December 14, Third Sunday of Advent. Sts. Anthony & Joseph. Holy Family

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1 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 Edgerton Family Alice & John George Family Ezio Arduini - Family Sunday, December 14 10:30 a.m. Ada S. Murphy Family Joseph Ehlinger Gary & Marie Furlong Bernadette Hecox Hecox Family Eleanor Comins Sister, Teresa Carney Monday, December 15 No Parish Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass Sts. Anthony & Joseph Tuesday, December 16 - Penance Service 7:00 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Apostles Wednesday, December 17 12:10 p.m. Fiory Moretti Family Joseph Ehlinger Kathleen Hooks Merrifield 7:00 p.m. Penance Service Sts. Anthony & Joseph Thursday, December 18 - No Parish Liturgy Friday, December 19 No Parish Liturgy 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 **All weekend and weekday Masses will be in the Parish Hall.** REST IN PEACE May the soul of Anne McDonald live forever in the glory of God s Kingdom. Sanctuary Lamp is lit in loving memory of: Joseph Ehlinger Peter & Lucille DeAngelis Thomas Logar Daughter, Christine & Granddaughter, Allison Third Sunday of Advent Sts. Anthony & Joseph Saturday, December 13 Baptism: Kendall Nicole Nobile 5:30 p.m. Ann. Marguerite LaBate Family B. Thomas Franco Jr. Family Ann. Eleanor Cirelli Tony & Dot D Arpino Rena Scialdo Domenick & Pat Petucci Benjamin Godlewski Family Ann. Salvatore Trimboli Anthony & Anita Trimboli Ann. Janice Szuba & Fernando (Red) Fasolilli Mary, Gilda & Alex and Family Sunday, December 14 Baptism: Giavana Jane Burns 8:30 a.m. Anthony Fusco Ralph & Kay Blasting Juliann Maida Ninfa Chilelli Chet Scerra Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Catroppa Joyce Scanlon Pat & Dominick Petucci Jan (Fahey) Redmond Jim & Joan Fahy & Family Antonio Santoro Ralph & Kay Blasting John Gorea Sam & Maryellen Surace Monday, December 15 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass Kathy Bowman Tuesday, December 16 8:00 a.m. Victoria Marciniak Nancy & Stanley Busch 7:00 p.m. Penance Service Our Lady Queen of Apostles Wednesday, December 17 7:00 p.m. - Penance Service Sts. Anthony & Joseph Thursday, December18 8:00 a.m. Frank Cimino Joe Tocco, Jodi & Pat Friday, December 19 No Parish Liturgy 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 Sanctuary Lamp is lit in loving memory of: Juliann Maida by Dennis Arndt & Joe Vespasiano

HOLY FAMILY PARISH December 20/21 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Lector Peggy Romano Tom Malley Lector Dr.

Zysk Barry Smith Altar Server Andy Mucica Evan McGraw Parker Tooley Joe Bacher Altar Server Miller Tooley Zackary Boepple Greeter Palma Moore Anne M.

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2 HOLY FAMILY PARISH December 20/21 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Lector Peggy Romano Tom Malley Lector Dr. Anthony Piana Host 3 Karin Boepple Marcia Schoff Host 4 Kathy Schwasnick Melissa Reff Cup 1 Charles Fitzgerald Shirley Ashley Cup 2 Stan Zysk Louie Baum Cup 3 Michele Marocco Pam LaValla Cup 4 Noreen Zysk Barry Smith Altar Server Andy Mucica Evan McGraw Parker Tooley Joe Bacher Altar Server Miller Tooley Zackary Boepple Greeter Palma Moore Anne M. Kuehnle Greeter Fran Fitzgerald Brian Lucas Greeter Jackie Eckard Maureen Helmer Greeter Maryanne Terzi Children s Homily STS. ANTHONY & JOSEPH December 20/21 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Lector 1 Maryellen Surace Lector 2 Deborah Sweeney Joanne Murray Host Minister Deacon Deacon Cup Minister Deacon Deacon Cup Minister Eva Healy Sherry Seymour Cup Minister Claudia Gloo Rose Marie Lamanna Cup Minister Amanda Jeffries Altar Server Sacristan Rose Marie Lamanna Greeters Beth Ste-Marie Children s Homily Mary Trombley INFORMATION FOR BOTH PARISHES 3rd SUNDAY of ADVENT In today's gospel, the evangelist John announces that the savior the Jews were waiting for is already among them, but they do not recognize him. This Sunday we are called to reflect on the fact that Jesus is among us. Do we recognize him in our midst? Do we pay attention to those who witness about the presence of Jesus in their lives? Are we good witnesses of his presence in our own lives? Advent is a time to pay attention; to be aware of the presence of God in our lives; every day of our lives. One tried and true way of being aware of God in our lives is to follow the instructions of St. Paul to the Thessalonians that we hear in our second reading: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing...test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil." GAUDETE SUNDAY The 3rd Sunday of Advent is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday, gaudete being the Latin word for "Rejoice". Similar to Lent, Advent is a penitential season, as we prepare the way of the Lord, so the priests and deacons normally wear purple vestments. But on Gaudete Sunday, having passed the midpoint of the season, and similar to Laetare Sunday during lent, the Church lightens the mood a bit and the priest and deacons may wear rose colored vestments. Rose is a cross between the purple for penance and the white of Christmas. On this Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice that the Christ child is almost here. COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS The readings of Isaiah are so moving during Advent, calling us to consider our relationship with God in new ways, to come home to the Lord. Isaiah invites us to consider a relationship with God on a very deep and personal level, to feel comforted, loved and protected. Isaiah offers us a God who rejoices in us and celebrates us with banquets of rich wines and choice food. "I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand. It is I who say to you, Fear not, I will help you.' (Isaiah 41:13) As we journey through Advent, the journey into our heart, the journey of discovery of who we are as a child of God, remember that the Lord has you by the hand and will never let go. Do not be afraid. In observance of Christmas, Parish Offices will be closed: December 24 th, December 25 th and December 26 th.

