Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacon: John Wedemeyer
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Parish Office hours Sunday 9 am – 12 noon Mon. & Tues. 8:45 am – 7:30 pm Wed. & Thurs. 8:45 am – 6:00 pm No office hours on Fri or Sat.
Parish Membership: New parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held January 5, 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Registration is required. Sacraments: Eucharist Detailed Mass times listed on page 2 Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm or by appointment. Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Next Baptismal Class TBA Contact the Parish Office for information & requirements three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
ADVENT Penance and Reconciliation Service Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at 3 pm
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, Dec 9, Masses at 9 am & 7 pm Check out page 4 for full cohort Mass schedule Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week of November 30 - December 8 For * Requested by Saturday, November 30 – 4 PM Church Terence Deckert * John and Susan Murphy Ruth Ridgway * Kevin Ridgway Mary Coppola * Martha Mary Guild Sunday, December 1 – Church First Sunday of Advent 8 AM Joan LaVance * Diane Carnevale Pia Jacobson * Dave and Joyce Worthington Stephen Orlando * Jay and Joyce Flynn 10 AM
Lawrence Patrick Dickinson * Dickinson Family Joseph Simoniello * Devaney Family Salvatore V. Sgroi * Daria Karas
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Pro Populo Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Lori Ann Romer * Pat Balbo
Monday, December 2 – 9 AM Chapel Thomas P. Rice * Fred and Lisa Claps Mazie, Frank, & Frankie Bartholomew * Marianne, Cheryl & Brian Carlisle Tuesday, December 3 – 9 AM Chapel Margaret Clime * Jim Schatzle and Family Crisanta Dapul * Gener and Elvie Dapul Wednesday, December 4 – 9 AM Chapel Lawrence Patrick Dickinson * Dickinson Family Irene Baron * Loretta Rizzo Thursday, December 5 – 9 AM Chapel Mary Palumbo * Richard and Marie Innocenzi Michael A. Napoletano * Kathleen and Nick Pellicone Friday, December 6 – 9 AM Chapel Marion Panebianco * Tom and Beth Ann Reardon Carol and Bill Eyres * Marianne, Maureen and Ruthie Saturday, December 7 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Sharon Sturchio * Barbara Saake Anthony Carnevale * Diane Sunday, December 8 – Church Second Sunday of Advent 8 AM Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock John Bonello * Cindy Newman Pia Jacobson * Jay and Joyce Flynn 10 AM
Anthony Garito * Arlene and Family Nicola Lemma * Nora England and Family Albert Addler * Dolores Addler
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Rosaria and Salvatore Pati * Gerbino Family Violet Reina * Irene Weller Irene Baron * Tracy Borut
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Fr. Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Susan Condon Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Tom Fadale James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Theresia Kopp Bridget Korn
Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Donna McInerney Mary Joan McNamara Diane O’ Donnell Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Paola Richmond Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Seneida Tomasetti Nancy Vida Lauren Vinci
To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family who was Baptized recently: Matthew John DiLucchio
EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION In the event that the Parish Office is closed and Religious Education classes or Masses must be cancelled due to inclement weather, loss of power, etc., we will attempt to keep you informed as follows: Updated outgoing announcements on our main
telephone line Parish-wide email sent to all families whose email address is on file Notification on website stmaryscoltsneck.org Thank you Parish Staff
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Parish Office: 732-780-2666 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical, Music & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Principal Cantor Contact: David Maliakel Adult Faith Formation & Religious Education Contact: Dr. Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
PRAY for Military & First Responders SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army Pvt Nicholas Poskonka US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army SSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki ,USMC If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please include rank and branch of service. The Parish Office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Sunday, December 1 at 9 am.
Lifelong Catechesis Week of December 1- December 8 Readings for the Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Is 4:2-6; Mt 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31
Sunday, December 8th - Second Sunday of Advent Is 11:1-10; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Beyond toys and other things, what do you hope will happen in your family this Christmas? Question for Youth: What are the greatest challenges you face as a young person today in terms of allowing Christ to be your teacher and following him? Question for Adults: Name the one thing in your life which you must “move out of the way” in order to make more room for Christ – a grudge, a possession, a memory, hurt, or feeling.
