The Nativity of the Lord

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1 DECEMBER 17, 2017 The Nativity of the Lord THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 25, THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1

2 2 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS DIRECTORY PARISH OFFICE Pastor Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Tocco Associate Pastor Rev. Timothy Wezner Pastoral Associate & RCIA Sr. Barbara Rund, OP Senior Associate Rev. Joseph Szewczyk Senior Priest Rev. George Hazler, I.V.Dei Senior Priest Rev. Joe Grimaldi Weekend Associate Rev. Mark Wendling, SOLT Permanent Deacon Rev. Dc. Michael T. Smith Permanent Deacon Rev. Dc. Oscar Brown Business Manager Brian Bartkowiak Parish Accountant Ms. Carol Pates Accounts Receivable Coordinator Ms. Cathy Seifert Music Director Mr. John Siard Associate Organist Mr. Mitchell Garcia Carillonneur Mr. David Enos Maintenance Team Leader Mr. Tom Crane Marriage Prep. Coordinator Mrs. Pay Sinta Parish Administrave Assistant Ms. Ruth Whitesell Infant Bapsm Coordinator Ms. Stephanie Spinale Weekend Administrave Assistant Mr. Mason Brown Youth Minister Ms. Chelsea Wilde Bullen Coordinator Mr. Bryan Clifford PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Parish Catechecal Leader Mrs. Barbara BacciYugovich Rel. Educaon Administrave Assistant Mrs. Angela Venos SCHOOL Principal Mr. Joe Vincler Assistant Principal Mrs. Nicole Regenk Office Manager Mrs. Kelly Ryan CONVENT CLOTHES CLOSET and FOOD PANTRY Winter Hours: Mon Tuesday 8AM1PM ; Wed 9AM1PM SAINT HUGO HERALD bullen@sthugo.org Deadline for submissions is Mondays by 4 PM via only YOUTH MINISTRY chelsea.wilde@sthugo.org WEB SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday aernoon 3:30 4:30 PM Before and aer each weekday 6:10 AM Mass. St. Hugo Church WiFi Network: St.Hugo Guest Network Password: sthugoguests INDEX Sr. Barb 3 Welcome to St. Hugo 3 This Week/ Calendar 4 New Parishioners 4 Upcoming Meengs 5 EventsataGlance 5 Holiday Schedule 7 FORMED 8 Youth Y/A Ministry 9 School News 10 Confirmaon Prep 11 Stewardship/ CSA 12,13 Offertory 12 AOD 14 NonParish Events 14,15 Deceased 16 Military 16 Prayers for the Sick 16 Music Notes 17 Gospel/ Meditaon 18 Mass Intenons 19 Ministry Schedule 20 FAX OPDYKE ROAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by contacng Pay Sinta at the parish office: ext or pay.sinta@sthugo.org. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements must be made by contacng Stephanie Spinale at the parish office: ext or stephanie.spinale@sthugo.org. Bapsm preparaon takes place once a month, usually on the first Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Celebraon of Bapsms take place on the second and fourth Sundays at 1:30 PM. HOLY EUCHARIST FOR THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND Contact the parish office at Fr. Joseph visits sick parishioners in the hospital, nursing home or private home. HOLY HOUR (EXPOSITION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST) Monthly: Adoraon is held on the first Tuesday of the month beginning aer the 8:30 am mass and will connue unl aer the Holy Hour at 7:30 in the Chapel. Daily Exposion of the Holy Eucharist: Aer 6:10 AM Mass unl 7:00 AM MondayFriday (Chapel). ROSARY MondaySaturday immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass. REGISTRATION All new parishioners are encouraged to register in the parish office. Address changes, moves or deleons may be reported in person, by phone, by fax or by . FORMED: CATHOLIC VIDEOS ON DEMAND Password: WH3XEC While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of bullen informaon, we offer apologies for any errors or omissions that might occur. DECEMBER 25, 2017 MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 8:30 AM CHAPEL 5:00 PM VIGIL CHURCH SUNDAY 7:00 AM CHAPEL 8:00 AM CHURCH 10:00 AM CHURCH 12 NOON CHURCH 5:00 PM CHURCH PARISH OFFICE HOURS MON FRI 8:30 AM 4:30 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM 5:00 PM SUNDAY 9:00 AM 1:30 PM WEEKDAY MONFRI 6:10 AM CHAPEL 8:30 AM CHAPEL* *During the school year WED Masses in Church HOLY DAY 6:10 AM CHAPEL 9:00 AM CHURCH 12 NOON CHURCH 7:00 PM CHURCH

