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1 S T. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 330 W. C G D., P, AZ P : (602) F : (602) W :.. E- St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity. S ECOND S UNDAY OF A DVENT D EC. 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 John the Baptist appeared in the desert. GOSPEL I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). PASTOR Fr. Dindo Bruno Cuario PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Victor Yakubu DEACON Dcn. Gary Chatel EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER OFFICE HOURS C ALL ; LEAVE A MESSAGE. PICTURE: JOHN THE BAPTIST, (SOMETIMES CALLED JOHN IN THE WIDLERNESS) BY MICHELANGELO MERISI DA CARAVAGGIO ( ) WIKIMEDIA Yt à{ OFFICE HOURS: Mon: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., Tues Thur: 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m. 12noon OFFICE CLOSED: Sat./Sun. MASS TIMES: Mon: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon Tues Fri: 7a.m., 8:30 a.m., Sat: 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sun: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Sat: 3:30 4:30 p.m. held in the Church ADVENT CONFESSIONS: Monday, Dec. 11th, 6:00 p.m. 9 Priests available.

2 2 P P PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Dindo Bruno Cuario Ext. 14 Fr. Victor Yakubu Ext. 15 DEACON Dcn. Gary Chatel Ext. 16, dcnchatel@stpaulsphoenix.org MASS TIMES: Mon. 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon Tues Fri: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Sat.: 3:30 4:30 p.m. ADVENT CONFESSIONS:MONDAY, DEC. 11TH, 6:00 P.M., CHURCH. There will be 9 priests here so everyone will be able to take part in this beautiful sacrament. 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE: Dec. 23 (Vigil), 5:00 p.m. and Dec. 24: 7:30. 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Dec Christmas Vigil: 4:00., 4:10 (Hall), 7:00 & 10:00 p.m. Dec Christmas Day: 7:30 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, 9:00 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL: Available during regular office hours. See Office Staff. MONTHLY ANOINTING OF THE SICK: after 8:30 a.m. Mass, the first Tuesday of the month. Next Anointing: Tues. Jan. 2, EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER HOURS: CALL TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A PRIEST. OFFICE HOURS: Sat Sun: Closed. Mon: 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Tues Thur: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Fri: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PARISH STAFF: Craig Cullity: Pastoral Associate / Dir. Of Faith Development Ext. 13 ccullity@stpaulsphoenix.org Dorothy Mittendorf: Parish Receptionist / Scheduler Ext. 10 dmittendorf@stpaulsphoenix.org Kathy Williams: Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor Ext. 11 kwilliams@stpaulsphoenix.org BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR STANDARD WEEKENDS, ARE DUE TEN DAYS IN ADVANCE OF SUNDAY bulletin@stpaulsphoenix.org Lauri Hofstrom: Director of Liturgy / Music / Safe Environment / Wedding and Funeral Planning Ext. 21 Lhofstrom@stpaulsphoenix.org Maryann Symancyk: Coordinator of Adult Faith Development / Spirituality & Devotions Ext. 22 msymancyk@stpaulsphoenix.org Patrick Klein: Coordinator of Youth Faith Development Ext. 20, pklein@stpaulsphoenix.org Romano Cedillos: Coordinator of Baptism & Marriage Prep./ Nullity Minister rcedillos@stpaulsphoenix.org L W M I Saturday, Dec. 9, Advent Weekday; St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 8:30 a.m. Carol Craig Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno/ Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Bernard Spisak Fr. Bill Sunday, Dec. 10, Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. Maria Julia Hidalgo Fr. Victor 9:30 a.m. People of the Parish Fr. Victor 11:30 a.m. Patsy Campbell Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. Maria Julia Hidalgo Fr. Bruno Monday, Dec. 11, St. Damasus I, Pope 7:00 a.m. All Catholic Priests Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Diana Vaden Fr. Bruno 12:00 noon Robert Chirico Fr. Bill 6:00 p.m. ADVENT CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno, Fr. Victor & 7 guest Priests Tuesday, Dec. 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:00 a.m. Catherine Kay Christensen Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Rafael Pecchio Fr. Bruno Wednesday, Dec. 13, St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 7:00 a.m. All Catholic Seminarians Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Tony Villanueva Fr. Victor Thursday, Dec. 14, St. John of the Cross, Priest and Dr. of the Church 7:00 a.m. Souls in Purgatory Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Diana Vaden Fr. Bruno 6:30 p.m. Harvest House (Intention) Fr. Bruno Friday, Dec. 15, Advent Weekday 7:00 a.m. Flor Antiquara Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Stephen Beck (Intention) Fr. Bruno Saturday, Dec. 16, Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Albert P. Izzi Fr. Victor 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno/ Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Francisca Marmolejo Fr. Bill All are invited to pray the Rosary with others after the 7:00 and the 8:30 a.m. Masses The priest schedule is subject to change without notice. O P A H Sat: 1a.m., 8 a.m. 10 a.m, 1.p m., Sun: 2 mid., 2 a.m., 4 a.m, 5 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 noon Mon: 5 p.m. Tue: 4a.m. Friday: 1 p.m. To become a regular Adorer for the perpetual Adoration Chapel, please inquire at our Parish Office or call Myrna at F S A In Memory of Cathron Collins.

