Fourth Sunday of Advent. December 21, Sts. Anthony & Joseph. Holy Family

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1 December 21, 2014 Holy Family Saturday, December 20 4:00 p.m. Mary S. Nash Thomas F. Johnston Wife & Children Bob Vespi Janet Johnston Fr. William Gorman Anthony & Carol Ann Kovic Maria Logar Mills Christine & Allison Thomas Logar Daughter & Granddaughter Joseph Ehlinger Peter & Kathy Moynihan Sunday, December 21 10:30 a.m. Joseph & Frank S. Gray Sister Dr. Murray Nusbaum Bill & Eileen Bennett Francis Butch Kelly Ken & Barbara Palmer Eleanor Comins Chris & Mary Judd Angie Mleczkowski Petelin Family 11:30 a.m.- Baptisms: Reid Philip Waters Ryan Robert Waters Monday, December 22 12:10 p.m. Joseph D. Ehlinger Clare Ryan Loretta & John North Arthur Lord North Lena Lamanna - Family Tuesday, December 23 No Parish Liturgy Wednesday, December 24 Vigil of Christmas 4:00 p.m. John & Priscilla McCarthy Tom & Kathy Canastar Thomas F. Johnston Wife & Children Sophie & Ed Becker Children Josephine Ostasz Family Chester Bonk Family D. Rosario Girmonde - Punker, Gary & Will Deceased Members of Holy Family Parish 6:00 p.m. Alfred Skip Munger Gene Shepardson Family Deceased members of Holy Family Parish Thursday, December 25 Nativity of the Lord 10:30 a.m. Romano & McGinnis Families Family Elsie Baum Husband & Family Deceased Members of the Holy Family Parish Friday, December 26 No Parish Liturgy Saturday, December 27 4:00 p.m..- Raymond Cumm Wife, Shirley Joe McCarthy Family Josephine Foley Son, Matthew Betty Ullman Kathy Visconti Nebo Volo wife, Neva & Family Charles O Hara Monica & Frank Wnuk Sunday, December 28 10:30 a.m. Nicholas Kelly Kelly Family Joseph Ehlinger Miki Husar Gerald Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Quattrini Catherine Rich Arthur Lord North Rose Schneider Arthur Lord North 11:30 a.m. Baptism: Zoe Elizabeth Nagle Fourth Sunday of Advent Sts. Anthony & Joseph Saturday, December 20 5:30 p.m. December Members of the Viscomi family - Minnie Pat & Rosemary Moschetto Family Norbert Krawczeski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Adamczyk Yolanda Kucerak Joe & Maryann Cirillo Rose Cifonelli Diane & Family Sunday, December 21 8:30 a.m. Chad Farber Farber Family Maria Stagliano Robert & Sabrina Langdon Anthony Fusco Pauline Cesarini Julie Maida Rita & Fran Varano Chet Scerra Theresa Tangorra Yolanda Kucerak Third Order of St. Francis Fernando Fasolilli & Janice Szuba Family B. Anna Perkowski (LIVING) Colleen Loefler & Diana Gannon Monday, December 22 No Parish Liturgy Tuesday, December 23 8:00 a.m. Frank Cimino Mr. & Mrs. Joe Macri Wednesday, December 24 Vigil of Christmas 4:00 p.m. Lupinski, Korba, Powers Families Children Peter & Karoline Wiliczka Tom & Vi Pliszek Tom & Pearl Pliszek Pat & Sam Conde James & Helen Putch Fran, Mary and Family Rocco & Julia Lamanna Family Mary Michael Greico Family Anthony Cugliandro Family Leo Swietlikowski Family Helen Tripolone - Children Thursday, December 25 Nativity of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Cushman & Marchese Family Tom & Katahie Marchese & Family Frank & Jennie Peruzzi Carmen F. Peruzzi Albert & Cathrine Peruzzi Children Ed Dawidowicz - Family Friday, December 26 No Parish Liturgy Saturday, December 27 5:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Ceneviva Minnie Sophie Maddy Jim & Carol Antonio Santoro Jack & Clara Terrell Yolanda Kucerak Mr. & Mrs. Claude Orcutt Sunday, December 28 8:30 a.m. Juliann Maida Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Catroppa Anthony Fusco Frances Matthews Juliann Maida Crafty Ladies Chet Scerra Sandy & Joe Maiola Yolanda Kucerak Mike & Donna Sciortino Mary Gizowski Peter & Tina Sanctuary Lamp is lit in loving memory of: Joyce Scanlon Vince Cimino