3 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 3 CHRISTMAS DAY by Sr. Barbara Rund, OP Christmas was first celebrated in Rome on December 25th, in the year 336 AD. Although, we do not know the exact date of the birth of Jesus, December 25th was chosen for the following three reasons. First, in the Northern Hemisphere at the winter solsce around December 22, the days slowly begin to lengthen. Our experience of the growing light from the sun is an echo of the Gospel of John: Jesus must grow greater; I, John the Bapst must grow smaller. (John 3:30) Second, the church hoped to overcome the pagan fesvals of sun worship which were celebrated around December 25th, and replace them with a celebraon of the birth of the real light of the world, Jesus the Son of God. Third, the church dated Christmas on December 25th because it was nine months from the tradional date of his concepon on March 25 th or the feast of the Annunciaon of Mary. Whatever the exact historical inspiraon, December 25th provided the most convenient day to celebrate the birth of Christ. It is this day that we celebrate the incarnaon, by the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, and became human. It is this day that, we drive away the darkness with the light of Christ. It is this day that we gather around the Christmas tree lights and remember that Jesus is the light of the world. It is this day that we open our homes to every guest and remember that Jesus welcomes us to the Eucharisc banquet and dwells among us. In the Alternave Opening Prayer from the Mass During the Day we pray: God of love, the darkness that covered the earth has given way to the bright dawn of your Word made flesh. Make us a people of this light. Make us faithful to your Word, that we may bring your life to the waing world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (1985 Sacramentary, p44) In the Opening Prayer from At the Mass at Dawn we pray: Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, as we are bathed in the new radiance of your incarnate Word, the light of faith, which illumines our minds, may also shine through in our deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (2011 The Roman Missal, p37) Welcome to St. Hugo of the Hills Whether you come to us from across the street or across the country, we are honored that you have chosen to spend part of Christmas with us. Welcome! Visitors are welcome to any of our Masses and acvies. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to return oen! When people ask a priest what life in his parish is like, he is somemes tempted to count off numbers. Thinking of the work involved, he can enumerate how many weddings, funerals, bapsms, communions and reconciliaons are done in the period of a year. A thinking pastor tries to not give into such a temptaon because counng is always a mistake. Numbers mean very lile. They rarely give a true and certain picture of the real quality of life in a given parish. A pastor would do beer to reflect on a parish's willingness to be life giving... to be transformed into the kind of community that reflects the call of Jesus in the Gospel. I am most pleased to tell you that St. Hugos is that kind of parish. I believe that a parish today is called to be open, honest, loving, caring, sharing, celebrang, communicang, forgiving and understanding. We have such a parish because we have such people. Buildings can be beauful and grounds can be resul. However, a lifegiving parish cannot be known for the beauty of its structures alone. A parish must be known for a direcon the community of believers is taking. Above all, a parish should be recognized for the Gospel challenges her people willingly accepts... challenges to be less prejudiced, more loving, more dedicated to jusce, more interested in peace, more generous to those in need and more aware of her responsibilies to the whole of society and to the whole of the church. As a pastor, I am proud of the physical condion of this parish plant. I am proud to call the community to worship in such a beauful church. But I am most proud of the way our people connue to serve the Gospel. When visitors compliment our community as being warm and loving as a parish, I feel the greatest sense of accomplishment. When I see so many volunteers in acon, generous and giving, unselfish and concerned for others, reaching out to so many who are in need and becoming directly involved in addressing the problems of people who live on the margins of society, I feel most jusfied in my ministry. Cheers in the Lord, Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Tocco, Pastor

4 4 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS THIS WEEK AT ST. HUGO WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS DECEMBER Sarmad and Chrisna Savaya and Family Mr. Steven Messina and Dr. Carol Chambers Nicholas & Kelsy Benacquisto & Family Ms. Chrisne Lindon ST. HUGO CARILLON ORNAMENT A beauful reminder of the symphony of bells heard at St. Hugo, this ornament will be available for purchase aer all the Masses. This unique workofart is available for $20. Made of glass, each piece is mouthblown and hand painted in Poland. Not every ornament is just meant for a tree either, this beauful piece can stand alone on a mantle or tabletop this all season long. The St. Hugo Carillon Tower ornament will make a wonderful gi for your family and friends. WEEKLY CALENDAR Rosary following daily 8:30 AM Mass Monday, December 25 Christmas Day Office Closed 7:00 AM Christmas Day Mass Chapel 10:00 AM Christmas Day Mass Church 12:00 Noon Christmas Day Mass Church (No Mass at 8:00 AM or 5:00 PM) Tuesday, December 26 Office Closed 6:10 & 8:30 AM Mass Chapel Wednesday, December 27 Office Closed 6:10 & 8:30 AM Mass Chapel Thursday, December 28 Office Closed 6:10 & 8:30 AM Mass Chapel Friday, December 29 Office Closed 6:10 & 8:30 AM Mass Chapel Saturday, December 30 Office Closed 8:30 AM Mass Chapel 5:00 PM Mass Church Sunday, December 31 Office Closed 7:00 AM Mass Chapel 8:00 & 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon Masses Church 5:00 PM New Year s Eve Mass Church Monday, January 1, 2018 Office Closed Mary, Mother of God 7:00 AM New Year s Day Mass Chapel 10:00 AM New Year s Day Mass Church (No 8:00 AM Mass, 12:00 Noon Mass or 5:00 PM Mass) The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, December 22 nd at 12:30 PM unl Wednesday Morning January 3 rd at 8:30 AM. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DATE CHANGE Noce to all parishioners, Eucharisc Adoraon will not be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 due to building closures for the holidays. Sorry for the inconvenience, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. DECEMBER 25, 2017

