Prince of Peace Catholic Church Weekly Bulletin

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Mass & Offerings Total collection for Minatsesntions Dec. 23, 2018 csocnhfeedssuiolen Candles & f l owers $18,389.21 Sat. January 5 Weekdays: 8:15 am To sponsor a Sanctuary and Dec. 24-25, 2018 5:00 pm 12:05 pm Adoration Candle $12,903.36 Orlando Tercero Thank you for Followed by Exposition of (requested offering of $10 Alicia Reyes The Blessed Sacrament for one week) or altar your generosity! Sun. January 6 First Friday Mass with flowers (requested donation Mass Attendance 8:30 am Anointing of the Sick: 7pm of $50 for one week) please Dec. 23, 2018 (every first Friday of the come by the parish office Saturday Luis Rodriguez during working hours to Mary Alice Langley month) 5 pm……….....351 make arrangements. 6:30 pm………..30 10:30 am Saturday vigil: 5pm Glo Snyder The Next Diaconate Sunday Ismael Hernandez Garza II Sunday: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, Class of 2024 will 8:30 am……….395 Mary Helen Barrera 12:30 pm, 2pm (Spanish) & be quickly 10:30 am……..732 approaching. The 12:30 pm……..456 12:30 pm 7pm Deacons and their 2 pm…………..300 People of the Parish Wives at Prince of 7 pm…………..394 Mary Alice Langley Confessions Peace would like to Total………..2,658 Josefina Becerra Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Carlos Becerra Sr. invite the Men & their *these numbers include Josefina Mejorada Becerra Saturday: 3 pm - 4:30 pm wives to come and **Subject to change on hear how we can children & faith formation 2:00 pm holidays or Holy days service the Lord as a students Holy Souls of Purgatory Parish office phone & hours Deacon on Thursday, *Count is taken manually Roman Gutierrez (210) 681-8330 January 10th at 6pm in Mary Alice Langley by ushers Fax (210) 681-2286 room 202-203. 7:00 pm Monday - Friday Second Collections Bertha Gamez 8:30am to 6pm The St. Vincent de Paul for January Alberto Acevedo Food Pantry will be Dora Quintero (closed 12-12:30pm) closed from Monday, January 5th & 6th Mary Alice Langley & 6pm to 8:30 pm December 24, 2018 to Prince of Peace (limited activity) Tuesday, January 8, Maintenance Fund Mon. January 7 8:15 am Faith Formation office phone 2019. The pantry will January 12th & 13th & hours: (210) 681-5063 re-open on Wednesday, Prince of Peace El Salvador Carlos Ortiz Monday-Friday Mary Alice Langley 9:00 am - 5:00 pm January 9, 2019. Mission Ministry 12:05 pm Adoration of the Blessed January 19th & 20th Intentions of the Society of St. VdP Sacrament is from 9am to Prince of Peace 8:30pm Monday-Friday Tues. January 8 unless otherwise noted. The St. Vincent de Paul 8:15 am Blessed Sacrament is reposed during Mass at 12:05pm. January 26th & 27th Rene Ramirez (birthday) Church in Latin America Warweheo 12:05 pm (usccb.org) Anderson Rojas Family **SUBJECT TO CHANGE Mary Alice Langley Welcome! Wed. January 9 8:15 am Jesus Ramirez, Jr. Mary Alice Langley 12:05 pm Oralia Lopez Thurs. January 10 8:15 am Lee Angelo Cruz 12:05 pm Edward Sheffield Mary Alice Langley Fri. January 11 8:15 am Rene Ramirez 12:05 pm Teddie Lou Stephens Mary Alice Langley Epiphany of the Lord / Epifanía del Señor www.PrinceofPeaceCatholic.org

Colecta para Visión: Rosario en Favor de la Horario Que cada uno de los Vida Ismael M. Díaz veladoras y flores feligreses experimenten el 210-391-0855 de misas amor de Dios a través de la Para adquirir una liturgia, de los sacramentos, Se extiende a los miembros y confesiones veladora de adoración del voluntariado, a través de de la Parroquia una cordial del sagrario (la donación la participación de la Lunes a Viernes es de $10 por una semana) comunidad en un ministerio, invitación para que nos 8.15 am, 12.05 pm o para las flores del altar de tal manera que cada acompañen a rezar el ro- (la donación es de $50 por persona pueda convertirse en sario en español, en favor La exposición del Santísimo una semana), por favor una persona de gozo y un de la vida. Se lleva acabo será despues de cada misa páse a la oficina parroquial misionero de Jesucristo y su cada miércoles a las 9:00 de durante horarios de la mañana en la Iglesia Misa con la Unción de los oficina para hacer su evangelio. después de la Santa Misa. enfermos (cada donación. Misión: La Iglesia Prínci- Los esperamos. primer viernes del mes pe de Paz es una comuni- Qsuoiémneos s Sociedad de Sábado: 5pm (Inglés) dad, unida en la fe y San Vicente de Paúl Domingo: 8.30 am, 10.30 am, comprometida a transmitir el amor de Cristo al mundo. 