J.M.J.
Third
Sunday of Advent, December 13th. The Virtue of Humility was deeply
rooted in the soul of Saint John the Baptist. He understood and embraced what
God wanted of him. Do we? [Pray three Hail Marys for an increase in the Virtue
of Humility.]
Saint
John of the Cross, Monday, December 14th. A faithful priest
and religious . . . a scholar of the first rank and a dedicated servant of God
and son of Mary, this Spaniard was all of these. He ardently loved the Lord
with his entire mind and heart. [Ask God to transform you into the person whom He
desires you to be.]
Tuesday
of the Third Week of Advent, December 15th. Who is next to be
infected by COVID-19? Who will die from it?
Each day, many become ill, and many succumb. Let us never forget our union
with them. [Give some material relief to one who is needy.]
Blessed
Mary of the Angels, Wednesday, December 16th. Described as a
“client of Saint Joseph,” this Discalced Carmelite Nun was responsible for the
building of a beautiful Basilica in honor of Our Blessed Lady. What good can
you achieve today? [Ask Saint Joseph to guide you along the path to God.]
Thursday
of the Third Week of Advent, December 17th. Some believe that
loneliness, especially among our youth, is at an all-time high. Fear and lack of respect for
themselves are often the culprits. Pray that these young people may receive the
Child Who was born in Bethlehem. [Send a Christmas card to an elderly person or
shut-in.]
Friday
of the Third Week of Advent, December 18th. With one week
before Christmas Day, is there anything that is preventing you from welcoming
Jesus with joy? What would you like
for Him to do for you? [Practice some self-denial today.]
Saturday
of the Third Week of Advent, December 19th. Our unrestful
society cries out for comprehension and the Truth. We look no further than Our
Lady, who understands and who knows the Truth. She is the pattern of what the
Church will be in Heaven. [Offer the
Most Holy Rosary for those who reject the Truth revealed by Almighty God.]
The Priests who are Living who have Served our Parishes
The Rev. Dana R. Christensen
The Rev. Jerome M.
Ranek
The Reverend Thomas R. Clement
The Reverend Edward J. Pierce
The Reverend Jonathan M. Venner
The Rev. Paul Nereparampil
The Rev. David Garza
The Rev. David L. Roehrich
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The Most Rev. Donald E. DeGrood, D.D., The Bishop of Sioux Falls
The Rev. Kenneth D. Lulf
The Most Rev. Paul J. Swain, D.D., The Bishop Emeritus of Sioux Falls
The Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson, D.D., The Archbishop Emeritus of Saint Louis
V. Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons. R. Pray for Us.
Saint Mary of Mercy Poinsettia Donations: Anyone interested in making a donation
for poinsettias in memory of your loved one(s) can put the donation in a
separate envelope with the name(s) of those to be remembered. Please place the
envelope in the Sunday collection. A list of names will be published in a later
Bulletin.
A Message from Bishop
DeGrood: On December 12th,
Bishop DeGrood will be privately offering prayers of deliverance from evil over
everyone and everything in our Diocese so that any evil influence will be
removed and everyone and every place in our Diocese can live in the freedom of
God’s grace and love. On the same day, in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph
during the 4:00 p.m. Mass, the Bishop will consecrate our Diocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Joseph
because as our Spiritual Mother, she is the Patroness of the Americas, and
Saint Joseph, as a Spiritual Father, is the Patron of our Diocese and the
Universal Church. By consecrating our Diocese to these two amazing
spiritual Advocates, Protectors and Intercessors, we can be assured of great
spiritual fruitfulness in our Diocese and in souls who are open to the amazing
transformational love of God.
The K-8 C.R.E. students
in Alexandria will have their Christmas "send-off" at 4:15 p.m. this
Wednesday in the Hall. All parents, siblings, grandparents and relatives are
invited.