5 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 5 UPCOMING MEETING DATES Finance Council Tuesday, January 9, 20188:00 AM Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, February 6, 20187:00 PM Chrisan Service Commission Tuesday, January 16, 20183:00 PM Educaon Commission Tuesday, January 9, 20183:00 PM Evangelizaon Commiee Wednesday, January 17, 20187:00 PM Stewardship Commission Tuesday, January 23, 20187:00 PM Worship Commission Tuesday, January 9, 20187:00 PM ANOINTING OF THE SICK WITHIN MASS Thursday, January 4, :00 PM Mass in the Chapel With Fr. Joseph Szewczyk, The sacrament of anoinng is the proper sacrament for those Chrisans, whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. EVENTSATGLANCE Jan. 3Parish Office opens at 8:30 AM Jan. 4 Anoinng of Sick Mass 1:00 PM Jan. 9Decorang Church 10:00 AM Jan. 11Bible StudyJohn 9:30 AM 2018 PARISH CALENDARS ARE HERE! Prepare for the New Year with the Feasts & Saints 2018 appointment calendar. Featuring beauful classical painngs, calendars are in the boxes on the tables near the church doors. Jan. 12Volunteer Party 6:00 PM Jan. 20First Reconciliaon Jan. 21St. Hugo School K8 Open House Many thanks to the very generous parishioners of St. Hugo of the Hills for your ongoing support toward the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Clothes Closet & Food Pantry. The Clothes Closet & Food Pantry received so many beauful gis from your Giving Tree. Your gis allow us to connue our mission. To serve, rather than be served, in humility, simplicity and charity. We wish you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Thank You

6 6 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS Annual Volunteer Appreciation The St. Hugo Parish staff is honored to invite you to a special evening of appreciaon on Friday, January 12, 2018 All volunteers in every ministry and commiee are invited to aend. The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 PM in the church, and dinner will follow in the parish hall. We look forward to this opportunity to thank you for all that you do for our parish. You are the St. Hugo STARS! Please join the Parish Council and Parish Staff for our opportunity to say Thank You ALTAR GUILD HAPPENINGS Despite the winter storm the day before, the Altar Guild Christmas Tea was a great success and very well aended! We appreciate Sandie Knollenberg and her mighty commiee comprised of Mary DeBaisio, June Grannis, Pay Roberge, Carolyn DeMaa, Kathy MacDonald, Karen Seitz, Gladys Kowalski and Lisa Wilson who all provided beauful china place sengs and served our guests delectable goodies. We also learned about teas and tea rituals from Linda Pudlik, a tea specialist. It was a wonderful, elegant and fesve aernoon complete with a harpist to set the tone this may just become an annual event! We want to take this opportunity to thank our Board and all our members who have contributed to the successful year the Altar Guild has had. We are a busy and acve group! From the care of the altar linens and church plant watering, to fundraising for charies through the Rummage Sale and our fall event, we are a group of diverse women who offer our talents for the benefit of the Altar Guild and St. Hugo s in many ways. Last year s Volunteers of the Year honorees Cecelia Kelley, Kris and Mike Miller. THE HERALD AVAILABLE ONLINE Type into your browser or find the link from the Parish home page You can download the digital version of the latest bullen or any previous versions. Click subscribe now and have them delivered to your weekly! Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! Diane Roelant and Joann Gordon CoPresidents DECEMBER 25, 2017

7 CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEARS SCHEDULE St. Hugo of the Hills Parish Christmas 2017 / New Year 2018 Mass Schedule FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday, December 24 7:00 AM Mass Chapel 8:00 AM Mass Church 10:00 AM Mass Church ( No Mass at 12:00 Noon ) CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24 4:00 PM Mass (Children) Church Doors open at 3:00 PM for the Children s Mass 6:00 PM Music Prelude Church 6:30 PM Mass Church 11:30 PM Music Prelude Church 12:00 Midnight Mass Church CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25 7:00 AM Mass Chapel 10:00 AM Mass Church 12:00 Noon Mass Church (No Mass at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM) FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY Sunday, December 31 7:00 AM Mass Chapel 8:00 AM Mass Church 10:00 AM Mass Church 12:00 Noon Mass Church NEW YEAR S EVE AND SOLEMNITY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Sunday, December 31 5:00 PM Mass Church Monday, January 1 7:00 AM Mass Chapel 10:00 AM Mass Church (No Mass at 8:00 AM, 12 Noon & 5:00 PM) THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 7 Attention Snow Birds Now is the me to let the parish office know of your plans to be out of the parish for the winter season. We need to let our supplier know to stop mailing the offertory envelopes to your house. Please call, drop off or mail in the dates you will be away. Thank you for your help. Please print clearly. I/We will be away from to Name: Address: Envelope # Out of State Address (oponal): Thank You!! Thank you to the following elves who were so gracious to volunteer their me for the parish Christmas card mailing! You are much appreciated!! Tom Mahoney Nancy Rose Jeanne Hulgrave Maureen Clement Sharon Fralick Cary Crook Mitzi Bucchi Linda Seng Cindy Turche Carol Cousineau Ron Cousineau Barb Celenno Judy Marnek Laura DeMeulemeester Berger Dc. Oscar Brown Gayle Zech