210-462-9388 12.30 pm, & 7pm (Inglés) [email protected] Domingo: 2pm (Español) Estudio Biblico en La despensa de comida de Español San Vicente de Paúl está Confesiones abierta los miércoles y Martes: 6 pm - 7 pm Sr. Rodolfo Nuñez viernes de 9:15 a.m. a 11:00 Sábado: 3 pm - 4.30 pm 210-520-0684 a.m. para proveer (y para * * sujeto a cambios en días festivos o dias de obligación Invitación para las per- aceptar donaciones) sonas que deseén participar alimentos y asistencia Horario de oficina parroquial ó formar parte de un grupo financiera a familias Lunes a Viernes: pequeño que ya existe ac- necesitadas dentro de los 8.30 am a 6 pm tualmente. En este grupo limites de príncipe de paz. temenos estudio biblico en (cerrado 12-12:30 pm) español los lunes a las 10 Para obtener más & 6 pm a 8.30 pm a.m. –11:30 a.m. en el salon información, llame al 210-462-9388 y deje un Teléfono (210) 681-8330 105. Te esperamos para mensaje de voz o envíe un que amplies tus conoci- correo electrónico a Horario de la departamento mientos o nos compartas [email protected]. Un de formación católica voluntario le devolverá su los tuyos. llamada ó responderá a su Lunes a Viernes: 8.30 am a correo electrónico tan 5pm pronto como sea posible. Se requiere una identificación Domingo: 7.30 am a 2 pm con su foto y una prueba de Teléfono (210) 681-5063 domicilio actual. Adoración del Santísimo es en la capilla de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 8:30 p.m. a menos que se in- dique lo contrario Síganos en Twitter, suscríbase a nuestro canal, y denos un “Like” en Facebook ¡Bienvenidos!Instagram:SAPrinceOfPeace Snapchat: SAPrinceOfPeace Twitter: @SAPrinceOfPeace Follow us, Tweet us, Subscribe to our channel, and “Like” us today on social media! Like & follow us on Facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceCatholic January 6, 2019 / 6 de Enero de 2019

Weekly calendaorf events “New Year’s promise to God” suggestions Sun 6 ...…………………..Masses as regularly scheduled -bring your children …….………….….Faith Formation Classes…...…. to Faith Formation -Go to confession 11am……………..Confirmation II Classes….………...Port 1 frequently -Come to Mass every Mon 7 Sunday -Join a ministry 9am-2:30pm……..MDO Classes…………………Hall/Clrms -Make a new friend 10am…...Grupo de la Oración de la Divina Misericordia….Port 2 at Mass every month 10am…………….Spanish Bible Study………………..Port 3 1pm……………...Arts & Crafts………………...Rock House Men, do you want to love your family more? Want to be a Man who 6:30pm…….Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament…..Hall can lead their family to Heaven & grow in your faith and a life of 6:45pm…………..Charismatic Prayer Group……...Port 1&2 happiness and virtue? Tues 8 Join That Man Is You men’s ministry this spring! Join us every Friday at 5:30 a.m. at the hall. We’ll look at 9am-2:30pm……..KDO Classes…………………Hall/Clrms • The teaching of the Church 9:15am…………..Way of the Cross……………….....Church • Consequences of Failed Male Leadership 10am……………..AMSIF……………………………..Port 1 • The Heart of a Man 6pm……………...Lector Training…………………...Church • The Mystery of the Eucharist 7pm……………...Lifeteen………………………………Hall • Opening Wide the Arms to Christ; St. Joseph’s Example of a 7pm……………...Rosary Guild………….………….Rm 105 7pm……………...Sunday Liturgy Study……………Rm 104 Man after God’s Own Heart 6pm-7pm………...Confessions………..Church/Confessional Wed 9 9am-2:30pm……..MDO Classes…………………Hall/Clrms 9:15am-11am..…..St. Vincent de Paul..…………Rock House 9am……………...Spanish Pro-Life Rosary………….Church 6pm……………...Choir Practice (12:30pm)..…………Port 3 6:30pm…………..Choir Practice (10:30am)…………Church 7pm………….…..Confirmation II Classes….