Mass Schedule Tue, Dec 5 Mass in Thanksgiving Wed, Dec 6 Mass for Wayne Dayton + Thurs, Dec 7 Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass for Dick Jay + Fri, Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mass for Anna Mae Wack + Sat, Dec 9 Mass for Bob & Sylvia Dixon + Sun, Dec 10 Mass for Brandon Smith + Mass for the People of the Parish Gospel Readings for the week of Nov 27 - Dec 1 Nov 27 Luke 21: 1-4 Nov 28 Luke 21:5-11 Nov 29 Luke 21:12-19 Nov 30 Matthew. 4:18-22 Dec 1 Luke 21:29-33 Communal Penance Schedule Sun Dec 3 2:00 pm. St. Mary, Pella Wed, Dec 6 7:00 pm, St. Patrick, Brooklyn Sun, Dec 10 4:00 pm, St. Mary, Grinnell 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart, Newton Wed, Dec 13 7:00 pm, Immaculate Conception, Colfax Sun, Dec 17 2:00pm, Sacred Heart, Melcher 4:00 pm, St. Anthony, Knoxville Wed, Dec 20 7:00 pm, Saint Bridget, Victor The Mass Schedule for the 4th Sunday of Advent is as follows: Saturday, Dec 23 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, Dec 24 at 10:00 am only The Mass Schedule for Christmas is as follows: Sunday, Dec 24 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm in Herrick Chapel on the Grinnell College Campus ( 1128 Park Street ) Monday, Dec 25 at 9:00 am in the REC Candle Lighter Schedule Dec 9 5:30pm : David McDowell & Lori Schmidt Dec 10 9:00am : Karol Fritz 11:00am: Mike & Kae Beck Masses for the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 7th at 5:30 pm and Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 am. St. Mary s Singles/Widowed/Divorced Support Group s Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for December 5th at Pizza Ranch at 11:30 am. Please bring a grab bag to the Christmas luncheon. For more information you may contact Rosemarie Vicinaza at 236-1941.
Mon, Dec 4 6:30 pm Bible Study in REC There is a lot of finish work being done in the new parish center. The construction workers are asking our cooperation in staying out of the construction site until their work is complete. Tue, Dec 5 8:00 am Mass 5:15 pm Campaign Fundraising Committee Mtg Wed, Dec 6 8:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Faith Formation K-6 6:10-7:10 pm 7-12 7:20-8:30 pm Thur, Dec 7 5:30 pm Mass Immaculate Conception Vigil Fri, Dec 8 7:00 am Mass Immaculate Conception Sat, Dec 9 10:00 am Saturday Discussion Group at Frontier 4:30 pm Confession 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass Sun, Dec 10 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass Communal Penance 4:00 pm Baked Eats Sweet Treats Winners! Congratulations to: Fudge: Connie Shaver Cheesecake: Josh Fiscus Baked Item: Tomma Lou Jay Thank-you to everyone that purchased raffle tickets! Through your generosity we raised $1220.00 for the building project! A special thank-you to Suzi Hansen, Cathy Shutts, and Les & Linda Ollinger for donating the prizes!
Advent, like many words, is a word with Latin roots. It means "approach" or "coming." But what is Advent, really? Advent is the beginning of the new liturgical year for the Roman Catholic Church. On the first Sunday of Advent, which begins on December 3rd this year, the Church celebrates its own kind of New Year's Day. Advent begins each year on the Sunday closest to November 30th, which is the feast day of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Sometimes people mistakenly think that Advent is part of the Christmas celebration. But, Advent is a time of preparation all its own. Christmas doesn't begin until the first Mass is celebrated on Christmas Eve, and then we enter the beautiful season of Christmas and Christmastide. Advent is given to us as a time to prepare our souls for the coming of the Lord. This season is very similar to Lent, so its nickname is the "Little Lent." In our current culture, we are tempted to skip over the penitential aspects of Advent and focus on the joy of Christmas. This is a great tragedy. Focusing on the joy alone denies an important truth: that the Christ Child is our Lord and Savior, who will suffer and die for our salvation. Advent has been around for a long time, long before it was called "Advent," and possibly as early as the 2nd century. Originally, it was celebrated for 40 days, just like the Lenten season. This has now been adjusted to four weeks, but the symbolism remains. You may notice another similarity to Lent when you attend Mass during this Advent season. Although we still sing the Alleluia before the Gospel reading, we no longer sing the song of the angels: the Gloria. We will wait to sing this song until the angels sing it on Christmas day, just as they did over two thousand years ago. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to: www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator,563-349-5002; vac@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722. STRUGGLING IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE? It's OK. The saints struggled, too. But they never, ever, gave up. Make time. And Pray. Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love. ~ Jon Leonetti
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Grinnell area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life. Volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, or sharing special talents. There are countless ways to help and change a life! Call Mimi Leonard, Volunteer Coordinator, at 877-577-2888 or mleonard@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit their website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org. All are welcome to participate in the Christmas Share Weekend Collection Report for November 25 & 26 Envelopes: $3,164.00 WeShare: $1,051.52 Offertory: $94.75 Energy Needs: $70.00 Repairs & Improvements: $85.00 Flower Envelope: $10.00 Deacons Fund: $1,074.25 Program. Gift tags can be taken this weekend ( Dec 2 & 3 ). Gifts need to be returned no later than December 20 at the 11am Mass. Each tag lists the age, sex and gift ideas. These are gift suggestions. Organizers ask that you NOT give gift cards. If you have any questions please contact Sherry Osborne at 641-990-5852. Once again this year, we are offering individuals and families and opportunity to purchase a poinsettia plant in honor or memory of someone for our Christmas celebrations. Special envelopes for this endeavor are inside the bulletin this week. The cost ifs $25 and all envelopes are due by Friday, December 15th.
