Mass Intentions. Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish Third Sunday of Advent. Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor

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Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish 733-5823 Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor Rev. Msgr. David Joyce Ext. 161 Parochial Vicar Rev. John Hurley Ext. 112 In Residence Ann Fabrycki Ext.

1 Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor Rev. Msgr. David Joyce Ext. 161 Parochial Vicar Rev. John Hurley Ext. 112 In Residence Ann Fabrycki Ext. 113 Parish Secretary Sister Melinda Pellerin, ssj Ext. 130 Pastoral Minister & CORI Coordinator Prayer Line: Ext. 113 Deacon John Vennard Deacon Michael Hodges Claudine Bouchard Ext. 123 Coordinator of Religious Education Mary Reale Ext. 128 Finance Manager Jorge Lopez Director of Campus Maintenance Carol Allen Housekeeper John Lynch Ext. 114 Social Center Manager Tom Veto Director of Music Ministry Patrice MacArthur Website Manager Blanca Davila Spanish Coordinator Third Sunday of Advent Mass Intentions Saturday, December 15 4:30 Sally Anagnos By her Sister Sunday, December 16 8:30 Salvatore Santaniello By wife Rosa 10:30 Elena Santaniello (11 th Anniversary) By the Children 12:30 Dr. Meme Orquiola (1 st Anniversary) By Marianne Mercado and Family Monday, December 17 8:15 Mary Agnes Lynch By the Family Tuesday, December 18 8:15 Constantino and Elizabeth Santaniello By their Daughter-in-law 5:30 Advent Penitential Service Wednesday, December 19 8:15 Meme Orquiola (First Anniversary) Marianne Mercado and Family Thursday, December 20 8:15 Carmino and Rosa Basile By their Granddaughter Friday, December 21 8:15 Ryan Tivnan-9 th Birthday and Declan Sears-15 th Birthday Blessings By the Family Saturday, December 22 8:15 Bill Quinn (25 th Anniversary) By his sister Judy 4:30 Robert Murphy (Birthday Remembrance) By his Daughter and Family Sunday, December 23 8:30 Henry Chapdelaine (12 th Anniversary) By his Family 10:30 Henry and Rita Skala By the Family 12:30 Maximino Ramos Cotto By Margarita Lopez Perez and Family 0907 Page 2

2 WORSHIP Best Advent Ever Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas, but we often get distracted and busy. Don t let this Advent pass you by. Slow down and focus on what matters most with BEST ADVENT EVER. Each day you will receive an with short inspirational videos from Allen Hunt and Dominick Alban, practical tips for your everyday life and real-life stories to encourage you in your faith journey. It s easy all you have to do is sign up at BestAdventEver.com. Advent Penance Service Holy Name Parish will host the Advent Penance Service on Tuesday, December 18th at 5:30p.m. for Holy Name, Holy Cross and St. Paul s Parishes. Many priests will be available for confessions in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Advent Reflection and Bible Study All are welcomed to join Sr. Melinda and Deacon Mike on Tuesdays after Benediction for their Advent reflection and bible study. It will last for 45 minutes and is held in the Cry Room. As the Advent Season begins, please help yourselves to the Advent Booklets and/or the Exploring newsletters that are at church entrances. Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 th 4:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. Spanish Mass 10:00 p.m. Midnight Mass Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 th 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Note: No children s Christmas Eve Mass this year, but the Christmas pageant will take place on the prior Sunday, December 23 rd, at the 10:30a.m. Children s Mass. We encourage you to clip and save the prayers for future worship. Advent Prayer God of hope, who brought love into this world, be the love that dwells between us. God of hope, who brought peace into this world, be the peace that dwells between us. God of hope, who brought joy into this world, be the joy that dwells between us. God of hope, the rock we stand upon, be the center, the focus of our lives always, and particularly this Advent time. Amen Page 3

3 Are you familiar with the Holy Name Prayer Line? It is a group of 30+ parishioners (called the Prayer Line Partners) who pray for anyone who is in need of prayers for any reason. It could be an illness, loss of a loved one, etc., or a special intention. We invite you to share your prayer needs by calling Ann at the rectory ( ). You don t even have to give us your name just who (first name only, or you can say a woman, a man, a parishioner) the group would pray for and a very brief reason (i.e., surgery, illness, special intention, etc.) for the request. We compile a daily list (Monday through Friday) and it to the partners who have s, and it is called in to those who do this by phone (first person calls the second, and so on). New partners always welcome. Please contact Ann at the rectory, , with your interest. STEWARDSHIP Collections for December 1 & 2, 2018 total $8,084.17! We truly appreciate your generosity and support. Sr. Melinda continues seeking DONATIONS of individually wrapped butterscotch or peppermint candies, Tootsie rolls, lollipops, granola, and packs of peanut butter crackers for the candy bags that our parish is providing to Holy Cross to enhance their Sandwich Ministry for the homeless. Any of these items that you can provide is warmly appreciated! Many long time active Parishioners are now homebound or in nursing homes. Please help us bring them a bit of Holy Name by taking part in our Giving Tree Program. It means so much to them to be remembered by someone from the parish. HOW IT WORKS Please choose an ornament from the Giving Tree in the Church sanctuary by the altar. Take the ornament home with you, as it has the parishioner s name and address on the back. This ornament is then given to the person, along with another gift of your choice. (Please see list of suggestions below.) Before visiting, please call and set up a time that is convenient for both of you. Most homebound, either at home or in a nursing facility, will enjoy having visits from children. If you have any questions, please give Sr. Melinda a call. SOME GIFT SUGGESTIONS Candy, Cookies New religious statues Large print word puzzles Hand and body lotion Lap robe Gift certificates (Note: Please try to deliver the ornament and gift at least twice; but if unable, please either donate it or keep it.) 0907 Page 4