……....Rm 206 7pm……………...KofC Admissions Mtg……………..Port 1 7pm……………...RCIA………………………………...Hall Thur 10 9am-2:30pm……..KDO Classes…………………Hall/Clrms 6pm……………...Diaconate Program Mtg….....Rm 202-203 6pm……………...Lector Training…………………...Church 6:30pm……….….Young Adults..…..............................Port 1 6:30pm…………..Welcoming Committee……...Rm 101-102 6:45pm…………..EDGE….….………………………….Hall 7pm……………...Divine Mercy Prayer Group……..Rm 104 7pm……………...KofC Admission Mtg……………....Port 3 Fri 11 5:30am…………...TMIY………...……………………...Hall 9:15am-11am…....St. Vincent de Paul………...……....House 5pm…....General ACTS/Retreat Membership Mtg……...Hall Sat 12 7:30am……….Men’s Morning Prayer Group…..Rm101-102 7am……….……...KofC Major Degree……...….............Hall 8am……………….Ushers Day of Prayer…………...Rm 202 5pm……………...Mass (English)….………………...Church 3pm - 4:30pm……Confession….……...Chapel/Confessional Sun 13 ...…………………..Masses as regularly scheduled …….………….….Faith Formation Classes…...…. 11am……………..Confirmation II Classes….………...Port 1 Epiphany of the Lord / Epifanía del Señor www.PrinceofPeaceCatholic.org

Readings & Feast Days Jan. 6th to Jan 13th Follow Me: Meeting How to print your online giving history: Sun. January 6 Jesus in the Gospel of Is 60:1-6 1. Log in to your Online Giving account John 2. Click on Manage My Account Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Make a change in the New Mt 2:1-12 3. Click on My Giving History Year and join us for the 4. On the right side, click on Print button. Epiphany of the Lord enriching 8-part Bible 5. Set your date range from 01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018 Study – Follow Me: Meet- 6. Leave the tax filter option checked. Mon. January 7 ing Jesus in the Gospel of 7. Click Print 1 Jn 3:22-4:6 John with Dr. Edward Sri. 8. Make sure you have your pop up blocker disabled Mk 4:12-17, 23-35 Following Christ takes **The parish office does not have access to your pass- St. Raymond of Peñafort more than simply believ- word. If you forgot your password, please follow the ing in him or doing what “Lost my password” prompts from OSV.com** Tues. January 8 he asks of us. Jesus wants 1 Jn 4:7-10 you to be more than just a Mk 6:34-44 believer-he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Wed. January 9 Follow Me: Meeting Jesus 1 Jn 4:11-18 in the Gospel of John is a Mk 6:45-52 guide to a personal en- counter with Christ. Fol- Thurs. January 10 low Me invites you to ex- 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 perience the joy of a re- Lk 4:14-22 newed friendship with Fri. January 11 Christ. 1 Jn 5:5-13 Lk 5:12-16 The Bible Study will begin on January 18th from 9:15- Sat. January 12 1 Jn 5:14-21 11:00 am in the Church Jn 3:22-30 Hall and run through the beginning of April. The Sun. December 13 cost for the workbook and Is 40:1-5, 9-11 access to the DVD presen- Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 tations on line for the du- Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 ration of the study is Baptism of the Lord $23.00. If you are inter- ested in joining us, please 2018 Year End Contribution Statements register in the Parish office no later than January 8th. Registered parishioners who donated $250 or more will automatically receive a do- If you have any questions nation letter via email before the end of January 2019. If you would like to receive a about the study please contact Debbie Fogle at hard copy, please email [email protected] or call 210-681-8330 ext. 14 and pick up in the office AFTER JANUARY 31st, 2019. 210-618-3566 or Please make sure we have your correct email available in Parishoft. If you are NOT [email protected]. a registered parishioner, we are unable to track your contributions. Like & follow us on Facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceCatholic January 6, 2019 / 6 de Enero de 2019