8 8 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS GET FORMED: CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND by Sr. Barbara Rund, OP We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online plaorm called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device with internet access, including your computer, smartphone and tablet. With FORMED you ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and have access to inspiring audio talks. Mulple programs to address mulple parish needs: Adult Faith Formaon, Marriage Preparaon, Marriage Enrichment, Scripture Study, RCIA, Sacrament Preparaon, Small Group Teen Discipleship and much more! You ll find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Bishop Robert Barron, Teresa Tomeo, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Sco Hahn and many more. They re all part of our parish subscripon. It truly is the Catholic faith on demand. Here s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to You should see the registraon box for parishioners. Type in the parish code: WH3XEC. Set up a username whatever username you ll remember and a password. You can keep it simple now and change it later if you want Now you are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org any me by simply logging in. It is that easy! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION There will be no Liturgy of the Word for Children for the following Sundays: December 31, and Sunday, January 7. LWC will resume at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, January 14. Sunday Kindergarten and First Grade Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will not meet the following Sundays:December 31, and January 7. These classes will resume on Sunday, January 14. There will be no Monday RE Classes: January 1, 8, and 15. RE Classes will resume on Monday, January 22. If there are any quesons, please contact Mrs. Yugovich at Barbara Yugovich, PCL 2018 SACRAMENTS AT ST. HUGO First Reconciliaon Saturday, January 20, :00 AM Church Confirmaon Saturday, February 10, :00 AM Church Bishop Hurley First Eucharist Saturday, April 28, :00 AM Church Sunday, April 29, :00 PM Church DECEMBER 25, 2017

9 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 9 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY HIGH SCHOOLERS: The St. Hugo High School Youth Group has been having a ton of fun this school year and we want to formally invite you to come check it out! ANYONE in high school is welcome to drop into any Sunday night youth group meeng at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Want to know WHO can come? EVERYONE is welcome! You can bring a FRIEND! No, your friend does not need to be a Chrisan in order to aend with you. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We always have DINNER for you! Did we menon EVERYONE IS WELCOME? One way Jesus reaches and teaches us is through our church community. Having a small group (or even a big group) of friends who want you to succeed in your faith and your walk with Christ is amazing and upliing. If you don't currently feel like you have a "church family" made up of people your own age, come hang out with us and join ours as we all walk this journey together! Sll not sure? Connect with our youth minister Chelsea Wilde with any quesons you might have or we can even put you into touch with a teen who is a regular member to answer your inquiries. You should also be aware that youth group is a dropin environment where some teens come every week while others drop in whenever they can or want to. It is up to you! Our next meeng is: Sunday Jan 7, 2018 from 6:00 PM 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall Our next big FREE high school event is the MLK Day of Service in downtown Detroit. Register by the 31st to get a free event TShirt. We'll all be going as a team so if you want to get in on the fun. Permission slips are due on December 31st. Please check the website for more informaon, to download the permission slip, and to register! It is ok to sign up with a friend and it is totally ok to sign up if you haven't yet come to youth group. All are welcome! To see our full calendar of events, visit: Website: Contact: Chelsea.Wilde@StHugo.org

10 10 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS SCHOOL NEWS Classes resume January 5, 2017 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from St Hugo of the Hills School WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE St. Hugo is part of the AmazonSmile program! Shop and earn.5% on all eligible Amazon purchases. This money will go right back to our school! It s super easy! Here is how it works: The first step is to type in the link below in your web browser to set St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic as your charitable organizaon: hps://smile.amazon.com/ch/ Go to smile.amazon.com (NOT Amazon.com) every me you want to shop! You will noce that the AmazonSmile home page will look exactly the same as your Amazon home page AND that your login/ password, account informaon, Prime membership, shopping cart status, etc. is the exact same and will automacally pop up. The items and prices are the same, the prime shipping benefits are the same. It s a seamless transion! The only difference is the website you are shopping on. This is a super easy way to earn money for our school! Please share the link with family members, friends, neighbors, etc. and St. Hugo will earn.5 % on all of their purchases. Please contact Colleen O Brien, colleenob94@gmail.com with quesons. A Night with the Stars ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS SCHOOL 22ND ANNUAL AUCTION Saturday, March 3, 2018 The Aucon is our largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds directly benefing the children of our school. Monies raised this year will be used to provide new desks and chairs for every classroom along with physical improvements to our school facilies. Please consider supporng our event by donang an item to this year's aucon. Nothing is too big or too small, and everything makes a difference. You would be surprised what an impact one donaon can make! We are especially in need of sporng event ckets, vacaon desnaons, spa gi cards, golf packages, jewelry, and restaurant gi cards. All donaons are greatly appreciated, and will go a long way in support of St Hugo's School. Feel free to drop off your donaons in the school office, or contact Shelly Roye at(248) to arrange for pick up. For the most uptodate informaon on St. Hugo of the Hills School, please visit our website at like us on Facebook and follow us on Twier. DECEMBER 25, 2017