Contact Crystal DeNeve 236-8838 grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, December 6 K-12 Classes Wednesday, December 10 Communal Reconciliation Wednesday, December 13 K-12 Classes Wednesday, December 20 K-12 Classes Wednesday, December 27 NO K-12 Classes * Reminder to the families with young people celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Mrs V will be in the REC to help guide you on Saturday, December 2, 9, 16 from 4:30-5 PM. UPWARD SPORTS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Boys: 1st and 2nd grade Girls: 1st through 3rd grade (Primary Evaluation: Thursday, December 21) Register online at http://registration.upward.org/upw65825 OR bring information to Grinnell Christian Church 1331 Hobart Street Forms with additional information can be found outside our Parish Office. Be sure to attend the Christmas Country Store and More you are invited to come get a bite to eat and shop after ALL three Masses THIS weekend. On the Menu: Saturday Night Chili or Corn chowder (sold by the bowl) Sunday Morning Coffee and Rolls after 9 AM Mass and Checker Burgers (Maid-Rites) after the 11 AM Mass Proceeds will be split between the Youth Activities Fund and the Building Project.
Annual Appeal Update Date No. Donors Avg/Gifts Goal Total Pledged Over(Under) Pledges Pledges %Goal Total Payments Received Over(Under) Payments Payments %Goal 10/5/2017 19 $324.05 $43,410.00 $6,157.00 ($37,253.00) 14.18% $4,083.00 ($39,327.00) 9.41% 10/12/2017 39 $293.90 $43,410.00 $11,462.00 ($31,948.00) 26.40% $8,198.00 ($35,212.00) 18.89% 10/19/2017 57 $267.49 $43,410.00 $15,247.00 ($28,163.00) 35.12% $10,608.00 ($32,802.00) 24.44% 10/27/2017 70 $260.81 $43,410.00 $18,257.00 ($25,153.00) 42.06% $11,593.00 ($31,817.00) 26.71% 11/3/2017 86 $281.07 $43,410.00 $24,172.00 ($19,238.00) 55.68% $13,363.00 ($30,047.00) 30.78% 11/10/2017 104 $282.95 $43,410.00 $29,427.00 ($13,983.00) 67.79% $20,583.00 ($22,827.00) 47.42% 11/20/2017 112 $282.34 $43,410.00 $31,622.00 ($11,788.00) 72.84% $23,948.00 ($19,462.00) 55.17% During this season of Advent, as you prepare for our Lords birth, the Share the Journey campaign is a wonderful way to reflect on this time of year. Led by Pope Francis, Share the Journey asks us to reflect on how Mary and Joseph welcomed Jesus into the world in a stable, we remember in a special way families who are on the road around the world looking for shelter especially during the winter months. To participate in digital retreats and reflections, please direct your browser to: https://www.sharejourney.org/resource-library/adventtoolkit/ Liturgical Roles for December 9 & 10 5:30 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am SACRISTAN Barb McCulley Larry Wilson Nikki Barr GREETER Pat Kester Brent Flander Family Sharon Mealey USHERS Jamie Cranston Shane Hart Brian Cranston Dennis Conway Mark McLaughlin James Miller Roger Flander Jim Martes David Smith Mike Hotchkin Volunteer Scott Wilson READER Pat Gosselink Laura Fendt Rick Jacoby GIFT BEARER Mike & Doris Hotchkin Mark & Dottie McLaughlin Lee McFee Family EUCH MINISTERS Cathy Shutts Mark & Donna Godar Crystal DeNeve Richard Wilson Steve & Beth Kenkel SERVERS Jeffery & Kala Sieck Bridget & Mary Blanchard Sarah Jacoby Theresa Crawford Adam McFee