PRAY FOR THEM. HOLIDAY HOURS: All parish offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, December 25 th.

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1 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 1 December 25 Monday The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 10:00 a.m. Is 52:7-10 Michael S. Gallagher Heb 1:1-6 Mike and Kathy Gallagher Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, :00 p.m. Milton and Michael Toney Mary Ann Toney December 26 Tuesday Saint Stephen, The First Martyr 8:30 a.m. Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Jerome Hammermeister Mt 10:17-22 Victoria Hammermeister December 27 Wednesday Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 7:00 a.m. 1 Jn 1:1-4 Giuseppe Aracri Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Luisa Uhlenhake December 28 Thursday The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 8:30 a.m. 1 Jn 1:5 2:2 Marion Nichting Mt 2:13-18 Beth Sletten December 29 Friday 7:00 a.m. 1 Jn 2:3-11 Maria Villirillo Aracri Lk 2:22-35 Luisa Uhlenhake December 30 Saturday 5:30 p.m. 1 Jn 2:12-17 Quintino Aracri Lk 2:36-40 Luisa Uhlenhake December 31 Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, :00 a.m. or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Sam and Kathy Col 3:12-21 or 3: :00 a.m. or Heb 11:8, 11-12, For The Parish Lk 2: or 2:22, :00 p.m. Ross Mongin Mom and Dad Regular $ 28, Weekend Total - Week # 25 $ 638, Yearly Total - Week # 25 Holy Days $ Immaculate Conception $ 1, Christmas $ All Sainte $ 22, Total Holy Days - Week # 25 Regular and Holy Days $ 660, Total Week - # 25 Budgeted $ 26, Each Weekend - Weeks # 1-52 $ 665, Total Budget through Week # 25 Non-Parish Collection (s) $ St. Vincent $ 3, Religious Retirement $ Human Development $ Mission Sunday Miscellaneous Collection (s) $ 0.00 FYI: $9, month cost for Sunday donuts; free-will offering total for 12 months, $6,417. PRAY FOR THEM FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN COMBAT AREAS Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness. Please remember our military members, especially those deployed in combat areas, with prayers. If you would like to have a family member, who is currently deployed (military or civilian), listed in the bulletin for prayer, please call the parish office. DECEMBER 10, 2017 ANTHONY MICHAEL PECORARO OLIVIA CAROLINE SANCTIS Congratulations to Allison Nichole Wienhoff who received her First Communion on December 17, Parishioners are invited to remember Allison in your prayers. HOLIDAY HOURS: All parish offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, December 25 th. THE NURSERY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY now through Tuesday, January 2 nd. We will reopen on Saturday, January 6 th and Sunday, January 7 th.

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2 Liturgical Schedule Christmas Season Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 5:30 PM Sunday, December 24 Midnight Mass - 11:00 PM Sunday, December 24 Christmas Day Day Masses - 10:00 AM and Noon Monday, December 25 Sunday, December 31, 2017 Holy Family Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Saturday, December 30 Day Masses - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and Noon Sunday, December 31 Monday, January 1, 2018 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Day Mass 10:00 AM Monday, January 1 MARIA DEROO TO LEAVE PARISH STAFF: The parish is saying good-bye to Maria and her staff duties as youth and young adult faith coordinator. Maria is stepping away from work to focus on other interests. While her brief tenure is a loss to staff and parishioners, a parish thank you to Maria for her staff service on behalf of our parish youth. Our best wishes go out to her! A search committee will be formed in Spring 2018 and an interview and hiring process started. Parishioners are asked to pray for a successful 2018 effort. NARCAN/NALOXONE TRAINING: Save a life by Choosing Hope of changing a life! Greene County project DAWN will hold a training on how to administer Narcan on Wednesday, January 31 st at 7:00 p.m. in Kramer Hall at St. Luke Church. Training can accommodate up to 25 attendees. To register, please call Greg Coffey at and leave your contact number on the answering machine. SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY Christ has no hands or feet on earth but ours St Teresa of Avila LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH COLLECTION: Next weekend is the last weekend of December. The members of the St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul Society will be in the church gathering space after all Masses to receive your monetary donations. Your continued generosity is appreciated! Carroll High School is sponsoring a trip to Washington DC for the MARCH FOR LIFE, departing on January 18 th and returning on January 21 st. The trip includes Mass at the Capital One Arena, the March, and sightseeing. This is a great opportunity for families, youth groups, or others involved in the pro-life movement. Contact Dennis Brun at Carroll for more information about trip itinerary and costs at dbrun@carrollhs.org, or by calling Good Shepherd Ministries No Longer Collecting Used Stamps: Good Shepherd Ministries, providing housing and job coaching for men who leave incarceration, is no longer collecting used stamps as one of their fundraisers. Therefore, we will stop collecting stamps. The St. Luke Social Action Ministry thanks parishioners and parish offices who participated in this project for many years. The men in this program were always grateful that people were thinking about them. HERE AT ST. LUKE 2018 GREAT ITALIAN FEAST The famous Great Italian Feast is coming on Sunday, February 11 th to the St. Luke Parish Social Center. Hours are from 4:30-7:00 p.m. and the meal features a self-serve buffet (watch for more information in future bulletins). Come and enjoy a truly delectable meal with your Parish Family! This event is sponsored by the St. Luke Boosters in support of many worthwhile parish organizations and activities. TAXES AND CHARITABLE GIVING: Many people use Christmas and year s end to donate to charity and positively impact federal and state income taxes. Gifts to the parish advance the work of the church and help attain program goals and maintain quality parish activities. An employer may also match gifts. If you prefer to do a stock transfer for St. Luke, please use the information listed below. Any questions, please contact Bruce at bguindon@saintlukeparish.org. Name of Custodian: Fifth Third Bank DTC Number: 2116 Account Name: St Luke Beavercreek Account Number: CB St Luke Church, Tax ID Your name needs to be included