First Reading Greoasdpienlg Magi. They come from the cal. Gold is presented as rep- East and journey to Bethle- resentative of Jesus’ kingship. Isaiah 60:1-6 directly before the story of hem, following an astrologi- Frankincense is a symbol of Jerusalem shall be a light to the Holy Family’s flight into cal sign, so we believe them his divinity because priests all nations. Egypt. Matthew’s Gospel Responsorial Psalm tells a version of Jesus’ birth to be astrologers. We assume burned the substance in the that is different than the one that there were three Magi Temple. Myrrh, which was Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12- in Luke. Of the actual birth based upon the naming of used to prepare the dead for 13 of Jesus, Matthew tells us their three gifts. The Gospel burial, is offered in anticipa- Every nation on earth shall little more than, “When Je- does not say how many Magi tion of Jesus’ death. worship the Lord. sus was born in Bethlehem of paid homage to Jesus. In Mat- The word Epiphany means Judea, in the days of King thew’s Gospel, they represent “manifestation” or “showing Second Reading Herod . . . ” The story of the the Gentiles’ search for a sav- forth.” Historically several census is found only in ior. Because the Magi repre- moments in Christ’s early life Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 Luke’s Gospel, but we hear sent the entire world, they and ministry have been cele- Gentiles are coheirs in the also represent our search for brated as “epiphanies,” includ- promise of Christ. about the visit of the Magi Jesus. ing his birth in Bethlehem, Gospel Reading only in Matthew’s Gospel. We have come to consider the the visit of the Magi, his bap- We know little about the gifts they bring as a foreshad- tism by John, and his first Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi seek out Jesus and owing of Jesus’ role in salva- miracle at Cana. do him homage. tion. We believe the meaning www.loyapress.com of the gifts to be Christologi- Background on the Gospel Reading The visit of the Magi occurs Evangelio: Mateo (2,1-12): La mo el Mesías en todos los de presentarlo ante toda la pero sucede lo contrario: lo sentidos. Consiguientemente, humanidad. Desde luego no es bendice preanunciando la estrella de la salvación de la es posible que en una comun- necesario pensar o defender estrella de Jacob, el padre de idad de este tipo se viera que en el momento del naci- las tribus. De la misma humanidad entera necesario, como causa-efecto, miento de Jesús se produjo manera, el texto de Is 60,6 que si Jesús es considerado el una gran conjunción de Júpi- (nuestra primera lectura) con III.1. Texto complicado, sim- Mesías, tenga que nacer en ter y Saturno en la con- los camellos y dromedarios Belén. stelación de Piscis; es bastante cargados de dones que vienen bólico, arcaico, prefigurativo, hipotético que sea así, y a Jerusalén y, no menos, el midráshico. Todos estos III.2. Pero ¿qué papel desem- tampoco podemos decir que sentido del Sal 72,10.15 so- adjetivos se usan a la hora de leer e interpretar el relato de peñan los magos? Pues el de esté contemplado en nuestra bre los reyes de tierras leja- Mateo sobre los magos narración. Además, si esta nas que traen regalos al rey (magoi, en griego, no reyes) aquellos que extraños al ju- conjunción pudiera probarse del futuro. La fe de los pri- que vienen en busca de una daísmo y a su religión, han para el año 7 a.C. (como al- meros cristianos tuvo que estrella. Y la verdad es que buscado y han interpretado gunos sostienen), todavía no formularse de esta forma y de la exégesis bíblica ya ha los signos de los tiempos y se se “buscaría” a Jesús como el esta manera, expresarse sim- dado numerosas muestras de han arriesgado también a “rey de los judíos”, porque bólicamente. La verdad es madurez a la hora de inter- aceptar al niño de Belén co- este título no podía aplicársele que los cristianos aceptaron a pretar un relato de este tipo, mo su luz. Es verdad que desde su nacimiento, sino Jesús como el Mesías que desde luego, no puede estos textos de Mateo, como después de la muerte (es el verdadero, el que traería la leerse histórica o fácticamen- los de Lucas, no pueden ha- título de la condena en la salvación a todos. No había te, al menos con opciones ber sido escritos sino después cruz) y la resurrección. más remedio que rebuscar en fundamentalistas. Tenemos de que las comunidades cris- la Escritura para dar sentido que reconocer que nos en- tianas proclamaran a