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                           ST. THOMAS MORE
   DECEMBER 20, 2020 • 20 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2020 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT • CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

     Elementary Faith Development Students Make Advent Wreaths

     PAGE 2 Note from Fr. Scott | PAGE 3 Mass Schedule, Intentions | PAGE 4 Weekly Readings and Reflections
 PAGE 5 Advent Information | PAGE 6-7 News and Pictures from Our Ministries | PÁGINA 8-9 Noticias en Español

           Our Vision
Called by Christ and inspired by the Holy
                                                  Our Mission
                                            As disciples of Jesus Christ we are
                                                                                  RECONCILIATION | The Sacrament of Reconciliation
                                                                                  will be offered on Saturdays at 3:45PM in the Friends
 Spirit, we respond in love and fidelity    a diverse and hospitable Catholic     and Family Hall. You may also contact Fr. Scott for an
as the Virgin Mary did and embrace our       Community. We pray, serve and        appointment.
   journey of intentional discipleship.        spread the Gospel with joy.
                                                                                  BAPTISM | If you are seeking baptism for your child, call
                                                                                  Janeth Araiza at 919-942-6223.
          THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. THOMAS MORE
    940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | www.stmchapelhill.org
                                                                                  MARRIAGE | The Diocese of Raleigh asks for at least nine
Phone 919-942-1040 | Fax 919-942-6193 | Email parishstaff@stmchapelhill.org
                                                                                  months preparation. Contact Jennifer Bartnik at 919-942-
                                                                                  6225 before choosing a wedding date.
                                 OFFICE HOURS
       Parish Offices are open from 9:00AM-3:00PM, Monday through Friday.         BECOMING CATHOLIC | Contact Laura Stewart at 919-
                                                                                  942-6229.
              WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE--IN THE CHURCH
               Saturday at 5:15PM (English) and 7:15PM (Spanish)                  ANOINTING OF THE SICK | Please call 919-942-1040
       Sunday at 8:00AM (English), 10:00AM (English) and 1:00PM (Spanish)         regarding hospital visits and requests.

                 DAILY MASS SCHEDULE--IN THE CHURCH                               FUNERALS | Contact Mary Ellen McGuire at 919-942-
 Tuesday at 5:15PM Wednesday at 12:15PM (followed by Adoration until 4:45PM)      6230 for vigil/funeral arrangements.
           Thursday at 12:15PM & 6:30PM (Spanish) Friday at 5:15PM
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A NOTE FROM FR. SCOTT | UNA NOTA DEL PADRE SCOTT
My Dear People,                                                   Queridos Todos,

On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we hear the story of             En este cuarto domingo de adviento, escuchamos la
the Annunciation as we draw near to Christmas. Mary,              historia de la anunciación al acercarnos a la navidad.
a very young and frightened girl, hears this news that            María, una chica muy joven y asustada, escucha esta
will change her whole life. She has been chosen by God            noticia que cambiaria su vida por completo. Ella ha sido
to bring His son into the world. Mary had to place her            escogida por Dios para traer a Su hijo al mundo. María
utter trust and faith in God and give her “fiat,” her “yes,”      tuvo que poner su mas profunda confianza y fe en Dios y
to what was being asked of her. In the end she says:              dar si “Fiat”, su “si” a lo que se le estaba pidiendo. Al final
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done            ella dice: “He aquí la esclava del Señor, hágase en mí
to me according to your word.” Mary is a model for us.            según tu palabra”. María es un modelo para nosotros. Se
We are asked to model her faith in God in                                          nos pide que modelemos su fe en Dios al
realizing that our lives are not about us.                                         darnos cuenta que nuestras vidas no son
                                                                                   propias.
For those who have reserved a place for
one of our Christmas Masses and have                                              Para aquellos que han reservado un lugar
received an electronic confirmation, please                                       para una de nuestras misas de navidad y
be sure to bring that with you to Mass on                                         han recibido confirmaciones electrónicas,
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We will                                           por favor asegúrense de traerlas a la
be livestreaming the Masses in English at                                         misa en navidad o víspera de año nuevo.
3:00PM on December 24 and 10:30AM on                                              Estaremos transmitiendo las misas en
December 25 and the Masses in Spanish                                             ingles a las 3:00PM el 24 de diciembre y a
at 9:00PM on December 24 and 1:00PM                                               las 10:30AM en diciembre 25, y las misas
on December 25.                                                                   en español a las 9:00PM en diciembre 24 y
                                                                                  1:00PM en diciembre 25.
As we do each year, we will be giving
out a book at Christmas as a gift. This is                                        Como es usual todos los años, estaremos
made possible through the generosity of a                                         regalando un libro como regalo de
parish donor. The book this year is entitled: Do Something        navidad. Esto es posible gracias a la generosidad de un
Beautiful for God, a collection of 365 daily reflections          donante de la parroquia. El libro de este año se titula: Do
from Mother Teresa. For those not able to come to Mass            Something Beautiful for God, una colección de reflexiones
on Christmas, the books will be available after Masses            diarias de la Madre Teresa. Para aquellos que no pueden
next weekend.                                                     venir a la misa en navidad, los libros estarán disponibles
                                                                  después de las misas el próximo fin de semana.
Thank you to all those who will be working hard in the
coming days to get the church ready for Christmas.                Gracias a todos aquellos que estarán trabajando duro en
Thank you, as well, to our parish staff, liturgical ministers     los próximos días para tener la iglesia lista para navidad.
and ushers who will be helping at the Masses.                     Gracias, también, a nuestro personal parroquial, ministros
                                                                  litúrgicos y acomodadores que estarán ayudando
                                                                  durante las misas.
In His Love,
                                                                  En su amor,

