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1 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY - 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M., 5:00 P.M. SPANISH MASS - 6:30 P.M. POLISH MASS - First Sunday of each month - 3:00 P.M. CONFESSIONS - Thirty minutes prior to every scheduled Mass. Saturday 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Contacts 603 OAK STREET Pastor Fr. Eric Sternberg (608) , ext. 2 freric@dellscatholic.com Polish and Spanish Ministries Fr. Osvaldo Briones (608) Hispanic Ministry obriones@slsonline.org Fr. Bronislaw Slodowski (262) Parish Staff Executive Assistant Terri Donnelly (608) , ext. 3 tdonnelly@dellscatholic.com Administrative Assistant Laurie Grill (608) , ext. 6 lgrill@dellscatholic.com Director of Faith Formation Dave Kordell (608) , ext. 4 dkordell@dellscatholic.com Director of Music Tracey Tolzmann tolzmann@dellscatholic.com (608) , ext. 7 Maintenance Supervisor Brad Koenig (608) , ext. 5 bkoenig@dellscatholic.com Accounting - SAS Business Services Steve Solava (608) ssolava@dellscatholic.com Parish Trustees Dennis Schad - Pastoral Council President Emeritus Leo Grill - Finance Council President December 17, 2017 Bulletin Deadline: Announcements for the bulletin are due to Laurie Grill (lgrill@dellscatholic.com) by 12:00 noon Tuesday for the coming week s bulletin.

2 Mass Intentions Weekend Liturgical Schedule Saturday, December 16 5:00 p.m. Jack and Dorothy Van Wie Sunday, December 17 8:00 a.m. Lindsay Botwinski 10:30 a.m. For the People of Saint Cecilia 5:00 p.m. Deceased and current members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday, December 19 8:00 a.m. Jim Grieger Wednesday, December 20 8:00 a.m. Tadeusz Bora Thursday, December 21 5:00 p.m. Evelyn Odehnal Friday, December 22 8:00 a.m. Christine and Joseph Ramer Saturday, December 23 5:00 p.m. Jane Amend York Sunday, December 24 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 a.m. For the People of Saint Cecilia 10:30 a.m. Deceased priests of the Diocese CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 p.m. Msgr. Felix Oehrlein 10:00 p.m. Irene Glover Monday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00 a.m. For the People of Saint Cecilia HOSPITALITY SUNDAY SCHEDULES Lector s s Saturday, December 23 5:00 p.m. C. Ewig, A. Smith J. Ewig M. Ewig, N. Dethloff A. R. and W. Dethloff F. Dethloff Sunday, December 24 8:00 a.m. B. Van Wie, A. Anderson S. Anderson O. Kayvuk, P. Pachniewicz S. Ennis, T. Anen, NEEDED A. Kaminski 10:30 a.m. T. Anchor, D. Murray T. Murray H. Anchor, N. Showalter D. and D. Anchor, T. Lucke C. Showalter, T. Lucke CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 p.m. J. Buss, J. Buchaniec R. Buss K. and C. Hickey S. P. and B. Walsh R. Buss 10:00 p.m. K. Trumble, W. Czuprynko P. Moertl D. and Z. Jarog, V. Bellock B. Borcher, T. and D. Tylka L. Mattei, K. Moertl CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00 a.m. B. Koenig, A. Anderson B. Oxnem M. and M. Koenig D. Gavinski, J. Van Wie, V. Golz M. and K. Koenig December 24 December 31 8:00 a.m. Mass A. Kaminski 10:30 a.m. Mass E. Andreoli 8:00 a.m. Mass C. Gaston, H. Henrichs 10:30 a.m. Mass J. Van Wie, Sigmunds THE PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 AND REOPEN DECEMBER 26