Murray Mary Ann Jones Cup 4 Barbara Palmer Linda Peters Altar Server Claire Petkovsek Max Van Meter Stella Rowley Luke Van Meter Altar Server Susanne Brgley Daniel Van Meter Greeter Elaine Clarke

2 HOLY FAMILY PARISH December 27/28 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Lector Samantha Petkovsek Eddie Rose Lector Gail Rose Host 3 Kathy Visconti Teresa Lee Host 4 Peter Romano Jean Smith Cup 1 Miki Husar Mary Sagatis Cup 2 Maria Reynolds Alan Littrell Cup 3 Audrey Murray Mary Ann Jones Cup 4 Barbara Palmer Linda Peters Altar Server Claire Petkovsek Max Van Meter Stella Rowley Luke Van Meter Altar Server Susanne Brgley Daniel Van Meter Greeter Elaine Clarke Myra Fredericks Greeter Sandy Munger Linda Peters Greeter Fran Fitzgerald Cynthia Pickett Greeter Bernadette Miller Mary Judd Children s Homily STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH December 27/28 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Lector 1 Jessie Whitney Lector 2 Tom Powers Host Minister Deacon Deacon Cup Minister Deacon Deacon Cup Minister John Macri Rose Marie Lamanna Cup Minister Val Preston Joan Fahy Cup Minister Deborah Sweeney Altar Server Sacristan Rose Marie Lamanna Greeters Children s Homily Maria Gallagher INFORMATION FOR BOTH PARISHES 4th SUNDAY of ADVENT On this final Sunday in Advent, our attention turns away from John the Baptist and turns to Mary. There is an awesomeness about this story that can be taken for granted, especially as it becomes more and more familiar to us each year, after all, we just heard this story a couple of weeks ago on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Here is a young girl that has an extraordinary relationship with God. She is chosen for the astounding task of giving birth to God's Son so we would all know God's salvation. Mary's "yes" to the angel is the perfect example of faith and obedience to God, which is the true sign of discipleship. Mary was Jesus' first and best disciple. We are all called to follow her example. CHRISTMAS We of course think of Christmas as a time for giving gifts to those we love and care about. Christmas is a time to reflect on the greatest gift ever given - the gift of the Son of God given to each one of us. On this day God comes to live among us and promises never to leave us. And like all good gifts, this greatest of gifts is given to us freely, without reservations. All we need to do is accept this gift; to take this gift into our hearts. May we all rejoice in this greatest of gifts like a little child on Christmas morning gazing at the gifts under the tree. FEAST of St. STEPHEN The day after Christmas is the Feast of Saint Steven, one of the original seven deacons of the church, and the first martyr of the church. Stephen aroused the anger of the Jewish religious leaders by proclaiming that Jesus was the Messiah. He was eventually stoned to death for what he believed and taught. One of the witnesses at the stoning was Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee who would later become a follower of Christ, and eventually the Apostle to the Gentiles under the name of Paul. As Stephen was being stoned to death, he proved his great devotion to Christ by doing what Christ did for those who crucified him. Stephen prayed to God, asking God to forgive those who were killing him.

Christmas Mass Televised The following information has been provided to us by the Diocese regarding the Christmas masses with Bishop Edward B.

