St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 125 S. Spruce Street, Annville, PA 17003 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018 PARISH PHONE NUMBERS Parish Office: 717-867-1525 Religious Education Office: 717-867-7471 Music Office: 717-867-2750 Parish Social Hall: 717-867-4104 www.saintpaulsinannville.org REGULAR OFFICE HOURS Monday CLOSED Tuesday 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Wednesday 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Thursday 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Friday 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Saturday CLOSED Sunday 9:00-1:00 PARISH STAFF Reverend Job J. Foote, O.S.B. Pastor 717-875-3369 job.foote@gmail.com Reverend Augustine Obasi, In Residence Deacon Anthony A. Kearney dakearney@hbgdiocese.org Anna Mattern, Coordinator of Religious Education 717-867-7471 anna.mattern.cre@gmail.com Mary Beazley, Director of Music Ministry 717-867-2750 churchbeast@yahoo.com Kathy Miller, Bookkeeper kmiller@hbgdiocese.org Mary Langan, Parish Secretary/Website stpaultheapostlechurchannville@gmail.com Youth Ministry, 717-379-4779 Aaron Trombley, Hall Set Ups 804-306-9995 Danny Ayala, Custodian LEBANON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Pre-K to 12 1400 Chestnut St., Lebanon 717-273-3731 PRAYER CHAIN If you have an emergency intention for our prayer chain such as Imminent Death or Serious Injury please contact Kathy Miller at 717-805-6283. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 9:15 AM & 3:30 PM, Wednesday 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Or call Fr. Job for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please contact Fr. Job to schedule a baptism. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class before the Baptism of their child. Attendance prior to the birth of the child is strongly encouraged. Call Amy Domencic at 717-867-8478 to schedule. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to be married must contact their pastor at least 10 to 12 months prior to the desired date of the marriage. The bulletin Deadline is Sunday at Noon. All articles must be submitted by email unless arranged otherwise with the parish office. MASS SCHEDULE Daily Mass Schedule See Insert Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Holydays 5:30 PM Vigil, 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 7:00 PM ADORATION Fridays 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM with Vespers and Benediction at 6:00 PM. The First and Third Fridays of the month, Adoration continues through the night until the 8:30 AM Mass on Saturday morning. Wednesday mornings 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Morning Prayer begins 45 minutes before Daily Mass. Rosary begins 25 minutes before each Mass. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Wee Praise 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM GUESTS IN OUR PARISH THIS WEEK: Welcome to St. Paul the Apostle Parish! We are so happy that you have visited with us this weekend. Please introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Job Foote, OSB NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome you to St. Paul the Apostle Parish! Please come in or call the Parish Office to register. Parishioners planning to move, please notify the Parish Office. Mission Statement We, the family of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, the Body of Jesus Christ, are piously called to assertively provide opportunities for each person to use their time, talents, and treasure for the greater glory of God, and to live and grow in our faith in the presence of Jesus Christ. We thereby bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our community through joyful proclamation of God's Word, prayerful worship, reverent celebration of the sacraments, and catechesis for everyone about the Universal Church and its place in the world and our local community.
Stewardship is a Way of Life Tithing-God s Plan for Giving Tithing Income 2018 2017 Last Week $6,980 $7,792 Two Weeks Ago $10,548 $12,578 The Matthew 25 Collection amounted to $2,588. Time and Talent The Haiti Bake Sale will be held next weekend. All bakers, bring your baked goodies. If you don t bake, then please come partake of the bakers talents. Tithing Message of the week: 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. TITHING THE TITHE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER - FRESH START It is through the grace of our Lord that our Parish receives so many blessings. We, as a parish, tithe to express our constant dependence on Him for everything. Tithing is the first 10% of one's income - 5% to the parish and 5% to other charities. Our first 5% goes to the diocese in assessments which we have been paying all along. The second 5% for the month of December will go to Fresh Start. Fresh Start, in partnership with LCCM, is the program we will be hosting, for the homeless from December 17th to December 28th. Please pray for our first responders and military men and women who are serving overseas, especially Wilbur Haines, grandson of Carolyn Boger. If you have a family member serving overseas, please let our parish family know through the parish office. The following parishioners, family members, and friends are ill. Please remember them and all the sick of the parish in your prayers: Agnes Bering, Bonnie Reiker, Vince Poloney, Bob Bonina, Marie Sprecher, Erik Arnold, Santiago Estevez, Barb Arnold, Rose Witmer, Beau Murphy, Bob Connor, Barry Weaver, Richard Wheeler, Katherine Gray, George Groff, Deborah Freer, David Kearns, G.H. Salazar, Helen Zengerle, Sam Shrefler and Joe DeFluri. Names will remain on the list for SIX weeks. Please call to have the name put back on list. EMOHC Lauren L. Nhien N. Lisa H. Julie W. Allan W. LECTOR Pat K. Karen C. ALTAR SERVERS Liturgical Schedule for December 8-9, 2018 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Joe G. Ella O. Jonathan G. Sophia W. Deacon Tony Joan S. Ernest S. Stephanie S. Steven W. Angie J. Anne K. Teddy W. Jackson W. Bennett W. Eoin C. Richard B. Kathy S. Dale B. Kathleen M. Frank H. Tim B. Liturgical Schedule for Feast of the Immaculate Conception EMOHC Gloria H. Michael R. Monica F. LECTOR Tricia D. Pat P. ALTAR SERVERS Max P. Maggie H. 