3 L W December 10, S S A T C M R R. V C. Y, P V T he Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J., the American Jesuit priest and the Director of Homeboy Industries once said, Redemption is possible, and it is the measure of a civilized society. To overcome difficulties, we need leaders who inspire us to unite toward redeeming our national pride. Under moments of great difficulty, a bad word can send the wrong signal to people who desire motivation for change. The right words can ease pain, sorrow, and hopelessness leading to the creation of a new momentum for change. This kind of motivation is what Prophet Isaiah delivered to the people of Israel during periods of great devastation disrupting national life. With a bleak future facing them, the people yearned for a leader with courage and wisdom to inspire them for greater achievements. The Prophet Isaiah says, Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; indeed, she has received from the hand of the Lord double for all her sins. These words from a man of God gave hope that the people of Israel needed toward a prosperous national life. The roadmap to changing the national life of Israel though futuristic, became realistic from that moment. It says, A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low; the rugged land shall be made a plain, the rough country, a broad valley. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. With these words, the inspiration to unite for change was only a matter of time because the prophet inspired the people and gave them hope for a brighter tomorrow. The departure from the past could signify a new dawn of change when all the valleys were levelled and every mountain and hill made low. Clearly, the light of God will then shine in the land once again, and unite the nation as one and indivisible. In continuation of the redemption by God, John the Baptist was chosen to proclaim repentance and forgiveness as a measure for change. He knew that the messiah was coming and he needed to proclaim him. His role was that of preparing the people for that moment of complete redemption and renewal for the centuries to come. The words of John the Baptist are interesting, One mightier that I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. These words of John the Baptist were spoken as reminders to the people of Israel to embrace change before the coming of the messiah. St. John the Baptist Pellegrino Da San Daniele Wikimedia In our Christian practice today, when we review the work of John the Baptist, we discover his total humility and commitment toward preparing the people of Israel before the coming of the messiah. John the Baptist is that messenger Prophet Isaiah spoke about: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Indeed, he accomplished his role as a dedicated messenger of God. He fasted for days in the desert and prayed for the redemption of Israel. In our Christian understanding, he demonstrated great humility and great determination to the cause of a better life for Israel as nation. Once God called him, he became a vital instrument in changing the course of world events. The world today needs leaders like John the Baptist exhibiting utmost humility in the cause of inspiring change in world events. The beginning of change is working from the grassroots as John the Baptist did by feeling the pain of people without judging them. Today s world leaders require a roadmap that levels all the mountains and hills that hold their nations down. They need to prepare the path for justice and peace creating wealth and food security. The ranks of the ordinary folks need inspiration without oppressing minorities such as women, children, orphans, or strangers. Unfortunately, there are many mountains and hills of injustice to cross before we can declare our collective redemption. The growth of different people under God requires inspiration and leadership that motivates change for good. Ignorance of other people s rights to survive and seek their self-determination should not be a leader s roadmap through repression or readjustment of constitutional codes that inspire hope. Countless leaders therefore, need to realign their values with those of their constitutional roles and inspire a new path that removes obstacles along the way of people. St. Peter gives us words of admonition, Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like a day. These words are a confirmation of God s long-awaited freedom that breathes on oppressive people after a tyrannical era. Surely, a people under a repressive leader need a John the Baptist to preach redemption. The Lord will vindicate his people and offer them a new period of relief from pain and oppression. Inspirational leaders, by choice, bring comfort and healing to a people devastated by years of oppression. Motivation requires no guns, no double-talk, or hypocrisy. It is as clear as day. Jesus is that model of hope and change. The message for the advent season is from John the Baptist s inspirational courage. He brought change to Israel. The Rev. Boyle again said, Don t forget, you are the hero of your own story. The final redemption is your own story. Do you understand the meaning of this phrase -- E Pluribus Unum? Keep praying!

