......................... 6:30 pm-9:15 p.m. ....PAC313Spanish CHRP Men & Women meeting.......... 6:30 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED206, 207, 213 & 214Movimiento Familiar Cristiano ... 6:30 pm-10:00 p.m. ..ED205, 208, 209, 211 & 212Grupo Juvenil Planning meeting ................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC304 (Workroom)SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21SVDP Food Distribution .............. 8:00 am-9:00 a.m. ....Deane Hall & kitchenChoir Practice ............................ 9:00 am-12:00 noon .ChurchWedding .................................... 2:00 pm-3:30 p.m. ....ChurchMovimiento Familiar Cristiano ... 5:00 pm-10:30 p.m. ..Deane Hall & kitchenGrupo Juvenil ............................. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED205SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22CT session ................................. 10:00 am-2:30 p.m. ..PAC304 WorkroomGrupo Juvenil ............................. 2:00 pm-4:00 p.m. ....ChurchBingo ......................................... 2:00 pm-5:30 p.m. ....Deane Hall & PAC301/Kitchen
33rd Sunday of Ordinary TimeNov. 15, 2015
Considering the economic injustice experi-enced by the impoverished and the violence unfolding throughout the world, may our prayerful hope continue to be, as St. John Paul II implored on the centenary of Rerum Novarum, that “people learn to fight for justice without violence, renouncing class struggle in their internal disputes, and war in international ones” (Centesimus Annus, 23).
Trigésimo Segundo domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioNoviembre 15 de 2015
Considerando la injusticia económica experi-mentada por los pobres y la violencia desar-rollándose alrededor del mundo, que nuestra esperanza en oración continúe siendo, como imploraba San Juan Pablo II en el centenario de Rerum Novarum, que la “gente aprenda a pelear por la justicia sin violencia, renun-ciando a la batalla de clases en sus disputas internas, y a la guerra en las disputas interna-cionales” (Centesimus Annus, 23)
Our Thanksgiving Schedule Horario del Día de Acción de Gracias
Wednesday, November 25th
7:00 p.m. - Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
By Ministerial Alliance of Budahere at Santa Cruz
(Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
Thursday, November 26th9:00 a.m. - Spanish Mass10:30 a.m. - English Mass
(Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
Friday, November 27th
No Mass(Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada)
PLEASE STAY REGISTERED IN THE PARISH!
With over 2,775 households in the parish it is a big task to keep up with everyone! Santa Cruz is larger than many towns in Texas.
We try to update our census each year.The following parishioners will be
AUTOMATICALLY re-registered for 2016:üThose who use their envelopes
for CASH donationsüThose who use a CHECK to give
their donationüThose who use the electronic
(automatic withdrawal) givingThere are currently 1,120 families who
do not do any of the above. Therefore, it is difficult to know if these families are still committed to the parish.
Between now and January 1, 2016, I ask these families [who wish to remain members in 2016] to return at least ONE EMPTY EN-VELOPE in the collection.
Two priests have the responsibility of car-ing for over 14,000 individuals. All we are asking is (not money) but the “show of com-mitment” of one empty envelope before the end of the year.
Unfortunately, those who do not respond in this minimal way will be deleted from the list of active parishioners in 2016.
Volunteers Needed in the Buda/Kyle Area!We have over 300 people requesting volunteers to help them recover from the recent floods. Volunteers can be individuals or groups. If you would like to help the Volunteer Center is open at the PCT. 5 building in Buda, Monday through Friday, 9AM-3PM, or you can call (512) 931-1167. Please! The need is great and we have had few volunteers. They have the supplies you will need at the center.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSANovember 16-22, 2015
Mon. & Wed. (Lunes & Miércoles) .................... 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Tues. & Thurs. (Martes & Jueves): .................... 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Fri., Sat. & Sun. (Viernes, Sábado y Dom.): ...Office Closed/Cerrado
No RE on Sunday (Thanksgiving break)We are also available by appointment outside of the posted hours.