3 Christmas Mass Televised The following information has been provided to us by the Diocese regarding the Christmas masses with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger that will be aired: Time Warner channel 99 Midnight Mass (from the 24 th into the 25 th ) and 8:00 a.m. Time Warner Cable Channel CW15 December 25 th Midnight Mass HOLY FAMILY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Little Falls Holy Family Parish, are called to serve as witnesses of Jesus Christ and to continue his mission of bringing all people to God. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this faith community will endeavor to inspire, encourage, strengthen, challenge, teach and invite all people to follow the great commandments to love God and one another. We vow to love and serve those in need, looking for the face of Jesus in all people and to educate and inspire all on their journey to know Jesus Christ. Sanctuary Lamp is lit in loving memory of: Marge Foley Shirley & Dena Collis Josephine Ostasz Family Betty Ullman Joe & Joanna Macri Jack Daly Family Holy Family Parish Financial Corner Collection Collection Amount Year to Total Year to Required Cumulative Deficit 12/14/2014 7, , , , The weekly amount needed from collection is $5, for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/14 and ending 6/30/15. Financial Breakdown December 14 Collection: Regular Collection - $4, Immaculate Conception Christmas Flowers Total $7, Electronic Giving Option The option of electronic giving is now available at Holy Family Parish. Electronic transfers provide for automatic deductions from individual bank accounts in the same way that many people are already paying their cable or heating bills. If you would like more information, please call the parish office at MONEY COUNTERS Monday, December 22 Joan Vogt, Maureen Petkovsek, Walt Guiney BULLETIN FOLDERS Wednesday, December 23 Margaret Hodge, Helen Daly, Mary Pietropaoli WEEKLY CALENDAR Holy Family NO Faith Formation Classes Sunday, December 21 or 28 or Monday, December 22 or 29 RCIA Class Sunday, December 21 11:30 a.m. Parish Office Bldg. NO Class December 28 Faith Formation Classes Sunday, January 4 Grades :10 10:10 a.m. - Parish Office Bldg. Faith Formation Classes Monday, January 5 Grades :30 3:30 p.m. - Parish Office Bldg. Faith Formation Classes Sunday, January 11 Grades :10 10:10 a.m. - Parish Office Bldg. SIGN UP SHEETS - New Year Please sign up for ministries at the Parish Office LECTOR HANDBOOKS Are available and can be picked up at the Parish Office. NEW MASS TIMES The Trustees and Pastoral Council of Holy Family met with the Trustees and other representatives of St. Joseph, Dolgeville on Monday, December 15 to discuss new mass times for the reconfiguration of Holy Family with St. Joseph's. The following were agreed upon: Saturday Vigil Mass: Sunday Morning: 4:00 p.m. - Holy Family 8:30 a.m. - St. Joseph's 10:30 a.m. - Holy Family Weekday Masses: St. Joseph - 9:00 a.m. - Monday & Wednesday Holy Family - 12:10 p.m. -Tuesday and Thursday Holy Days: Holy Family - 12:10 p.m. St. Joseph - 5:00 p.m. The new mass times will take effect on the Feast of Epiphany, January 3-4, depending on the official paperwork being received from the Diocese formally approving the new linkage.

4 Altar Bread & Wine given in loving memory of: Karoline Wiliczka -Angie & Bill Wiliczka BAPTISM We welcome into our Community of Faith, Kendall Nicole Nobile and Giavana Jane Burns, who were baptized last weekend. Please Say A Prayer For: Kathleen Marchese, Jennie Szarejko and Edna (Florida) Schack We will pray for those who are ill, hospitalized or recuperating. If you know someone who could use prayers, please call the parish office and leave their name for inclusion in the bulletin. Please make sure you have their permission to do so. Sts. Anthony & Joseph Financial Corner Collection Collection Amount Year to Total Year to Required Cumulative Deficit 12/14/2014 2, , , (-)14, The weekly amount needed from collections is $3,606 for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/14 and ending 6/30/15 The weekly amount needed from collections is $3, for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/14 and ending 6/30/15 MONEY COUNTERS Monday, December 22 Pat Petucci, Philomena Tripolone, Jessie Whitiney WEEKLY CALENDAR Sts. Anthony & Joseph Religious Ed Classes Sunday, December 21 Grades K 2, 9:30 10:30 a.m. in Church Grades 3 10, 9:30 10:30 a.m. in Parish Office Bldg. NO Religious Ed Classes - Sunday, Dec. 28 NO RCIA Class Sunday, Dec. 28 NO Religious Ed Classes - Sunday, Jan. 4 DECORATORS We will be decorating the Church for Christmas on Thursday, December 23 at 8:30 a.m. Please call Rose Marie at or if you can donate your time and talents. SIGN UP SHEETS New Year Please sign up for ministries; Sheets are in the Sacristy. NEW MASS TIMES The Pastoral Councils of Anthony and Joseph and John the Baptist (Newport) met on Wednesday, December 10 to set new mass times for the reconfiguration of Anthony and Joseph with St. John's. After much discussion, the following were agreed upon: Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 St. John's 6:00 Anthony & Joseph Sunday Morning: 8:00 St. John's 10:00 Anthony & Joseph The new mass times will take effect on the Feast of Epiphany, January 3-4, depending on the official paperwork being received from the Diocese formally approving the new linkage. Weekdays: Anthony & Joseph 8:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday St. John s 9:00 a.m. Monday & Wednesday Holy Days Anthony & Joseph - 12:10 p.m. St. John s 9:00 a.m. THANK YOU BAZAAR The Crafty Ladies would like to thank all the workers who gave their time to make our annual Christmas Bazaar a success. Thank you also to all those who donated goods and money for our baking, it was very much appreciated. The winner of the cookie tray was Barb Mielcarski, the lottery tree was won by Kate Roginski, and the winner of the 50/50 raffle was Joanne Murray. We also would like to thank all who gave items to make our basket raffle a success. Again, thank you so much for your support. COMING EVENTS-INFORMATION ST. FRANCIS DE SALES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Announces openings in our 2 year old program. Come join us on Tuesday mornings from 10 11:30 a.m. A child must be accompanied by an adults. Activities include crafts, music, gym time and more. If you are interested, please call to register. Class forming January 6 th. JANUARY BREAKFASTS The Herkimer Elks Lodge, 124 Mary St., Herkimer will be holding Breakfasts on the Sundays of January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Menu: eggs (any style) ~ pancakes ~ bacon ~ sausage Home fries ~ baked beans ~ toast ~ juice ~ coffee Price: Adults - $9.00 Children under 12 - $ /50 Raffle

