Weekday Masses Tues Wed Fridays 11:00 AM. Youth Mass 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:00 PM. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Wednesdays 11:00 AM-9:00 PM

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1 Looking Ahead ROSARY NOVENA for OUR LADY of GUADALUPE December 3-11, 7:30 PM PEER MINISTRY COMMITTEE December 5, 6:30 PM Meeting HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Dec. 7, 4:30 PM Mass Dec. 8, 5:00 PM Mass (St. Mary) Dec. 8, 6:30 PM Mass (St. Andrew) SENIORS LUNCHEON December 9, after Mass (Kentucky Depot, Stanford) GUADALUPE FEAST December 12, 7:00 PM Mass FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING December 13, 6:00 PM Second Sunday of Advent December 4, the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. -Isaiah 30:30 Weekday Masses Tues Wed Fridays 11:00 AM Thursdays 8:00 AM Youth Mass 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Wednesdays 11:00 AM-9:00 PM Rosary Devotion Wednesdays 10:30 AM Saturdays 4:00 PM Confessions Saturdays 3:30 PM Religious Formation Sundays 9:30-10:45 AM Saint Andrew Catholic Church 1125 Danville Road Harrodsburg KY Phone: (859) Facsimile: (859) Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 PM Sunday Mass 11:00 AM Misa en Español 8:45 AM Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass 4:30 PM Mass of the Day 6:30 PM Parish Staff & Ministry Contacts Rev. Al DeGiacomo Pastor adegiacomo@cdlex.org Brian Wentz Deacon bwentz@cdlex.org Bruce Browning Deacon bbrowning@cdlex.org Mary Jane Trimble Business Manager & Director of Religious Education Melanie White Parish Secretary harrodsburg@cdlex.org Mary Kay Mayo Parish Life Ministry mkmayo1@yahoo.com Rosa Browning Service Ministry rosa.browning339@gmail.com David Coleman Youth Ministry colemand9@gmail.com Mariano & Celia Flores Hispanic Ministry pcelia46@yahoo.com Rosalie Albright Parish Health Ministry ralbright@wildblue.net Saint Mary Catholic Church 307 South Buell Street Perryville KY40468 Weekend Mass Sunday Mass 7:15 AM Holy Day of Obligation Mass of the Day 5:00 PM

2 2 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Did St. Francis of Assisi invent the Christmas crib? Not exactly, but his devotion to the Incarnation and his love for the poverty of the Christ Child certainly popularized this beloved custom. Long before Francis, it was a custom at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome to enshrine a rich image of Mary, gilded and bejeweled, embracing the child Jesus. In 1223, Francis was ready to celebrate this feast in a new way. In the tiny city of Greccio, he asked friends to prepare a place where they could experience the poverty and suffering embraced by Christ in his birth. It was a living scene: an ox from the barn, an ass from the stable, and peasants standing in for shepherds and kings. The night of the celebration was beautiful, the weather was warm, and people came in crowds, bearing candles and singing hymns that echoed through the forest. Francis himself chanted the Gospel and preached. The custom spread quickly, and by the sixteenth century cribs were seasonal features not only in church, but in the home. On December 17, the liturgy begins to unfold the Lord s birth before us, and it s the right time to follow this beautiful tradition. In Germany, each night throughout Advent children prepare a bedding for the manger. At bedtime prayer, a child places a single straw in the manger for each act of devotion or virtue performed during the day. If the children are good, then the Christ child will have plenty of soft bedding when he is placed in the manger on Christmas. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE No estoy yo aquí? No soy tu Madre? No estás bajo mi sombra? El 8 de diciembre, la Iglesia celebra solemnemente la Inmaculada Concepción de María. A la vez, la Madre de Jesucristo es honrada en Venezuela bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto, en Paraguay como Nuestra Señora de Caacupé, en Panamá como Nuestra Señora de La Antigua y en Nicaragua como Nuestra Señora del Viejo. Esta última advocación tiene distintas historias que relatan su origen. Hay quienes dicen que pertenecía a un viejo ermitaño que viajaba con unos marinos. En cierto punto la imagen no quiso continuar el viaje y el barco no se movió hasta que se bajó el viejo con ella. Según otro relato, Nuestra Señora del Viejo fue traída a Nicaragua por Francisco de Ahumada, hermano de Teresa de Ávila. Francisco viajaba a América y su santa hermana quiso mandar tres imágenes marianas como regalo a los misioneros religiosos que estaban evangelizando en Guatemala, Perú y Nicaragua. Durante el año 1562, Francisco entregó la imagen de la Purísima a los Franciscanos de Nicaragua en el pueblo de El Viejo, por lo cual los nicaragüenses han declarado por años que El viejo nos trajo a la Conchita. Hay que saber que el viejo Francisco tenía 41 años de edad cuando pasó por Nicaragua. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Sunday Support November 17 - November 30, nd Collection: December Two Weeks of Combined Financials GENERAL OPERATING FUND: Beginning Bank Balance: $ Deposits-Offertory Collection: 8, Deposits-Diocesan Collection (CCHD) Deposits-Other Income 1, Checks Written: 9, Ending Bank Balance: $ BUILDING FUND: Beginning Bank Balance: $5, Deposits Made To Building Fund: 3, Debt Service Payment: 7, Ending Bank Balance: $9, Outstanding Loan Balance as of November 30, 2016: $206,

3 3 Please keep in your prayers: Lucy Adams, John Albright, Shirley Beams, Gordon Biggs, Kim Biggs, Marie Blair, Norma Brock, Peggy Brown, Jill Buckson, Virginia Carey, Beth Carter, Dick Cheak, Sallie Wathen Clarke, Jim Clouse, Jimmy Cooley, Trish Conrad, Steve & Shirley Cornwell, Lawrence Cothran, Jan Davis, Bill & Jean Eaton, Jason Flinn, GayLynn Gardner, Carmen Geraci, Dee Graham, Ted Grindstaff, Margaret Haag, John Hancock, Elizabeth Hardin, Tom Harms, Brett & Hudson Harville Steve Hirshberg, David Herp, Mary Ruth Herp, Shannon Hunt, Heather Jackson, Melissa Jackson, Larry James, Kirsten Johnson, Gail Jones, Mildred Jones, Joseph P. Kelty, Connie Layman, Lane Lester, Julie Lister, Sr. Bernadine Ludwig, OSB, Jerry & Carol Lunney, Joan Maggard, Joe Marincel, Martha McCalister, Dorothy McCrystal, Robert McGrath, Chris McKinney, Darcie Millard, JoAnn Monks, Joe Montgomery, Patricia Morguson, Steven Murphy, Lila Noffsinger, Donna Notter, Palmer Perque, Sarah Schuster Morrison, Flaget M. Nally, Ernesto Olivarria, Jay Peavler, Raymond Poff, Meleah Powell, Johnny Rawlings, Arich Reynolds, Andrea Ruzic, Anna Sallie, Elaine Schroeder, Barbara Sheehan, Gerald Sheperson, Dottie Sims, Cindy Stumpff, Vicky Sutherland, Linda Tapia, Patrick Tatum, Jacob Trzop, Michael Vah, Jr., Javier Villa, Edward Voisard, Kim Walls, Hildegard Wilder, Joe Wilson, Vince Wooldridge, Andrew, Carolyn & Edward Worley, Bronson & Nancy Yeast Please call the parish office if you want to include a family member or friend on the prayer list, or if you want to have their names removed. We Welcome Back to our Parish Family: Elizabeth Davis of Harrodsburg. We give thanks to the Lord for this member of our church family. May the Church continually grow in union with Christ, bringing glory to His name. MASS SCHEDULE AND DAILY READINGS Saturday, December 3: St. Francis Xavier Isaiah 30:19-21, Psalm 147:1-6 Matthew 9:35 10:1, 5-8 4:30 PM Vigil Mass Tom Geraci Sunday, December 4: 2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 7:15 AM St. Mary Mass For the Parish 8:45 AM Spanish Mass Priest Intention 11:00 AM Mass Charles and Devin McCrystal Monday, December 5 Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 85:9-14 Luke 5: :00 PM Word and Communion Service Tuesday, December 6: St. Nicholas of Myra Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 96:1-3, Matthew 18:12-14 NO MASS Wednesday, December 7: St. Ambrose Isaiah 40:25-31 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10 Matthew 11: :30 PM Vigil Mass Janet Milton Thursday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1-4 Ephesians 1:3-6, Luke 1: :00 PM St. Mary Mass Mike and Agnes Siebert 6:30 PM Mass Bob Martin Friday, December 9: St. Juan Diego Isaiah 48:17-19 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Matthew 11: :00 AM Mass Mary H. Brown Saturday, December 10 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, Matthew 17:9-13 4:30 PM Vigil Mass Bill and Noreta Royalty Sunday, December 11: 3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalm 146:6-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 7:15 AM St. Mary Mass Blandford and Young Families 8:45 AM Spanish Mass For the Parish 11:00 AM Mass David McKinney Monday, December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Zechariah 2:14-17 Judith 13:18-19 Luke 1: :00 PM Spanish Mass Gildardo Tapia How to Request a Mass Intention Those wishing to honor a loved one during the celebration of Mass for the living or the deceased, or for prayerful remembrance of anniversaries, birthdays, and other special intentions may call or visit the office. Masses are usually scheduled weeks in advance, so if there is a particular date on which you want the Mass Intention, please make the request well ahead of time. The suggested stipend for each Mass is $5.00.