Please contact us at (512) 312-2520 to make arrangements.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: K-12 ~ YOUTH ~ ADULT RE & FAITH ENRICHMENT
ADULT RE & FAITH ENRICHMENTCoordinator: Lupita Bodony
Adult FAith EnrichmEnt - already begun this year as well for all Adults/Parents of our RE Students in both English and Spanish and are being held at the same time as RE classes. Everyone is welcomed!
EnriquEcimiEnto dE lA FE PArA Adultos - ya comenzó, los mismos días y a la misma hora, de las clases de catecismo para niños. Se les invita a todos los adultos participar. ¡Los esperamos!
Advent Reflections 2015: Paths to PeaceThese sessions will be held on the following dates:November 17, 2015 ...........What are we talking about?November 24, 2015 ...........It’s an Inside Job.December 1, 2015 .............Obstacles were made to be transformed.December 8, 2015 .............Mary, who believed.
These sessions will be presented in English from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Education Building. If you are interested in participating in these presentations please contact the RE Office - Lupita Bodony - (512) 312-2520 x137 to sign up. We look forward to sharing these Advent Reflections 2015 with you.
RELIGIOUS ED (K-12TH GRADES)Coordinators: JoAnna Rubio & Delia Blanco
Important Upcoming RE Dates:
Nov 14th or 15th - Mass Attendance envelopes to be turned in at Mass!
Nov 15th / 16th / 18th - Regular RE classes meetNov 22nd/ 23rd / 25th - No RE Classes -
Thanksgiving BreakNov 29th / 30th - Regular RE classes meet
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Catholic Services Appeal - Commitment WeekendBy now all registered parishioners should have received a letter from the bishop explaining the work of Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Also included was a pledge card.
Your gift to the CSA helps to sustain Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial formation, and initiatives for life, peace and justice.
Please make a pledge to the 2015-2016 Catholic Services Ap-peal. If you brought your pledge card back today, you may return it in either collection. If not, please prayerfully consider how you can help this coming week and return it next weekend.
Thank you for supporting the work of the greater Church!
Important Upcoming Youth Dates:
Nov 15th - MS/HS Family Night Hosted by the Rodriguez & Sanchez Family “Come Dance with the Lord!”
Dec. 6th - MS & HS Youth NightDec. 20th - Family Youth Night hosted by the Youth Choir.
Come sing Christmas Carols with us, learn about the night Christ was born and make care packs for those in need.
YOUTH MINISTRYYouth Coordinators:
Arianna Martínez, (512) 644-7716, [email protected] Smith, (512) 789-0182, [email protected]
& Adam Ramírez, [email protected]
Thanksgiving Break - There will be no RE on Sunday, November 22nd / Monday, November 23rd / Wednesday, November 25th. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Sunday, November 29th / Monday, November 30th / Wednesday, December 2nd.
Descanso de Acción de Gracias - no habrá clases de Educación Religiosa el domingo, 22 de noviembre / lunes, 23 de noviembre / miércoles, 25 de noviembre. ¡Les deseamos que tengan un descanso feliz y seguro! Las clases se reiniciarán el domingo, 29 de noviembre / lunes, 30 de noviembre / miércoles, 2 de diciembre.
DCYC - Come the RE Office and register for DCYC! Space is limited, first come/first serve! You must be registered and participating in RE and your DCYC fees from last year must be paid in full.
Evento DCYC - ¡pasa a la oficina y regístrate para DCYC! El cupo es limitado, se registraran por orden de llegada! Debes estar registrado y participar en educación religiosa y haber pagado sus honorarios DCYC del año pasado en su totalidad.
Shop for Christmas and Help MOMS MinistryAre you seeking a unique Christmas gift for family and friends this year? The MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) group will be collecting orders for “That’s My Pan” merchandise. That’s My Pan provides personalized cake pans, cookie tins, coffee mugs, utensils, BBQ utensils, pet bowls, water bottles, cutting boards, and more. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz MOMS ministry to cover childcare costs and operating expenses. The deadline to order your personalized gift for Christmas delivery is December 8. That’s My Pan merchandise can be ordered at www.thatsmypan.biz/FRTX10153. You can also order That’s My Pan merchandise from any MOMS member. For more information, contact Shelley Mosser at [email protected].