                        ST. THOMAS MORE                                  MINISTERIO DE ASISTENCIA FINANCIERA
             FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY                                          DE ST. THOMAS MORE
    During this crisis, we will focus on rental assistance for    Durante esta crisis, nos centraremos en la asistencia para
     residents of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. We also assist       la renta a los residentes de Chapel Hill y Carrboro. También
    St. Thomas More parishioners living in other locations.          ayudamos a los feligreses de STM que viven en otros
           Call 919-942-6216 for more information.                 lugares. Llame al 919-942-6216 para más información.

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LITURGY AND PRAYER | LITURGIA Y ORACIÓN
 MASS INTENTIONS | INTENCIONES                                                            Daily Mass Streaming Schedule:
 Saturday, December 19 | Sábado 19 de diciembre                           12:15PM Wednesday Mass: facebook.com/stmchapelhill
 5:15PM Paul Rosso and Peter Rosso (English)                           6:30PM Thursday Mass in Spanish: facebook.com/stmhispanos
 7:15PM †Audrey Spelker by Minnie & Juan Santiago (Span.)
                                                                                    Weekend Mass Streaming Schedule:
 Sunday, December 20 | Domingo 20 de diciembre                         10:00AM Mass can be streamed at facebook.com/stmchapelhill
 8:00AM †Carl Martin Strayhall by Carilyn Strayhall & family            1:00PM Mass can be streamed at facebook.com/stmhispanos
         (English)
 10:00AM For the St. Thomas More Community (English)
 1:00PM Intention Available (Spanish)