4 4 FUNERAL PLANNING If anyone is interested in planning your own funeral, please notify the church office ( ) or ( ). We will have a workshop and follow the Catholic Funeral guidelines. You can pick your readings and music and consider any special things you might want in your end of life celebration! A copy of this plan will go on file in the parish office. When your time comes to walk happily to Jesus, your family will be able to concentrate on your love and memory and not on the mechanics of your funeral! This is a truly generous gift for each of us to give our families! We will schedule sessions that suit each of you. Be sure to tell us your best day or your best time of day. God bless each of you! SERVICE COMMITTEE Rosa Browning, Chairperson Please be sure to return all of the Giving Tree gifts to St. Andrews by Sunday, December 11th. Please DO NOT wrap or put in a gift bag. Remember to include the gift tag. You are invited to help distribute the gifts at the Nursing Home on Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 pm. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Christmas Giving Tree Program. Sister Missionaries of Charity New Home in Lexington The Catholic Diocese of Lexington and the Catholic Action Center are pleased to welcome the Sister Missionaries of Charity to the City of Lexington. The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Saint Teresa of Calcutta, have served in this diocese since 1982 in Jenkins, Kentucky. The Sisters will continue to maintain a residence and provide a monthly outreach service in Jenkins. In Lexington, the Sisters will live in the Cardinal Valley area and provide direct ministry to female patients recuperating from hospitalization as part of a new initiative of the Catholic Action Center. The Diocese of Lexington is richly blessed to have the sisters, who live a simple life among the poor modeled after their founder. Their presence and ministry has been cherished by people of all faiths in Jenkins and will certainly be warmly received by the people of Lexington. The Sisters are planning to inaugurate their new home on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Christmas Flower Memorials Envelopes are located at the end of the pews. Holy Day Sign-Ups can be found in the Foyer. Please sign up for Christmas and New Year ministries. QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR ADULTS The Light of Christ What will you do during Advent so that others can see that you have put on the light of Jesus Christ? La Luz de Cristo Que vas a hacer durante la Adviento para que otros puedan ver que has encendido la luz de Jesucristo? QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR CHILDREN The Light of Christ What will you do during Advent so that others can see the light of Jesus in you? La Luz de Cristo Qué vas a hacer durante el Adviento para que otros puedan ver la luz de Jesús en ti? December 9 after the 11:00 AM Mass Kentucky Depot in Stanford

5 5 Christmas Masses December 24 4:30 PM Vigil Mass 7:00 PM St. Mary Mass 11:30 PM Christmas Carols Midnight Mass December 25 8:45 AM Spanish Mass 11:00 AM Mass DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SERVICE COMMITTEE AND THE HEALTH MINISTRY Holy Communion is taken each week to the shut-ins of our parish. There is a Senior Luncheon each month at various restaurants in the area so parishioners can meet and socialize. Victim s Advocate If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct by church personnel, contact the Diocese of Lexington s Victim Advocate, Nelda Jackson at , ext. 214 or njackson@cdlex.org. Schedule of Advent Penance Services December 14, 7:00 PM (Saint Andrew, Harrodsburg) Weekday Confessions (Saints Peter & Paul, Danville) December 7, 5:00-6:00 PM, & after 6:30 PM Mass December 9, 5:30-6:30 PM Mass December 14, 4:00-5:00 PM & after 