ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO DECEMBER 7, C a n d l e l i g h t

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1 ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO DECEMBER 7, 2014 COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company. This is the season to be watchful and alert as we make haste to meet the Son of God. As John preached at the River Jordan, we must prepare the way. This requires that we avoid distraction and stay on course. As the Prayer after Communion today suggests, we must judge wisely things on earth and hold firm to the things of heaven. We need to focus on what lies ahead, seeking heavenly wisdom, and running toward the goal of the heavenly dwelling...if we can transform this earthly kingdom to a place that prepares the way of the Lord, we will be prepared for the prize of meeting Christ in the heavenly kingdom. Excerpt from The Roman Missal, Third Edition, 2010, ICEL Reprinted with the approval of the committee on Divine Worship, USCCB. A d v e n t b y GIVE THANKS FOR RELIGIOUS A parishioner writes, We thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABCs, but also to love God. Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. C a n d l e l i g h t READINGS FOR DECEMBER 14 Isaiah 61:1-2A, I Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, With heartfelt thanks for your STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE NOVEMBER 23 Adults $ 16, Children $24.00 NOVEMBER 30 Adults $ 9, Children $ WEDDINGS Congratulations to Scott Bunker and Tara Bergman who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage! May your lives together be blessed? and strengthened by the Lord! WE REMEMBER OUR DECEASED In your prayers please remember Ray Roth who died and whose funeral was held November 25th. Please also remember his family, friends, and all who mourn his death. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. CHRISTMAS REQUEST BY FATHER SATISH Last Christmas, I requested that in lieu of gifts given to me personally, that the amount be used to help with hurricane victims in the Philippines. Because of your generosity, we were able to send over $7, to the Philippines. May I please request once again, that this year a donation be made to the Catholic Relief Services Medical Relief for the Ebola victims in West Africa, instead of gifts made to me. Donations can be made online at donation=form1&df_id=7200&s_src=emergencyp age May Christ who came to give us life bless you abundantly this Christmas. Father Satish Joseph IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASSES Sun., Dec., 7, at 7:00 p.m.; Mon., Dec., 8, at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. INFANT JESUS SHOWER Infant Jesus Shower gifts are due the weekend of December 14 th. If you need your child s information again or have any additional questions please contact Kathy Brewster at or Joyce Wellmeier at

2 EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 8:00 a.m. Red West (Helen Hischak) 10:30 a.m. Michael McGarry Birthday Remembrance (McGarry Family) 7:00 p.m. For All Service Members MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 6:30 a.m. Anna Egan (Steven & Jessica Koehler) 8:15 a.m. Elaine Santana (Helen O Brien) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:15 a.m. Louis Hoelscher (Family) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 8:15 a.m. Red West (Don) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 8:15 a.m. Charles McCoy (McCoy Family) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 5:00 p.m. Mildred Nieberding (Lorraine Anderson) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the family of Helen Hawkins (Helen Hawkins) 10:30 a.m. Maureen Reis (Bill & Libby Friel) SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 8:00 a.m. Mass (Rosary at 7:30 a.m.) Coffee and Conversation- HR 9:00-10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Zumba-GYM 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass of Immaculate Conception-7:00 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass- 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Novena-9:00 a.m. Hour of Grace-BSC 12:00 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Bible Study-HR 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Legion of Mary-SJA 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer-SJN 3:15 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Prayer Shawl Ministry-SJN 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception-8:15 a.m. Family Praise & Worship-SJN 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Men s Group-SJN 7:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. HOUR OF GRACE Please join us this year for one hour of prayer on Monday, December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. We will start at 12:00 noon sharp in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Our Lady requested this time and date when she appeared as the Mystical Rose in 1947 to sister Pierina of Montichiari, Italy. Many spiritual and physical blessings will be received by those who pray undisturbed during this hour. Please join us for the hour consisting of rosary, 51st Psalm, prayers, and private meditation. For more info call Helen at or Phyllis at FAMILY PRAISE & WORSHIP Join us Friday, December 12th, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the St. Julie Center for a family evening of Praise and Worship! We will share songs, prayer, testimony, and fellowship. All families are welcome! For more information contact Mary Pacer, We will meet the second Friday of each month! NEW NURSERY HOURS The Nursery is now open for both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass. No need to sign up. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to hear the Word of God while our trained staff care for your children ages 6 months to 5 years old. This is offered at no charge to you each Sunday. WITH GRATITUDE FOR ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT Many, many thanks to those who helped make Advent by Candlelight a meaningful event for 115 women. Over 250 hours of volunteer time was donated to make this program a success. THANK YOU TO: Our hostesses: Nancy Strathearn, Phyllis Whitney, Paula Sabo, Dorothy Stein, Sadie Seward, Alice Roth, Cheryl Powell, Lin Geisel, Alexis Paul, Linda Dale, Cassie Schemmel, Therese Reed, Janet McGrath, Norma Colussi, Fran O Shaughnessy, Linda Kasten, Judy Decker, Jenny Remy, Arlene Hatcher, Linda Bowman, Mary Heider, Mel McWilliams, Deb Danner, Cheyanne Danner, Maryellen Pfeil and Tina Paisley Our facilities help: Rob Dunn, Jon Danner, Deb Stewart Our registration volunteers- Carol Evers, Helen O Brien, Emily Harvischak, Sarah Rivera Our musicians- Paula Price, Deb Danner, Ann Huber, Michelle Goodpaster, Jessica Abernathy, Joanie Rauch, Holly Shields, Melissa Bennett, Doretta Donovan Our readers- Lin Geisel, Nancy Strathearn, Cassie Schemmel, Mary Heider, Judy Decker, Abby Schmid, Michelle Goodpaster; and finally, our program writers, Michelle Goodpaster, Mary Heider, and Ellen Garmann. Advent by Candlelight was a magnificent expression of the Body of Christ magnifying God s grace during this Advent Season!