5 Parish Membership Every family in the Parish should be registered, have a set of envelopes and use them. New members should register as soon as possible. Any changes of address should be sent to the Parish Office. If you are going to be away, please call the office so your envelopes can be temporarily stopped. Sacrament of Baptism Please contact the Parish Office of the Parish you belong to. Sacrament of Matrimony Please make arrangements at least six months prior to the intended date. There is a marriage preparation program. Sacrament of the Sick Please call the office if anyone needs to be anointed. If you wish to receive a sacrament and are unable to celebrate Mass with us, contact the Office. Hospital Visitation - Contact the Parish Office. Funerals are held on Monday through Thursday and Saturday Reconciliation: Sts. Anthony & Joseph Holy Family Saturday after 5:30 p.m. Mass Saturday - 3:00-3:30 p.m. Or call either Parish Office for an appointment School St. Francis de Sales Regional School Principal: Sr. Rosalie Kelley, CSJ Telephone: or E Mail: Memorial Restoration Fund All donations in memory of those who have died, etc. can be made to the Holy Family Memorial Restoration Fund. Names will be added to the plaque that was recently installed in the front entrance of church for anyone who has donated $100 or more toward this fund Stop in or call the Parish Office. Memorial Plaque - Hall An important feature of St. Anthony s Hall is our Memorial Plaque. There we remember those who helped to build our parish in the past. You may reserve a spot on this plaque for your loved ones for $100 plus $1.15 per each letter engraved, by calling the Parish Office. The proceeds go toward hall improvements Bulletin Information Deadline - Please submit a hardcopy or no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday for that week s bulletin. Enea Family Funeral Home 24 West Monroe St. Little Falls, NY (315) N. Washington St. Herkimer, NY (315) Center St. St. Johnsville, NY (518) Acme Rd. Town of Frankfort Ilion,NY (315) Roberts & Enea Family Funeral Home 3 E. Faville Ave. Dolgeville, NY (315) Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home 4309 Acme Road & 102 West Street Ilion, NY (315) Graves-Applegate & Day Funeral Home ( Working Together to Serve Your Needs www. eneafamily.com Our Directors: Harry J. Enea Jr., Kevin E. Enea, Brian A. Roberts, and Don Applegate Burdick & Enea Monuments Co. Jason Cacciatore Phone or Upstate New York s largest retail monument manufacturing operation & display Anthony_Joseph

6 MERRY CHRISTMAS Christmas is the Church s time to look back, remember, and re-live that first Christmas when God came to live among us as a little child born in a stable in the small town of Bethlehem. The manger scene depicts that so vividly - the Christ Child lying in the manger surrounded by the animals, and in the loving presence of his mother Mary and step-father Joseph. Christmas is also a time to look ahead to Christ s second coming at the end of time, when we will experience the Lord face-to-face in all his splendor. In our own families, Christmas is a time to look back and reflect. We look back and remember all of the Christmases that we have shared with family and friends. The joy of watching our children open their presents; the stories and food that we shared with one another over the years. And most of all, we remember the love that we have shared and continue to share with one another. This is the true spirit of Christmas. The toys, the warm coats and gloves, or whatever the presents, are just part of our way to say to one another I love you. This, of course, is the true meaning of Christmas. God so loved the world, so loved each and every one of us, that he gave us his only Son. And while we look back at Christmases past, and look forward to Christmases to come, let us always know that God is always with us; not just on Christmas day but every day of our lives. God is there in our joys and our sorrows; in the good times and in the not-so-good times. God grasps us by the hand and accompanies us on our journey through life, whatever it may bring. May we also always be their for one another, walking with one another through whatever life brings; this, too, is the meaning of Christmas. On behalf of Fr Healy, Deacon Joe, Deacon Ron, and the staff at Sts. Anthony and Joseph: Sandy, Kevin, Carol, and Lori, let me wish all of you a very blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. God's Blessings, Deacon Jim

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December 14, Third Sunday of Advent. Sts. Anthony & Joseph. Holy Family December 14, 2014 Holy Family Saturday, December 13 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass Anne McDonald 4:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Richie, Compolo & Noonan Families David & Lucy Carol George - Family Robert & Catherine