 Monday, December 21 | Lunes 21 de diciembre
                                                                            In Our Prayers | En Sus Oraciones:
 No Mass                                                                                        PARISHIONERS | FELIGRESES
                                                                         Jesus Arroyo          Louise Drogos           Jack Marconi             Claire Smith
 Tuesday, December 22 | Martes 22 de diciembre                       Roberta Auwarter          James Dwane           Angelo Marrone             Philip Stadter
                                                                      Maryann Bartell           Sergio Fabris      Claudia McLoughlin         James Strayhall
 5:15PM †Robert Troy, Sr. by Mary Doerflein                            Linda Baudoin             Judy Farley          Harriet Melvin           Maurreen Stills
                                                                     Katrina Branecky           Anne George           Rosa Mercado              Nick Szydlek
 Wednesday, December 23 | Miércoles 23 de diciembre                   Kaylynn Brower          Barbara Hemm-            Betty Mutran         Barbara Szymkiewicz
                                                                                                   Speyerer
 12:15PM Nanette Marie Soto by Gladys Soto                              Karen Brown                                   Joe Lee Nassif          Joe Carol Thorp
                                                                      Loretta Chegash         Larry Hofmann              Pat Otto              Spencer Tilley
 12:45PM - 4:45PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament                                          Vickie Hofmann
                                                                           Sue Crook                                 Anne O’Tuama             Emy Villanueva
                                                                          Terry Crook             JM Jordan         Benji Paulakonis         Shannon Voelkel
 Thursday, December 24 | Jueves 24 de diciembre                         Howard Cryer            Aileen Koch         Margaret Perkett            Sandy Walls
 3:00PM †Carl Martin Strayhall by Carilyn Strayhall & family          Iris and Jim Daly          Jean Keene         Matthew Prokop               Kent Wang
                                                                         Ann Dansby             Larry Keene           Helen Pyecha               John Wasik
 6:00PM †Servillano Castor by Emelita Cruz                                                       Kathy Koch
                                                                     Oriana Lettes Deik                              Maryori Rivera            Elliott Williams
 9:00PM Intention Available (Spanish)                                Thomas DeMarse           Janet LeGolvan          Peggy Rogers          Rosemary Williams
 12:00AM For the St. Thomas More Community                              Gene Drogos               Bill Lodge          Mary Semmes
                                                                                              Arlene Lombardi
 Friday, December 25 | Viernes 25 de diciembre
 8:00AM †Carl Martin Strayhall by Carilyn Strayhall & family
                                                                                     FAMILY AND FRIENDS | FAMILIA Y AMIGOS
 10:30AM Hector and Mary Tamayo by Georgie Clemens
                                                                                              Seamus Oatis, cousin of Janina DeMasi
 1:00PM Intention Available (Spanish)
                                                                                          John and Cristina Rabo, parents of Melanie Wall
                                                                                             Bill Culton, chef at the Inter-Faith Council
 Saturday, December 26 | Sábado 26 de diciembre                                                Janice Kennedy, cousin of Jo Westfall
 5:15PM †Ed Doerflein by Mary Doerflein (English)                                                           Hilton Dickson
 7:15PM †Erasmo Cruz, Jr. by Emelita Cruz (Spanish)                                           Rose Campagna, aunt of Rachel Ingham
                                                                                             Leopoldo Martínez, father of Cristina Alba
                                                                                                            Fr. Larry Kutz
 Sunday, December 27 | Domingo 27 de diciembre
 8:00AM †Patricia Mullan by Ellen & Joseph Wittig (English)
                                                                                        And for all of our intentions, public and private.
 10:00AM For the St. Thomas More Community (English)                             If you have a prayer intention, please let us know online at
 1:00PM †Isabel Regal by Emelita Cruz (Spanish)                           stmchapelhill.org/prayer-requests or call the parish office at 919-942-1040.

  AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE PASTOR REGARDING PARISH FINANCES:
             As you will see in the information below, our offertory is tracking behind budget for the fiscal year.
     It is important that we begin to catch up in order to successfully support our parish operations and ministries.
                To make your gift, drop your contribution in the offertory baskets in the narthex after Mass,
              mail in your contribution or set up online giving at www.stmchapelhill.org/automated-giving.
         Thank you for your help in supporting our parish mission to Pray, Serve and Spread the Gospel with Joy.

  OFFERTORY AND DONATIONS | OFERTORIO Y DONACIONES
  Offertory and Donations from December 5, 2020 (Week 22) | Ofertorio y donaciones del 5 de diciembre de 2020 (Semana 22)
                                                                                                                   Automated Giving is dependable,
               Received     Needed                        Received     Needed                                      flexible, convenient and cost-saving.
                                                                                                                   Scan the QR code or visit stmchapelhill.
  Weekly       $61,735      $40,247       Year to Date $866,874        $885,447                                    org/automated-giving to set up your
                                                                                                                   donation today! Contact Coleen Siekierski
                                                                                                                   at 919-942-6250 or csiekierski@
  Annual Need: $2,185,000                                                                                          stmchapelhill.org with questions.