3 The KNOTS PRAYER As we continue our journey through Advent, always keep in mind that the most important journey that each of us takes is the journey into our heart, mind, and soul. This prayer, called the Knots Prayer, whose author is unknown, is a good prayer to say on the journey to the heart. "Dear God: Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart, and my life. Remove the have nots, the can nots, and the do nots that I have in my mind. Erase the will nots, may nots, might nots that find a home in my heart. And most of all, Dear God, I ask that you remove from my mind, my heart, and my life all the 'am nots' that I have allowed to hold me back, especially the thought that I am not good enough. Amen." EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS to the SICK and HOMEBOUND Many members of our parish take Holy Communion to people who cannot get to mass, perhaps because they are in a hospital or nursing home, or just cannot easily get out of their home. This is a wonderful ministry. By doing so we let these people know that even though they may not be able to be with us physically at mass, they are still an important part our parish family. All Eucharistic Ministers, those that serve the sick and the homebound, as well as those who serve at daily or weekend masses, must be commissioned. This can be accomplished by the annual commissioning at Mass, typically on the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, or it can be done privately. If you are a Eucharistic Minister, and you have not been commissioned, please see Deacon Ron, Deacon Jim, Deacon Joe, or Father Healy to arrange to have it done. Once again, thank you for ministering to God's people. COMMUNAL SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated on the following schedule: December 16 7 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Frankfort December 17 7 p.m. Sts. Anthony & Joseph Herkimer CHRISTMAS FLOWER ENVELOPE You may drop your Flower envelope into the collection at any time. The Christmas Letter (including Christmas offering and Christmas Flower envelopes) has been mailed, so if you don t get a regular envelope packet, you may use the one from the letter. If you have not received a Christmas Flower envelope and would like to contribute just write Christmas Flower on an envelope and in whose memory the contribution is being made. 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. Holy Family Parish Financial Corner Collection Collection Amount Year to Total Year to Required Cumulative Deficit 121/07/2014 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 7 Collection: Regular Collection - $4, Fuel 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 BAPTISM We welcome into out Community of Faith, Abigail Hurley Woolner, who was baptized last weekend. MONEY COUNTERS Monday, December 15 Sam Corsi, Bill Bennett, Eileen Bennett, Helen Urich, Colleen Cors

4 BULLETIN FOLDERS Friday, December 19 Elaine Clarke, Marion Regan, Shirley Ashley, Ann Unser WEEKLY CALENDAR Holy Family Faith Formation Classes Sunday, December 14 Grades :10 10:10 a.m. - Parish Office Bldg. RCIA Class Sunday, December 14 11:30 a.m. Parish Office Bldg. Faith Formation Classes Monday, December 15 Grades :30 3:30 p.m. - Parish Office Bldg. Joint Pastoral Council Meeting Holy Family Parish & St. Joseph s, Dolgeville Monday, December 15 6:00 p.m. Parish Office Bldg. 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 SIGN UP SHEETS Christmas & New Year Please sign up for ministries at the Parish Office. GIVING TREE Church Hall Please return your gifts to the Parish Office by December 13/14. Please wrap the gift, the Christian Service Committee will meet and assemble the gifts. CHRISTMAS HAMS Holy Family Parish has provided Christmas Hams to the YMCA of Little Falls to be distributed to those families in need. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to support this Ministry, please place an enveloped marked Food Pantry- HAMS in the Collection basket or stop in the Parish Office LECTOR HANDBOOKS Are available and can be picked up at the Parish Office. ADVENT FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION We are collecting canned food to assist the needy who come to the Food Pantry for help. The following items have been requested, however, any items are welcome, including monetary donations. Third Week of Advent 12/13 & 12/14 Soup, crackers, packaged potatoes and paper products Fourth Week of Advent 12/20 & 12/21 Canned tuna or meat, beans, canned vegetables and stews THANK YOU Mrs. Ewanyk s eighth grade Faith Formation Class had a Give What You Can drive for the food pantry, along with the donations from the Holy Family Roarians, five boxes of food items were delivered. Thank you to all the Faith Formation classes who donated. Thank you to all the Holy Family Rosarians who attended the Christmas party and donated toys, mittens and food items. Have a joyous and blessed Christmas, we will see you at our March meeting. REST IN PEACE May the souls of Carmella Klys, Frank Cimino and Kathy Bowman live forever in the glory of God s Kingdom. Altar Bread & Wine given in loving memory of: Bob Volo Louis & Bella Maida 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 12/07/2014 4, , , (-)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 Fiscal Breakdown December 7 Collection: Regular collection $3, Fuel Immaculate Conception Christmas Flowers Total $ MONEY COUNTERS Monday, December 15 Frank Evangelista, Rose Marie Lamanna