Jesús III.3. Desde el significado de a todo ello.nosotros y esta- contramos ante una magnífi- resucitado. No podía ser de ca página teológica, con otra manera. Pero el texto de la fiesta de hoy es mucho más mos alegres! sabor oriental y con una De www.dominicos.org cristología de las primeras Mateo es más especial, si iluminador leer el texto sin comunidades cristianas, es- cabe, porque está buscar exageradamente coin- leevcatndugeerllaio pecialmente la de Mateo, que “empedrado” de alusiones a cidencias históricas. Por eso vio en el texto de Miqueas textos veterotestamentarios interesa resalta su tejido (5,1) la prefiguración de que se leen con el sentido de midráshico (actualización y Jesús como Mesías, por su cumplimiento o de alusiones adaptación de textos bíblicos). nacimiento en Belén. La co- significativas. Todos los Así podemos ver que nuestro munidad de Mateo, de ori- grandes personajes de la his- relato ha podido confec- gen judeo-cristiano, necesitó toria han tenido su “estrella”, cionarse teniendo en cuenta al leer mucho las Escrituras, el como Alejandro Magno, Au- profeta Balaam (Num24,17), AT, para rastrear su iden- gusto, y el “rey de los judíos” un extranjero llamado por tidad de aceptar a Jesús co- no podía ser menos a la hora Balaq para maldecir a Israel; Epiphany of the Lord / Epifanía del Señor www.PrinceofPeaceCatholic.org

My brothers and sisters, But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. 2 Peter 3:18 This year has been a year of many blessings form our Lord, and especially a year of growth in our parish. We have flourished in many ways, most especially, in sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We could go on and name all the repairs, remodels, and additions to Prince of Peace, but there is such intangible growth in our parish that we cannot point out or count; such as catechesis, reverence, Adoration attendance, love and devotion to our Lord and His mother; we cannot but be joyful in all we do and have done. It is also a year of growth for myself, as I have grown closer to you all; my parish family. For the opportunity to serve our Lord Jesus Christ, and all of you as your Pastor hear at Prince of Peace, I am truly thankful. I also want to thank you all for your continued support of our parish. Our attending and promoting our special events, becoming involved in our ministries which help our church grow, your prayers for our success, and your generosity towards our offertory and Like a Mustard Seed Capital Campaign. Continue to learn about our faith. Continue to support our parish in any way you are possible. Most importantly, continue to grow spiritually and help others grow spiritually. My prayer for you, my parish family, is this; May God Bless and Keep you! The Lord let His face shine upon you and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! Numbers 6:24-26 I remain sincerely yours in the priesthood of Jesus, Hermanos en Cristo, Pero conozcan mejor a nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo y crezcan en su amor. ¡Gloria a él ahora y para siempre! Amén. (2 Pe 3,18) Este año ha sido un año de muchas bendiciones de nuestro Señor y especialmente un año de crecimiento en nuestra parroquia. Hemos florecido de muchas maneras, en particular, compartiendo el amor de Jesucristo. Podríamos continuar y nom- brar todas las reparaciones, remodelaciones y otras añadiduras a Príncipe de Paz, pero hay un crecimiento tan intangible en nuestra parroquia que no podemos señalar o contar; tales como la catequesis, la reverencia, la asistencia a la adoración al san- tísimo sacramento, el amor y la devoción a nuestro Señor y su madre; nos llenamos de júbilo en todo lo que hacemos, y he- mos hecho. También es un año de crecimiento para mí, ya que me he acercado más a todos ustedes; mi parroquia familiar. Por la oportunidad de servir a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, y a todos ustedes como su Pastor en el Príncipe de la Paz, estoy realmente agradecido. También quiero agradecerles a todos por su apoyo continuo a nuestra parroquia. Nuestra asistencia y promoción de nuestros eventos