St. Cletus Catholic Church Welcoming Christ in the Face of Others NOVEMBER 29, 2015 SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. & 12 noon (Life Teen) Liturgy of the Word for Children at 10a.m. Mass WEEKDAY LITURGIES: Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. See Mass Intentions / lliturgy schedule inside Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin or the parish website prior to each Holy Day. Legal Holiday: 9:00 a.m. (Rosary following 8:00am Liturgy Mon. - Sat.) MORNING PRAYER: Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m. Saturday: 7:45 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Monday 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment BAPTISMS: Please contact Deacon Mark McCarthy to arrange for date and time. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made six months in advance. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: First Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Mass or by appointment HOMILIES: Sunday homilies can be found at www.saintcletus.org * BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 1 & 1/2 weeks prior to bulletin date in writing or E-mail to: cclegg@saintcletus.org PASTORAL TEAM: Rev. Jim Benz, Pastor - jbenz@saintcletus.org Deacon Mark McCarthy, Pastoral Associate - mmccarthy@saintcletus.org Deacon Frank Olmsted - folmsted@saintcletus.org Ms. Rosann Doherty - rdoherty@saintcletus.org School Principal Mrs. Mary Olmsted - molsted@saintcletus.org Religious Education Coordinator Ms. Carrie Wolf - cwolf@saintcletus.org Director of Liturgical Music Mr. Bob Hamer - bhamer@saintcletus.org Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Bill Matula - bmatula@saintcletus.org Business Manager Mrs. Cindy Clegg - cclegg@saintcletus.org ADDRESSES & TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Rectory: 2705 Zumbehl, St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-6327 Parish Office: 946-6327 Parish FAX line: 946-6466 Parish School 2721 Zumbehl Road 946-7756 School FAX line: 946-6526 Parish School of Religion: 255-1717 Parish and School Website: www.saintcletus.org St. Vincent de Paul Society: 255-1750 Stephen Ministry: 255-1739 www.facebook.com/stcletus Twitter: @saintcletus
Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions for the week Mon. November 30, St. Andrew, Apostle 7:00 am Mary Ann Moore; Frances & Mildred Olmsted 8:00 am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark Tues. December 1, Advent Weekday 7:00 am Jim Choinka Presider : Fr. Benz 7:45 am Perpetual Help Devotions 8:00 am Wayne Leahy (level mass) Wed. December 2, Advent Weekday 7:00 am Jeanette Echele Presider : Fr. Benz 8:00 am Emmie & Nunie Freber (level mass) Thur. December 3, St. Francis Xavier, Priest 7:00 am Conrad Klutenkamper; Bob Henrich 8:00 am No Liturgy Fri. December 4, Advent Weekday 7:00 am Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life; Elizabeth (Beth) Henrich 8:00 am Communion Service Presider: Deacon Mark Sat. December 5, Advent Weekday 8:00 am Pour Souls ******************************* Sat. December 5, Second Sunday of Advent 5:00 pm Eileen Pohlman Deacon: Mark McCarthy Servers: K. Skeeters, J. Skeeters, J. Skeeters Sun. December 6, Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Our Parish Family Deacon: Mark McCarthy Servers: Acolyte Tom Burke 9:30 am Mildred Olmsted Deacon: Frank Olmsted Servers: A. Birkenmeier, C. Christi, E. Christi 11:30 am Mike and Donna Eisenbath (living) Deacon: Frank Olmsted Servers: J. Ernst, C. Martin, V. Martin PARISH COLLECTION Nov. 22, 2015 Numbers not available due to early bulletin transmittal for Thanksgiving week. 1st Sunday of Advent But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. (Luke 21:28) We celebrate Advent each year in preparation of the birth of Jesus, His first coming, as we await his second coming. In this Advent season, use the sacrament of Reconciliation to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. It s never too late. Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Joseph Gore, the father of Steve Gore June Callier May their souls rest in our Lord s eternal embrace. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
As we begin Advent we are called to "wait" in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Wherever you live in our parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell and call our St. Vincent de Paul telephone "help line". They are in effect reaching out to you. Your gift in the St. Vincent DePaul Poor Box ( in the rear of the church) will help the poor celebrate the grace of God's love this Christmas Beyond Sunday Campaign Packets For all parishioners who have Beyond Sunday packets from attending receptions or from personal visits. We would ask that you please return your pledge cards as quickly as possible. Returning your pledge will reduce the efforts of our volunteers making follow up phone calls and also follow up mailing costs. Haven t got a packet? Stop by the parish office and pick one up. Or call and we ll send one to you! LIFE TEEN NEWS Open Gym: Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm Nov. 29: Happy Thanksgiving!! No Life Night tonight enjoy time with your family. Life Night Dec.6th: Human vs. Wild: Learn how to survive in the wild with emergency first aid. Please contact Bob Hamer for more information on all events: bhamer@saintcletus.org or check out our website: www.cletusyouth.net JOB OPPORTUNITY