NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS PARISH

December 2nd NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS PARISH F RATERNITAS SACERDOTALIS SANCTI PETRI LATIN TRIDENTINE MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY 8:00 AM (at Holyrood Cemetery) 11:45 AM (Low Mass until Sept. 9th) MONDAY 7:30 PM TUESDAY 6:30 AM WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM THURSDAY 12:10 PM FRIDAY 7:30 PM (and 12:10 PM on First Fridays) SATURDAY 11:00 AM HOLYDAYS 12:10 PM, 7:30 PM (High Mass) MASS LOCATIONS St. Alphonsus Church 5816 15th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Holyrood Cemetery 205 NE 205th St. Shoreline, WA 98155 Masses are at St. Alphonsus unless otherwise noted. CONFESSIONS 30 minutes before Mass and, as necessary, following Mass. RECTORY/OFFICE: (206) 641-6504 12546-B 5TH AVENUE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98125 N ORTHA MERICANM ARTYRS. ORG

First Sunday of Advent Kyrie XVII Masses and Intentions for the Week Sunday, December 2 First Sunday of Advent I Class 8:00 AM Pastor s Intention 11:45 AM Pro Populo Monday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier, Confessor III Class 7:30 PM Wayne Ivy+ Tuesday, December 4 St. Peter Chrysologus III Class Bishop, Confessor & Doctor 6:30 AM Nicholas Breier Scheetz+ Wednesday, December 5 Feria of Advent III Class 7:30 PM Sr. Mary Jean Kula+ Thursday, December 6 St. Nicholas III Class Bishop & Confessor 12:10 PM The Mary Goldloerg Family First Friday, December 7 St. Ambrose III Class 12:10 PM Fred Cirineo+ 7:30 PM Reparation to the Sacred Heart Saturday, December 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary I Class 8:00 AM Reparation for Sins of Abortion (Holyrood) 11:00 AM Pro Populo (St. Alphonsus) Sunday, December 9 2nd Sunday of Advent I Class 8:00 AM Young Adults of N.A.M. 11:45 AM Pro Populo PASTOR Fr. Joseph Heffernan, FSSP 2 Parish Priests Vicar Fr. Caleb Insco, FSSP North American Martyrs Parish of the Archdiocese of Seattle is staffed by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. Our parish mission is to sanctify souls through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacraments in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter was founded in 1988 as a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. The mission of the Fraternity is to sanctify priests through the traditional liturgy of the Roman Rite and to place them at the service of the Church. Public Devotions: Holy Hour and Benediction on Fridays at 6:30 pm. Rosary before Sunday 11:45 am Mass and First Saturday at 10:25am. Marian devotions following Wednesday evening Mass. Baptism: Within the first month of birth. Please contact the parish office. Convert Instructions: Contact the parish office for an interview. Marriage: Arrange at least six months in advance. Preparation with a priest. Mass Intentions: The Mass intention book is opened periodically throughout the year. Instructions will appear in the bulletin. Intentions are reserved for parishioners only. Parish Registration: Contact the pastor to schedule an appointment. Proof of sacraments required. Men s and Women s Groups: Contact the pastor. Knights of the Sacred Heart: Boys and young men s group. Contact Mr. Peter Miller. Parish Girls Group: Contact Carmela Evans. Schola Cantorum Marie Emmanuel Lyon, Director St. Teresa of Avila Parish on line Library: www.librarycat.org/lib/northamericanmartyrs Online Donations: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4478

