MASS TIMES THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH PASTOR REV. PATRICK DOLAN ASSISTANT PASTOR FATHER HENRY USSHER DEACON DAVID LOVELL

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1 AT THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE OF THE OZARKS St. Patrick s Mission Statement The mission of faith community of St. Patrick s Church is to encourage involvement of all parishioners, to foster spiritual growth and faith formation, to witness gospel values, to reach out to the local community, and to coordinate ministries to help us live the Gospel in the modern world. THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH PASTOR REV. PATRICK DOLAN ASSISTANT PASTOR FATHER HENRY USSHER DEACON DAVID LOVELL SECRETARY, DIANA BARACZ BOOKKEEPER, KATHY WOODWARD MAINTENANCE TOM GERANT CODY TAYLOR PAT HAGGERTY MASS TIMES NOV. 7TH FEB. 28TH SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00 MON. FRI. 9:00 A.M. MASS PRAY THE ROSARY 1/2 HOUR BEFORE MASS Wed. Eucharistic Adoration after Mass 10:00 CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER 8:00 4:00 MON. FRI. 176 Marian Dr. Laurie, MO OFFICE FAX P.O. BOX 1250, LAURIE, MO MARKETING DIRECTOR, ROSE VANDERBECK MARY Parishsecretary@shrineofstpatrick.com Website:

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20TH, 2015 CHRISTMAS 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the peace of this Christmas season be with all of you! One of the traditional images of Christmas that readily comes to our minds is the star, shining brightly above the manger where Jesus was laid. The thought of light dispelling the darkness brings a sense of happiness. We only need to drive around on Christmas Eve and see houses lit up in colorful displays to realize how light has a way of lifting our spirits. Christ Jesus came into our world to be the light of the human race, as the beginning of John s Gospel proclaims. No matter what the coming year may bring, it is my hope that each of us may find comfort in knowing that the light of God s Love shines in our hearts. With my best wishes for a joyous and Merry Christmas, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend John R. Gaydos Bishop of Jefferson City THIS WEEK SUN. YOUTH MASS & FAMILY ACTIVITY UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 13TH YOUTH SOUP SUPPER STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND COLLECTION DEC. 13TH $4,816 *includes electronic funds Attendance approx. in church 456 Average weekly collections needed $6,800 Electronic fund transfer available for the 1st, 15th etc. available for weekly contribution, building & maintenance, Charitable Outreach, Christmas and Easter. MAINTAIN & STORE WITH CARE CAMPAIGN The following is an update as of Mon. Dec. 21st Campaign Goal $80,000 Pledged $ 59, % Collected $ 54, % Thanks to all who have responded to this date. Envelopes available in the back of Church and in your envelope sets!! HOLY YEAR OF MERCY St. Patrick s and The Mother s Shrine has been designated by Bishop Gaydos as a special place of prayer for pilgrims during the Holy Year of Mercy. MERCY MINUTES A Jubilee Year involves pilgrimage to a Holy site. Many will travel to Rome during this Holy Year of Mercy. But still more will not be able to do so. St. Patrick Church at The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of God has been designated a pilgrimage site in our Diocese. During the coming year we will open our doors and our hearts to welcome these many pilgrims.