11 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 11 ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SESSIONS by Sr. Barbara Rund, OP Adult Confirmaon preparaon sessions are being offered in January and April, 2018 Confirmaon may be received at different mes throughout the year: first, at the parish celebraon at St. Hugo of the Hills Church on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 11 AM Mass or second, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 11 AM Mass. The Archdiocese of Detroit does recommend for adults to parcipate in their parish celebraon. When this is not possible, adults are invited to parcipate in the Cathedral s Confirmaon ceremonies. What do you need to do? It is a simple three step process. First Step: You need to have been bapzed and received Communion in the Catholic Church. If not, you need to register for the RCIA process. Second Step: You need to aend the Confirmaon preparaon sessions which are held on Sunday morning from 9 10 AM in the parish office conference room. Candidates for Confirmaon are asked to complete the three sessions before the recepon of the Sacrament of Confirmaon. The schedule for each are below: Winter Adult Confirmaon Preparaon for February 10, 2018, at St. Hugo of the Hills Session 1 = Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, 910 AM Session 2 = Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, 910 AM; Session 3 = Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, 910 AM Spring Adult Confirmaon Preparaon for May 20, 2018, at the Cathedral Session 1 = Sunday, Apr. 8, 2018, 910 AM; Session 2 = Sunday, Apr. 15, 2018, 910 AM; Session 3 = Sunday, Apr. 22, 2018, 910 AM Bring to the first session a recent copy of your Bapsmal Cerficate with notaons. Please contact the church of your Bapsm and request a new Bapsmal Cerficate with notaons (issued within 6 months). You will need to choose a Confirmaon Sponsor: a sponsor must be over 16 years of age; be a praccing Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Bapsm, Confirmaon and Eucharist; and not be the father or mother of the one to be confirmed (cf. CCC 874). Canon Law states: It is desirable that the one who undertook the role of sponsor at bapsm be sponsor for confirmaon (CCC 893). Third Step: You need to select the date for the recepon of the Sacrament of Confirmaon: either February 10, 2018, at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish; or May 20, 2018, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Register today for Confirmaon or the RCIA process by contacng Sr. Barbara Rund by barbara.rund@sthugo.org or phone

12 12 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS STEWARDSHIP/ CSA Successful Because of You! CSA PLEDGE UPDATE as of 12/2/2017 Our Goal: $424, 736 Current: $438, % Pledging Families: 787 Pledging Families Goal: % of Pledging Families Thank you to all who have helped us reach our goal! Now that we ve reached our CSA goal, all gis received will be returned back to the parish without the Archdiocese of Detroit keeping a poron of the donaon. Addionally, CSA donaons do NOT impact the CSA target for subsequent years. A gi to the CSA is one of the best ways to benefit the parish, as we connue to offer Spirit filled opportunies for worship, educaon and service. If you would like to include St. Hugo s in your yearend giving, please consider a donaon to the Catholic Services Appeal on behalf of St. Hugo s. Thank you for supporng the mission and ministry of St. Hugo s! Due to early publicaon deadlines, the updated contribuons report will be printed in future bullens. Thank you for your understanding. STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Date Weekly Offertory Weekly Budget Weekly Variance 12/10/17 $ 46,851 $ 42,428 $ 4,423 12/03/17 $ 42,091 $ 42,428 $ (337) 11/26/17 $ 37,006 $ 42,428 $ (5,422) 11/19/17 $ 42,286 $ 42,428 $ (142) This weeks offertory includes online giving of $13,526 Immaculate Concepon Holy Day = $4,173 Fiscal Yr YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance $966,848 $ 1,018,274 $ (51,426) $917,904 $ 989,136 $ (71,232) $970,204 $ 980,760 $ (10,556) * * * Special Collecons * * * Christmas Flowers Donaon = $6, Rerement Fund for Religious = $23, DECEMBER 25, 2017

13 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 13 STEWARDSHIP/ CSA STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTSCYCLE B Christmas (Navity of the Lord) (December 25, 2017) The Prophet Isaiah s ancient prophecy speaks of the Christchild as WonderCounselor, GodHero, Father Forever, and Prince of Peace. St. Paul professes Christ is our Savior, while the Gospel readings describe the glory of God in Christ, as the Word became flesh. The Child is truly Emmanuel: as the shepherds tesfied, God is with us. He is the Light of the World who penetrates the darkness by giving us hope and strength. On this Christmas Day, let us, as faithful stewards, stand in awe and total gratude for God s gi of His Son, Jesus. He is our path to eternal salvaon. As Jesus was born in humble surroundings, let us offer a prayer and be mindful of our brothers and sisters in need among us. Archdiocese of Detroit