3 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO DECEMBER 7, 2014 THE LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 13 AND 14 Ministry Name Sat 12/6 5:00 PM Sun 12/7 8:00 AM Sun 12/710:30 AM Altar Servers Lawhorn, Donna Dillon, Linda* Neidhard, Cameron Lawhorn, John MacLeod, Donald Perez, Dominic Shindlebower, Cole Thomas, Ashlyn Perez, Joe Wourms, Kaleb Eucharistic Minister Benjamin, Clive Buechele, Jacob DiFrederico, Dorty Berent, Anthony Buechele, Ryan Engle, Landon Berent, David Heckman, Linda Engle, Lexis Berent, Elizabeth Potts, Bill Engle, Lyndon Butler, Jack Small, Sue Hicks, Judy Peters, Tom Whitney, Jim Huber, Nate Shindlebower, Carlee Whitney, Phyllis Ruef, Dan Shindlebower, Laura Woods, Kathy Schmid, Jenny Shindlebower, Wade Zebrowski, Connie Sheridan, Sylvia Stewart, Debbie Szydlik, Billie Jean Wourms, Ben Lector Hayes, David Howell, Lynn Huber, Dan* Zeljak, Sharon Tourangeau, Melinda Ardema, Zach ST. HELEN FISH FRY The St Helen s Booster Club has had a long and proud tradition of service to the St Helen Parish, School and its families. The 2015 St. Helen Booster Club Fish Fry will be held in the school gym on Saturday January 24 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. Please note the date as you plan your Holiday schedules. Tickets will go on sale in January. Many long-standing boosters are still volunteering long after their own children have moved on and grown up. As our event grows, we are in need of more volunteers and donations. If you can help make this another successful event, please contact Jack Newton via at: jtn492@yahoo.com or on his cell: POSITION AVAILABLE The St. Helen Extended Care Program, our before and after school program for students of St. Helen, is seeking an individual to work in our morning program from 6:40 a.m. 7:40 a.m., Monday through Friday. This position will begin approximately January 5, 2015 and pays $10 per hour worked, requires a background check/fingerprinting, completion of the Child Protection Class, and you must be at least age 18 with a high school diploma or GED. The right person for this job will create a caring and safe environment for students, possess a love of children, and have the ability to care for students in various grade levels (Preschool-8). Dependability is a must in this position. If you are interested, you may pick up an application in the school office and return it to the attention of Julie Hunt (jhunt@sthelenschl.org). Qualified applicants will be contacted when this posting is closed. GIFT CARDS AND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! Christmas orders can be placed through Monday, December 15, at noon. We have a variety of cards in stock and others can be ordered and will be ready for you to pick up the following Sunday! Remember that St. Helen s gets a percentage of the face value of all the cards purchased through our program. Cards are sold after Sunday Masses in the Music Room just off the Holy Family Chapel, at the Credit Union, and at the rectory during the week. Income from the Certificate program has helped us to cover both planned and unplanned expenses in the parish and school! Call Mary at if you have any questions or check out the information on the left column of our website s home page.