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WEEKLY PRAYER                                                                 REFLECT
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2020
                                                                              FIRST READING
SUN 12/20      2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29/Rom
               16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38                                            Today’s reading from Second
                                                                              Samuel narrates the context
MON 12/21      Sg 2:8-14/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Lk 1:39-45                   in which God establishes his
                                                                              covenantal promise to King David
TUES 12/22     1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd/Lk 1:46-56              around the year 1000 B.C. In
                                                                              the birth of Jesus, God fulfills his
WED 12/23      Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14/Lk 1:57-66        covenant with David. What does
                                                                              this teach us about the idea of
THURS 12/24 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Lk           “salvation history?”
            1:67-79
                                                                              SECOND READING
FRI 12/25      Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/Acts 13:16-17, 22-   Paul concludes his letter to the
               25/Mt 1:1-25                                                   Romans with a hymn of praise
               Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-3, 11-12, 13/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14      to God for the long-awaited
               Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20.       revelation that all are saved and
               Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18     justified through faith in Christ. In
                                                                              what ways are you praising God
SAT 12/26      Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17/Mt          during this season of Advent?
               10:17-22
                                                                              GOSPEL
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2020                                 Today’s Gospel reading records
                                                                              the angel Gabriel’s announcement
SUNDAY           4th Sunday of Advent
                                                                              to Mary of the upcoming birth of
MONDAY           St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church          Christ. Mary’s acceptance of God’s
WEDNESDAY        St. John of Kanty, Priest                                    will for her life (“May it be done
THURSDAY         Christmas Eve                                                to me according to your word.”)
FRIDAY           The Nativity of the Lord                                     models for all of us unconditional
                                                                              faith. How can we encourage
SATURDAY         St. Stephen, the First Martyr
                                                                              others to embrace such faith?

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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS AT ST. THOMAS MORE

        UPCOMING SCHEDULE DURING ADVENT & CHRISTMAS | Full schedule at www.stmchapelhill.org/Advent
   December 21                                                 December 27 | Holy Family
   7:00PM "Longest Night" Prayer Service (Livestreamed)        Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule

   December 24 | Christmas Eve                                 December 31 | Vigil of Holy Mary, Mother of God
   3:00PM Mass (Livestreamed)                                  5:15PM Vigil Mass
   6:00PM Mass                                                 7:00PM Vigil Mass in Spanish (Livestreamed)
   9:00PM Mass in Spanish (Livestreamed)
   12:00AM Midnight Mass                                       January 1 | Holy Mary, Mother of God
                                                               10:00AM Mass (Livestreamed)
   December 25 | Nativity of the Lord
   8:00AM Mass                                                 January 3 | Epiphany of the Lord
   10:30AM Mass (Livestreamed)                                 Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule
   1:00PM Mass in Spanish (Livestreamed)

               Longest Night
                                     The holidays will be difficult this year.

                                Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00PM
                                     St. Thomas More Church
                            Livestream: www.facebook.com/stmchapelhill

                      Over the course of this last year, you may have lost a loved one,
             lost a job or financial security, have become stressed or overwhelmed in so much
           uncertainty, or are just unable to celebrate Christmas traditions as you always have.
                 Whatever the case, bring those burdens to the LORD at the Longest Night.

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NEWS FROM OUR MINISTRIES
RCIA NEWS:                                                     ST. THOMAS MORE
                                                               IS GOING SOLAR!
RCIA Sponsors Needed!
RCIA sponsors represent                                        We want to Care for Creation by
the Catholic Church as                                         embracing the sun! By installing
friends and companions                                         solar panels, we will use less
in faith. They participate with the person they are            of Duke Energy’s electricity
sponsoring in some of the catechetical sessions (mostly        generated by fossil fuel. This will
online at this time), and they stand with their sponsee at     keep some green-house gases out
the various liturgical rites. Most importantly, they provide   of the atmosphere, thereby slowing climate change and
a listening ear, an encouraging heart, and a prayerful         helping the poor who suffer the most from the effects of
presence. Being an RCIA sponsor is an opportunity to           climate change. And, yes, it will also lower our utility bills.
share your faith with a person who the Spirit is guiding
to our Catholic faith – and at the same time, grow in          We’ll have more information on the specific project(s) early
your own faith. Contact Steve Caiola at smcaiola@              in the New Year. And you will be invited to participate.
gmail.com with questions or if you're interested in being
a sponsor!                                                     We place this project under the guidance of Pope Francis
                                                               and Saint Francis, with their wise and fraternal love of all
Inquiry Returning in January                                   Creation.
Starting in January 2021, we will host informal Inquiry
sessions every Monday night. These sessions are for            “Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially
people who have questions about the Catholic Faith             Sir Brother Sun, who is the day and light. He is strong and
but are not yet enrolled in the RCIA program. Contact          shines magnificently: O Lord, we think of you when we look
Amanda Bolaños at abolanos@stmchapelhill.org or                at Him.” – From the Canticle of the Creatures of St. Francis
919-942-6252 with questions!                                   of Assisi.