4 Seminarian Fund and Christmas Fund Please consider picking up an envelope entitled "Seminarian Fund" from our Christmas Giving Tree. The envelope will contain directions on how you can send a seminarian a gift for Christmas. You can also send a donation in the name of your seminarian to: Vocations Office, diocese of Springfield, 65 Elliot St., P.O. Box 1730, Springfield, MA In addition to our prayers, any way we can support our seminarians is a great help. Thank you for your consideration. The OPEN PANTRY is in need of the following food items: Oatmeal or hot cereal, Peanut Butter, Canned meats and Spaghetti Sauce But please, we ask that you do not bring any: Perishables of any kind (bread, potatoes, fresh vegetables, etc.) Pick-ups are not done every week, so any items like this will go bad. Partially used/opened items Also, please check expiration dates. We cannot give them items that have expired. Are you looking for that special Christmas gift for those special persons on your list who seem to have everything? Please consider purchasing a brick in our Memorial Walk. Bricks will be installed in brick: $ Please contact the rectory at to obtain a form for purchase. Cost per SERVICE We will be decorating the Church for Christmas on Sunday, December 23 rd, after the 12:30p.m. Spanish Mass. If you are available, your help will be very much appreciated! LOAVES AND FISHES On the first Monday of every month, members of our parish gather at South Congregational Church on Maple Street to serve a meal to the hungry of our city. We are sure you will find it to be a positive and rewarding experience, and it is so organized, it won t take a lot of your time. American Chop Suey is the meal we serve. If you can help with the cooking or serving, please call Ann at the rectory, , or if you decide to come and don t have time to call ahead, that s fine, too. Meals can either be dropped off between 4:15 and 4:30p.m., or stay and serve and be out in about an hour. You ll find plenty of safe, off-street parking right in the church parking lot. Since we have lost some of our volunteers, if you can help out, it would be greatly appreciated!! Concerning Hospital Visits If someone in your family is in the hospital and you want to have Fr. David, Fr. Joyce or Sister Melinda visit, please call the rectory at and leave a message for either father or Sr. Melinda, (ext. 130). Unfortunately, a parishioner s name is not always on the daily list of Holy Name patients; so we ask that you give us a call with the information (name, which building, room #, etc.). This way you or your loved one will be assured of a visit Page 5