Custodial/Maintenance Duchesne High School 2550 Elm St. St. Charles, Mo. 63301 Hours: 2:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Salary Commiserate with experience Contact Dominic Muich 636-946-6767 ext. 6917 Ladies Evening of Recollection There will be a recollection for ladies on Wednesday, December 2, at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. A priest of Opus Dei will give two reflections on some aspect of the spiritual life and will be available for confessions. The activity begins at 7:15-9:30pm. For more information, please contact Mary Schlueter 314-517-1277 On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe all women are invited to SINGLE DECADE ROSARY " PRAY IT FORWARD EVERYDAY " A Morning with Mary, Mother of Priests presented by Fr. Mark Chrismer Saturday December 12, 2015 at St. Joseph Parish in Cottleville 1355 Motherhead Rd., St. Charles, MO
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! WHAT IS ADVENT? While our society often equates Advent with the Christmas shopping season, it is, of course, much more! In the season of Advent, which begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas, we relive the long period of expectancy between the promise of a Messiah and the Incarnation of Christ. Christmas is not an event within history but is rather the invasion of time by eternity (Hans Urs von Balthasar). How are you preparing for the coming of the Lord? For more, go to www.archstl.org/dynamic. MORE ABOUT THE SEASON OF ADVENT: While a bit more complicated with its names for the various weekly candle and its reference to a fifth candle on the wreath than most of us would be familiar with, the following description from the website www.christianity.about.com offers lot of food for thought: Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the "Prophecy Candle" in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah. Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizing Christ's manger. On the third Sunday of Advent the pink or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the "Shepherds Candle" and it represents joy. The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the "Angels Candle," represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent. On Christmas Eve, the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the "Christ Candle" and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow. Celebrating with an Advent wreath during the weeks prior to Christmas is a great way for Christian families to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and for parents to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas. OUR PARISH S FALL FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 15: What a great day and great celebration we had for our Fall Festival two weeks ago! While this note comes a bit late, I still wanted to thank those who played such vital roles in making that day so great. Many thanks to the committee who planned and oversaw that day. When it comes to events running smoothly as did our Fall Festival, we often forget that there is lots and lots of planning that goes into making such events run smoothly. Many, many thanks to all those who played such vital roles in insuring that all went so well. Thanks to all those who set up and oversaw the games (wasn t bubble soccer so much fun, especially when the moms got out there to play?). Many, many thanks to all those who contributed items for our raffle to all those contributed items for the snack walk I ve never seen so many sweet treats assembled outside of a grocery store! Many, many thanks to the members of our Men s Club, to the St. Charles Knights of Columbus, and to the members of the Duchesne High School Key Club who set up before the festival began, who dished out the food and drink, and who later cleaned up after it concluded. Thanks as well to all of you who attended and who celebrated our parish s fifty years so festively. THUS CONCLUDES OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE. I think that we all can be proud of all that we did as a parish to celebrate our past fifty years and to look forward to our next fifty years. Think of some of those event by which we marked this milestone in our parish s life: January s Kick -Off event, March s Parish Mission, the new pictorial directory, Msgr. Hickel s 60th ordination anniversary in March, the picnic weekend s fun run and walk in May, June s Good Dad project, September s Mass with the Archbishop and the dinner following, November 15th s Young Catholic Musicians leading our singing at our 10:00 Mass with the Fall Festival following, plus welcoming back those priests and deacons who, over the years, have served here. Again, many, many thanks to all who helped in any way! PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for next Tuesday s Holy Day of Obligation, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Masses at 6:30 PM on Dec. 7 and 6:00 and 9:00 AM on Dec. 8) as well as our Advent Penance Service on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:00 PM with 6 priests present. Grant, Lord that the Beyond Sunday campaign will, through support of Catholic education and the parishes of our Archdiocese, bring us, our people, to new depths of knowledge and love for You. May this campaign be a source of new strength to those in need, of healing in our civic community, of vitality in families, of development for parishes and neighborhoods.
