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SAINT PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH December 1, 2013 PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH Lord Jesus, you find us at the Door of Faith, inviting us to open our hearts to the gift of faith, so that we may know you, the Eternal Son of the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Help us to believe all that you have revealed, as it is taught by your Church. Help us to celebrate the Mass and the other sacraments faithfully, so that we may have eternal life. Following Mary and the saints as heroes of faith, may we believe, celebrate, and live in your love, now and always. Amen! Mass Schedule: Saturday: Sunday: Monday & Friday Tuesday - Friday 104 West First Street Mansfield, Ohio 44902 5:00 pm 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am 5:30 pm 6:30 am Phones: Rectory & Parish Center:419-524-2572 Convent: 419-524-2572 High School, Jr. High: 419-524-0979 Grade School, Montessori: 419-524-3351 Child Care Center: 419-524-2572 Ext. 3108 Fax: 419-522-2553 Gifts to Msgr. Dunn Foundation: 419-524-2572 Ext. 2125 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mr. Jerry Straub, Parish Business Manager Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Parish Center to begin plans for the baptism of your baby or child. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00-4:30 pm Other times by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at the Parish Center at least six months in advance of the ceremony. Sunday Nursery: Every Sunday during 9:30 and 11:30 am Mass, located in the Day Care Center in the basement of the High School. Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 noon. All requests must be submitted in writing or email. Website: www.mansfieldstpeters.org Staff emails are found on the website Pastoral Staff: Fr. Gregory R. Hite, Pastor Fr. Jeremy Miller, Parochial Vicar Mr. Bill Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Lynne Lukach, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Elizabeth Wurm, Director of Religious Ed. & Youth Minister Deacons: Mr. Terry Philpott Mr. Jim Marshall Mr. John Reef Mr. Dennis Striker School: Mrs. Tressa Reith High School, Jr. High School Mrs. Madalyn Bauer Elementary School Mrs. Tammy Kemerling Montessori Ms. Melinda Milligan Child Care Director Pastoral Care Contacts: Ms. Connie Lewski 419-775-5886 Hospital & Follow-up Mrs. Vickie Palmer 419-524-2572 Nursing Homes/Assisted Living & Prayer Pipeline Deacon John Reef 419-529-3694 Shut-ins/Homebound A Parish of the Saint Juan Diego Deanery, Diocese of Toledo

Page Two St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 2 Advent Weekday 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Virginia F. Weiland Tuesday, December 3 +Francis Xavier, Priest 6:30 am Joseph Sabo 8:15 am Charles & Anna Haley & Family Wednesday, December 4 Advent Weekday, + John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am Susan Kirschenheiter Thursday, December 5 Advent Weekday 5:30 pm Jack Studer Friday, December 6 Advent Weekday + Nicholas, Bishop 6:30 pm Robert & Ruth Diehm 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Patrick Byrne (Anniversary) Saturday, December 7 + Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 5:00 pm Parish Sunday, December 8 Second Sunday Of Advent 7:30 am James P. Barrett 9:30 am Dean Robertson 11:30 am Cecile Boisvert LECTOR / COMMUNION MINISTER Saturday, December 7 5:00 pm L B Linkenbach, B Scharti D D Falquette, P Dignan, D&T Hipp, M Joyce, K Kleman M Monroe, B Nihei, D Wurm Sunday, December 8 7:30 am L B Rhea, J Morvai D S. Santoro, Sr. P Bingert, B&L Danuloff, H Deel, K Randall, need one Already! We have been very busy at St. Peter s Elementary School. Because of our great success and appreciation to all that participated in our magazine sale, we took 30 students to Donato s Pizza for lunch in a limo on Nov. 22. The students had a great time and enjoyed their ride. Coming up December 5, is an all school concert to top off the success of the sale, given by Spenser s Own. Veterans Day Parade was well attended by our students as they waved their flags in appreciation of our hometown heroes. Thank you for keeping us safe and protecting our freedom, allowing us to practice our faith. We hung a large poster in our building and the students wrote names of people who are serving in the military or those who have served. In honor of the holidays, we don t want to forget the military men and women overseas, so Student Council with the help of our student body created Christmas cards to mail to them. Please keep them in your prayers. 