4 4 L W / R P P F T W A I Bonnie Lappan Fr. Bob Binta Jon Gordon Tony Dragonetti Fred Thielen Greg Pentkowski Julia Buccinna Ann & Larry Manion Robert LaLonde Julie Del Brocco Patty Williams R W Mon: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tue: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos Wed: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thu: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Fri: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sat: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Sun: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, F M A A C : M, D. 11 6:00.. All are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, December 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in our church. Hear the beautiful Gregorian chants and prepare your heart for the Lord during this season of Advent. Fr. Bruno has invited 7 other priests to come to St. Paul Church, so that all may partake of this beautiful sacrament. All confessions will be individual confessions with the priest of your choice. A G C How to go to Confession 1. You always have the option to go to confession anonymously, that is, behind a screen or face to face, if you so desire. 2. After the priest greets you in the name of Christ, make the sign of the cross. and say: "Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been (state how long) since my last confession. These are my sins." Thank You For Leading Our Sons to the Right Job! T R First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. F M A In Memory of Carol Craig, Love, Bonnie. 3. Tell your sins simply and honestly to the priest. You might even want to discuss the circumstances and the root causes of your sins and ask the priest for advice or direction. 4. Listen to the advice the priest gives you and accept the penance from him. Then make an Act of Contrition for your sins. 5. The priest will then dismiss you. 6. Spend some time with Our Lord thanking and praising Him for the gift of His mercy. Try to perform your penance as soon as possible. AN ACT OF CONTRITION Oh my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong And failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

5 L W / R December 10, Examination of Conscience and silent prayer before you enter the confessional help prepare you for Reconciliation. A PRAYER BEFORE CONFESSION O most merciful God! Prostrate at your feet, I implore your forgiveness. I sincerely desire to leave all my evil ways and to confess my sins with all sincerity to you and to your priest. I am a sinner, have mercy on me, O Lord. Give me a lively faith and a firm hope in the Passion of my Redeemer. Give me, for your mercy s sake a sorrow for having offended so good a God. Mary, my mother, refuge of sinners, pray for me that I may make a good confession. Amen. Confession Guide for Adults E C 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me. -Do I give God time every day in prayer? -Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart? -Have I been involved with superstitious practices or have I been involved with the occult? -Do I seek to surrender myself to God s word as taught by the Church? -Have I ever received communion in the state of mortal sin? -Have I ever deliberately told a lie in Confession or have I withheld a mortal sin from the priest in Confession? -Are there other "gods" in my life? Money, Security, Power, People, etc.? 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. -Have I used God s name in vain: lightly or carelessly? -Have I been angry with God? -Have I wished evil upon any other person? -Have I insulted a sacred person or abused a sacred object? 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord s Day. -Have I deliberately missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation? -Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest? -Do I do needless work on Sunday? 4. Honor your father and your mother. -Do I honor and obey my parents? -Have I neglected my duties to my spouse and children? -Have I given my family good religious example? -Do I try to bring peace into my home life? -Do I care for my aged and infirm relatives? 5. You shall not kill. -Have I had an abortion or encouraged or helped anyone to have an abortion? -Have I physically harmed anyone? -Have I abused alcohol or drugs? -Did I give scandal to anyone, thereby leading him or her into sin? -Have I been angry or resentful? -Have I harbored hatred in my heart? -Have I mutilated myself through any form of sterilization? -Have I encouraged or condoned sterilization? -Have I engaged, in any way, in sins against human life such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization? -Have I participated in or approved of euthanasia? 6. You shall not commit adultery. -Have I been faithful to my marriage vows in thought and action? -Have I engaged in any sexual activity outside of marriage? -Have I used any method of contraception or artificial birth control in my marriage? -Has each sexual act in my marriage been open to the transmission of new life? -Have I been guilty of masturbation? -Do I seek to control my thoughts and imaginations? -Have I respected all members of the opposite sex, or have I thought of other people as mere objects? -Have I been guilty of any homosexual activity? -Do I seek to be chaste in my thoughts, words, actions? -Am I careful to dress modestly? 