5 REPORTS EDUCATION PARISH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2018 Pastor Report Fr. Dave: Snow plow contracts have been signed. Boiler work is ongoing and a leak in the church is being addressed. Pastoral Minister s Report Michael Mulcahy on behalf of Sr. Melinda. Advent Reflection and Bible Study: All are welcomed to join Sr. Melinda and Deacon Mike on Tuesdays after Adoration for 45 minutes, beginning December 4th in the Cry Room. Stewardship: Sr. Melinda continues seeking donations of individually wrapped butterscotch or peppermint candies, Tootsie rolls, lollipops, granola, and packs of peanut butter crackers for the candy bags that our parish is providing to Holy Cross to enhance their Sandwich Ministry for the homeless. Any of these items that you can provide is warmly appreciated. Spanish Mission Report: Blanca Davila. On December 28th 23 members of the Holy Name Parish will follow the St. Louis de Montfort's method of devotion to the Virgin Mary known as "Total Consecration," After 33 days of preparation they will attend Mass at Holy Name; then there will be the consecration; followed by a get together with the sisters and brothers who were consecrated and their families. The Christmas Spanish Mass will be at 7:00 pm on December 24th. St. Joseph, the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus will be represented. Bazaar (Craft Fair): Peg Pellerin considered the November 17, 2018 Bazaar a success. If Ms. Peg is happy we are all happy! Thanks to all that helped. Christmas Party: Saturday December 15th following the 4:30 PMN Mass. Christmas carols and music by D.J. Mad Max. Appearance by Santa Claus. Dinner catered by Christo s. Tickets $10 per adult; $5 per child ages 6-14; ages 5 and under are FREE. Tickets will be sold at Masses this weekend; Dec. 1 & 2; and Dec. 8 & 9. This year we will also be taking names to track ticket purchases. A table of 8 can be reserved by purchasing the tickets together. No tickets will be sold at the door to give the caterer an accurate count the Monday before the event. Fr Mark and Peg procured gifts for the children. The beer/wine bar is set and the license has been obtained. Set up starts at 10AM Dec 15th Saturday. Children s Choir: Emily Boyce. There are 6 children involved in the choir. They meet two times per month and they sing at the 10:30 Mass on the last Sunday of each month. NEW BUSINESS A suggestion was made to publish an ad in the bulletin seeking volunteers for the Kids Club and Young Adult Club. Those groups are in need of volunteers. OLD BUSINESS The Neighborhood Dinner on Monday November 19th sponsored by Sgt Wadlegger and the C3 Police Unit was a big success. Approximately 90 meals were served. This was a great way to build community bonds between Holy Name Parish, the neighborhood and the police. The C 3 police and the Dunn and Phillips Law Firm obtained all of the food and everything else associated with this event at no cost to Holy Name except for the use of the Social Center. Sgt Wadlegger of the Forest Park C3 Police Unit will be invited to a Parish Council meeting in January. UPCOMING EVENTS The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday December 8th (Vigil Mass Friday at 5:30; Holy Day Mass Saturday at 8:15a.m) C3 Forest Park Police Unit Tree Decoration Friday December 7th 3:30-5:30 pm C3 Forest Park Police Unit Christmas Party - Saturday December 8th 11am -2pm Parish Christmas party - Saturday December 15 after 4:30 Mass CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve - December 4:00 p.m.; Spanish 7:00 pm; Midnight Mass 10 pm Christmas Day - December 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Note: No children s Christmas Eve Mass this year, but the Christmas pageant will take place on the prior Sunday, December 23rd, at the 10:30a.m. Children s Mass. Parish Council Meeting Monday January 7:00 pm 0907 Page 6

6 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS.. As mandated by the Diocese of Springfield if you visit the elderly or homebound to give Communion, you must see Sr. Melinda about a C.O.R.I-related VIRTUS TRAINING. Please contact her by the first of the year to maintain your E.M. to the Homebound status. Thank you. The Religious Education classes will be presenting their Christmas Pageant, A living homily during the Children s Mass on Sunday, December 23rd. Role assignments and rehearsals will begin this Sunday during the regularly scheduled classes. Contact the Religious Ed office for more information. The pre- Confirmation class has their 2 nd community service project this Sunday. HOLY NAME EVENTS HOLY NAME INSTANT CHRISTMAS CHOIR We would invite all those lovely voices we hear in our congregation to join us for an impromptu choir at Christmas Midnight (10PM) Mass. We will have one more practice on Monday, Dec. 17th at 6:30 pm in church. Looking for a large and enthusiastic group. Tom Veto, I would also like to work with a TRUMPETER who could join us. CHILDREN'S CHOIR SCHEDULE Our Children's Choir will join us on Christmas Day at the 11AM Mass. The next practice will be on December 21st at 6:30pm. We invite as many young ones to join us for practices and on Christmas Morn. Tom Veto, OTHER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES On behalf of the C3 Forest Park Police Unit and the members of the Forest Park community and beyond, many thanks are sent to Father Dave and the parish community for allowing the use of the Holy Name Social Center for their Christmas party held on Saturday, December 8 th. "An Invitation to Rest Awhile" - You're invited to join us at Holy Cross Parish, 221 Plumtree Rd., Springfield for Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy each Wednesday from 4PM to 5:15 PM. Come and pray in Adoration, Thanksgiving, Petition, or "just be" with the Lord. Come for an hour or a few minutes for this special time of Grace. All are welcome every Wednesday-Eucharistic Adoration 4 to 5, and Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5 to 5:15. (Please use parking lot entrance only.) Celebrate the Holidays at the Irish Cultural Center The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub are welcoming Dan Kane and Friends for four nights of Christmas entertainment. Sundays, December 16 and 23, from 4:30-6. The December Sundays are ticketed events and include a 3-course meal. On Saturday December 15 and Friday December 21 from 5-6:30 the Springfield Symphony will also be caroling! Reservations are required! Go to to purchase. Or call to make reservations. The Adams family (parishioners of Holy Name) is looking for a mature, energetic individual to care for their autistic son, Thomas. Thomas is 21 years old. He likes to go to the Health club, library, parks and horseback riding. Flexible hours, Saturday, or Sundays and occasional weekday afternoons. Pay is $12 an hour. Transportation is necessary. Please call or text Maggie at , or matadams@comcast.net Page 7

Mass Intentions. Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish Fourth Sunday of Advent. Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor

Mass Intentions. Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish Fourth Sunday of Advent. Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor Staff and Volunteers of Holy Name Parish 733-5823 Rev. David Aufiero Ext. 160 Pastor Rev. Msgr. David Joyce Ext. 161 Parochial Vicar Rev. John Hurley Ext. 112 In Residence Ann Fabrycki Ext. 113 Parish