5:15 PM Mass December 21, 4:00-5:00 PM & after 5:15 PM Mass Martha s Helping Hands Project When you come home from the hospital it can be a stressful time and the last thing on your mind is cooking food. As a parish family we can step up and help. Would you be interested in being a part of a group of parishioners that cook food and deliver it to the parishioner when they come home from the hospital? The goal is to have at least four (4) groups of four (4) to six (6) people to purchase and prepare food at their home. The cost of the food would be your responsibility not the parish. The more parishioners we have involved means more groups. Each group would need a lead person to be the contact for the coordinator. The lead person would be responsible for contacting the members of their group and organizing the menu. If there are dietary restrictions the coordinator would let the leader of the group know. If you are interested in being a part of this please project, either contact Rosa Browning at or call the parish office at and let them know. If there is enough interest, someone will contact with more details. Thank you in advance. Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Journey of Hope Separated and/or Divorce Ministry Journey of Hope is an unique 15-week divorce recovery ministry program addressing concerns of divorced or separated Catholics. It offers support on important issues that result from divorce. The emphasis on prayer, scripture, and the teachings of the Catholic Church lead to healing and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The next 15-week session begins at The Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd, Parish Life Center (downstairs to the left of the Cathedral Main Entrances) on Wednesday January 11, 2017 and ends of April 19, 2017 with a closing Mass. Times are from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Cost $50/includes materials, text & workbook. Scholarships available. Please complete & return registration at: LexJourneyOfHope@cdlex.org or On-line registration is available at: For Additional information, contact Tom (859) or Nancy or TomandNancyb@gmail.com.

6 6 Eventos en la Diócesis de Lexington DISCIPULOS MISIONEROS 2017: Fechas en el Catholic Center : 1310 West Main Street, Lexington Sábados: 11 de Febrero (no se puede el 12) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 6ta SESIÓN DE FORMACIÓN CATEQUÉTICA en Frankfort con las Hermanas Dominicas Good Shepherd Parish 72 Shepherd Way, Frankfort, KY de Marzo 8 am Misa Happy Birthday Dec. 4 Lucas Day Dec. 5 Joe Kelty, Michael Sheperson Dec. 6 Jenny Biggs, Andrew Coulter Joan Huffman, Mike Vah, Sr. Dec. 7 Shamary Santacruz Dec. 8 Kean Burgess Dec. 9 Rita Lester, Billy Vaught Dec. 10 Cruz Juarez, Grant Klosterman Caitlyn Meadows, Juan Rodriguez God of all creation, hear the prayers of Your servants who recall the day of their birth. Bless them with Your presence and surround them with Your love that they may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to You. If we have missed a birthday, please or call the office. Calvary Cemetery News 874 West Main Street Lexington, KY ccemetery@cdlex.org Library: Calvary Cemetery is currently seeking new or gently used good grief book donations to assist in building its library as a resource for those who grieve. If you would like to donate, or use these materials, please contact Calvary Cemetery at the address noted above. Calvary Cemetery is of the Diocese of Lexington. Now Hiring: Calvary Cemetery is seeking to hire a full-time Groundsman. Interested persons should submit their resume, references, and salary. requirement, to Calvary Cemetery. MINISTERS Dec. 7 4:30 PM Dec. 8 6:30 PM Dec. 10 4:30 PM Dec :00 AM Altar Servers Need Volunteers Need Volunteer Book: Veronica Schroeder Candles Need Volunteers Ana Schroeder Need