                WAYS TO SERVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
THE FURNITURE                                                  WINTER CLOTHING
PROJECT NEEDS                                                  DRIVE CONTINUES
SOFAS & DRESSERS                                               THROUGH DECEMBER

Though the Furniture                                           The Caring and Sharing
Project is closed for                                          Center is planning a limited
regular services, they                                         opening to provide women's,
store some emergency                                           men's, and children's winter
supplies for our neighbors in need. At this time, the          clothes to our community
Furniture Project is in need of 2 light-weight sofas in        members in need. We ask for
good condition and 2 small dressers (chest of drawers).        your generous contributions
They will need to be placed in your garage or on the           of winter coats (our greatest
porch the day of pickup, since volunteers do not enter         need), sweaters, sweatshirts,
homes. Thank you for helping us maintain this essential        shoes, and socks suitable for winter wear.
service for our community's homeless population.
Please contact Jeff Hathaway (email: jhathawa@nc.rr.           Please place your donations (packed in up to 13-gallon
com, phone: 919-612-0922) or Jane Hathaway (email:             plastic bags) in the bin labeled "Caring and Sharing Center"
                                                               by the Welcome Desk in the main entrance of our Church.
jhathaway1@nc.rr.com, phone: 919-612-2759).
                                                               The bin will be available every day through December. Thank
                                                               you for your generosity! It is greatly appreciated by our
                                                               Caring and Sharing volunteers and clients.
INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICE
In addition to the usual non-perishable food donations,
the Inter-Faith Council is in desperate need of new,
packaged blankets. Please drop them off in the canvas
bins in the Narthex!
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PICTURES FROM AROUND THE PARISH
Our community is active and engaged, living out our mission to pray, serve and spread the Gospel with joy!
        We welcome all this Christmas, and extend a warm invitation to join in this good work!

              PICTURES FROM ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
STM students have been learning about and testing the components of fitness in P.E. The 1B class was given the 30
second task of flipping a cup to make it land in a flat position. Once they achieved this, they could stand up to show
their success in completing the job. This involved hand-eye coordination and reaction time, along with testing their fine
motor skills. The students rose to the challenge and had a lot of FUN in the process!

    COVID-19 Testing on Saturday, December 26 from 12:00PM-4:00PM at St. Thomas More
                 More information: www.orangecountync.gov/2451/Testing