-Lifelong Catechesis
Sanctuary Lamps These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday. The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25. Upcoming availability Church: 1/5 - 1/11, & 1/19 - 1/25 Christ Chapel: 12/29 - 1/4, 1/12- 1/18, & 1/19 - 1/25
CHURCH Lawrence Patrick Dickinson Dickinson Family
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who have recently died. Constantin Ivanov
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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The Two Comings of Christ Advent is a time of preparation. Most people think of it as a time to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas; and while this is true, it is also a time to prepare for his coming at the end of time. Many of the Advent readings and hymns we sing during Advent and Christmastime allude to the two comings of Christ. One of the hymns that is often sung during Advent, The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns. In the same hymn, the author speaks of the birth of Christ, but also of the return: Not, as of old, a little child To suffer and to die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. Another hymn, Savior of the Nations Come, speaks of the destiny of the Christ to lead those who have passed and believe in him to eternal glory: From the Father forth he came and returneth to the same, captive leading death and hell high the song of triumph swell! It is important during this time of preparation to not only prepare our hearts for the coming of the infant, the Son of Mary and Savior of the World, but also the Redeemer, Ruler of all, King of Kings for all eternity.
Children in grades 3-8 The children’s choir will sing on Christmas Eve at the 5 PM Mass. Rehearsals are following the 10 AM Sunday Mass. Dec 8, 15, & 22 Email Andrew Macirowski, worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org, to sign up.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass times within the Cohort The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck - Monday Dec 9 - 9 am & 7 pm St. Catharine of Genoa, 108 Middletown Rd., Holmdel - Monday, Dec 9 - 9 am, 12 noon, & 7:30 pm St. Gabriel, 100 N. Main St., Marlboro - Sunday, Dec. 8 - 5 pm St. Benedict, 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel - Monday, Dec. 9 - 9 am
Parish wide Advent Penance & Reconciliation Services within the cohort St Mary Parish, Sunday, December 8 at 3 pm St Benedict’s, Sunday, December 15 at 4 pm
Schedule of Decorating the Parish! December 2 - Decorating of Rotunda - Begin with the celebration of Mass at 9 AM and continue through the morning. December 10 - Decorating of Gathering Space (Nativity Scene) - 9:30 AM-12 noon and 6:30 PM-9 PM. December 22 - Decorating and preparation of Church (poinsettia, etc) - Begin with Mass at 10 AM, and continue afterwards January 13 - Un-Decorating of Campus - 9:30 AM12 noon and 6:30 PM-9 PM. To volunteer for any and all of these, please see Andrew Macirowski, coordinator for Worship and Music.
Magnificat Choir and Handbell Choir - always accepting new members. Rehearsals are weekly (usually Monday evenings)
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Worship Schedule: December 7 & 8: Second Sunday of Advent Altar Server Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church) Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church) Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church) Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church) Second Sunday of Advent
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Cantor
LWD
Usher
Abigail Cowles Daniel Cowles Jonathan Stubbs
Martha Cowles - Center Cup Helene Lind - Organ Host Emily Santangelo - Center Host Suzanne Schlesinger - Tabernacle Host Susan Baker - Organ Cup Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Cup Donna Sikorskas - Pres Cup
Jennifer Stubbs
Michael Zarraga
NOT FILLED
Maria Greenstein
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Jane Slattery - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host Joyce Flynn - Center Host Gail Hall - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup Joseph Flanagan - Tabernacle Cup Gina Shute - Pres Cup
Rita Duenas
T Mullin
David Maliakel
N/A
George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Patrick Dickinson Eva Garcia Larissa Yaninas
Steve Stanley - Center Cup Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Host Gregory Calderaro - Center Host Edward Moskal - Tabernacle Host Mary Aiello - Organ Cup Winifred O'Doherty - Tabernacle Cup Joseph Merante - Pres Cup
Anthony Bongiorno
Christopher Aquinas
Magnificat Choir
Jennifer Garcia
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Jaime Steiner
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Ann Byrnes - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host NOT FILLED - Center Host Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup Ron Gabbard - Tabernacle Cup Irene Weller - Pres Cup
Stanley Drusdow
Dan Mazzeo
Marybeth Jacobson
Fernando Pinguelo
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED
All are invited to participate in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation at the parish Penance and Reconciliation Service held this Advent on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at 3 pm Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience to reduce wait times. To prepare yourself, please take some time out prior to attending the Penance & Reconciliation Service to examine your conscience. Since Advent is a time for preparation, Penance and Reconciliation helps make us ready in mind, heart and soul for the coming of Christ, which we will soon celebrate in the Mass of Christmas.