3 To all my sons and daughters in Christ! May the Lord God grant you many graces on this Third Sunday of Advent! While the theme of Advent is a focus on the coming of Jesus in three ways: His first, His present and His final Advent, the readings for Gaudete Sunday deal with rejoicing in the Lord Christian joy as well as the mission of St. John the Baptist and his connection with Advent. Theologian Henri Nouwen describes the difference between joy and happiness. While happiness is dependent on external conditions, joy is "the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved and that nothing -- sickness, failure, emotional distress, oppression, war, or even death -- can take that love way." Thus joy can be present even in the midst of sadness. In his 2014 Gaudete Sunday homily, Pope Francis said that Gaudete Sunday is known as the "Sunday of joy," and that instead of fretting about "all they still haven't" done to prepare for Christmas, people should "think of all the good things life has given you." Keep yourself focused on the spiritual life as Christmas grows near, especially through the Advent Meditations booklet or the Best Advent Ever, and you will know this joy amidst the busyness of the season. I love you all like Jesus! Fr. Eric CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE Fourth Sunday of Advent - Sat., Dec. 5:00 p.m. - Sun., Dec. 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve - Sun., Dec. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.(spanish) & 10:00 p.m. Christmas Day - Mon., Dec. 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 pm (Spanish) New Year s Eve - Sun. Dec. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. NO 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) New Year s Day - Mon., Jan. 9:00 a.m. HOW TO FULFILL MY SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS OBLIGATIONS HERE S YOUR ANSWERS! Option #1: 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening and Mass on Sunday evening Option #2: 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening and Mass on Monday Option #3: Mass Sunday morning and Mass Sunday evening Option #4: Mass Sunday morning and Mass on Monday

4 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 17 Sunday: Is 61:1-2, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54/1Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, Monday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/ Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25/Ps 71:3-4, 5-6, 16-17/ Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/ Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/ Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1Sm 1:24-28/1Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8/ Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10 and 14/Lk 1:57-66 Next Sunday: 2Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE LAST WEEKEND!! The Knights of Columbus annual food drive ends this weekend. Bring your items to the Gathering Room of the Church and deposit them in the containers provided. The following items are needed: Crackers, Kleenex, juice, gravy, pancake mix, syrup, laundry detergent, kids cereal, cereal bars, canned fruit, Tuna and Hamburger Helper, canned meat and fish, ketchup, mustard, mayo, soup (no tomato), canned spaghetti, pudding, Jell-O, toilet paper, diapers (sizes 1-6) and baby wipes. Thank you! In today s Gospel, John the Baptist says, I am the voice of one crying in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord. Let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord. Christmas is a time of love and gift giving...please give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas. Our records show that the following parishioners are celebrating a birthday December 17 - December 24, 2017 Berni Boehm Lisa Clementi Cynthia Collins Stephanie Czuprynko James Delmore Gabor Dombi Susan Fisher Christopher Gantz Joshua Gray Theodore Hagen Hans Helland Patrick Jagoe Bruce Kaiser Howard Kmak Leroy Luke Lois Luke David Makowski Richard V. Makowski Alice Morrison Dale Morrison Heidi Morrison Kay Morse Mike Nate Ronald Newell Andrzej Pakos Helen Purta Todd Seiler Barbara Strahler Renee Szymusiak Monica Tischer John Vodvarka Lawrence Zunker If your birthday is not listed or it is incorrect, please contact the Parish Office. Thursday, December 21 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us in praying for an increase in vocations for our Parish and Diocese Adoration, scripture readings, preached meditation, intercessions and song 1240 AM

5 LAST DAY FOR 2017 CONTRIBUTIONS: JANUARY 8, 2018 Please make sure your check is dated December 31, 2017 SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS Baptism - Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. A class may be required prior to baptism. Sacrament of Matrimony - Arrangements must be made with the Parish Priest six (6) months prior to anticipated date of wedding. Care of the Sick - Communion will be brought to the homebound and the sick who are confined to their homes each week. For new additions to the Communion List, please call the Parish Office by Wednesday noon. Sacrament of the Sick - Will be administered to all of those seriously ill, those about to have major surgery, and any of the elderly of the Parish requesting it. Call the Parish Office to arrange. Parish Registration - New parishioners are welcome and are asked to register at the Parish Office, or download the form on our website to complete. Reconciliation - Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., thirty minutes prior to each Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and Sunday. DECEMBER EVENTS December 17 Spanish Mass - 6:30 p.m. December 18 Bible Study - 2:00 or 6:30 p.m. December 19 Giving Tree Pick-Up - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. December 20 Eucharistic Adoration - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Faith Formation classes - grades 1-5 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; grades 6-12 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. This is the Faith - 6:00 p.m. December 21 Holy Hour for Vocations - 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m. December 22 Parish Office closes at 11:00 a.m.; reopens December 26 at 8:00 a.m. NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS Starting January 2, 2018 The Parish Office will be open: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The office will be closed on Fridays PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING RELIGIOUS IN YOUR CHRISTMAS CARD LIST Fr. Dale Grubba 1211 W. Main St. Princeton, WI Fr. Bruno Slodowski Marion Court Wind Lake, WI Fr. James McEnery and Fr. Eugene Hollfelder 1950 SW Palm City Rd. #6206 Stuart, FL Msgr. John Hebl W8595 Fern Rd. Oxford, WI Fr. Scott Emerson and Fr. Andrew Showers Casa Santa Maria Via dell Umilta, Roma ITALY