especiales, participando en nuestros ministerios que ayudan a nuestra iglesia a crecer, por sus oraciones pa- ra nuestro éxito y su generosidad hacia nuestro ofertorio y la campaña Como un Grano de Mostaza. Continúa aprendiendo sobre nuestra fe. Continúa apoyando a nuestra parroquia de cualquier manera que sea posible. Lo más importante es seguir creciendo espiritualmente y ayudar a otros a crecer espiritualmente. Mi oración por ti, mi familia parroquial, es esta; ¡Que Dios te bendiga y te guarde! Que el Señor te bendiga y te proteja; que el Señor te mire con agrado y te muestre su bondad; que el Señor te mire con amor y te conceda la paz. (Nm 6, 24-26) Like & follow us on Facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceCatholic January 6, 2019 / 6 de Enero de 2019

Epiphany of the Lord / Epifanía del Señor How to find help and hope for depression during the holidays 5 tips to help you or a loved one cope By Dena Dyer; with permission by Aleteia.com “It’s too much,” I sobbed, barely able to breathe. My mom walked over and carefully removed my toddler, Jordan, from my arms so that my husband, Carey, could wrap me up in his. It was Christmas Day, 1999, and my family of three — Carey, Jordan, and I — were visiting my parents. I’d re- cently been released from counseling after months spent fighting demons that led to a severe bout of postpar- tum depression. Just weeks earlier, in the middle of November, my beloved grandmother “Nanaw” had died sud- denly of a heart attack. And now, as I sat on the floor with Jordan in my lap, hot tears coursed down my face. Car- ey had just gotten a phone call in- forming us that a close friend’s daughter had died in a car wreck. I had already been struggling through the usual Christmas preparations, numb with grief and shock. And with the arrival of that sad phone call my grief felt even deeper. “I can’t handle it,” I said, as Carey soothed me. I felt completely spent — emotionally, spiritually, and physical- ly. I moved through those next few days in a complete fog. That was almost two decades ago, but there are times when I still get tinges of that same sadness, especially as the holidays approach. Grief has no re- spect of time or persons, and often the Christmas season, with all its cheer and the giant to-do lists that come with it, magnifies that melancholy. So even though it may sound counter- intuitive, sometimes this time of mer- riment sparks exactly the opposite feeling. And being sad can make you feel guilty about not being “in the Christmas spirit,” which only makes things worse. Cheery tunes blaring from store speakers and car radios seem to mock us; the babe in the man- ger feels incredibly far away; and God’s peace and love seem to be for other people, not us. Lisa Velin, a licensed professional counselor, says: “For many people, the holiday season is a time when they www.PrinceofPeaceCatholic.org

feel like an you seriously, ask someone the Word freedom is healing. ‘outsider.’ Everyone else else for help. Friend, YOU seems to be surrounded by are worth it. During my worst months, I 5. Give yourself grace Keeping your emotions — turned on a Christian radio love and warmth while you especially bad ones — in- station, and I also copied Getting through the valley feel alone, cold, and in the side can lead to a vicious scripture verses with the of depression takes effort dark. As you walk through cycle of isolation. A study word “hope” or “peace” on and time. It may also be one department stores to do a led by Sanjay Srivastava of index cards and placed them of the hardest journeys little Christmas shopping, the University of Oregon around my house. I stuck one you’ll ever take. Whenever attend work parties, and found that college students on my fridge door, hung one you can, do fun things for even as you sit in church sur- who suppressed their emo- above the baby’s changing yourself: take a bubble bath rounded by people singing tions experienced “less so- table, and even put one on the while looking through a Christmas carols, you cannot cial support, less satisfac- dashboard of my car. Reading magazine; treat your toes