ADVENT Sundays & Christmas Mass Schedule 1st Sunday of Advent Saturday, November 30 - 4 pm Sunday, December 1 - 8, 10, &12 noon 2nd Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 7 - 4 pm Sunday, December 8 - 8, 10, & 12 noon 3rd Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 14 - 4 pm Sunday, December 15 - 8, 10, & 12 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 21 - 4 pm Mass Sunday, December 22 - 10 am Mass Christmas - Christmas Eve - 3, 5, & 10 pm - Christmas Day - 9 am & 11 am
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the First Sunday in the Season of Advent. This Sunday also marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. Here’s one way of living the paschal mystery (the dying and rising mystery of Christ into which we are plunged at baptism): we let the end (Christ’s coming in glory at the end of time) determine the way we live in the present (waiting and watching for God’s many comings now). There is a seeming contradiction here (God is already present but still coming) that is allayed when we remember that God is already present in our lives because we are graced members of the body of Christ, “not lacking in any spiritual gift” (second reading) and enjoying God’s blessings now. At the same time we watch and wait for Christ’s return when we will enjoy the greater blessings yet to come. Paschal mystery living is living the tension of this already and not yet of Christ’s presence. Here the end not only justifies the means; it is the means: being mindful of Christ’s coming in judgment is how we live. The Lectionary (Scripture Readings) for this new liturgical year are: Sunday Cycle A; Weekday Cycle II. The Advent-Christmas mailing has gone to the post office. You should be receiving these items in the mail by Thursday or Friday of this week. If not by next Tuesday, please let us know so that we can provide you with the necessary information. Be mindful of the importance for us to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation as we journey toward Christmas. Our Penance and Reconciliation Service is scheduled for Next Sunday, 8 December 2019 at 3:00 pm in our parish church building. This service is designed for us to come together as a community as we encourage our First Penance candidates as they approach this sacrament for the very first time. It is a time for all parishioners and families to
come. We have arranged for sixteen (16 +/-) priest confessors in order to accommodate our parishioners. There will be a brief service of God’s Word, then individual confession after which those gathered may depart for home. I know how important your time is especially these days. Let’s continue to work together so that we can witness our faith to each other and our children and youth. Come and support one another as we beseech the Lord for the grace of this sacrament in our lives. Please join us for the Annual Light Up A Memory Mass. If you have not sent in your intentions please do so today. Preparations are also underway for the Annual Pancake Breakfast. Consult the bulletin for details and how to purchase your tickets online. This past week, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton journeyed to Rome for the Ad Limina Apostolorum pilgrimage required of Diocesan Bishops. All the Bishops of the United States are making this pilgrimage by USCCB region. Trenton is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Newark and Region 3 which encompasses all of the Latin Rite Dioceses of NJ and PA. Preparation for this pilgrimage begins with a multi year report that is submitted to the Holy See This weekend Monsignor Troiano observes 40 years of Priestly Ministry. He has a long list of accomplishments that distinguish him as a leader in our Diocese of Trenton. We welcome his friends who have joined us for this prayerful celebration. Let us be grateful to Monsignor for sharing his priestly ministry with our community. At next weekend’s Advent Penance Service, please make every effort to participate with your family in preparation for the Solemnity of Christmas. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org ATTN: 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Students and Families There will be a wrapping party to wrap presents for the two families sponsored by the Confirmation classes on Wednesday, December 11 from 7-9 pm in the parish hall. All are welcome and service hours will be awarded. Please bring your service sheets. Pizza will be supplied but we need a firm head count. Students in Group A should email Mrs. Cassano at maamie1122@icloud.com to confirm your participation.