9:30 am L T Quicksall, J Riedl D T Baker, C Berger, Sr. B Campbell, D Dreskler, T Etzwiler, T Frasz, C&R Freeman, S Herlihy, J Hunt, J Kastelic, C Merle, F Schuster, S Weber, K Wehinger 11:30 am L M Jones, F Leitenberger D K Swank, C Becker, J Liston, K Paugh, B Riley, M Selby, K Speck, J Wendling, need three MASS SERVERS Saturday, December 7 5:00 pm B Miller, T&N Zitko Sunday, December 8 7:30 am O Deel, M Maxwell, M Tridico 9:30 am T&B Romoser, R Studer 11:30 am J&C&L Stewart Counters - December 8 M Robertson, G Wala, E Bozymski Children s Liturgy of the Word - December 8 9:30 Demrie Alonzo 11:30 Sarah Rizzo We had our first quarter academic assembly to celebrate first and second honors for the 5th and 6th graders. We awarded 21 students second honors and 27 students first honors. Great work- Congratulations! Twenty-three students in grades 5 and 6 have perfect attendance, wonderful! Being here daily, on time, promotes a positive educational experience. At this special time of year: Follow the children Hear the joy in their laughter. See the love in their eyes. Feel the hope in their touch. God Bless Madalyn Bauer, Elementary Principal

Page Three St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish Emil & Carol Straub, Jim Marshall, Madaline Barrett, Eileen Fanello, Dan Rhea, Beth Castelvetere, Mary Ann Kurek, Gwenna Yockey, Lorraine Moore, Brenda Davis, Margaret Ferguson, Krista Marshall, Gibson-Corbin & Downing Family, Michelle Sutton, Shemika Johnson, Stacy Roberts, Ann Elaine Johnson, Barb Riley Family, John Lemley, Baby Lincoln Bohnke, Beth Weiland, John Doty, Don Blank, Linda Beasley, Julie Meyer, Audrey Graf, Mary Cetinich-Sipe, Ettore Eddie Chiudioni, Denise Wylie, Jess Allred, Pat Denise Wylie, Mary Jane Reip, Sherry Studer, Tegan Ruiz, Evie & Kelly (Metcalf) Ruiz, John Jerger, Bernadine Kallerson, Kristin Neal-Stoodt, Nick & Hilda Schemine, Joyce Weidig Names will only be listed for 4 weeks. If you wish to have your name appear an additional 4 week period, contact the Parish Center at 419-524-2572. Thank you. In God s Arms. Harold Simmons, Regina Bloom Our 26 th Annual Christmas Classic -Sat. Dec. 7 High School Cafeteria from 9:00 am 3:00 pm Poticas, poinsettias, butter rings, kieffels, and the most scrumptious array of baked goods (courtesy of our great parish bakers) will be available for sale. These make great gifts (poticas freeze well for a long time) which will be very appreciated. Forgot to order- call Ann at 419-756 6983. Both Ladies and Gentlemen are needed Mon and Tues. start at 9:00 am in cafeteria (sit down jobs and light rolling of dough balls). Thurs. and Friday beginning at 8:00 am in cafeteria for potica making. Sit down jobs in afternoon. Sat. the 7 th, beginning at 7:00 am, we will make butter rings fresh for the 9:00 am opening. We need baked goods!!!! and raffle items. Please spread the word and come and enjoy this very special event. Enjoy the sounds of our children s choirs as they spread the holiday cheer. There will be Secret Santa for the youngsters to buy for their special gifts. Great gifts available in Church Basement in time for Christmas gift giving along with wonderful crafts, pictures with St. Nick. Also Lunch will also be served. If you are interested in renting a table, please contact Mary Rennpage at 419-524-8162 or email: trennpage@neo.rr.com November 24, 2013 Numbers are not available due to early bulletin deadline Hearts and Minds Program Hearts and Minds is a parish support system that can help families dealing with mental illness. We offer medical information, speakers and spiritual readings. Our next meeting will be December 5 @ 6:15 pm in Assisi Hall. Contact Sue Malaska @ vmalaska@neo.rr.com for details Centering Prayer Group: Meets every Monday 5:30-7:00 pm in the Parish Center - St. Paul room. Please join us to pray and learn how to talk