to shake off the feeling of a tion with their social lives, Bible passages in small doses a pedicure; watch a silly dark, deep depression. This and they experience trouble helped me to focus on the movie (and get butter on seems to build up inside of getting close to others.” plans God had for me and your popcorn). Author and you with increasing intensi- 2. Give help what He’d already given me. radio host Rebecca Car- ty, even as you outwardly It also helped me to replace rell says, “When my observe the joyfulness of the Making gifts for others lifts lies I had falsely believed thoughts feel out of control, season.” her mood, says Angie I do the physical things that If you or a loved one you Logozzo. “I love to bake (such as “I’m not a good know is going through a and share the things I bake mom” and “God can’t love make a difference, like exer- tough time or suffering from with others.” Consider vol- someone like me”) with eter- cise, eat healthy, and get depression, here are some unteering, even for a few nal truths. enough sleep.” coping strategies for the hours. Studies have Counselor Michelle Speaking of sleep, a lack of Christmas season and be- shown that giving of our- Nietert says, “It helps me to rest due to busy schedules yond: selves is not only good for pour out my heart to God in can amplify depression. Lin- others, but it also contrib- prayer and in a journal.” And da Morgan says, “When it’s 1. Get help utes to our own happiness speaker Sandy McKe- overwhelming, I give myself and well-being. own adds, “Having a heart-to- permission to cry until I’m If you feel yourself drown- Management consult- heart with our Lord, starting all cried out … Then I de- ing, reach out for a life pre- with thanking Him for the termine to flip my brain’s server. Call a counselor, doc- ant Sharon Durling agrees: things I’m grateful for, is part switch to ‘off,’ and go to tor, priest or spiritual adviser of my plan when I’m de- bed, so that my mood can “I enjoy going into a nurs- pressed.” reboot.” … and be honest about how Self-care is something we horrible you feel. Tell them ing home and visiting peo- 4. Don’t expect others to shouldn’t ignore, especially you are thinking of harming ple, or getting a few people when depression strikes. So yourself or that you can’t get to go along with me to car- completely understand book a massage, read a nov- out of bed. Accept the help ol. That’s the BEST. It’s el, or take a long walk in they offer, with gratitude. It about reaching out to some- When I was going through nature. As you discover the takes courage to be vulnera- body who may be a bit more postpartum depression, my specific actions that help ble, but the rewards — less down and out than you are. husband was sweet but con- you the most, make them a isolation, medical interven- They’re everywhere and not fused. He thought I should be regular priority during the tion, lifesaving therapy — hard to find!” able to “snap out of it” be- holidays. are worth it. If the first per- cause he and his family had Finally, know that whatever son you talk to doesn’t take 3. Surround yourself with never experienced the disease. Now, many years later, he your emotions tell you, you looks back and realizes he could have been more under- are never, ever alone. The standing. I don’t fault him, good news of Christmas is but it would have been nice to have a partner who empa- that the very God who thized instead of cajoled. formed the cosmos descend- That’s why I highly recom- ed into humanity. Jesus mend support groups and gave up a heavenly throne counselors. Having people to reconcile his errant chil- who “get” you while you’re at dren to Himself through a your worst is a huge relief. scandalous act of grace and For a few hours a week, you mercy. This same Heavenly can completely let your guard Father is only a prayer down and share your deepest away. He longs to dwell thoughts and feelings. Such with you and in you. Like & follow us on Facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceCatholic January 6, 2019 / 6 de Enero de 2019

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