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MINISTERIO HISPANO | ORANDO EN ESPAÑOL
                                                                                          RECONCILIACIÓN | Solo por cita. Por favor llame a
        LA COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE ST. THOMAS MORE                                          la oficina parroquial.
     Teléfono 919-942-1040 | Fax 919-942-6193 | Email parishstaff@stmchapelhill.org
                                www.stmchapelhill.org                                     BAUTISMO | Si usted desea bautizar a su hijo(a),
                                                                                          llame a Janeth Araiza (919-942-6223).
                                  HORAS DE OFICINA
                              Lunes-Viernes | 9:00AM-3:00PM                               MATRIMONIO | La Diócesis de Raleigh requiere
                                                                                          al menos nueve meses de preparación. Contacte a
                                                                                          Diácono Luis Royo (919-942-6239) antes de escoger
                 CALENDARIO DE MISAS DIARIAS (EN LA IGLESIA)
                                                                                          la fecha de su matrimonio.
                            Martes | 5:15PM Miércoles | 12:15PM
                  Jueves | 12:15PM & 6:30PM (Español) Viernes | 5:15PM                    HACIÉNDOSE CATÓLICO | Llame a Diácono Luis
                                                                                          Royo 919-942-6239.
          CALENDARIO DE MISAS DE FIN DE SEMANA (EN LA IGLESIA)
    Sábado | 5:15PM y 7:15PM (Español) Domingo | 8:00AM, 10:00AM y 1:00PM (Español)       UNCIÓN DE ENFERMOS | Llame a la oficina de la
                                                                                          parroquia en relación con visitas al hospital y otras
                                                                                          solicitudes.
            Nuestra Vision
      Llamados por Cristo e inspirados por el
                                                      Nuestra Mision
                                                   Como discípulos de Cristo nosotros     FUNERALES | Contacte a Mary Ellen McGuire al
                                                                                          919-942-6230 para hacer arreglos para vigilias y
      Espíritu Santo, respondemos en amor y      somos una Comunidad Católica diversa
                                                                                          funerales. Fuera de horas de oficina por favor llame a
      fidelidad como lo hizo la Virgen María y       y hospitalaria. Nosotros oramos,
                                                                                          la rectoría al 919-240-4095.
     acogemos nuestro camino de discipulado      servimos y anunciamos el Evangelio con
                    intencional.                                  alegría.                QUINCEAÑERAS | Llame a Cristina Baena al 919-
                                                                                          942-6254.

ORACIÓN SEMANAL                                                                                    REFLEXIÓN

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA DEL 20 DE DICIEMBRE
                                                                                                   PRIMERA LECTURA
DOM 12/20          2 Sm 7, 1-5. 8-12. 14. 16/Sal 89, 2-3. 4-5. 27. 29/Rom 16, 25-                  La lectura de hoy del Segundo libro
                   27/Lc 1, 26-38                                                                  de Samuel narra el contexto en el que
                                                                                                   Dios establece su promesa de pacto
                                                                                                   al Rey David alrededor del año 1000
LUN 12/21          Cant 2, 8-14/Sal 33, 2-3. 11-12. 20-21/Lc 1, 39-45
                                                                                                   A.C. En el nacimiento de Jesús, Dios
                                                                                                   cumple su pacto con David. ¿Qué nos
MAR 12/22          1 Sm 1, 24-28/1 Sm 2, 1. 4-5. 6-7. 8/Lc 1, 46-56                                enseña esto sobre la idea de "historia
                                                                                                   de salvación"?
MIÉR 12/23         Mal 3, 1-4. 23-24/Sal 25, 4-5. 8-9. 10 y 14/Lc 1, 57-66

JUE 12/24          2 Sm 7, 1-5. 8-12. 14. 16/Sal 89, 2-3. 4-5. 27 y 29/Lc 1, 67-79                 SEGUNDA LECTURA
                                                                                                   Pablo concluye su carta a los
VIER 12/25         Vigilia: Is 62, 1-5/Sal 89, 4-5. 16-17. 27. 29/Hch 13, 16-17. 22-               romanos con un himno de alabanza
                                                                                                   a Dios por la esperada revelación de
                   25/Mt 1, 1-25
                                                                                                   que todos son salvos y justificados
                   Noche: Is 9, 1-6/Sal 96, 1-3. 11-12. 13/Tit 2, 11-14/Lc 2, 1-14                 por la fe en Cristo. ¿De qué maneras
                   Matutina: Is 62, 11-12/Sal 97, 1. 6. 11-12/Tit 3, 4-7/Lc 2, 15-20               alabas a Dios durante esta
                   Día: Is 52, 7-10/Sal 98, 1. 2-3. 3-4. 5-6/Heb 1, 1-6/Jn 1, 1-18                 temporada de Adviento?