14 14 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT CHRISTMAS While the spirit of generosity is most evident at Christmas, Chrisan stewards in the Archdiocese of Detroit share their gis yearround through the Catholic Services Appeal. The Archdiocese is grateful for the nearly 64,000 faithful who pledged $21.9 million to the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal. CSA gis support valuable ministries, programs, and services that touch the lives of thousands each day. As you plan your yearend donaons, consider benefing your parish with a gi to the CSA. Parishes that exceed their CSA targets receive the excess funds, without archdiocesan assessment, as refunds for parish programs and projects. To make a gi to the Catholic Services Appeal, or for more informaon about CSAfunded ministries, programs, and services, please go to aod.org. NONPARISH EVENTS A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY Looking for things to do during the holidays? Look no further, take yourself and your family to the Michigan Science Center to enjoy 1001 Invenons: Untold Stories from a Golden Age of Innovaon Invenons was voted the World s Best Touring Exhibion, has visited more than 30 cies around the world engaging more than 250 million people and earned the endorsement of organizaons like UNESCO and Naonal Geographic. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through a colorful and creave period of a golden age of civilizaon that stretched from Spain to China beginning in the 7 th century, highlighng the scienfic and cultural achievements of pioneering men and women of various faiths and cultures during the golden age of Muslim Civilizaon. With more than 60 exhibits, the exhibion strives to inspire curiosity, creavity and innovaon among the next generaon to support a growing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) economy, while promong intercultural understanding. Entry into 1001 Invenons will be free to the general public and all school groups with paid general admission. The exhibion is open unl Jan 7, For more informaon please call or visit Sci.org. RTLRESPECT LIFE MERRY CHRISTMAS As we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, we pray that we can celebrate the birth of all His children. A blessed and peaceful Christmas from Right to LifeLIFESPAN to you. DECEMBER 25, 2017

15 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 15 NON PARISH EVENTS Spiritual Health for the New Year Day Retreat Sat, Jan 20, :30 am 3:00 pm St. Francis Retreat Center,DeWi,MI 702 E. Main St., DeWi, MI Learn about the cornerstones of our spiritual health Eucharist, Scripture, Prayer and Community, and parcipate in a variety of prayer experiences designed to refresh your spirit and provide tools to enrich your spiritual journey throughout the coming year. Experience physical, mental, emoonal and spiritual benefits as you pray using movement, music, guided meditaon, journaling and Leco Divina. Basic movements will be taught which can be done by anyone, regardless of age, experience or physical limitaon. Opportunies for oponal Mass, Eucharisc Adoraon and/or Sacrament of Reconciliaon will be offered. Cost is $55. Phone orwww.srancis.ws/ prayerinmoon.html to register. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED AT ST. JOSEPH MERCY Being in the hospital is not something most of us would choose, and yet, somemes, that is where our path leads. Many paents have no one, and oen, even the best of us must bale loneliness, fear, and worry when we are sick. A Eucharisc Minister in the hospital plays a very special role in connecng persons who are ill with the Church and with the presence of Christ. The Body of Christ has special meaning to those who are sick or anxious. No special training is needed, other than training as a Eucharisc Minister which is done in your parish. Beyond that, our St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) chaplains will teach you what you need to know to minister in the hospital. Perhaps you, or someone you know, might be called to this ministry? Typically our Eucharisc Ministers volunteer one morning per week. If you might like to learn more, please call Michael Harning ( ) in the SJMO Spiritual Care Department or Beverly Beltramo, Chief Mission Officer at EXPERIENCE A MORE MEANINGFUL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS Presents under the Christmas tree are truly wonderful, but they can t heal a hurng marriage. Transforming your marriage into a mutually sasfying relaonship is the "gi that keeps on giving." With the help of Retrouvaille, it can be done. Retrouvaille is a Chrisan peer ministry designed to help heal troubled marriages. This quite possibly could be the best Christmas gi you could ever give yourself, your spouse, your children, your family and your friends!! Please pass this informaon on to anyone who you suspect might be a hurng couple The next Retrouvaille program will begin on Friday, January 19, in Romulus, Michigan. For confidenal informaon or to register call VISIT OUR WEBSITE: HelpOurMarriage.com

16 16 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Allpowerful and everliving God, the lasng health of all who believe in You, hear us as we ask Your loving help for the sick; restore their health, that they may again offer joyful thanks in Your Church. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen (Pastoral Care of the Sick p. 43) Genevieve Borchard Jennifer Wygant Corgan Patricia DeFilippis Lauren Facca Bronni Fogg Ursula Gaertner Chantel Giacalone Betty Ann Hazler Virginia Hatch Maryann Hutton Ruth Jones Shirley Koster John Kruse Karen Maliwat Joe McGlynn And prayers for all those that are ill or in need but not listed, as well as their caretakers All requests for names to be included on the sick list and in the weekend Prayers of the Faithful must be provided by a family member. Names will be included in weekend Prayers of the Faithful for three weeks and published in the Herald for six weeks. At the end of this me, you may call the parish office to renew the name in the Herald for three more weeks. You may remove a name at any me by calling the parish office at Kris Miller Bill Netter Bethany Obloy Lucas Paul Helen Rae Quast Dominic Rossi Bob Roth William Rothwell Meghan Salter Paul Schornack Dan Shea Barbara Springer Jacqueline Voyles Tyler Whisler Ian Barnes Army Cullen Barrett Marines Joseph Bujold Marines Aaron Conti National Guard Amanda Corado Air Force Daniel Culbertson Navy Michelle Culliver Army Christopher Day Army Alexander Dean Marines Reid Decker Army Steven Dinverno Army Carlos Escobar Army Brock Fairchild Navy Laurel Fernandes Navy Evan Fowler Army Timothy Fuller Army Ryan GieleghemNavy Benjamin HofsteerArmy Kurtis KingMarines Joe Joliat Army Jack Kredo Army Andrew Lapastora Air Force Cassondra Loftus, Army Stephen Mankins Navy Josh Martin Navy Luis Osterberger, II Army Erin Orlich Navy Jason Orlich Army Justin Orlich Navy Christopher Padgett Army James Pearson Navy Jack Perham Marines Sam Piontkowski Marines Jason W. Prosser, Marines Dan Reddy Army Dvir Samet Army Jeff Schuele Marines David Siemiet Air Force Aaron Smela Air Force Richard Spiegel Navy Jeffrey Territo Navy Michael Territo Navy Lawrence Turnbull Air Force Mark Waldowski Army William Weber Army Christopher White Army Trason Willemin Army Carl Winowiecki II Army Michelle Zagumny Navy Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all those faithfully departed, and those within our community. George A. Kozloff Husband of Jacqueline; Father of George Kozloff, Jr.; Patricia Howell, and Robert Kozloff Catherine Tucker Sister of Marie Doyle Andrew Biebuyck Son of Brian and Robin Biebuyck; brother of Alexander and Erin Biebuyck If you have a family member on our Military List who has returned home, please let us know so that we can share that good news with the St. Hugo parishioners who have been faithfully keeping our deployed service members in their prayers. DECEMBER 25, 2017