Know the Mass Advent Taken from Catholic Liturgies by Richard Strapper Inasmuch as the liturgy of this season manifests a longing for light in darkness, for deliverance out of the misery of sin, Advent earnestly recalls the period before Christ and the preparation for the first coming of the Savior, for His birth as man. It also seeks to evoke in the hearts of the faithful and earnest desire to be united with Christ by grace (ch. The orations of the second and third Sunday of Advent). The soul, however, longs to be still more closely united with the Savior, that it may look forward with confidence and joy to His second coming for the judgement. Advent begins with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew (Nov. 30th). According to medieval liturgists, St. Andrew inaugurates the ecclesiastical year because he showed his brother Simon Peter the way to Christ. Moreover, this Apostle, the first one to be called by Christ, loved the cross which is the key to the kingdom of God. In the Gospel of the very first Sunday of Advent we are reminded of Christ as the Judge of mankind. At the scene of the judgment we should be seized not only with dread and fear on account of our sins, but more especially with a longing for the manifestation of the glory of the Lord, with a desire to have Him rule over our hearts and sanctify them by His grace. As the pious Israelites rejoiced in beholding the bright cloud, the symbol of God s nearness, over the tabernacle, we Christians should also watch with joy for the Savior, the Founder of our Church, Who is approaching with His grace; we should unite ourselves with Him even more intimately in the liturgy and should be ruled by His dispositions, especially His perfect submission to the Father. The first responsory of Matins for the first Sunday of Advent describes this attitude of watchfulness: Looking from afar off, behold, I see the coming of the power of God. The liturgy of the four weeks of Advent is partly serious, partly joyful. In harmony with the solemn character of the season, there are the exhortations to the faithful to prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ, frequently expressed in the words of John the Baptist; the references to the appearance of this great preacher of penance; the law forbidding the solemnization of marriage; the silence of the organ at high Masses of the season; the omission of the Gloria except in the Masses of the feasts; the use of vestments of violet color, and the practice of fasting. The joy of Advent is expressed by the frequent recurrence of the Alleluia at Mass and in the Divine Office; by the consoling lessons from the prophecy of Isaias in the Breviary; the gradation of the description of Messianic joy, coming to a climax toward the end of Advent. Joy is manifested in a special manner on the third Sunday of Advent by the playing of the organ, the decoration of the altar with flowers, and the rose colored vestments. The feast of the Immaculate Conception and the frequently recurring mention of the Blessed Virgin point to the morning star of the redemption. Finally, there is the joyful period of proximate preparation consisting of seven days before the vigil of Christmas and characterized by the O-antiphons. Each of these antiphons begins with a different biblical invocation of the coming Savior. The last one is, O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, Expectation and Savior of the nations; do Thou come to save us, O Lord our God. 3

Announcements Last Sunday s Sermon Summary The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Romans was foretold by Our Lord. God revealed to King Salomon centuries prior that infidelity to His law would bring such a calamity that it would be a by-word among the nations. With the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, symbols of might in the eyes of Israel, we should expect the end times to include the complete failure of modern symbols of the height and might of mankind. Only the words of Christ will remain. Therefore we must invest our trust and confidence in Him and Him alone. Feast Day this Week: St. Francis Xavier Dec. 3rd Francis Xavier, a young Spanish gentleman, in the dangerous days of the Reformation, was making a name for himself as a Professor of Philosophy in the University of Paris, and had seemingly no higher aim, when St. Ignatius of Loyola won him to heavenly thoughts. After a brief apostolate amongst his countrymen in Rome he was sent by St. Ignatius to the Indies, where for twelve years he was to wear himself out, bearing the Gospel to Hindostan, to Malacca, and to Japan. Thwarted by the jealousy, covetousness, and carelessness of those who should have helped and encouraged him, neither their opposition nor the difficulties of every sort which he encountered could make him slacken his labors for souls. The vast kingdom of China appealed to his charity, and he was resolved to risk his life to force an entry, when God took him to Himself, and on the 2d of December, 1552, he died, like Moses, in sight of the land of promise. Parking Lot Please be aware that the large parking lot at St. Alphonsus will be locked at around 9pm every night due to the Christmas tree sales. To avoid having your car locked in, depart before 9pm. 4 Fr. Insco Away Fr. Insco will be away until December 12th. Calendars North American Martyrs is happy to offer an FSSP North American District calendar to each registered family of the parish. They are available in the vestibule. Please take one per household. Altar Server Initiation and Promotion The annual ceremony of Altar Server initiation and promotion will take place after the 11:45 Mass today. Choir After the 11:45 Mass today there will be a meeting in the McGrath Room for anyone interested in joining the choir. No commitment necessary, it is only an interest meeting. The possibility will be discussed of forming a 2nd choir which meets and practices north of Seattle. Chartres Look out for baked goods from our pilgrims traveling to Chartres after Mass. In addition to the individual pilgrims raising money, we are also collecting donations to offset and even cover the cost of renting a bus for our parish Advent During Advent, before Monday and Wednesday evening Masses, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration. In addition to private intentions brought before the Blessed Sacrament, our public parish intentions for this time of Eucharist Adoration will be 1) Thanksgiving for blessings and graces received and North American Martyrs; 2) Petition for aid in overcoming faults and healing of wounds which hinder access to Christ; 3) Petition for a church for North American Martyrs. Beginning on December 2nd, the first Sunday of Advent, we will pray the rosary before each Saturday and Sunday Mass in honor of Our Lady in petition for a church for North American Martyrs Parish.