3 MASS INTENTIONS DEC. 21ST MON 9:00 LENA CENITI TUES. 9:00 SPECIAL INTENTIONS WED. 9:00 VICKYE HEAD THURS. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS FRI. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS SAT. 4:00 PARISHIONERS SUN. 9:00 DOT HANRAHAN THANK YOU Jo Ann and I want to thank everyone for your prayers, Masses and cards, especially for our grandson, Thomas Francis. Thomas is out of the hospital and doing very well. He will be here for Christmas! Please continue to pray for me as I continue my cancer treatment. Don and Jo Ann Drake SAINT OF THE WEEK St. John of Kanty ( )- December 23 was a Polish priest, scholastic philosopher, physicist, and a theologian. He was born in Poland. After graduating from the Kraków Academy, John taught philosophy while preparing for the priesthood. He was a professor of theology and spent many hours copying manuscripts of the Holy Scriptures. John became well known for his generosity and compassion toward the poor, especially needy students. He subsisted on what was strictly necessary to sustain his life. He made four pilgrimages to Rome, carrying his luggage on his back. He slept little, ate sparingly, and took no meat. He was a typical Saint: kind, humble, and generous. May we realize as he did that "what kind of work can be more noble than to cultivate the minds of young people so that the love of God and his Holy precepts go hand-in- DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES CONGRATULATIONS Melvin & Jane Grossman, 58 years Bob & Judy Raeth, 45 years George & Kathy Tankersley, 44 years Gary & Rhonda Burris, 35 years May the Lord Bless you with many more years!! SCRIPTURE READINGS DEC. 21ST Mon. Saint Peter Canisius Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 Tues. 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Wed. Saint John of Kanty Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Thurs. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Thurs. Christmas Eve Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Fri. Christmas Day Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Sat. Saint Stephen Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 Sun. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/ Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52 PLEASE PRAY PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, ELDERLY AND LONELY. PARISHIONERS - Julia Curiale, David Naher, Mike Kuse, Jim Eades, Jim Saab, Brian Grinnell, Rita Smelser, Ralph Baracz, Addie Walters, Elizabeth Rourke, Rich Rowan, Barb Schweiger, Claire Hughes, Bill Shortino, Ceil Bish, Duane Kennedy, Sandy Vossen, Doc Lee, Marcia Bonick, Hank Bauer, Clarence Hager, Rosemary Stoltz, Thomas Heinsz, Adam Steffen, Barb Miller, Tom Schweiger, Bob Gentry, Bud Reker, Dan Kuse, Tom Costello, Don Drake, Mary Bray. FRIENDS & FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS Tony Kuse, Don Smith, Sarah O Bryan, Amanda Wood, Jeremy Powers, Maggie Wyman, Mike Switalski, Michael Fees, Vicky O Daniels, Tegan Gaul, Ann Reilly, Joe Brandl, Jerome Galilley, Barbara Martin, Susan Callahan, Barb Denne, Shelia Hyman, Laurie Hensiek, Jill Davis and family, Gracie Schroeder, Larry McGuire, Duane Lowe, Mason Prieskorn, Jake, Darcy & baby Meyer, Bill Schartz, Dozier family, James Tennison, Ruby Clabough, Barbara Mais, Lisa Brooks, Michelle Carter, Christopher Bonick, Amber Watson Wiseman, Paul Stoltz, Chris Bucksath, Barbara Miller, Gina Holland, Alexander & Melissa Bonick, Rex Dull, Lanita Bell, Jane Riddle, Don & Juanita Wilson, Toni Marie Rinella, Baby Thomas Frances, Natalie Staffieri, Crystal Raeder, Elmer Henry, Greg Petersen, Chuck Behrens, Phil Whitworth, Louise Starzynski, Mackenzie Trost, Richard Dascher, Pat Schartz., Bill O Bryan, Gay Brumagin, Cheryl Kerfeld.

4 COACOATS FOR KIDS ST. PAT S CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUSITY!!! We work with the nurses at the Versailles and Stover schools. At this time of the year we respond accordingly and have provided either coats, gloves, sweat pants, underwear, tennis shoes, soap and toiletries to over 300 children. As requests are received throughout the school year, we respond accordingly. Thanks also to the Knights for your donation!! Your donations are making a difference!! Thanks for helping us help others!! God Bless!! Jim & Harriet Troia Ed and Gwen Seaton THE PRESENT OF PRESENCE God sent a present into the world, the Gift of loving presence named Jesus. The gospel stories indicate that Jesus gave few material things to people. What he gave most was his personal presence, gift that were treasures of the heart: belief in self, inner healing, peace of mind, compassion, forgiveness, dignity, and justice. Like Jesus, we can give from our inner abundance, gifts from the heart. Moments lovingly spent with another through prayer or through personal presence carry more beauty and have more endurance than anything material we could give. Advent is a good season to be more deliberate in sharing the present of our presence every day. It may be through a phone call, letter, a visit, or through the bonding of prayer as we focus love and attention toward those who need the strength of God to be with them. From Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp FOR THOSE THAT COULD NOT ATTEND OUR PENANCE SERVICE, THERE WILL BE RECONCILIATION MON. DEC. 21st & TUES. DEC. 22ND BEFORE (8:30) AND AFTER 9:00 Mass Come and welcome the Lord with a heart free of sin and filled with praise. Plan to celebrate this sacrament as preparation for Christmas. THURS. DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLING 6:30 MASS 7:00 FRI. DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 10:00 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY SAT. DEC. 26 MASS 4:00 SUN. DEC. 27 MASS 9:00 THURS. DEC. 31 NEW YEAR S EVE MASS 5:30 JAN. 1 FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD MASS 9:00 JAN. 3 FEAST OF EPIPHANY SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 9:00 JAN. 10TH FEAST OF BAPTISM OF JESUS MASSES SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00 END OF CHRISTMAS SEASON KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The Guild will be selling Keep Christ in Christmas car magnets for $3.00 after Mass. It is a great way to spread an important message as we enter the Christmas season.