SAB 12/26          Hch 6, 8-10; 7, 54-59/Sal 31, 3-4. 6 y 8. 16 y 17/Mt 10, 17-22
                                                                                                   EVANGELIO
                                                                                                   La lectura del Evangelio de hoy
CONMEMORACIONES DE LA SEMANA DEL 20 DE DICIEMBRE                                                   narra el anuncio del ángel Gabriel a
                                                                                                   María sobre el próximo nacimiento
DOMINGO                  4º Domingo de Adviento                                                    de Cristo. La aceptación de María
LUNES                    San Pedro Canisio, sacerdote y doctor de la Iglesia                       de la voluntad de Dios para su vida
                                                                                                   ("Hágase en mí según tu palabra")
MIÉRCOLES                San Juan Cancio, sacerdote                                                es un modelo para todos nosotros de
JUEVES                   Nochebuena                                                                la fe incondicional. ¿Cómo podemos
VIERNES                  La Natividad del Señor                                                    alentar a otros a abrazar tal fe?

SÁBADO                   San Esteban, el primer mártir

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ADVIENTO Y NAVIDAD EN ST THOMAS MORE

              CALENDARIO DE ADVIENTO Y NAVIDAD | Agenda completa en www.stmchapelhill.org/Advent

   24 de diciembre | Nochebuena                                31 de diciembre | Santa María, Madre de Dios Vigilia
   3:00PM Misa (transmitido en vivo)                           5:15PM Misa Vigilia
   6:00PM Misa                                                 7:00PM Misa Vigilia en Español (transmitido en vivo)
   9:00PM Misa en Español (transmitido en vivo)
   12:00AM Misa                                                1 de enero | Santa María, Madre de Dios
                                                               10:00AM Misa (transmitido en vivo)
   25 de diciembre | Natividad del Señor
   8:00AM Misa                                                 3 de enero | Epifanía del Señor
   10:30AM Misa (transmitido en vivo)                          Horario Temporal de Misas Dominicales
   1:00PM Misa en Español (transmitido en vivo)

   27 de diciembre | Sagrada Familia
   Horario Temporal de Misas Dominicales

       LAS PRUEBAS DE COVID-19

        CONDADO DE ORANGE

        Sábado 26 de diciembre
        d e 12 p m - 4 p m

                St. Thomas More Catholic Church
                940 Carmichael Street
                Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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CONTACT INFORMATION | CONTACTOS PARA INFORMACIÓN
PARISH OFFICE | OFICINA PARROQUIAL                                                                                     919-942-1040
Very Rev. Scott E. McCue, V.F.                                       Kevin Magee
Pastor | Pastor                                                      Financial Services | Servicios de Finanzas
smccue@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6234                             kmagee@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6227

Deacon Luis Royo                                                     Coleen Siekierski
Director of Hispanic Ministries | Director de Ministerios Hispanos   Contributions & Membership | Contribuciones y Membresía
LRoyo@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6239                              csiekierski@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6250
WhatsApp: 1-919-942-6239
                                                                     Laura Stewart
Deacon Bob Troy                                                      Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Development | Ministerio Laico
Coordinator of Liturgy | Coordinador de Liturgia                     LStewart@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6229
btroy@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6235
                                                                     Janeth Araiza
Nicolas Rapkoch                                                      Scheduling and Sacraments | Calendario y Sacramentos
Seminarian | Seminarista                                             jaraiza@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6223
nrapkoch@stmchapelhill.org
                                                                     Cassie Schutzer
Mary Ellen McGuire                                                   Communications and Young Adult Ministry | Comunicaciones
Pastoral Associate | Asociada Pastoral                               cschutzer@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6264
memcguire@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6230
                                                                     Cristina Baena
Sarah Franco                                                         Hispanic Ministries Assistant | Asistente Ministerios Hispanos
Music Ministries | Ministerio de Música                              mcbaena@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6254
sfranco@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6233                            WhatsApp: 1-919-942-6254

Carlos Lima                                                          Claudina Loh
Operations & Finance | Operaciones y Finanzas                        Safe Environment Coordinator | Coordinadora de Ambiente Seguro
clima@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6232                              CLoh@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6203

Jennifer Bartnik                                                     Amanda Bolaños
Office Services & Weddings | Servicios de Oficina y Bodas            Pastoral Associate Intern | Pasante de Asociada Pastoral
jbartnik@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6225                           abolanos@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6252

FAITH DEVELOPMENT | FORMACIÓN DE LA FE                                                                                919-933-1041
Maureen Earnhardt                                                    Maria del Rosario
Director of Elementary Faith Development | Primaria                  Administrative Assistant | Asistente Administrativa
mearnhardt@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6236                         mdelrosario@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6247