17 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 17 MUSIC NOTES St. Hugo of the Hills: Music Series Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM (Stone Chapel) Lenten Evening Prayer and Organ Recital Palm Sunday, March 25 at 7:30 PM (Stone Chapel) Choral Tenebrae Liturgical Choir Sunday, May 13 at 7:00 PM (Stone Chapel) Abendmusik: Evening Prayer and Music St. Hugo Schola, The Michigan Bach Collecve Early booking rates have been extended! Please contact the music department for more informaon Christmas EveDecember 24 4:00 Mass St. Hugo Children and Youth Choir 6:00 Prelude/6:30 Mass Contemporary Schola with Oboe and Cello 11:30 Prelude/12:00 Midnight Mass Liturgical Choir with Organ, Handbell Choir, Brass and Timpani Alma Redemptoris MaterPalestrina I Wonder As I Wander arr. Ruer Ave Maria Biebl In the Bleak Midwinter Darke Silent Night Nestor Good Chrisan Friends, RejoiceProulx Carol Sengs by Sir David Wilcocks Variaons on Adeste FidelesDupré Christmas DayDecember 25 10:00 Mass Cantor with Oboe and Organ 12:00 Mass The Calvaneso Family Singers with Trumpet and Organ

18 18 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS GOSPEL MT 1: 1825 "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relaons with her unl she bore a son, and he named him Jesus. READINGS WEEK OF DECEMBER 24, 2017 Sunday 4th Sunday of Advent; Christmas Eve 2 Sm 7:15, 8b12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:23, 45, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:2527/Lk 1:2638 Monday Christmas (holy day of obligaon) Is 62:15/Ps 89:45, 1617, 27, 29 [2a]/ Acts 13:1617, 2225/Mt 1:125 or 1:1825 Tuesday St. Stephen, the First Martyr Acts 6:810; 7:5459/Ps 31:3cd4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:1722 Wednesday St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 1 Jn 1:14/Ps 97:12, 56, 1112 [12]/ Jn 20:1a, 28 Thursday The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:52:2/Ps 124:23, 45, 7b8 [7]/ Mt 2:1318 Friday St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr 1 Jn 2:311/Ps 96:12a, 2b3, 5b6 [11a]/ Lk 2:2235 Saturday 1 Jn 2:1217/Ps 96:78a, 8b9, 10 [11a]/ Lk 2:3640 Next Sunday The Holy Family Gn 15:16; 21:13 or Sir 3:26, 1214/Ps 105:12, 34, 56, 89, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1 2, 3, 45 [cf. 1]/Heb 11:8, 1112, 1719 or Col 3:1221 or 3:1217/Lk 2:2240 or 2:22, 3940 GOSPEL MEDITATION "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." Today is the last Sunday of the Advent season, and we hear in the Gospel the ancipaon of the feast we will celebrate in just one day. Christmas is coming! Jesus is on his way! We have had weeks to prepare for this momentous occasion, and now we are on the very verge of its arrival. The children in our midst can hardly contain their excitement as they wait to wake up on Christmas morning. The thrill of this coming moment is meant to remind us of the joy and ancipaon we should all feel as we await the coming of Christ. Yes, Christmas is a great feast, but there is more here than a remembrance of the past or a fabulous party in the present. There is a looking ahead as well. We celebrate as we ancipate. Much as Mary must have waited in wonder during the nine months of her pregnancy, we wait in hopeful expectaon as Chrisans looking forward to being reunited with our Savior. Our future is full of hope. The deflang melancholy that afflicts many people aer a holiday runs its course need not be the experience of the Chrisan waing for Christ. We are always looking forward to something! There is never a moment when we have no cause for joy. Our lives are lived in a kind of unending advent as we stand in watchful wain0g. Let us remember this as we enter into our Christmas Eve gatherings and fesvies. As we join with family and friends to share in the good things of this life, may we carry with us the joy of knowing that even beer things lie in store for us who welcome the infant Jesus into our hearts and homes. Liturgical Publicaons Inc DECEMBER 25, 2017