ACTIVITIES & MEETINGS THIS WEEK This Week and Next This Week 12-3: Liturgical year & church tour and will be held in the Daily Chapel/Church at 7PM Next Week s Topic 12-10: Catholic Social Teaching and will be held in the Parish Hall at 7PM Plan on attending if you are interested in learning more about these topics. All, not just those in RCIA, are welcome! Singers for 7:30 AM Mass needed! Looking for singer(s) to lead simple acapella mass parts and chants at the Sunday 7:30 AM Mass. Regularly, or on a limited rotating schedule you determine. Please contact Carrie Wolf for more information. ext 1718, cwolf@saintcletus.org EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Catherine Laboure (1806 to 1876) The Mother of God appeared to her requesting the Miraculous Medal The Blessed Virgin speaking to St. Catherine Come to the foot of the altar. Graces will be shed on all, great and little, especially upon those who seek for them. Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to him, Lord, I am here. Tell me what you would have me to do... And then, I tell God everything that is in my heart. I tell him about my pains and my joys, and then I listen. If you listen, God will also speak to you, for with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen. God always speaks to you when you approach him plainly and simply. If you would like to become an adorer or substitute please contact Jennifer 940-9858 or Jan 947-4654. If you can spend an hour with Jesus on Thursday mornings @ 1am or Saturday mornings @ 3am please give us a call. Thank you. Monday NOVEMBER 30 11:00AM CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY HALL 5:30PM MEN S BIBLE STUDY CLETUS 6:15PM PSR CLASSES SCHOOL 7:00PM 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY HALL/CLETUS Tuesday DECEMBER 1 8:30AM SENIOR EXERCISE HALL 9:00AM CENTERING PRAYER LIBRARY 10:00AM SMALL FAITH GROUP CLETUS 7:00PM LITURGY MTG CALLAHAN 7:00PM HUNTINGTON PARK H.O. MTG DUCHESNE 7:00PM FIRST RECONCILIATION CHURCH Wednesday DECEMBER 2 8:30AM QUILTERS HALL 7:00PM CARE AND SHARE CLETUS 7:00PM LIFE IN THE LIGHT PRAYER GROUP CHAPEL 7:00PM CHOIR REHEARSAL CHURCH Thursday DECEMBER 3 8:30AM SENIOR EXERCISE HALL 6:00PM SINGLE AGAIN BOARD MTG CALLAHAN 7:00PM RCIA CHURCH 7:00PM LEGION OF MARY CLETUS 7:00PM SINGLE AGAIN GENERAL MTG CALLAHAN Friday DECEMBER 4 12NOON JOINT FACULTY MTG DUCHESNE/CLETUS 5:30AM KINDERGARTEN DAISIES HALL Saturday DECEMBER 5 9:00AM BREAKFAST WITH SANTA GYM/CAFE 12NOON PRIVATE EVENT HALL Sunday DECEMBER 6 7:00PM LIFETEEN NIGHT HALL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BANQUET & DINNER SHOW A special Christmas season event co-sponsored by St. Mary s Parish that includes performers from 15 St. Louis area parishes. We offer discounted Bed & Breakfast rates at the Shrine Hotel for those with longer driving distances who would like to combine this event with an optional visit to the SHRINE WAY OF LIGHTS. While it is an entertainment event, the central focus is on the true reason for the season. Proceeds benefit music and performing arts training for children and young adults. Tickets must be purchased before December 1st. Please contact Maryann Totsch Hopwood Director of Music St. Mary s Parish 618-409-0015.