7. You shall not steal. -Have I stolen what is not mine? -Have I returned or made restitution for what I have stolen? -Do I waste time at work, school, and home? -Do I gamble excessively, thereby denying my family of their needs? -Do I pay my debts promptly? -Do I seek to share what I have with the poor? -Have I cheated anyone out of what is justly theirs, for example creditors, insurance companies, big corporations? 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. -Have I lied? Have I gossiped? -Do I speak badly of others behind their back? -Am I sincere in my dealings with others? -Am I critical, negative or uncharitable in my thoughts of others? -Do I keep secret what should be kept confidential? -Have I injured the reputation of others by slanders? 9. You shall not desire your neighbor s wife. -Have I consented to impure thoughts? -Have I caused them by impure reading, movies, television, conversation or curiosity? -Do I pray at once to banish impure thoughts and temptations? -Have I behaved in an inappropriate way with members of the opposite sex: flirting, being superficial, etc.? 10. You shall not desire your neighbor s goods. -Am I jealous of what other people have? -Do I envy the families or possessions of others? -Am I greedy or selfish? -Are material possessions the purpose of my life?

6 6 facebook.com/phxstpauls C M / L W Sing a New Song! Mass Parts for Advent/Christmas It is customary that the tune of the Mass Ordinaries (Kyrie, Gloria, Holy, Mystery of Faith, Amen, Lamb of God) changes with the liturgical season. Advent marks the beginning of a whole new Church year; and so, our tunes will change to highlight this. You can hear the tunes on our parish website! Yes, you can listen, and sing along! We are very pleased to be implementing these ordinaries, composed together as the Mass of Saints Peter & Paul by Norman Gouin. Some of the tunes are familiar, some (such as Gloria and Holy) are brand-new. Thanks to technology, you can listen to them in the comfort of your own home and be better prepared to participate in the song at Mass! Visit: stpaulsphoenix.org ATTENTION! CALLING "ALL YE FAITHFUL!" What to do when Christmas Eve is on a Sunday: The USCCB Office of Divine Worship has supplied us with the following information: This year, the faithful have a double obligation on Christmas Weekend. There is an obligation to attend Mass on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Any Mass celebrated on December concluded before 4:00 p.m. on December 24 fulfills the obligation for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Any Mass celebrated on December 24 after 4:00 p.m. must be a Christmas Mass and fulfills the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas. Please also note that this year, New Year's Day (The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) falls on Monday. Though it remains a Holy Day, there is no obligation for the faithful to attend Mass on that day. A postscript to the Bishops' message: Please be reminded that missing the Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent requires the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to be eligible to receive the Eucharist on Christmas Eve or Day. There are no confession times available between Sunday morning and Sunday evening on 12/24. ADVENT AND Christmas masses Will take place in church unless specified in parenthesis. 4th Sunday of Advent Masses: Dec. 23, 5:00 p.m. and Dec. 24, 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. Dec Christmas Vigil Masses: 4:00 p.m., 4:10 p.m. (Hall), 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Dec Christmas Day Masses: 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Interior Church Doors God bless our volunteer ushers who are here at every Mass welcoming all who come to the celebration. They are always happy to open a door for you whenever they are available. Please be aware that it is our ushers' responsibility to keep the interior doors of the church-- the ones which separate the narthex from the nave (or the vestibule from the body of the church)-- closed at all times. This is not a trivial job. Those doors provide a sound barrier, minimal but necessary, between folks greeting one another as they enter and folks who have already entered into prayer in our pews. The doors provide a physical barrier between the sacred space of the interior of the church and the secular space which is the whole world outside (the narthex being a transitional space). Last but not least, they provide a security barrier, at least a minimal amount of delay, between those inside and someone entering who may seek to do us harm. That moment of delay and having to open up a door could give us an opportunity to stop someone with ill intent before they reach our congregation. Our ushers are not security guards, but the doors themselves are our help. Please help the ushers in their duty by never propping open an interior door. Please do your part to keep our doors closed which helps to maintain the integrity of our sacred space.

