PARISH EVENTS: DECEMBER 1-7, 2008
Monday
Choir – Parish Center – 6:00 PM
RCIA – Parish Center – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
Kitchen crew – Parish Center – 9:00 AM
CDof A – Parish Center – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
Thursday
Kitchen crew – Parish Center – 9:00 AM
Emmaus Meeting – Parish Center – 6:00 PM
Friday
Saturday
Rosary Altar Cookie Sale – Parish Center – 9AM to ?
Sunday
CCD 9:45 to 10:45 AM
FROM FR. JOZEF –
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES
In preparation for Jesus’ birth I would like to encourage you to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Here is the schedule of all the Communal Reconciliation Services in our area. Of course you are free to attend any of them:
Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist in Bellefonte
Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM at St. Agnes Church in Lock Haven
Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM at Queen of Archangels in Clarence
Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church in State College
Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 AM at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha in Penns Valley
Sunday, December 21 at 2:30 PM at Our Lady of Victory in State College
The 9th grade CCD class which includes both parishes will present a live Nativity on December 20th after the 5:50 PM mass until 8:00 PM.
Decorating for Christmas will begin December 21st after the 11:00 AM mass. We will need help putting up the trees, lights and setting up the nativity scene. All help is needed and appreciated.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:
Christmas Eve – 5:30 PM – Children’s Mass & 9:00 PM
Christmas Day – 8:30 AM
Any Children 2nd grade and up who would like to sing at the Christmas Eve children’s mass, there will be a ½ hour practice on December 15th and 22nd at 5PM in the Parish Center. Anyone interested, please call the Rectory.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 13TH AT 9:00 AM. Please call the Rectory at 748-4594 to sign up.
DID YOU REMEMBER YOUR GOLD COIN?
If you have any thoughts regarding our stewardship activity with the gold coin or if you have any other ideas, we would be more than happy to receive any feedback from you.
The newest member of our family of faith is Ryleigh Conjecta Sox, daughter of Sarah Kathryn Sox. Please congratulate the family when you see them and offer them your support and prayers.
Beginning next week we will start putting out the envelopes for next year.
Thoughts on Stewardship as a Way of Life
“It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on watch.” - Mark 13:34
God has left us as His servants in charge here on earth. Each of us has our own special work that we can do for God. If we do not do it, who will?
Like the servants in today’s Gospel, we have been left alone by the Master to care for all creation. As Christian stewards, we give thanks for the work God has entrusted to us.
Mk 13: 33-37
Today’s gospel warns about routines and specifically mentions eating and drinking, raising a family, working and preparing meals. STAY AWAKE because routines can numb you to God breaking into your daily life, calling you to higher ground, “when you least expect.”
The next Concert of Prayer will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at Covenant United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM.
Liturgical Reflection…
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has written a document this year entitled Sing to the Lord, Music in Divine Worship. The bishops of our country say “it is our duty and our joy as shepherds of the Church to guide and oversee liturgical song in each particular Church.” Liturgy is the source of the Church’s prayer and action, and the summit by which our lives and all our ministries ascend to the Father. The purpose of this document is to draw all who worship the Lord into the fullness of liturgical, musical prayer.
The Altar and Rosary Society’s Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at Fox’s Restaurant at 6:00 PM. This is for members and guests. Order off the menu. Please respond by Friday, December 5th to Rosellen Passell at 660-2352 or Helma Kruk at 748-8859.
The Catholic Daughters of America #399 will have their next meeting and Christmas Party on December 2nd at 6PM in the Parish Center. Please bring a covered dish, and we will take a donation for Emmaus in lieu of a gift exchange.
LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE BAKING FOR YOU The Altar Rosary Society will be having a cookie, bread and candy sale on December 6th at the Parish Center from 9 to ?? Buy your cookies now and freeze them and be all ready for the Holiday Season. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please put it in an envelope and mark on it Altar Rosary Cookie Sale. Thank you.
Christmas Flower Envelopes - If you would like to contribute to the Christmas flowers in memory of your loved one or in honor of someone special, please find an envelope in your packet, fill it out CLEARLY (please print) and turn in by December 7th so that names can be placed on the Christmas Flower Chart for the Holidays. Extra envelopes are on the music book stands. The money that is collected for this will be spent on decorations for the Holidays.
There will be someone available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Saturday and Sunday after masses to sell Ravioli and Apple Dumplings in the Parish Center. Don’t miss out on these delicious foods our wonderful cooks make.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 6-7, 2008:
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| A l t a r S e r v e r s |
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| Taylor St. John | Chelsey Williams | Jacob Watt | ||
| Nicholas Masorti | Kline Williams | Christina Watt | ||
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| Lectors |
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| Steve Hagerty | Leilani Marek | Michele Bitner | ||
| Connie Michele | Michael Williamson | Gerry June | ||
| E x t r a o r d i n a r y | M i n i s t e r s o f H o l y | C o m m u n i o n | ||
| Pauline Hensel | Deacon Phil | Britney Sanders | ||
| Dana Schenck | Dan Gales | Carrie Pase | ||
| Kim Wykoff | Mary Jo Williamson | Kelley Roller | ||
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| C a n t o r s |
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| Cheryl Varner | Deb/Choir | Earl June | ||
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| G r e e t e r s |
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| Gerry Cierpilowski | Ned Rhine | Mike Pase | ||
| Jerry Cierpilowski | Sue Rhine | John Andrus | ||
| Jo Mayes | Dean & Patty Selfe | Ken & Gloria Fisher | ||
| Alice McLaughlin |
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF – DECEMBER 1-7, 2008:
Monday 8:30 AM - Service of the Word & Eucharist
Tuesday 8:30 AM - Vida Spotts By Irene Severino
Wednes day 5:30 PM- Santa Pardoe By Dana & Family
Thursday 8:30 - AM Emilio Renzo Family By Anna Renzo Getgen
Friday 8:30 AM - Gordon (Bud)McKinney By Pat Putman
Saturday 5:30 PM - Anthony Graine By George & Carol Klotzbaugh
Sunday 8:30 AM - For all of the People of the Parish
11:00 AM - Helen Schrack By Employees of Beiters
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2008
Sunday Collection $3,566.25
Votives $ 104.83 Christmas Flowers – $637.00
Christian Education $ 35.00
Thanksgiving $ 139.00
Misc. Collections $ 189.00
TOTAL $4,034.08
Thank you for your support & generosity
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