We would like to introduce our new member of the Youth Ministry Team. Adam Joel Ramirez is a student at Austin
Community College. He is an English major seeking a teaching
certificate. For the past year and a half he has been a youth coor-
dinator at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kyle. He also served
as a Confirmation Catechist for three years. He has participated
and helped coordinate many youth retreats, which include Teen
Acts, Mission Trips and Diocesan events. He is extremely excited
to become a part of the Santa Cruz Parish family and accompany
your youth as they deepen their relationship with Christ! If you
have any questions feel free to email Adam at aramirez.scym@
gmail.com.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK/DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PÁRROCO
Dec. 24, 2013 Dec. 24, 2014Spanish 4:00 PM 321 362English 6:30 PM 1,099 1,039
Bilingual Midnight 600 716
Dec. 25, 2013 Dec. 25, 2014Spanish 9:00 AM 140 211English 11:00 AM 700 519
??CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE??Planning Mass schedules for holidays is always problematic. No one schedule will work for everyone.
Below is the Christmas Schedule for the last 2 years. As you see some Masses were heavily attended and some were poorly attended.
Based on this information, I am “thinking about” the following changes for this year.
FIRST: changing the language on the early Masses. A number of elderly (who don’t speak Spanish) came to the 4pm Mass be-cause they cannot drive after dark. I believe that younger families will like the vigil Mass earlier. Hopefully, too, it will improve the attendance if the Spanish mass is at 6:30 PM.
SECOND: The years of packed Midnight Masses has ended. The past few years the church has been half empty. I am consider-ing having the solemn Mass at 10pm rather than midnight.
THIRD: The small attendance on Christmas day does not war-rant 2 Masses. We would offer one bilingual Mass at 10:00 AM. That would hopefully be a better hour for both language groups.
Your comments are appreciated. I will have to make a decision in the next two weeks. Please send your constructive suggestions to my secretary, Juanita Rodriguez at: [email protected].
Fr. Kirby
¿¿HORARIO NAVIDEÑO??La programación de los horarios de Misas navideñas siempre es prob-lemática. No hay un solo horario que trabaje para todos.
El calendario de Navidad de los últimos 2 años aparece arriba. Y como podrán ver, en unas de las Misas se tuvo una fuerte participación en com-paración a las otras Misas a las cuales pocos atendieron.
Basándome en esta información, estoy “pensando” hacer los siguientes cambios este año.
PRIMERO: cambiar el idioma en las primeras Misas. Un gran número de personas mayores de edad (que no hablan español) vinieron a la Misa de 4PM porque ellos no pueden conducir ya que oscurece. Yo creo que, a las familias más jóvenes, les van a gustar la Misa de vigilia más temprano. Ojalá, también, mejorará la atendencia si la Misa en español se cambia a las 6:30PM.
SEGUNDO: Los tiempos cuando las Misas de medianoche se llenaban han terminado. En los últimos años la Iglesia ha estado medio vacía. Estoy pensando en tener la Misa solemne a las 10:00 PM en lugar de medianoche.
TERCERO: La pequeña atendencia el día de Navidad no justifica tener 2 Misas. Ofreceremos una Misa bilingüe a las 10:00 AM. Espero que esta hora sea mejor para ambos grupos de lenguaje.Se apreciarían sus comentarios, ya que tengo que tomar una decisión, en las próximas dos semanas. Por favor envié sus sugerencias constructivas a mi secretaria, Juanita Rodríguez, al: [email protected].
Padre Kirby
Nov. 14 & 15, 2015 / 14 & 15 de noviembre, 2015Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE FLOOD “in” SANTA CRUZOn October 30th, Buda received 14” of rain. Unfortunately some of that rain entered the church. The problem was not the roof. The prob-lem was the amount of rain that fell. That large amount of water could not flow away from the church quickly enough. As a result, water entered the church under doors, walls etc.