First Sunday of Advent Linsey Abraham Jean Amptmann Mike Andrzejewski Patricia Aaron Dennis Barbeau Laura Bathe Olivia Baum Elmer Bradbury Autumn Brengle Sue Brockelmeyer Bobbi Buckley Carol Burdick Dr. Hank Clever June Collier Betty Costello Mildred Boykin-Cox Mariel DrakesmithBloch Horacio Esparza * Doris Fitzgibbons Harry Fry Ronnie Gagnon Donna Garner Marilyn Gatermann Michelle Gorman Patrick Gorman Thomas Greer Joyce Haas Mary Ann Hartigan Richard Heisse Bella Herman Dolores Honerkamp Diane Holterman Harold Hotop Kyle Kennon Diana Ilges * Avery Kiehl Junior Klipfel Alice Knapp Gwendolyn Kramer Charles Linhoff Agnes Lott Darlene Mayer Ruth McCarville Keith McCoy Joe McHale John Morris Peggy Myers Lesa Nollau Barbara Oliver Estelle Ostmann Sheila Parks Kathleen Peper Tim Phelan Margaret Poehler November 29, 2015 Pat Prinster Ron Romeo Cindy Roth Glennon Runde Susan Santa Maria Betty Scaglione Jean Schaeffer Helen Schaeffer Robin Schnare Larry Schimerman Carol Schoolfield Dave Schwepker Family Sharon Seward Anna Shaughnessy Leonard Shaw, III Marsha Shaw Sharon Simon Weldon Sullivan Robert Thornhill Matthew Todd Barbara Tuma Jerry Tuma Frank Votruba Ruth Votruba Paul Wappelhorst Nanette Werner Jeff Wilson Rick Whitlock Mary Wright Jackie Zipfel All You Can Eat Breakfast - "The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert's Parish will hold an All You Can Eat breakfast TODAY, Sunday, November 29, from 8:00am to 11:30am. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits & gravy, juice, milk and coffee. In addition the Knights are holding a Blood Drive at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a FREE breakfast." Please keep our 2nd graders in your prayers as they are in the final weeks of preparation for First Reconciliation. They will receive the Sacrament on Tuesday, December 1. We will have our annual Christmas Toy Drive the week of December 7 With Christmas sales starting this might be a good time to consider bringing in new unwrapped toys for those less fortunate. The toys will be distributed to the children of Our Lady of Guadalupe s Parish. We choose a monthly virtue as an example to live by throughout the month, and a child from each class is highlighted as an example of that virtue. We would like to congratulate the students who were chosen to represent the Virtue of Faith: Kailyn Yanez, Mia Nikodem, Maria Martin, Maggie Schneider, Ella Deien, Lane Otte, Andrew Purcell, Kelly Joeckel, and Ben Scheve. Don't forget to purchase STP gift cards for your holiday meals and gifts. For example, when you purchase a Honey Baked Ham gift card, a 20% rebate is donated to the parish, school or the organization of your choice. We also sell gift cards from over 600 merchants, including grocery stores, gas stations, department stores, restaurants, specialty retailers, and more. Please be sure to stop by the PTO table in the Gathering Space after Mass! For more information about our wonderful school, please visit the website at www.stcletusschool.org and call the school office at (636) 946-7756 to arrange a tour. Invitation to Divorced and Separated Catholics The Office of Laity and Family Life is pleased to announce the beginning of a new ministry to Catholics who have suffered from divorce: The Catholic s Divorce Survival Guide. The 12-week program features DVD presentations covering denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, the kids, the ex-spouse, spirituality, annulment and much more. Immaculate Conception Dardenne Parish is hosting the program beginning January 7, 2016. Contact Debi at debijo@att.net or 314.276.3859 for more information.
SHARE YOUR GIFT/HOW CAN I SERVE? STITCHES FOR LIFE We are a group that enjoys sewing, knitting and crocheting. We make a large variety of items and all of them donated to various organizations--el Salvador Mission Trip, Veterans' Home, Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joachim & Ann, and Our Lady's Inn to name just a few. We also make Prayer Shawls and the one decade rosaries that are displayed in the Gathering Space. Contact JoAnn Cheli (636) 936-3626 or joannc6@outlook.com for more information OUR NEXT MOVIE(S) & PIZZA NIGHT On Saturday evening, December 12, immediately after the 5:00 PM Mass, we will have another pizza, soda, and movie evening in the Parish Hall. You will have your choice of viewing either the children s movie Polar Express or a movie about the history of Silent Night. Please bring some Christmas cookies and be ready to do some caroling! Again, there will be no charge. Please contact the Parish Office (636-946- 6327) or Fr. Jim Benz (jbenz@saintcletus.org) if you plan to participate. Welcome New Parishioners! To receive a registration form or indicate an address change or move from the parish, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Names: Number in Family: Adults Children Adress: Phone: Email: Last opportunity to buy Christmas cards which benefit Birthright of St. Charles will be next weekend, December 5 and 6. A critical part of endof-life care is a trusting doctor-patient relationship in which a patient knows their doctor has their best interests at heart and will not abandon them; it is one which assures patients of the truth that their lives have meaning and are worth living. USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program Maggie s Story: Living like Dad www.goo.gl/jknvwc Part Time Position Available with Daughters of St. Paul The Daughters of St. Paul are seeking a part-time Board Secretary/Development Office Manager. This individual would work between 2-20 hours per week (depending on the time of year) as the Secretary for the St. Paul Advisory Board and coordinator the Annual Benefit Dinner and other fundraising efforts. A full job description is provided below and may be shared with anyone who may be interested in the position. To apply, they may contact Sr. Rebecca Hoffart at srmhoffart@gmail.com or 617-894-4280. This year the St. Cletus Giving Tree will contain ornaments representing gifts for Birthright, St. Cletus Tuition Assistance and emergency funds for St. Vincent DePaul. Question regarding the Giving Tree? Call Cindy Roth @ 636-946-4224. Please note: Sorry, we will NOT be collecting coats this year! * PLEASE PLACE BIRTHRIGHT GIFTS UNDER GIVING TREE AND PLACE ANY MONETARY GIFTS IN THE COLLECTION BASKET. THANK YOU!