Students in Group B should email Mrs. Cowles at cowlesmo@gmail.com to confirm your participation.
Thanks to everyone for your donations. If you haven't had an opportunity to drop off your donations, you may do so at the wrapping party. Thanks very much!
Advent Pancake Breakfast
Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 Set-up & Decorate tables Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 4 shift times available Community Service Hours available! sign up online through https://bit.ly/2qoUZbj
Prepare for the coming of the Lord! Advent and Christmas literature, prayer cards, and reflections for all ages are available for you on the kiosk in the gathering space.
CATHOLIC APPS Laudate (Free) - includes Daily Readings, Podcasts, Saint of the Day, Rosary and Chaplet, just to name a few. 3-Minute Retreat (Free) – Loyola Press’s app, for a peaceful prayer experience that guides you on a replacement bite-sized retreat using Scripture passages, soothing music, and reflection questions that you simply can pray at your own pace. CATHOLIC WEB RESOURCES DYNAMIC CATHOLIC Meeting people where they are …Leading them to where God calls them to be ! Our mission is to re-energize the Catholic Church in America by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover Catholicism. www.Dynamiccatholic.com FORMED Word Among Us (Subscription service) – The daily readings so easily accessible, the daily meditations so relevant to daily life, and many additional inspirational stories. Free subscription from the Parish of Saint Mary www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org CATHOLIC RADIO STATIONS The Catholic Channel on Sirus XM channel 129 Solid Catholic Talk EWTN Sirus XM channel 130 DOMESTIC CHURCH CATHOLIC RADIO Broadcasting from Trenton talk radio for Catholic life and faith. Tune your radio to 1260 AM, 89.3 FM, 1580 AM or 91.9 FM
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Due to the transmission time of this bulletin Sharing our Treasure for the weekend of Nov. 23/24 will be in next week’s bulletin December 7/8.
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Because of your generosity we were able to send $500 to the appeal for Human Development. Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for Support for Religious Retirement. THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.
For end of the year charitable giving opportunities, please consult your financial advisors. Consider our parish for your end of year charitable gift.
https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card! You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS
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Thank you for your continuous support! My Own Church is an online tool that lets you update your family’s records on the web! It’s convenient. It’s secure. The My Own Church Button may be found on the parish website
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Located under the Parish Resources Block. Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (fourth from the bottom), and fill in the required information. Questions? See the help page link or call the parish office.
smile.amazon.com/ch/22-1963114 and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary Parish
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We welcome all your generous donations to Saint Mary Parish. As a reminder, loose cash offerings at Mass cannot be traced to any individuals and therefore not considered for end of year statement of charitable contributions. We suggest to ALWAYS use your offering envelopes or to sign up for online giving at https://goo.gl/ w4oTes. Alternatively there are blank envelopes available in church where you can fill in your name so your donations can be properly posted to your account. If you are not receiving envelopes or if you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 732-780-2666.
Thank you for taking this matter into consideration!