We were blessed (through the help of the diocese) to have a company come in that very afternoon to begin extraction of water. For the last several weeks you have noticed “green machines” around the church. These are in place to help dry the carpet as well as extract humidity.
The next step will be to remove the baseboards in the church to help us evaluate the damage and the possible need for further action. At this point, it seems that we will also have to remove all of the carpet in the church.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
As with many things in life, “it could have been worse!”
Fr. Kirby
LA INUNDACIÓN “en” SANTA CRUZEl 30 de octubre, Buda recibió 14 pulgadas de lluvia. Lamentable-mente alguna de esa lluvia entro a la iglesia. El problema no fue el techo. El problema fue la cantidad de lluvia que cayó. Esa gran cantidad de agua no pudo fluir lo suficientemente rápido fuera de la Iglesia. Como resultado, el agua entró a la Iglesia bajo las puertas, paredes etc.
Fuimos bendecidos (con la ayuda de la diócesis) de tener esa misma tarde una compañía que inicio la extracción del agua. Durante las últimas semanas varios han notado unas “máquinas color verde” al-rededor de la Iglesia. Estos aparatos son para ayudar a secar la al-fombra y para la extracción de la humedad.
El siguiente paso será retirar el zoclo o rodapié en la iglesia que nos ayudara a evaluar el daño y la necesidad de posible medidas adicio-nales. Hasta ahora, parece que se tendrá que sacar la alfombra en la Iglesia.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.
Como con muchas cosas en la vida, “¡podría haber sido peor!”
Padre Kirby
Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL/ESCUELA CATOLICANews from the Principal’s Desk
In this weekend’s bulletin you will find a summary of our Parish Fiesta. What a great success it was! This success would not have been possible without the leadership of our school Fiesta committee members and Michelle Quintanilla, our Director of Advancement, who provided support and communication among all of the groups involved in making the Fiesta a success. My heartfelt thanks to ev-eryone within our parish and school community for a job well done!
Our student were busy this week preparing for our first School Mass to be held this Sunday at the 11:00 Mass. At this Mass, our students will be the choir, lectors, altar servers, and gift bearers. We will have two more Masses this school year where we will participate in a similar way, one in January and one in April. These Masses are always the highlight of our week.
We had three families who have children in our school and are parishioners that suffered great losses from the flooding rains two weeks ago. Two families lost their homes and a majority of the con-tents and one family suffered a lot of water damage. If you would like to help, we are accepting donations at the school office. Gift cards or monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
Have a blessed week,Mrs. Flanagan
Non-Discrimination Policy: Schools within the Diocese of Austin do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in: (i) the admission of students; (ii) the offerings of rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally made available to their students; or (iii) the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs, athletic programs, employment practices or policies, or other school-administered programs.
Noticias del Escritorio de la DirectoraEn el boletín de este fin de semana usted encontrará un informe de nuestra
Fiesta parroquial. ¡Qué gran éxito tuvimos! Este éxito no hubiera sido posible sin el liderazgo de los miembros del Comité escolar del Festival y de Michelle Quintanilla, nuestra Directora de Avance, quien brindó apoyo y comunicación entre todos los grupos participantes en el éxito de nuestra Fiesta. ¡Mi más sincero agradecimiento a todos dentro de nuestra comunidad parroquial y escolar por un trabajo muy bien hecho!
Nuestros alumnos estuvieron ocupados esta semana preparándose para nues-tra primera Misa escolar que se celebrará este domingo a las 11:00AM. En esta Misa, nuestros estudiantes estarán en el coro, serán los lectores, monaguillos y portadores de las ofrendas. Tendremos dos misas más este año donde partici-paremos en una manera similar, una en enero y otra en el mes de abril. Estas Misas son siempre el punto culminante de nuestra semana.