19 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 19 MASS INTENTIONS 7:00 8:00 10:00 4:00 6:30 10:00 SUNDAY December 24, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Pro Populo C. Arthur Flemming (Family) Joseph Depman (Depman Family) Dr. Ireneo C. Diego (Diego Family) Filomena Maruhom and Joclyn Lindhorst (Olivia Batmanghelichi) Winters Family (Anita Colby) Nancy Hahn (Anita Colby) Mary and Walter Klonowski (Anita Colby) Maurice Vachon (Family) Msgr. Anthony Tocco (Spec. Int.) (St. Hugo Family) NO NOON MASS Edward Colby (Anita Colby) Martha Kobylzak (Anita Colby) Domenic Mequio (Clarke Family) John and Ann Petro (Ulrey Family and Barbara Petro) Charles Typinski (Liz Mack) Smith, King and Heberer Families (Kay Flavin) Kathleen and Bruce Lodge (Seven Children) Midnight Intenons of the Celebrant MONDAY December 25, 2017 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (Christmas) James and Irene Frenchi (Family) Marylou Skoney (DiLorenzo Skoney Family) Richard Branch (John and Mary Blanchard) Frank Garippa (Family) Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dodge (Bro. David Dodge, OFM) Mr. and Mrs. Howard Plaen (Bro. David Dodge, OFM) Richard Ercolani (Dr. Gary and Jackie Mauro) Jack Giniel (Kay Flavin) Jim Obdziejewski (Kay Flavin) Jack Giniel (Harry and Eileen Jones) Merry Christmas Mom and Dad (Spec. Int.) (Kathy) Stanley and Irene Temrowski (Bob and Marilyn McDonald) Vincent and Mary Jakubowski (Bob and Marilyn McDonald) Delphine Jakubowski (Bob and Marilyn McDonald) Phyllis McDonald (Bob and Marilyn McDonald) 12:00 Maurine DeBusschere (Andre DeBusschere) Fred Mack (Liz Mack) Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr 6:10 Pro Populo 8:30 Pro Populo Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 6:10 Living and Deceased Aendees of 6:10 AM Mass 8:30 Lisa Denardo (Wachowiak Family) Bill Ogburn (4 th Anniv.) (Mitzi Bucchi) Thursday, December 28, 2017 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 6:10 Chase Marn Wygant (Spec. Int.) (Family) 8:30 Patricia Christ (Walter and Leslie Czarnecki and Family) Edith L. Schulte (Sharon Schulte Kelly) Paul Christ (Mary Ann Christ) Ireneo Diego (Sr. Barb Rund and Pay Sinta) Edith L. Schultz (Family) John Goetz (Family) Friday December 29, 2017 Fih Day within the Octave of the Navity of the Lord Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 6:10 8:30 Living and Deceased Aendees of 6:10 AM Mass Norman, Maureen and Terence Dilworth (Rita and Tom Lewry) Maria Locher (Family) Saturday, December 30, 2017 Sixth Day within the Octave of the Navity of the Lord 8:30 Pro Populo 5:00 Elizabeth Nelson (Geri Tarpley) Roase Scenna (Dr. and Mrs. John DeCarolis) Mr. and Mrs. Michael O Dea (50 th Anniv.) (Nancy and Dick Fuller) SUNDAY December 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:00 Pro Populo 8:00 Shannon and Katherine Wygant (Spec. Int.) (Family) 10:00 Dr. Ireneo C. Diego (Diego Family) James and Irene Frenchi (Family) Frank Garippa (Family) Maurice Vachon (Family) Msgr. Anthony Tocco (Spec. Int.) (St. Hugo Family) NO NOON MASS TODAY ONLY 5:00 Elizabeth Nelson (Michael and Suzanne Schmidt) M ( ).

20 20 ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS DECEMBER 30TH31ST NEW YEAR S EVE Time Celebrant Commentator Servers Cantors Sacristans 1st Lector 2nd Lector 5:00 PM Fr. Tim P. Jazrawi Nan Olin T. Bowen December 30 P. Jazrawi K. Bowen P. Jazrawi 7:00 AM Fr. Joseph J. Benefiel December 31 Dc. Oscar 8:00 AM Fr. Joseph L. Baker Andrea Badalucco J. Walle December 31 Dc. Oscar J. Walle 10:00 AM Fr. Tim John Siard J. Balint December 31 L. Ochoa 12:00 Noon Fr. Tim D. Paton December 31 W. Paton 5:00 PM Msgr. Tony M. VanDieren Ron Calvaneso A. Mutone December 31 Dc. Mike E. Gyarma R. Mutone I. Gyarma N. Gyarma 7:00am MASS EMEs: Jim and Deb Greaney, Joe Schnug Eucharistic Ministers are needed for all Masses THANK YOU FOR SERVING AT ST. HUGO PARISH! DECEMBER 25, 2017

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