Announcements continued Adoration The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in simple exposition before Monday and Wednesday night Masses. This means that the tabernacle door will be opened and the ciborium will be brought to the front of the tabernacle. Reverence to the Blessed Sacrament exposed consists of a double genuflection (that is a kneeling momentarily on both knees and bowing from the shoulders) upon arrival and departure. Men s Altar Server Training Following Mass on the Mondays and Wednesdays until Christmas, Low Mass server training will be offered for any men of the parish who are interested in learning. There is an increasing number of Masses without servers, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. The goal is to provide a server for every public Mass at North American Martyrs. Weekend Masses: December 7th 9th Keep in mind that there will be two Masses on both First Friday (12:10pm and 7:30pm) and Saturday (8am and 11am). There is no evening Mass on December 8th. Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession and Potluck After Mass next Sunday, December 9th, we will sing the Litany of Our Lady and process with the banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the family center for our annual fiesta in her honor. Everyone is welcome! Stick around for the pinatas and raffle drawing for the Marian Quilt. Many hands make light work! To make a potluck run, there are many little jobs (15-30 minutes, tops) - a lot of work for just 2-3 people - but very easy if many people take a little piece. If you are attending even for a short time, please consider a job - or sign your older kids up! Your contribution will be much appreciated. Once the job is done, youʹve done your part and you are free to enjoy the potluck. See Rene Peterson for more details. Weʹve been light on food at the last few potlucks. Please consider bringing: A-M Entrees; N-T Salads/Sides; U-Z Desserts. Please contact in advance for arrangements to keep food hot or cold and weʹll see what can be done. Itʹs a challenge, we know. To see the list of jobs and sign up, go to https://tinyurl.com/ ybwyhkzo. The first potluck of 2019 will be on January 13th. First Communion Registration for First Communion will begin next week. Registration forms will be available in vestibule. The normal age at North American Martyrs Parish is 7 years. Rorate Mass Join us on December 15th at 6am at St. Alphonsus for the candle-lit Mass in honor of Our Lady. Mass Intentions Please withhold any more Mass intentions until further notice. Please Keep in Your Prayers Helen Clifford, Shirley Hendrix, Dwight Nobles, Mark Hillis, Roberta Pharness, Jackie Phillips, Stephanie Brusich, Jesse Dahl, Gene Supernaw, Patricia Dowling, Dorothy McVeigh, Joyce Barry, Fr. Michael Erwin, FSSP, Fr. Calvin Goodwin, FSSP, Mark DeAntonio, Susan Esary, Helen Rekow, and Nancy Ziehl. Contributions: May God reward your generosity. Sunday Offering 11/25/18: $4,708.00 Online Donations 11/25/18: $1,517.00 Total Donations 11/25/18: $6,225.00 5

Advent Hymn The Creator Alme Siderum is the hymn sung at Vespers during Advent. Creator alme siderum, Aeterna lux credentium Jesu Redemptor omnium, Intende votis supplicum. Qui daemonis ne fraudibus Periret orbit, impetu Amoris actus, languidi Mundi medela fatus es. Commune qui mundi nefas Ut expiares; ad crucem E Virginis sacrario Intacta prodis victima. Cujus poteatas gloriae, Nomenque cum primum Et coelites et inferi Tremente curvantur genu. Te deprecamur ultima? Magnum diei Judicem, Armis supemae gratia; Defende nos ab hostibus. Virtus, honor, laus, gloria Deo Patri cum Filio, Sancto simul Paraclito, In seculorum saecula. 1. Creator of the starry skies! Eternal Light of all who live! Jesus, Redeemer of mankind! An ear to Thy poor suppliants give. 2. When man was sunk in sin and death, Lost in the depth of Satan's snare, Love brought Thee down to cure our ills, By taking of those ills a share. 3. Thou, for the sake of guilty men, Causing Thine own pure blood to flow, Didst issue from Thy virgin shrine And to the cross a Victim go. 4. So great the glory of Thy might, If we but chance Thy name to sound At once all heaven and hell unite In bending low with awe profound. 5. Great Judge of all! in that last day When friends shall fail and foes combine, Be present then with us, we pray, To guard us with Thine arm divine. 6. Power, honor, praise, and glory, to God the Father and the Son, and also to the holy Paraclete, while eternal ages run. 6

Marian Hymn All weekend Masses at North American Martyrs Parish will conclude with the seasonal hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary that, through her intercession, God will bless North American Martyrs Parish with a church. Daily Prayer for the Pope V. Let us pray for Francis our Pope R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. Our Father. Hail Mary. Let us pray. O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church: grant him, we beseech Thee, that, by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he has charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, he may attain everlasting life. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. 7

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