5 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS by Rev. Jim THANK YOU Snyder, USAF Chaplain, Re- evening a celebration! tired CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FROM MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH Knights of Columbus Council LADIES AUXILIARY The Ladies Auxiliary are selling the following: Pecan halves or pieces for $10 each. 2 year Calendars $3.00 each Julie Dorman Joyce Szemplenski RECONCILIATION Six students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Sunday, December 12, during our Communal Penance Service. Back row L to R: Breana Wnorowski Lily Parker, Joshua Leake Front row L to R: Jolien Shaburg Skylar Deters Felicity Pasowicz A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make the Saint Nicholas Party a fun evening. Thanks goes to the Guild, Brad Deters & the kitchen staff, the music folks, Saint Nicholas, and all those behind the scenes who helped in any way to make the Blessings and Merry Christmas! Ellen Lovell Tom Gerant Sr. Charlie Stoltz Joe & Eliese Brown Raymond Macek Marilyn Bauer Claude Coldwell Andy & Margaret Nelen Dave Brazie Kathy Adams Grady Wilkinson Daniel Watts Eugene Hatcher Mike Brown Stephen Underwood Martha Debels James Pryde Harry Conrey Alexander Hoff Rich Terrell Joe Dawdy Terry Coldwell Joe Heppler Ray Silvey Dave Bozich Kelly, Sharon & Brett Nevins Dave Gilbert Nick Mohs Frances Shiray In Honor of Father C.D. Ryan Father Patrick Dolan Father Joe Abah Father Henry Ussher Deacon Dave Lovell In Memory of Father Fred Barnett Father Edwin Cole Parents of Bernie & Millie Marco Floyd LaHay Kelli Nevins Brett Nevins Sharon Nevins Dave Gilbert Nick Mohs Frances Shiray The Szemplenski family The Denne family Leland Reilly Harold & Marie Ellis Mary Helen Doherty Jack Wilgen Joe Pazolli Deacon Dave Ritter Ron & Helen Madden Karen Collier Stephen & Stella Konuch Ted & Louise Smith John & Elaine Wheeler Anthony & Irene Mikesic Roc Mitchell Gerald & Louise Miller Beverley Miller Lawrence Freund

6 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SATURDAY DEC. 26th 4:00 Lector: David Chase Greeters: Mary Jane Gorbet Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Vogel, Ellen Lovell, Steve & Janice Mandl, Mary Jane Gorbet, Lorrie Steffen Director of Worship: Jim Troia & Jim Klein SUNDAY DEC. 27th 9:00 Lector: Hunter Deters, Rick Purdon Greeters: Mari Pat Brooks, Bernie Marco, Marge Van Evercooren Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Ellis, Liz Pauly, Joyce Szemplenski, John Pilla, Mari Pat Brooks, Marge Devine Director of Worship: Paul Van Evercooren, Jerry Unrein If you are not available on the day scheduled, kindly make arrangements for someone to fill your place. Thank you. Each of the ministries you are involved with is important to the vitality, prayerfulness and beauty of our liturgical celebrations. We are always looking for dedicated people to fill these roles. Think about, pray over, consider the ministry that is calling you. Contact: Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Dave Lovell, Lectors Ellen Lovell, Liturgical scheduler Michele Haggerty OFFERTORY GIFT BEARER It is an honor to be a offertory gift bearer. If you are interested, please let the Director of Worship know when you arrive at Mass. Three people are needed to carry the bread, the wine, and the offertory collection. If you have a special event and would like you or your family to be gift bearers, please call the parish office. 2