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Christmas Outreach Opportunities:
Tree of Love – Purchase individual gift items for individuals from tags that are placed on the Christmas Tree of Love in the gathering space. Presents with their gift tag attached, are due back ASAP To help contact: Deb debstan2@aol.com
Christmas Sponsor-A-Family Purchase gifts for a family. You select the size of the family you wish to sponsor (2-6 people). . Gifts per person are usually a value of $50 and based on a list of needed items prepared by the family. This program adopts families from Aslan Youth Ministries. If you, your family, your neighbors, coworkers, or friends would like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season, please contact: Kathy Maher wamaher2@aol.com
Christmas Ministry in Need of Leadership St. Mary Christmas Sponsor-A-Family is in need of between two and four volunteer coordinators to take charge of running the program which provides Christmas gifts to several organizations. To facilitate this transition, the new coordinators would be guided the first year by the present program leaders, who would work alongside the coordinators. If you are interested in helping in this worthwhile ministry to families in need at a very sensitive and emotion-filled time of year, please contact Roger Zurro – Coordinator of Charitable Appeals and Outreach Programs, at 732-290-8841 x 320, or by email at: < roger.zurro@gmail.com >
Thank you for the Halloween Candy donations! Holiday Express will use this collection for 20,000 gift bags to be distributed at events hosted this season. Due to the shift in Bulletin transmission the Thanksgiving Baskets and Fall Parish Clean up volunteer efforts will be highlighted in the December 8th bulletin. TIME OF PREPARATION This life is the time of our preparation for our future state. Our souls will continue for ever what we make them in this world. —John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury
“Light Up a Memory” Plans for the St. Mary Parish “Memory Tree” 12th Anniversary in December are already underway. A $10.00 donation signifies a light to honor all those we wish to remember during the Christmas season – both living and passed. The deadline for forms is Dec. 3, 2019. All contributions will benefit improvements at the Parish of St. Mary. Participants are also invited to 4 pm Mass on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 and the joyous tree lighting ceremony thereafter, with music by St. Mary’s choir and a special reception with delicious refreshments in the Gathering Space,. Everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful tribute to our loved ones.
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Advent Pancake Breakfast
December 15, 2019 Madonna Hall 8:30 AM to 12 noon Servings will be after the 8 & 10 am Masses Join us for a great community event featuring
hospitality, great food, crafts and a few special guests... Tickets: $5.00 in advance *$10 at the door Children ages 5 and under free **Tickets are for sale in the Parish Office. On-line sales open. Pancake Breakfast tickets https://bit.ly/2PMQuBK
Want to help out at this year’s breakfast? More info contact the Parish Office Christmas Celebration for the Martha Mary Guild Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 will be a very special meeting for the Martha Mary Guild, with wonderful entertainment and delicious holiday treats. Andrew J. Macirowski, the Parish head of Liturgical Music and Worship Ministries will provide the piano accompaniment for the beautiful voices of Lauren Walters and Holly Hartline. They will treat us with an afternoon of holiday favorites – which will surely get us into the Christmas spirit. The “giving spirit” of Christmas is demonstrated in our annual collection of baby gifts for Birth Right remembering the message of sharing and “good will toward men”. Members generously contribute baby clothes, diapers, blankets, etc. for newborns. Many of the items are hand knitted and crocheted: real treasures! There will be eggnog and delicious Christmas goodies to top off your BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). Join us in the Spiritual Center Chapel at 11:30 a.m. for the rosary and then we will proceed into Madonna Hall for our lunch and festivities – including some surprises!!! Everyone is welcome!
Parent’s Night Out When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 5:00 – 8:00 pm Cost $30.00/per child (child does not have to be enrolled in Future Generation to participate) Drop your child off at the center while you take some time for you. Enjoy a date night, holiday shopping, or taking time to breathe. Children will be fed pizza, watch movies, do arts and crafts, and participate in a cooking activity. Event will be staffed by Future Generation employees. **Please be advised that we need AT LEAST 5 children to enroll in order to run this event. Please return the bottom of this form with payment to the Childcare office Child’s Name____________________________ Parent’s Name __________________________ Phone ________________________________ Please circle payment that is enclosed: $30.00 cash check #____ Please return no later than 12/2/2019
ADVENT Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush. —Anonymous