4 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT POSITION AVAIL- ABLE AT ST. LEONARD The Spiritual Care Associate assists in the coordination of the religious and spiritual care provided for all residents, families, and staff members as needed. P l e a s e v i s i t employment for more information. Applications may be submitted online or to St. Leonard's Human Resources Department between the hours of 9a.m. -4p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications must be received before final consideration. Resumes may be submitted with the application. POSITION AVAILABLE St. Patrick Church, Troy, Ohio has immediate job openings for a Business Manager, a Bookkeeper and a Parish Center Coordinator. Please visit their website at for details. CREDIT UNION NEWS Second Semester College expenses are fast approaching! Instead of using high-interest credit cards that charge 20% APR or more to pay for tuition, books or other expenses, consider getting a St. Helen Federal Credit Union loan first. We have a Second Semester School Loan special of up to $7000 for 12 months at 4.99% APR (other terms and rates available upon request). Not only will you be saving on lower interest rates with us, you will also be building your personal credit. Don t wait for the semester to start; get your financing in order now. If your credit cards are in need of some relief from the high interest, then ask about our Debt Consolidation loan: up to $15,000 available at 8.99%APR for months. For a loan application or more information, please contact the Credit Union at ARE YOU OR IS ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY DIVORCED? There s NO SUCH THING AS CATHOLIC DI- VORCE... but Catholics DO civilly divorce. Please give someone a copy of this bulletin or invite them to The Catholic s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week group which begins on Tuesdays Jan. 13 th 2015 at 7:00pm 8:30pm in the basement of Emmanuel Church in Downtown Dayton at 149 Franklin St. in Downtown Dayton. Cost of ($25) per person includes a Personal Survival Guide, refreshments and all materials for 12 weeks. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic teachings. Sorry, no child care available. To register go to: Questions: Call Noreen Wendeln at Family & Respect Life Office

5 One Faith, One Hope, One Love ONE FAITH, ONE HOPE, ONE LOVE DEDICATION WEEKEND The One Faith, One Hope, One Love Campaign is coming to an end. We want to invite all parishioners who have not yet made a decision to make one today! We ask you to consider a sacrificial gift to the campaign one that is right for you. We are happy to report that we have now achieved more than 71% of our parish goal. Please join us in our campaign. It is only through the participation and support of each one of our parishioners that we can truly be successful. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has asked each of us to consider a small amount each month over a five year period. This allows many of us to participate at a level we are comfortable with and, at the same time, will allow the St. Helen to achieve our parish goal. Suggested Gift Plans: $200 per month given over 60 months equals $12,000!!! $150 per month given over 60 months equals $9,000!!! $100 per month given over 60 months equals $6,000!!! $75 per month given over 60 months equals $4,500!!! $50 per month given over 60 months equals $3,000!!! $30 per month given over 60 months equals $1,800!!! Thank you to all who have given to make our campaign a success. Your gift to the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Campaign at any level is greatly appreciated. Our Christmas Season Liturgy Wish List: Someone who is comfortable being up on a ladder in order to put up the Christmas greenery inside the church on the morning of December 24 A few volunteers to help us water and place poinsettias in our Poinsettia Christmas Tree stand on the morning of December 24 For each Mass, a family, a group of friends, or a combination of both to dress the altar and carry the lighted altar candles to their stands (6-7 people) A lovely yet simple activity that adds beauty to our special celebrations All you need is a very short practice (10 minutes!) For each Mass, a family or group of friends to bring up the gifts (at least 3 people) For each Mass, a family or group of friends to carry the wall candles in the entrance procession and place them in the holders (4 people) Christmas Masses are at 5:00 p.m., on December 24, Midnight, and 9:00 a.m., on December 25 Please call or Mary in the Rectory if you would like to help: , mary.heider@sthelenparish.org

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7 St. Helen Christmas Flowers At Christmas and Easter many parishioners like to make a contribution to our flower and environment fund as a means of remembering or honoring a loved one or special friend. If you wish to do so, gifts of any size are appreciated. Contributions received by Monday, December 29, will be acknowledged in the bulletin at the end of the Christmas season. Names will be alphabetical and dollar amounts will not be disclosed. You may also remain anonymous. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Please accept my / our contribution to the Flower and Environment Fund. Name(s): Your name(s) as you would like it/them to be acknowledged OR Check: I wish to remain anonymous. Gift Amount: Please make check payable to St. Helen Church and indicate Flower/Environment Fund in the Memo. My gift is made: In memory of In honor of Name(s) of your loved one(s)

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