3 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 3 ADULT FAITH FORMATION opportunities to sustain and grow as faithful witnesses to the Good News of Jesus There are many opportunities being offered here at St. Luke to sustain and grow as faithful witnesses to the Good News of Jesus. Most registrations and questions can be directed to Jansen Center with Tom Smith at ext. 301 or tsmith@saintluke parish.org. THAT MAN IS YOU is an exciting, nationally-renowned Catholic men s program that meets on Saturdays 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in Kramer Hall. All men 18 and over are invited. Register online at For more information contact Paul Madsen at pbmadsen@sbcglobal.net. CURRENTLY ONGOING SCRIPTURE & BOOK STUDY WOMEN OF FAITH: Who does God want you to be? Look into the mirror of Proverbs 31 and you ll get a pretty good idea! Join Women of Faith to explore Scripture and keep your balance during the holiday season! Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Kramer Hall TRUE DEVOTION OF MARY Please note: There will be no meetings during the month of December, the group will return in January. For fur ther questions contact Beth Lang- Sletten at Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. until noon in Jansen Center REMAIN IN MY WORD is a relaxing way to learn more about Scripture and at the same time be able to engage more fully at Mass. Weekly gathering is centered on the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings. There is no cost to join and all are welcome. Bring your Bible. Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in Jansen Center GETTING TO THE MARTYRS On Tuesday, January 9 th we will begin our new movie series --- Getting to the Martyrs. I promise you a year full of inspiration and pure love of God, as we journey with incredible men and women who were willing to sacrifice everything to serve Jesus. Some will be old (we will start with the Apostles and early martyrs) and some will be new (including Blessed Stanley Romer, who was beatified this September 2017). Mark your calendars and plan to be with us on the journey beginning January 9 th in Kramer Hall at 7:00 p.m. There will be light snacks and drinks. No RSVP is necessary. For more information, please contact Lisa or Know someone who is INQUIRING ABOUT CATHOLICISM? Have you been participating at St. Luke with your Catholic spouse and want to know more about becoming Catholic? St. Luke welcomes you and any questions you may have about becoming Catholic. Contact Margie Alexander at , ext. 305 or malexa@saintlukeparish.org for more information. MISSING A SACRAMENT? Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are known as the Sacraments of Initiation. If you are a baptized Catholic, older than 7 years, and have not received Eucharist and/or Confirmation, contact Margie Alexander at , ext. 305 or malexa@saintlukeparish.org to receive the powerful graces that these Sacraments have to offer. ST. MONICA MINISTRY: The member s of St. Monica Ministry gather together to support one another in their prayers, hopes and longings for family members and friends who no longer practice their Catholic faith or have a weakened faith. All are welcome to participate. This year, in addition to prayer, fellowship and support, we will view video and use the book Return - How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church by Brandon Vogt. Books are available ($5) at Jansen Center, or can be picked up at the meeting. Future meetings will be January 28 th, February 25 th, March 18 th and April 22 nd. Please contact Teresa at for more information. DEVOTION TO THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST is held Saturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. All are welcome to pray the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Litany, the Chaplet of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Contact Divina at or mail.com. EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND ADORATION This is the wonderful truth, my dear friends: the Word, which became flesh two thousand years ago, is present today in the Eucharist. Saint Pope John Paul II Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins in St. Dominic Chapel after the Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 6:45 p.m. We recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:15 p.m. Divine Office evening prayer (Vespers) and evening Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed at 6:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. No babysitting is available on December 26 th since school is not in session. If you feel Jesus tugging at your heart to spend some quiet time with Him, please come to Adoration. Communal Rosary: On Tuesday, December 26 th, the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be in St. Dominic Chapel. Communal Rosary will be prayed before Mass beginning at 8:00 a.m. and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur before the end of Mass.