6 GAUDETE SUNDAY The third Sunday of Advent, so called from the first word of the Introit at Mass (Gaudete, i.e. Rejoice). The season of Advent originated as a fast of forty days in preparation to Christmas, commencing on the day after the feast of St. Martin (12 November), whence it was often called St. Martin s Lent a name by which it was known as early as the fifth century. The introduction of the Advent fast cannot be placed much earlier, because there is no evidence of Christmas being kept on 25 December before the end of the fourth century (Duchesne, Origines du culte chretien, Paris, 1889), and the preparation for the feast could not have been of earlier date than the feast itself. In the ninth century, the duration of Advent was reduced to four weeks, the first allusion to the shortened season being in a letter of St. Nicholas I ( ) to the Bulgarians, and by the twelfth century the fast had been replaced by simple abstinence. St. Gregory the Great was the first to draw up an Office for the Advent season, and the Gregorian Sacramentary is the earliest to provide Masses for the Sundays of Advent. In both Office and Mass provision is made for five Sundays, but by the tenth century four was the usual number, though some churches of France observed five as late as the thirteenth century. Notwithstanding all these modifications, however, Advent still preserved most of the characteristics of a penitential season which made it a kind of counterpart to Lent, the middle (or third) Sunday corresponding with Laetare or Mid-Lent Sunday, the organ and flowers, forbidden during the rest of the season, were, permitted to be used; rose-colored vestments were allowed instead of purple (or black, as formerly); the deacon and sub-deacon resumed the dalmatic and tunicle at the chief Mass, and cardinals wore rose color instead of purple. All these distinguishing marks have continued in use, and are present discipline of the Latin Church. Gaudete Sunday, therefore, makes a breaker like Laetare Sunday, about midway through a season which is otherwise of a penitential character, and signifies the nearness of the Lord s coming. Of the stations kept in Rome the four Sundays of Advent, that at the Vatican basilica is assigned to Gaudete, as being the most important and imposing of the four. In both Office and Mass throughout Advent continual reference is made to our Lord s second coming, and this is emphasized on the third Sunday by the additional signs of gladness permitted on that day. Gaudete Sunday is further marked by a new Invitatory, the Church no longer inviting the faithful to adore merely The Lord who is to come, but calling upon them to worship and hail with joy The Lord who is now nigh and close at hand. The Nocturn lessons from the Prophecy of Isaiah describe the Lord s coming and the blessings that will result it, and the antiphons at Vespers re-echo the prophectic promises. The joy of expectation is emphasized by the constant Alleluias, which occur in both Office and Mass throughout the entire season. In the Mass, the Introit Gaudete in Domino temper strikes the same note, and gives its name to the day. The Epistle again incites us to rejoicing, and bids us prepare to meet the coming Savior with prayers and supplication and thanksgiving, whilst the Gospel, the words of St. John Baptist, warns us that the Lamb of God is even now in our midst, through we appear to know Him not. The spirit of the Office and Liturgy all through Advent is one of expectation and preparation for the Christmas feast as well as for the second coming of Christ, and the penitential exercises suitable to that spirit are thus on Gaudete Sunday suspended, as were, for a while in order to symbolize that joy and gladness in the Promised Redemption which should never be absent from the heart of the faithful. KINGS CHALLENGE: Make a Christmas card and deliver it to a nursing home or an elderly neighbor OR shovel snow for an elderly neighbor.

7 REMINDER TO ALL SAINT CECILIA PARISHIONERS THERE IS NO 5:00 P.M. MASS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 MASSES WILL BE AT 8:00 AND 10:30 A.M. ONLY