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Gray D. Vincent M. Ashton T. Emily D. Joan S. Barbara M. Jim D. Melissa R. Samuel D. Donald H. Elke H. Michele A. John M. READINGS FOR DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1st Reading - Bar 5: 1-9 2nd Reading - Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11 Gospel - Lk 3: 1-6 St. Nicholas will be visiting St. Paul s in the Narthex after all Masses the weekend of December 8th & 9th. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. March for Life Information!! St. Paul is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. for the March for Life on Friday, January 18, 2019. The cost for the bus is $25. Bring a lunch to eat on the bus and we will make a stop for fast food on the way home. For more information call Mary Langan (717-379-4779). If you are unable to attend the March for Life, consider sponsoring an attendee for $25. Call Mary for details and questions. If you have any blue SVDP bags hiding in your house or car, please return to the church. Thank You, SVDP PLEASE NOTE: The December 22-23 Bulletin Deadline for articles is Sunday, December 16th at Noon. The December 29-30 Bulletin Deadline for articles is Wednesday, December 19th at Noon. The January 5-6, 2019 Bulletin Deadline for articles is Sunday, December 23rd at Noon. Please submit articles by email unless arranged otherwise with the parish office.
PARISH CENSUS - Important - It is important for the parish office to have correct and updated information for the congregation. During the first three (3) weekends in December we will be conducting a parish census and family information update. A packet has been prepared for each family in our parish. On your way out of Mass please stop and pick up your packet. Review it immediately, or take it home and return it to the office or in the box provided in the narthex. Please mark the letter on the appropriate line whether your information is correct or if changes have been made. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. St. Paul Parish Staff. The Cookie Sale to Combat World Hunger will be held December 7, 8 and 9, 2018, in the church narthex. Each tray is $15. Last year your donations provided 97,500 meals to our sister parish in Haiti. Please stop by the tables and buy a tray or two. They make great hostess gifts or take a tray to work! Thank you for your generosity. GIVING TREE REMINDER: The Giving Tree will be up one more week. Just a gentle reminder to have gifts wrapped and back to the church by December 9th to be distributed by December 15th. That day is arranged for pick-up. Please be sure to securely attach gift tags to the outside. Thank you. Any questions - contact Nancy Muchinsky at 717-832-7703 or email clmnag@comcast.net. This Week in Our Parish Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 AM Religious Education 9:00 AM SARCC - Parents in the Know Session 4 4:30 PM Youth Ministry Meeting 6:00 PM Religious Education 6:00 PM SARCC - Parents in the Know Session 4 Monday, December 3, 2018 9:15 AM Kindermusik 6:00 PM Stations of the Nativity Practice 6:00 PM Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Guitar Ensemble Tuesday, December 4, 2018 8:45 AM Sight and Sound Trip 9:15 AM Kindermusik 6:15 PM Kindermusik 6:30 PM Consoling the Heart of Jesus 7:00 PM Special Olympics Meeting 7:30 PM Matins Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:45 AM Faith Sharing Meeting - Hometown 6:00 PM Religious Education 6:30 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM RCIA 7:30 PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:45 AM Legion of Mary 2:00 PM CCW Bingo at Cedar Haven 6:00 PM Liturgical Committee Meeting 6:45 PM Centering Prayer 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting 7:30 PM Traditional Choir Rehearsal Friday, December 7, 2018 COOKIE SALE Saturday, December 8, 2018 COOKIE SALE 7:00 AM That Man is You Sunday, December 9, 2018 COOKIE SALE 9:00 AM Religious Education 4:30 PM Youth Ministry Meeting 6:00 PM Religious Education Washington Band Concert - December 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM - Annville Cleona High School Auditorium This is to inform you of the road closure and detour for SR 7101, S. Spruce Street for the reconstruction of the bridge over the Quittapahilla Creek in the Township of Annville. The detour for South Spruce Street will be marked with signs. The planned closure date is the week of January 7th, 2019 with a reopen date of October 2019. These dates are tentative and may change. Please feel free to call with questions. Sincerely, Zachary Artim, Project Engineer FROM LCCM: We are excited to team up with Hoss s Steak and Sea House to raise money for a very worthy cause. Please consider visiting the Hoss s in Annville on 2 December 2018 to aid us in raising money to benefit Lebanon County Christian Ministries. Coupons for this cause are available in the narthex. SAVE THE DATE: Informational Meeting for 2020 Germany/Passion Play trip on January 8, 2019 at 6:30 PM. CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS The flowers, candles on the window sills, and other decorations throughout the Church during the Christmas Season are available as memorials. Suggested donation is $15 per memorial. Return this completed form to the office or in the collection basket by December 17th. In Honor/Memory of (circle one) NAME YOUR NAME PHONE NBR