4 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH MINISTRY When: 6:00-8:30pm Where: Bishop Ford Hall Who: 6 th - 12 th Grade Youth, new youth always welcome FALL 2017 December 24 Merry Christmas Eve, no Youth Ministry December 31- Happy New Year s Eve, no Youth Ministry UPCOMING EVENTS Confirmation Retreat January 12-14, 2018 Our Confirmation Retreat will be held at Kirkwood Retreat and Conference Center. High School leaders from St. Luke s will lead this retreat. Any parent that would be able to help with this retreat, please contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saintluke parish.org. Applications for high school leaders are still available in the Jansen Center. FUNERAL LUNCHEON LAY MINISTRY: Thank You to all the parishioners who generously donated food or served the meal at our recent funeral lunches. We would not be able to provide these lunches to our bereaved families without all your work and support. We are always looking for people willing to donate food or help serve these lunches. If you can help in any way please contact Judy at Jeckh@sbcglobal.net, or Jeannine at michaelarber@ sbcglobal.net, Please do not forget to pick up empty containers in Kramer Hall kitchen from recently donated food. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2018 The Boosters are looking for gently used artificial Christmas trees and decorations Do you have a gently used artificial Christmas tree or Christmas decorations that you no longer use? Why not donate them? The Boosters are looking for gently used artificial Christmas trees and Christmas decorations to restock the Attic Treasures booth for next year s Bazaar. Trees and decorations can be dropped off at Jansen Center and a donation receipt can be provided. Please identify your item as a donation for the Boosters. Arrangements can be made for trees to be picked up, if necessary. Please call Patti Blakely at if you have any questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT DONATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 31 ST AND WILL NOT RESUME AGAIN UNTIL THE FALL OF PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PSR is held on Wednesdays at 4:15 and 7:00 p.m. in the Church Early Childhood is held on Sundays, at 9:45 a.m. in the school Gym 8 th Grade Sunday PSR is held on Sundays, at 9:45 a.m. in the Jansen Center Questions, please contact Caroline Barhorst at cbarhorst@saint lukeparish.org with any questions. Year s Break If you have not turned in your Confirmation Retreat Forms and Payment Please do so ASAP! Early Childhood and 8 th Grade Sunday Classes: No class December 24 th and 31 st for Christmas and New Wednesday PSR: No Class December 27 th for Christmas Break It s NOT TOO LATE! Registrations for the year are being accepted. Please contact Caroline Barhorst at with any questions. CATECHIST NEEDED: Do you enjoy sharing your faith? Do you enjoy talking with kids? Take some time to reflect on God s call for you He is calling you so share His love with a great group of kids PSR is in need of an 8 th Grade Catechist for the 4:15 class to begin as soon as possible! Please pray that God opens the heart of the next catechist for this great group of 8 th graders! Please contact Caroline Barhorst in the Jansen Center or at cbarhorst@ saintlukeparish.org. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD: All children in the parish age 3-9 are invited to participate in Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) sessions at the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. CLOW is intended to help children pray better and reflect on God s Word. The children are invited to come forward for a special blessing toward the beginning of Mass and then they walk to St. Dominic Chapel with 2 CLOW leaders. CLOW continues to need 2 VIRTUS trained adults at each session of the 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mass. In our efforts to ensure the safety of the children who attend, we are asking that 2 VIRTUS trained adults sign up for this ministry. If we are unable to have 2 VIRTUS trained adults sign up, CLOW will not be offered at that Mass. If you are interested in helping with this beautiful children s ministry please contact Caroline Barhorst at the Jansen Center, , x306.