Tenemos tres familias que, tienen hijos en nuestra escuela y son feligreses aquí, que sufrieron grandes pérdidas por las inundaciones y lluvias hace dos semanas. Dos familias perdieron sus hogares y la mayoría de los contenidos y una familia sufrió mucho daño por el agua. Si le gustaría ayudar, estamos aceptando donaciones en la oficina. Tarjetas de regalo o donaciones monetarias son apreciadas.
Bendiciones,Sra. Flanagan
Reglas de Imparcialidad: En las escuelas dentro de la diócesis de Austin no se discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional o étnico en: (i) la admisión de estudiantes; (ii) derechos o privilegios que se ofrecen, programas o actividades generalmente a disposición de sus alumnos; o (iii) la administración de normas educativas, pólizas de admisión, programas de préstamos, programas atléticos, prácticas o reglas laborales u otros programas administrados por la escuela.
Santa Cruz Catholic School will be selling Butter Braids Pastry Dough during the month of November for the upcoming holiday season. Butter Braids arrive frozen, simply thaw and bake. They come in 7 different flavors: Blueberry and Cream Cheese, Apple, Double Choco-late, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Bavarian Cream with Chocolate Icing and Strawberry and Cream Cheese. Each Butter Braid is $13.00.We will have an order form available at the School’s Front Office if you wish to place your order. Butter Braids are wonderful for entertain-ing, they also make great gifts and even better on Christmas morning!
St. Vincent de Paul Society/Sociedad de San Vicente de PaulThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul Santa Cruz Conference is currently working on the ANGEL TREE Program for this Christmas Season. Letters have been sent to our friends in need, whom we have served, in our community. These families have children 12 and under who will benefit from the generosity of the parishioners of Santa Cruz. Again this year we will also have Angel Tags for the families of the children. If you are aware of families in need please refer them to the St. Vincent de Paul cell number (512)-415-4012.
Look for the Angel Tags on the Angel Tree in the church narthex the weekend of November 28 and 29, 2015. Adopting a tag, representing a child, is a great way to teach your children what the season is really all about. And for those of us who no longer have children at home, what a better way to reach out to the Christ Child than by helping out others.
Thank you and May God Bless you this Christmas Season.Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Santa Cruz
Conference
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul, conferencia de Santa Cruz, actualmente está trabajando en el programa del ÁRBOL DEL ÁNGEL para esta tempo-rada de Navidad. Se han enviado cartas a nuestros amigos(as) en necesidad, a quienes hemos servido anteriormente, en nuestra comunidad. Estas familias tienen hijos de 12 años y menores que se beneficiaran de la generosidad de los feligreses de Santa Cruz. De nuevo se tendrán, este año, etiquetas de Ángel para las familias de los niños. Si usted sabe de alguna familia en necesidad, en nuestra comunidad de fe, por favor refiéralos a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul al teléfono celular (512) 415-4012.
Busque las etiquetas del Ángel en el Árbol del Ángel en el nártex de la Iglesia el fin de semana del 28 y 29 de noviembre, 2015. El adoptar una eti-queta, representando a un niño, es una gran manera de enseñar a sus hijos lo que realmente es la temporada. Y para aquellos de nosotros que ya no tenemos niños en casa, qué mejor manera de acercarnos al niñito Jesús, que ayudando a otros en necesidad.
Gracias y que Dios los bendiga esta temporada Navideña.Miembros de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul, Conferencia de Santa
Cruz
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALESSt. John Paul II Homeschoolers meet every Monday at St Anthony’s in Kyle. The gathering begins with Mass at 12:15. We have lunch with Fr. Jason every week and he presents a monthly lesson. There is a service project, an activity and play time for the children who break into two age groups (2-4) and (5-13.) We end with praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2:30. This year’s theme is “Come Holy Spirit.” All homeschoolers are welcome! Call Joanna Mancini for more information at (512) 569-6963. Amazing!