7 P A, F F, S December 10, Who is the Virgin of Guadalupe? The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico. She is depicted with brown skin, an angel and moon at her feet and rays of sunlight that encircle her. When did she first appear? According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to an indigenous man named Juan Diego on Dec. 9, The Virgin asked that a shrine in her name be built on the spot where she appeared, Tepeyac Hill, which is now in a suburb of Mexico City. Juan Diego told the bishop about the apparition and request, but he didn t believe him and demanded a sign before he would approve construction of the church. On Dec. 12, the Virgin reappeared to Juan Diego and ordered him to collect roses in his tilmátli, a kind of cloak. Juan took the roses to the bishop and when he opened his cloak, dozens of roses fell to the floor and revealed the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe imprinted on the inside. The tilmátli with the image is on display in the Basilica de Guadalupe. What influence has she had on Mexico and the world? The appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to an indigenous man is said to be one of the forces behind creating the Mexico that we know today: a blend of Spanish and native blood. Her dark skin and the fact that the story of her apparition was told in the indigenous THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka Wikimedia commons language of Nahuatl and in Spanish are said to have helped convert the indigenous people of Mexico to Christianity at the time of the conquest. She is seen as having a blend of Aztec and Spanish heritage. Her image has been used throughout Mexican history, not only as a religious icon but also as a sign of patriotism. Miguel Hidalgo used her image when he launched his revolt against the Spanish in She could be seen on the rebels banners and their battle cry was Long Live Our Lady of Guadalupe. Emiliano Zapata also carried a banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe when he entered Mexico City in Pope John Paul II canonized Juan Diego in 2002, making him the first indigenous American saint, and declared Our Lady of Guadalupe the patroness of the Americas. How is the Virgin of Guadalupe celebrated? The day of the Virgin de Guadalupe became a national holiday in Mexico in Thousands gather each year on Dec. 12 at Mexico City s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe to celebrate the patron saint s birthday. Over 800,000 people gather around the Basilica and bring candles and offerings to honor her. They also sing the famed Las Mañanitas. Radio Family Rosary Annual Christmas Coffee, 9:30 a.m. You re invited on Dec. 13th at St. Paul s O Carroll Hall, After Mass and Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Speaker: Fr. Sam Conedera, SJ Ark of Salvation, Advent with Mary Fellowship, Food Entertainment Boutique: 8:00 a.m 2:00 p.m. For information, Call Dorothy: REUNION OF Active and Auxiliary Members of the Legion of Mary To the Active and Auxiliary Members of the Legion of Mary St. Paul's Church, Our Lady of all Nations Praesidium Date: December 14, 2017 Time: After the 8:30 a.m. Mass Place: Rooms 5/6 Refreshments will be served. Each presidium has an annual reunion of men and women members close to the celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th. This is our way also of welcoming the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. P A S C : D. 3, D. 16, Health for Julie, Ann and Larry, Love Linda & Steve Haas.

8 8 facebook.com/phxstpauls Y / C / S Sunday, Dec. 10, Office: Closed Religious Education: 9:45 a.m., O Carroll Hall ATTENTION: NEW MASS SCHEDULE! Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., Church 2nd Collection for Religious Retirement Return El Mirage Christmas Angels LAST DAY El Mirage Christmas: sort and prepare gifts in O Carroll Hall during morning Masses Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Planning: 2:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Harvest House selling Christmas Dinner Tickets after a.m. Masses only Choir Rehearsal: Contem. Christian, 4:00 pm., Church Youth Ministry Preparing for Mass / Teen Mass: 4:15 p.m., Church Monday, Dec. 11, Office: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m., 12:00 Chapel Children s Choir Rehearsal: 4:45 p.m. Conf. Center RCIA: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Choir Rehearsal (Traditional): 6:00 p.m., Rm. 13 Advent Confessions: 6:00 p.m., Church See page 2 for details. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Office: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Chapel Faith Study Catholicism Pivotal Players: 9:15 a.m., Conference Center Night Owls: 6:00 p.m, Conference Cetner WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 12, Continued... SVDP: 6:30 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Stewardship Council: 7:00 p.m., Library Boy Scouts, Troop 916: 7:00 p.m., Rms. 10, 12 Pal Group: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Wednesday, Dec. 13, Office: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m., Chapel Radio Family Rosary Coffee: 9:30 a.m., O Carroll Hall Afghan/Sewing: 12:30 p.m., Library Fr. Bill s Board Support Group: 5:30 p.m. Mass, 6:30 p.m. Rm. 3 Faith Study Catholicism Pivotal Players: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Youth Ministry Upper Room: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 Cub Scouts Pack 916: 6:30 p.m., Movie Night off Campus Thursday, Dec. 14, Office: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. That Man is You: 6:00 a.m., Conference Center Daily Mass: 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m., Chapel Legion of Mary: 9:15 a.m., Library Divine Mercy Group: 2:30 p.m., Library Al-Anon: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Harvest House Mass: 6:30 p.m., Chapel Harvest House Dinner: 7:00 p.m., O Carroll Hall Choir Rehearsal: Glory and Praise, 7:15 p.m. Rm. 13 Friday, Dec. 15, Office: 8 a.m. -12 noon Moon Valley Bridge Club: 9:30 Conference Center Saturday, Dec. 16, Office: Closed Carmelites on Campus Knights of Columbus Campus Clean up Day Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m., Chapel El Mirage loading /delivering Gifts: 8:00 a.m, O C Hall Choir Rehearsal, Traditional: 11:15 a.m., Church CONFESSIONS: 3:30 4:30 p.m., Church Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection for Capital Projects SS Simon & Jude/ Most Holy Trinity Rep will speak about tax credit Sunday, Dec. 17, Office: Closed K of C Donut Sunday REMEMBER WE HAVE A NEW MASS SCHEDULE! Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., Church 2nd Collection for Capital Projects SS Simon & Jude/ Most Holy Trinity Rep will speak about tax credit Adoration Chapel Celebration: after the 11:30 a.m. Mass in O Carroll Hall Speaker: Dcn. John Nahrgang See back cover for details Baptism: 1:00 p.m., Church Youth Group Mini Retreat: 3:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 Choir Rehearsal: Contem. Christian, 4:00 pm., Thank You for your Generosity and Faithful Giving. Plate Collection for the Weekend of December 3, Non Envelope User $ 2,456 Debt Capital Envelope Put in Collection Basket $ 12,651 Debt Reduction Collection Basket $ 6,773 Capital Project Collection Basket $ 70 Online Giving $ 4,873 Debt Reduction Online Giving $ 683 Capital Project Online Giving $ 205 Total Plate Offering $ 19,980 Total Debt Reduction Offering $ 7,456 Capital Project Offering $ 275

9 C O / S December 10, Buckets of Hope for 2017 Hurricane Vic ms With the support of Bishop Olmsted, the Office of the Diaconate has developed a program called Buckets of Hope. This effort is to provide 5 gal. buckets filled with cleaning supplies to the victims in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. When disasters strike, money pours in to help first responders serve the victims. But for those who have begun to return to their shattered homes to repair and/or rebuild, life will never be the same. It is to these that we offer a ray of hope. Parishes are asked to collect the items listed below from Monday, November 20th to Wednesday, December 20th. The items are then to be delivered to one of the drop off parishes. We are asking for any of the items on the list one pail full of products or just one item; whatever parishioners can give to help us fulfill our mission of 500 completed buckets. For those unable to shop, checks made payable to the Diocese of Phoenix ( Buckets of Hope in memo line) will help defray cost of buckets and added products. We thank you for your assistance to those in need. A Bucket of Hope contains the following items: 1. Liquid laundry detergent, Two, 32oz to 64 oz. bo le 2. 1 bo le liquid household cleaner, oz. cleaner that can be mixed with water (No Bleach) 3. 1 bo le dish soap oz. bo le any brand 4. 1can of air freshener (aerosol or pump) 5. 1 scrub brush, Plas c or Wooden handle (No toilet bowl, kitchen, dish brushes) cleaning handy wipes or similar reusable wipes (No terry cleaning towels) sponges (No cellulose due to mold issue) 8. 5 scouring pads (No Brillo, SOS Pads or any kind that will rust) to 50 clothes pins 10. Clothes line (2 50. or , co on or plas c) to 35 count box of heavy duty trash bags (30-45 gallon size) dust masks pair disposable waterproof gloves (rubber or latex) pair of work gloves (co on or leather, leather palms necessary) All Items must be collected by Tuesday, December 19th Buckets of Hope supplies can be dropped off at these parishes: St. Jerome N. 35th Ave. Phoenix, St. Bernadette N. 60th St. Scottsdale, St. Benedict S. 48th St. Phoenix, St. Maria Goretti 6261 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale (A er Dec. 3) St. Francis of Assisi Mission 3090 N. Longmore, Scotts Harvest House News: Our next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 14, We have Mass in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. and will gather in O'Carroll Hall for our catered Christmas Dinner Celebration. Advance purchase of dinner tickets is required. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for guests and are non-refundable. Tickets will be sold after Saturday 5 p.m. Masses on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9; also after Sunday morning Masses on Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. When purchasing tickets please have the correct cash or make out a check to Harvest House. Tickets are also available for purchase at St. Paul's office. Please take note that no tickets will be sold after Monday, Dec. 11. We are looking forward to a fun evening of delicious dinner from Sharkos, camaraderie and singing Christmas carols. St. Paul s El Mirage Christmas Angel Project Return gifts by noon Dec. 10! Please return your angel gifts and canned food to Church no later than this Sunday, December 10th, at noon. We still need DRIVERS to deliver the gifts on December 16th at 8:00 a.m., please contact the parish office and leave your information for Sue Moravec. Thank you for your kind generosity during this Christmas Season! SAVE THE DATES! Return Gifts until 12/10 (all Masses) Prepare/Sort Gifts on Sunday 12/10 Deliver Gifts & enjoy El Mirage meal- 12/16 Questions? Call Parish Office or Sue Moravec at jsmoravec@cox.net El Mirage Christmas Angels RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests need your help. Many served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes often for little to no pay. Now there is a shortage in retirement savings. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for medications, nursing care, and more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. 2ND COLLECTION TAKES PLACE THIS WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10, AT ALL MASSES. Help care for elders. Thanks to support from the Retirement Fund for Religious, we are now in a much better position to care for our elders, writes a religious sister. Your donation helps her religious community and hundreds of others provide for aging members and plan for long-term needs. Please give to next week s Retirement Fund for Religious collection, Dec. 10th at all Masses. Thank You!

10 BISHOP BARRON S DVD Series CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players (2016) Tuesday morning Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m or Wednesday evening Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m. We are showing Bishop Barron s Pivotal Players: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS The Theologian The relationship of faith and reason is under intense scrutiny in an age beholden to the competing claims of fundamentalism and secularism. So called new atheists insist that the claims of religion amount to mere superstition, a retrograde holdover from a time long ago. Religious fundamentalists adhere to a strict, literalist faith that is often unmoored from logic or rational introspection and development. St. Thomas Aquinas anticipated these objections and trends, and demonstrated that to believe is to think and that the life of the mind is integral to life in Christ. In this episode of the series, CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, Bishop Barron and his team travel to Rome, Florence, Paris, and all of the locations that played a significant role in the formation and vocation of St. Thomas Aquinas, which in turn formed the life of the Church. ONE -YEAR CELEBRATION OF ST. PAUL PERPETUAL ADORATION Dec. 17th after 11:30 a.m. Mass. Invite your friends and family! Special Guest Speaker Dcn. John Nahrgang Topic: Adoration. Luncheon Provided & More! We encourage ALL who Adore...even those who have stopped in to the chapel for minutes at a time or those are curious about Adoration and want to celebrate this ministry to attend our One Year Anniversary Celebration after the 11:30 am Mass, on Sunday, December 17th in O Carroll Hall. There will be a luncheon following Mass with Deacon John Nahrgang as our Eucharistic Mission Speaker. All are invited...bring your family and friends! Please take a look in back of the church (narthex) at our new media kiosk! This kiosk was generously donated by some of your fellow parishioners, in honor of St. Paul s Adult Faith Formation Program. CDs, pamphlets and books on current, interesting topics will be displayed including those of Dr. Tim Gray, who was a speaker at our December 2nd Mission! The kiosk will have a suggested donation for each item. You may donate cash or make checks payable to St. Paul Parish. Please consider sharing your CD once you've listened to it!" Note: These works by knowledgeable authors make great Advent and Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers, that reflect the true meaning of Christmas, and may serve as a counterpoint to secular goods. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE U, L, S Y F

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