Kristin Hauser                                                       Rachel Ingham
Director of Youth Ministry | Directora del Programa de Jóvenes       Administrative Assistant | Asistente Administrativa
khauser@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6240                            RIngham@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6265

Melissa Parker
Jr. High Youth Ministry | Escuela Media
mparker@stmchapelhill.org or 919-942-6238

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL | ESCUELA ST. THOMAS MORE                                                                      919-929-1546
Darrell Fulford
Principal • Director
dfulford@stmcsnc.org or 919-942-6243

OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION | OTROS CONTACTOS PARA INFORMACIÓN
Child and Youth Protection | Protección para Niños y Jóvenes         Caring and Sharing Center | Centro de Amor y Compartir
1-866-535-SAFE                                                       919-942-6263

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Amy Ghiloni
                     RE/MAX united
                        740.403.1730
                   amyghiloni@remax.net
                             Parishioner                LET US
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                                                                                                                                                    Cedar Square
                                                                                                                                        11455 US Hwy 15-501, Chapel Hill
                                                                                                                                             (919) 967-0208
 Bill Kilgore, PA-C                                                                                                                             Bruce C. Collins
 Catholic Primary Care Provider
                                                                                                                                                                  Award Winning
     for the Triangle Area
                                                                                                                                                                  Kitchen & Bath
 Member of Knights of Columbus                                                                                                                                        Design
                                                                                                                                       630 Weaver Dairy Rd. #106 • Chapel Hill, NC
  Healthcare on Your Schedule.                                                                                                                  919-967-1171
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     Avance Care South Chapel Hill
98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 310, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
 Primary Care For Pediatrics, Teens, and
  Adults With Extended Hours, Evening,
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Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1922   Helping Families Connect, Honor & Remember
                                              Walker’s Funeral Home is dedicated to giving
                                               the best and most comprehensive service.
                                              (919) 942-3861                Elizabeth Walker
                                                                             Owner/Trustee     In service to One. In service to all.
                                        stephen@walkersfh.com               Stephen Mitchell
 120 W. Franklin St. • Chapel Hill, NC walkersfuneralservice.com                Manager                 www.kofc.org

 Hearing Health Care Services, PLLC
SHELLY CRISTOBAL, Doctor of Audiology
 1515 W NC Hwy 54, #100
   Durham, NC 27707
        919-489-0995
www.HearingHealthCareNC.com                                                                                                                 Morning and Evening Classes
NC Newman Center Parishioner                                                                                                              CHQUESTCENTER.COM 919-489-8893

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Patricia M. Dillon
                                  REALTOR® • Parishioner
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                                                                                                Residential & Commercial
                                                                                        919-730-0006 • sortiz1717@hotmail.com
“Call Pat for all your real estate needs!”      Your Trusted Real Estate Resource                 Parishioner Owned

      Mexican Restaurant
       Dine In • Take Out • Catering
                                                 LET US PLACE                                                                                 is Available
   3307 Hwy 54 W. • Chapel Hill, NC 27516
            at White Cross Center
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                                                                                                      Parishioner                                      D&A Carpet Cleaning, LLC
                                                                                                                                                           Steam Cleaning, Carpet Repairs,
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                                                                                                                                                            Maria Toloza
                                                                                                                                                            REALTOR® BROKER
                                                                                                                                                             786-543-0787
                                                                                                                                                      mitoloza@hotmail.com
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                                                                                                                                                    Law Firm, PC
                                                                                                                                         Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney
                                                                                                                                             Estate Planning & Probate
                                                                                                                                            (Specialist/Board Certified)
                                                                                                                     Osotree, LLC                Will & Trust Disputes
                                                                                                                     919-689-1074            Tom Neagle – Parishioner
                                                                                                                  Tree Removal/ Tree
                                                                                                                                          605 W. Main Street, Ste. 104, Carrboro
                                                                                                                  Trimming & Lawn
                                                                                                                     Care Services               919-368-3536
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        2-D-4-2                   For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com                                                                                                 14-0629
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