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2015 Holy Cross Festival ReportWe would like to THANK all our Ministries, Organizations, Sponsors and most especially all the Volunteers that assisted prior to and during this year’s Holy Cross Festival held September 12 and 13th. This event could not have been such a success without all the volunteers that came together as a wonderful team for the benefit of our Parish. We hope everyone had a wonderful time at the festival and we pray that our suc-cess will only continue to improve in the years to come. A special note of appreciation to the 12 plus school families that formed the Festival Committee and their exemplary effort in making this event a success. This year, our Parish gained a 69% increase in revenue from last year.
The net income for the 2015 Festival was $77,569.18The groups and ministries who participated were given a detailed
report on their booths at a meeting on November 5th. Again, we wish to express our most sincere gratitude to all those involved with this success. We are absolutely elated with the outcome.
With Gratitude,2015 Holy Cross Festival Committee
Informe del Festival Santa Cruz 2015Nos gustaría darles las gracias a todos nuestros ministerios, orga-nizaciones, patrocinadores y especialmente a todos los voluntarios que ayudaron antes y durante el Festival este año que se celebró el 12 y 13 de septiembre. Este evento no hubiera podido ser un éxito sin los voluntarios que se unieron en equipo para el beneficio de nuestra par-roquia. Esperamos que todo el mundo tuvo un gran tiempo en el festival y oramos para que nuestro éxito continúe mejorando en los próximos años. Un agradecimiento especial a las más de 12 familias escolares que formaron el Comité del Festival y por su esfuerzo ejemplar en hacer un éxito de este evento. Este año, nuestra parroquia obtuvo un aumento de 69% en los ingresos sobre el año pasado.
Los ingresos netos del Festival 2015 fueron $77,569.18Los grupos y ministerios que participaron recibieron un informe
detallado de sus puestos en una reunión el 5 de noviembre. Una vez más, deseamos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos los participantes en este éxito. Estamos absolutamente felices con el resultado.
Con gratitud,
Thank You!Thank you to the Sacred Heart Men’s Club for donating baked goods to the Knights of Columbus bake sale. Proceeds of this bake sale are for the annual Senior Citizens dinner, which is open to our parishioners 65 years of age or older. It will be held Sunday, December 6th, at 6PM in Deane Hall. The SHMC truly epitomizes Romans 12:5 “so it is with Christ’s body we are many parts of one body and we all belong to each other.” (NLT).This is working together for our church community.
¡Gracias!Gracias al Club de hombres del Sagrado Corazón por la donación de pas-telería para la venta de pasteles de los Caballeros de Colón. Las ganancias de esta venta serán para la Cena Anual de Personas de tercera edad, que es para todos los feligreses de 65 años o más. Se llevara a cabo el domingo, 6 de diciembre, a las 6:00PM en el salón parroquial Deane. El SHMC personifica verdaderamente a Romanos 12:5 “somos muchas partes de un cuerpo y todos pertenecemos mutuamente por el cuerpo de Cristo.” (NLT). Esto es el trabajar juntos por nuestra comunidad parroquial.
Bingo Report (11/08/15) - A small crowd of only 66 players enjoyed our bingo games last Sunday and they took home $1,871.00 in prizes won. The bingo games netted a good profit of $458.20 and our concessions took in $231.85 for a total income of $690.05. A big thank you to the following KC’s who operated the bingo games: Mario A. Mendez, Joe Collins, Eric Martinez, Bob Buras, Pilar Barbato, Ronnie Ojeda, Dominic Salinas, Manuel Vela and Lee Verver. We also thank our super concession crew consisting of: Jose Morales, Jacinto Saucedo III, Reyna & Al Garza, and Joe Medina. Of course, we are always grateful for the patronage and support from our regular players and parishioners. The jackpot number will be 55 numbers this week. We look forward to seeing you Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Father Joseph Deane Hall.
That Man is You! - We have begun the fall semester and we would love for you to join us! We are meeting this Wednesday at 6:30PM in room ED116 (Library). We will also meet Thursday mornings at 5:30AM in the Youth Room (room 120). If you are planning on joining us Thursday morning, please park on the east side of the chapel, for easy access to our meeting location! For more informa-tion please contact Victor Rubio at [email protected] or (512) 574-1351.
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