Volunteer Schroeder Altar: John Boursaw Book: Richie Macias Max Chambers Ana Schroeder Incense No Incense Matthew Brodeur No Incense No Incense Lectors Robert Logsdon Pat Biggs Bonnie Moore Tamme Schroeder Terri McQuerry Leon Mayo Ministers of Hospitality Need Volunteers Mary Anna Welch Need Volunteers Janet Schank Paul Schank 2nd Collection: Retirement for Religious Joe Fister Ty Holiday Allen McQuerry Justin Stocker Greeters Need Volunteers Need Volunteers Joan Huffman Ken Niemann Gift Bearers Need Volunteers Need Volunteers Balles Family Ministers of the Host Mary Kay Mayo Josh Brodeur Mike Vah Loren Willmott Ministers of the Precious Blood Mary Beth Lyons Janet Pyle Noelle Brodeur Pat Patterson Need Volunteers Deacon Browning Janet Pyle Josh Brodeur Noelle Brodeur Mary Alice McClain Nicholas McClain Robby McClain Mickie Noel

7 7 DECEMBER 3 SATURDAY Confessions, 3:30 PM Rosary, 4:00 PM Mass, 4:30 PM, Deacon Browning preaching 2nd Collection: Parish Reserve Fund Youth Group T-shirt Sale after Mass Christmas Pilgrimage (St. Mary), 7:00 PM Andrew s Coats & Cocktails Charity Event, 7:00-9:00 PM (Chiericozzi home) DECEMBER 4 SUNDAY St. Mary Mass, 7:15 AM Spanish Mass, 8:45 AM, Deacon Eduardo Fortini preaching Youth Group T-shirt Sale after Mass Formation, 9:30 AM Saint Nicholas Celebration during Formation Mass, 11:00 AM, Deacon Browning preaching 2nd Collection: Parish Reserve Fund Youth Group T-shirt Sale, after all Masses Calendar of Events DECEMBER 5 MONDAY Word & Communion Service, 6 PM, Deacon Bruce Browning presiding Peer Ministry Committee, 6:30 PM Meeting DECEMBER 6 TUESDAY Priests Jubilee (Fr. Al away) NO MASS DECEMBER 7 WEDNESDAY Rosary, 10:30 AM Adoration with Benediction, 11:00 AM 9:00 PM Vigil Mass, 4:30 PM Youth Group, 6:00 PM Choir Practice, 7:00 PM DECEMBER 8 THURSDAY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Holy Day of Obligation St. Mary Mass, 5:00 PM St. Andrew Mass, 6:30 PM DECEMBER 9 FRIDAY Mass, 11:00 AM Seniors Luncheon after Mass (Kentucky Depot, Stanford) DECEMBER 10 SATURDAY Confessions, 3:30 PM Rosary, 4:00 PM Mass, 4:30 PM 2nd Collection: Retirement for Religious DECEMBER 11 SUNDAY St. Mary Mass, 7:15 AM Spanish Mass, 8:45 AM, Fr. Carlos Martinez presiding Formation, 9:30 AM Mass, 11:00 AM 2nd Collection: Retirement for Religious DECEMBER 12 MONDAY Spanish Mass, 7:00 PM DECEMBER 13 TUESDAY Mass, 11:00 AM Ministry of Consolation Meeting, 3 PM Finance Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Congratulations to Patrick and Erika Tincher who are celebrating their 15th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on December 8, Lord God and Creator, renew their marriage covenant, increase Your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace, so that they may always rejoice in the gift of Your blessing. Parish Council Members Meetings are open for parishioners to attend. Pete Chiericozzi, Chair Bill Huston, Vice-Chair Bruce Browning Rosa Browning Mariano & Celia Flores Darlene Holt Warren Jackson Pat Isaman Nicholas McClain Juan Mercado, Jr. Bettina Merritt Sara Niemann Pat Patterson Tony Patterson Finance Council Members Bonnie Moore, Chair Leon Mayo, Vice-Chair Blake Alvey JD Case Pamela Drakeford Deb Grimaldi Pat Grant Phillip Crump Jim McGlone FAITH FUN FRIENDSHIP SERVICE Catholic Singles of the Bluegrass Catholic Singles of the Bluegrass fosters the development of friendships between Catholic singles in the Diocese of Lexington, especially those who do not feel comfortable in a 20s or 30s group. The group's mission is to provide opportunities to participate in social activities, service projects and faith-based education programs. The next upcoming event: December 10 Christmas Party Social at 5:30 PM and A Cathedral Christmas Concert at 8:00 PM. See website for details. For more information: CatholicSinglesoftheBluegrass@gmail.com