(A reflection of the Scripture readings from the December issue of Celebration. We hope you find it helpful as you prepare for Mass each Sunday this month.) Preparing a Welcome Lectionary themes for December 2015 PATRICIA DATCHUCK SÁNCHEZ and RAFAEL SÁNCHEZ ALONSO Advent, during which we anticipate the feast of Christmas, is a time of remembering, celebrating and preparing for Christ s coming among us in time and space, in flesh and blood, in light and in darkness, in power and in profound humility. Christ s coming is more than an historic moment of the past. It is a recurring phenomenon here, now and always. Therefore Advent is not merely a commemorative moment or an anniversary but an annual opportunity for each of us to consider the future and final Advent, the promised coming of God s reign on earth. Dietrich Bonhoeffer would have us be mindful that, unlike the gaiety and excitement that characterizes contemporary Advent ambience, early Christianity thought of the second coming or return of the Lord Jesus as a day of great judgment to be welcomed with extreme seriousness ( The Coming of Jesus in Our Midst, The Testament to Freedom, HarperCollins, San Francisco: 1995). When Jesus appears (Rev 3:20), said Bonhoeffer, our conscience should, first of all, prick us. Are we rightly prepared? Is our heart capable of becoming God s dwelling place? Perhaps we have become so accustomed to the good news of God s love that we no longer sense the shiver of fear that God s coming should arouse in us. We are selective in the messages with which we choose to relate, filtering out and embracing the pleasant while relegating the challenging and ominous to some future, unspecified moment. Nevertheless, the coming of God is not only good news but, first of all, sober and ever fearsome news for everyone who has a conscience. And so, as persons blessed by Christ is the inconvenient stranger who makes demands. Will you welcome him or pass him by? God with consciences and as believers whose consciences have been cultivated by the truth, justice, integrity and goodness preached and lived by Jesus, we approach the Advent mystery with a spirit that is both fascinans and tremendum, i.e., fascinated by the awesome goodness of God and trembling at our own unworthiness to be in God s presence. This sense of the numinous, first explored by Rudolf Otto (Idea of the Holy, 1936), attests to the awareness on the part of truthful human beings as to who they are before God. But rather than remain in an ambivalent state, tantalized by the desire to be with God but tremulous as to the ramifications of such a desire, Bonhoeffer bids us find the courage to put one foot in front of the other and make our way to the God whose coming beckons us beyond ourselves. Having known the terror of the experience, and in full recognition of the incomparable kindness of God, we are ready for the Kierkegaardian leap of faith that moves us irretrievably forward. Something of the courage required for this great leap is reflected in the questions of those who approached the Baptizer in the Gospel of Dec. 13. Three times, John was approached with the question, What ought we to do? Three times, those who were already following an agenda of their own devising presented themselves with a willingness to forego that agenda in favor of another one suggested by John. This new agenda would necessitate a thorough change of heart, mind and lifestyle so as to be prepared, in faith, to welcome the Lord Jesus through the preparatory baptism of John. This leap of faith into the future meant that they would allow God to ready them for the baptism Jesus would bring, a baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire. The crowds who came to John may have exercised their former agendas without much care for the needy. Now they were asked to share what they had to ease the burdens of the poor. Formerly, the soldiers falsely accused the innocent and exacted blackmail when it suited their purposes. John challenged them to a life of honesty and authentic protection of the people. Tax collectors, too, were challenged to abide by the law and exact no commissions for themselves. To what great leap of faith or transformation of agenda does the coming Christ summon each of us this Advent? As we prepare in both fear and fascination to welcome the ever Coming One, how might John answer our question, What ought we to do? Bonhoeffer (op. cit.) suggests that those who ask the question in all sincerity are thereby opening themselves to the shocking reality that Jesus is asking us for help, for kindness, in the form of the beggar in the street. He confronts us in each person we meet. He walks the earth with sorrow and sufferings that beg to be attended. He is the inconvenient stranger who makes demands. Will you welcome him or pass him by? These are the questions that frame our Advent hope and expectation. How will you answer? How will I? What ought we to do? Patricia Datchuck Sánchez and Rafael Sánchez Alonso have been collaborating to provide Lectionary commentaries and homilies for Celebration since 1979.
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