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sts. Anthony & Joseph Crafty Ladies Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 13 10 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14-9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Religious Ed Classes Sunday, December 14 Grades K 2, 9:30 10:30 a.

5 WEEKLY CALENDAR Sts. Anthony & Joseph Crafty Ladies Bazaar Saturday, Dec a.m. 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14-9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Religious Ed Classes Sunday, December 14 Grades K 2, 9:30 10:30 a.m. in Church Grades 3 10, 9:30 10:30 a.m. in Parish Office Bldg. Crafty Ladies Wednesday, December 17 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall Third Order of St. Francis Thursday, Dec. 18 1:00 p.m. Parish Hall 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Memory Tree The Herkimer Council Knights of Columbus 579 has lit their annual Memory tree in the Calvary Cemetery. Anyone still wishing to have a loved one remembered by having a light lit for them may do so by forwarding a request to our P.O. Box 245 or giving a list to any Knight or return the envelope provided in the rear of the church. 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. ADVENT FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION We are collecting canned food to assist the needy who come to the Food Pantry for help. The following items have been requested, however, any items are welcome, including monetary donations. Third Week of Advent 12/13 & 12/14 Soup, spaghettio s, canned ravioli and crackers Fourth Week of Advent 12/20 & 12/21 tuna, canned stews, canned chili, canned vegetables and fruit GIVING TREE Please return your wrapped and labeled gifts (do not return the information card) no later than Sunday, December 14 th by 8:30 a.m., as this is when the committee will be preparing the gifts for transport to Herkimer Elementary School on Monday. Please make sure your labels are firmly attach to your gift (s). This will insure that the gift you purchased is received by the child for whom it was meant. All of the sponsored children are in need of Christmas joy, and may not otherwise have gifts to open on Christmas Day. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. MITTEN TREE Donations should be returned by December 14 th to be included in the distribution at the Elementary School. If there are extras, we will donate them to other charities. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS & SHUT INS We provide lap robes and prayer shawls to those parishioners who are confined to home or a nursing home facility. We also make sure they get cards and a plant at Easter. If you know of someone who would like to be remembered by our Committee, please call the parish office and leave their name and where they are. Also, if someone you know is facing a surgery or experiencing an illness or injury, we also would like to reach out to them. CHILDREN S TOY DRIVE Our annual collection of toys will run end December 13/14. The Marine Corp League is again sponsoring this collection of gifts collected in the Valley to stay in the Valley. Please bring in a newunwrapped toy and leave it in the Chapel area. Children in Faith Formation classes can bring theirs to class and add them to the box available. Please spread your Christmas Goodwill to other less fortunate. Thank you, Christian Service Committee CHRISTMAS CALENDARS Thank you to all who donated calendars. We have distributed them to Valley Health Services. SIGN UP SHEETS Christmas & New Year Please sign up for ministries; Sheets are in the Sacristy.

6 COMING EVENTS-INFORMATION LIGHT UP A LIFE Please join Hospice & Palliative Care this holiday season by supporting Light Up A Life and honoring or memorializing your loved ones with a suggested donation of $10. With your donation to Light Up a Life, we will place a personalized ornament on a holiday tree in the location of your choice in memory or honor of your loved us. Please visit us at the site nearest you. They are as follows: Hummel s Office Plus, Albany St, Herkimer: Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, Sangertown Square Mall, Center Court: Nov. 17 to Dec. 23 or Hospice & Palliative Care Office, New Hartford: Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Place: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls : December 14 Time: 2:00 p.m. Organist: Helen M. Maksymicz Soloists: Jane Malin/Phil LaLonde Clarinet: Bob Leskovar/Lynda Dudgeon Flute: Christine Famularae There will be a free will offering. Refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall CHRISTMAS STROLL Saturday, December 20 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Herkimer Now group will again be sponsoring a Christmas Stroll. They are looking for volunteers to sing Christmas carols or any other help you can give them There will be many activities, including a horse drawn sleigh leaving from Meyers Park. If you are able to volunteer your time, please call Florence at or Kathy at 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. Preparing our Hearts and asking for Grace We prepare this week by feeling the joy. We move through this week feeling a part of the waiting world that rejoices because our longing has prepared us to believe the reign of God is close at hand. And so we consciously ask: Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy and hope which his presence will bestow. 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.)) Children under 12 - $ /50 Raffle

7 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

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