5 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH BEAVERCREEK, OH 5 ST. LUKE SCHOOL Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Vigil Mass in Church (5:30 PM) Christmas Midnight Mass in Church (11:00 PM) Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day Christmas Day Masses in Church at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Eucharistic Adoration in St. Dominic Chapel (9:15 AM - 7:00 PM) Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Thursday, December 28, 2017 Knights of Columbus Council Meeting in BFH (6:45-9:45 PM) Confirmation Retreat Planning Meeting in Jansen Rose (7:00-9:00 PM) SCC Our Lady of Good Council in Jansen East (7:30-9:00 PM) Friday, December 29, 2017 Holiday Break - All Facilities Closing at 12:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Jansen East (7:00-8:00 PM) Saturday, December 30, 2017 Adult Men's Basketball in Gym (6:30-8:30 AM) Sunday, December 31, 2017 Masses for Sunday in Church at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 Noon Monday, January 1, 2018 Day Mass in Church at 10:00 AM Holiday - All Facilities Closed Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Eucharistic Adoration in St. Dominic Chapel (9:15 AM - 7:00 PM) SVDP Conference Meeting in Jansen West (7:00-8:30 PM) Wednesday, January 3, 2018 NLR Meeting in Jansen East (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) PSR in School/Nursery/YMR (4:15-8:30 PM) Remain in My Word Study in Jansen West (7:00-8:30 PM) BS Troop 85 Committee Meeting in Jansen Rose (7:30-9:00 PM) Knights of Columbus Assembly Meeting in BFH (8:00-9:45 PM) Thursday, January 4, 2018 Extension in BFH/YMR/GYM (3:00-6:00 PM) CYO in Gym (5:15-9:00 PM) RCIA in Kramer Hall (7:00-9:00 PM) Confirmation Retreat Planning Mtg in Jansen Rose (7:00-9:00 PM) SCC Our Lady of Good Council in Jansen East (7:30-9:00 PM) Friday, January 5, 2018 Moms and Tots Playgroup in Kramer Hall/Nursery (9:30-11:30 AM) 5th Grade Girl Scouts #32348 in School Room #106 (3:00-4:15 PM) Extension in BFH/YMR/GYM (3:00-6:00 PM) CYO in Gym (5:15-9:00 PM) Daisy Troop Meeting in Bishop Ford Hall (6:30-8:00 PM) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Jansen East (7:00-8:00 PM) ONE FAITH, ONE HOPE, ONE LOVE Tuition Assistance Program School Year History and Background of Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance: Because strong, sustainable education programs in schools and parishes are vital for the future of the Catholic Church, 50% of the proceeds (or approximately $65 million) of the One Faith, One Hope, One Love ( 1love.org/) campaign will be used for Catholic education in our archdiocese. K-8 Grade Student Grants Level of Need Based on Income: All K-8 grade grants funded by the CEF will be awarded based upon the assessed financial need of our families, performed by a third-party company which will examine a family s income and suggest a level of need. $1000 Limit: A grant will not exceed the amount of $1,000 per student, with the amount determined by the financial needs assessment. (This $1,000 is an initial limit; it may increase in future years, dependent on future funds raised and changing policies of the grant program.) Annual Applications: These grants must be applied for annually, and will be awarded without distinguishing between families based upon religion; however, local parishes/ schools could make such differentiations in awards of separate local tuition assistance. Qualifying for Other Support: These primary school grants will not be provided to any family who already receives, or who qualifies to receive, full tuition support from state-funded Parental Choice programs (the EdChoice Scholarship, the Jon Peterson Scholarship, etc.). However, these grants will be awarded before any form of locallygenerated tuition assistance (such as parish or school aid). Which Schools are included: Awarded grants may be applied toward tuition at any Catholic Elementary School recognized by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. For application information visit: parent-resources/grant-and-aid/ Priority deadline for applications this year will be DECEMBER 31, 2017 VIRTUS Protecting God s Children Sessions on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Decree on Child Protection: All employees and regular volunteers in the Archdiocese who have contact with children are required to be trained using VIRTUS materials. St. Luke will host its next session on Tuesday, January 23 rd. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. No child care provided. To register or to get a list of available training dates, go to online.org. You must register online. Any questions, contact Bruce Guindon at x202 or bguindon@saint lukeparish.org.

6 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 6 AROUND THE AREA Historic St. Mary s Church in Dayton invites you to their Annual Christmas Open House. Follow the Star in the East (Dayton) to the Twin Towers and see the large Nativity display with over 100 statues! Bring your family, friends and a camera! December 26 th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and December 27 th -28 th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. St. Mary s Church is located at the corner of Xenia and Steele Avenue. For information, go to Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating High School Women: The Dayton Catholic Women s Club Scholarship was established with the goal of assisting young Catholic women in continuing their studies at an accredited technical school, junior college, community college, or four-year college/university. Applicants must be high school graduates, who are active members of a Dayton-area Roman Catholic Church, and who demonstrate financial need. The application can be found at daytonfoundation.org/scholars. Deadline for applications is March 9, 2018 at 4:30 pm. If you have questions or need assistance, go to scholarships@daytonfoundation.org or call Miami Valley Catholic Singles: Last Mass & Brews for 2017 will be on Saturday, December 30 th from 5:00-10:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike in Centerville. After Mass we will have dinner at El Toro Bar and Grill, 4421 W. Franklin Street in Bellbrook. See you there! Catholic-Sponsored DIVORCECARE: A 13-week support group, held on Thursday evenings, from January 11 th to April 12 th ; from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike in Centerville. Cost is $25 per person. Scholarships are available. For information, or to register, call Marcelle Toma at (not a texting number) or mtoma@ woh.rr.com. You are welcome if you are divorced or separated. You should not have to feel isolated or cut off from the Catholic Church. This support group deals with such recovery topics as anger, loneliness, new relationships, annulments, and more. PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE SPONSORS AS A THANK YOU FOR THEIR KIND GENEROSITY