to each other in a peaceful - non violent human way. Questions? Kim Quick 419-566-1794 or quick612@gmail.com When a child is described as a burden or is looked upon only as a means to satisfy an emotional need, we will stand up and insist that every child is a unique and unrepeatable gift of God, with the right to a loving and united family. ~ Pope John Paul II, Holy Mass on the National Mall, October 7, 1979 Christmas Flower Envelopes - Last year we received phone calls about names not being listed on the Christmas Donations for Floral Decorations bulletin insert. Gifts need to be made by December 18 to allow enough time to type and duplicate. Anything received after this date will be placed on the weekly list for the bulletin throughout the year. We thank you for your donations as our church is enhanced by the beautiful flowers. Envelopes were mailed to parishioners this past week and there also will be envelopes at the church entrances starting the First Sunday of Advent. Giving Tree Gifts this year benefit families from St. Peter s Church and School, Catholic Charities and Salvation Army programs, Angel Tree (prison families) and St. Vincent de Paul. Our Parish s support and generosity has continued to bless many needy individuals and families with Christmas joy. Please remember to securely fasten ornament tags to your gift and return to the church during weekend masses NO LATER THAN DECEMBER DEC. 8th as gifts will be distributed shortly thereafter. Thank you for your care and kindness! Knights of Columbus 1114 Park Ave. West 419-529-5532 Closed November 28, 29 and 30 Friday, December 6 Ingrid and Chuck s schnitzel dinner- $ 9 (In the lounge - Please sign up) Friday, December 13 Jim s famous pasta and meatballs- $ 9 Friday, December 20 Magnificent meatloaf dinner- $ 9 Closed Friday, December 27, 28 and January 3

Page Four St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 GIVING THANKS - During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and throughout the year, St. Peter's School families and staff are thankful for all those who are committed to passing on the tradition of faith-centered education begun 145 years ago here in Mansfield. This commitment comes to our school children in many ways--prayers, involvement, financial support--and from many people--parents, parishioners, alumni, board and commission members, volunteers, and extended family and friends of St. Peter's. THANK YOU for being a part of the commitment to instill in our children the importance of contributing to their church, their community, and the world in positive ways and to model Christ in their lives. May your Thanksgiving and Christmas provide time for you and your loved ones to celebrate the birth of our Savior and all of God's blessings. Messiah -- Tickets for the December 20th performance of Handel's famous oratorio Messiah are on sale now in the Parish Center Office and are also available from the website of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Renaissance Theater. The Choir of St. Peter's will perform together with the Mansfield Symphony Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Thomas Hong. You will not want to miss it! Tickets are available for a tax deductible donation of $15 each. Tickets will be required for admission to the performance at St. Peter's on December 20th at 8:00 p.m. and seating is general admission with reserved seating only for the handicapped and the elderly. If you want to attend you should purchase your tickets early. You may also help to provide tickets for those who genuinely cannot afford one (senior citizens on limited incomes, for example). Those tickets will be held here and distributed to those who request them. If you cannot afford a ticket, please call the Parish Music Office at 419-524-2572, ext. 2113. Speaking of Handel's Messiah... Volunteers are needed to work as greeters/ticket takers, ushers and stage hands during the performance of Messiah. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parish Music Office at 419-524-2572, ext. 2113. Please help us to put on the best face possible for our Parish as we take a leading role in providing access to the creative and performing arts in our community. Thank you! El Campestre 1971 W. 4th Street 419-529-5330 December 4th- High School Religious Education is taking place from 6:30-7:45 pm. Please contact Elizabeth Wurm at wurm.elizabeth@myspartans.org. December 8th- Youth Sacramental Team in the Saint Clare Room at 1 pm December 11th- Confirmation Class from 6:00-7: 45 pm in the FAC. December 16th- Young Adult Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Family Room December 25th and January 1st- NO PSR Classes Adoption Search and Reunions For those involved in an adoption, the holiday season may cause an interest in finding biological parents or children. Catholic Charities offers search and reunion services to help those adopted through Catholic Charities. For more information, please contact Catholic Charities Post Adoption Search and Reunion Coordinator, Peg Gehring, LSW, at 419-244-6711, ext. 230 (outside Toledo: 1-800-926-8277, ext. 230) or mgehring@toledodiocese.org. Red Cross Blood Drive (sponsored by Key Club) December 2, (Bus in Day Care Lot) 8am 2pm Floral decorations and greenery in our Sanctuary have been underwritten in part by: Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Chambers- In Memory of St. Peter Classes of 67 & 68 Ruth H. Young- In Memory of Steven Ohl & Anne Marie (Ohl) Frasz Mrs. Marilyn B. Williamson- In Memory of husband, Jim Mr. Ralph E. Wilson - Mr. & Mrs. Mike Krebs- In Honor of Poor Souls Mrs. Kathleen E. Groff- In Memory of Groff & McNamara Families Mrs. Harold E. Masters- In Memory of Helen P. Masters Sue Romanchuk- Carl & Madeline Taddeo- In Honor Of Pope Francis Mrs. Robert Fancher- In Honor of Fr. Jeremy Miller Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Kathrein- Donation Envelopes are available at the church entrances for those who do not receive envelopes but wish to donate to the Flower Fund. We thank those who contribute and enhance our beautiful church.

Page Five St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 RECYCLING ~ Our next Recycling date is: December 13 in the Franciscan Activity Center Parking lot. HOURS: 10 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm IMPORTANT: Please honor these drop off times - do not leave your recyclables on the sidewalks or curbs. BLUE BARRELS Will be out - December 14 & 15 Thank you for supporting Catholic Charities! We want to recognize and say a special prayer for the 289 parishioners celebrating birthdays in the month of November especially the 16 people who are 85 and above: Rose Altomonte, Agnes Loeckel, Nellie Coover, Lena Stimmler, Catherine Hallabrin, Ann Kasper, Eva Hornung, Audrey Graf, Martha Kondos, Evelyn Twardzik, Sr. Paula Bingert, Ruth Young, Jennie Reale, James Bubash, Anthony Pitroff, and Margaret Soulen. May God continue to shower his blessings upon you. If you are above 85 and we missed your birthday this month, please let us know. Day Care would like one new pre-lit tree (preferably 6 ) for our little children to decorate for the Christmas season. If you could help, call the Parish Center. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, November 18, 2013 At the recent meeting in Baltimore of all the U.S. Bishops, we followed closely the terrible plight of the Filipino people in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. The Bishops left the meeting confident that the Catholic people of our country will respond generously to the urgent need for assistance. I know that parishes have already been asked to take a collection for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for this purpose. I want to add a personal word of encouragement to you to make a generous gift for our brothers and sisters in need. Finally, as I write this letter, I have just paid a visit to Cloverdale in our own diocese in the aftermath of the storm that passed through the area on November 17. The parish church of St. Barbara, Cloverdale, was completely destroyed, together with the former rectory which houses the parish offices. We join the people of Cloverdale in giving thanks that at least no one was seriously injured or killed, and we pledge our prayerful solidarity. May God bless all of us as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving for all that He has given to us. Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair Bishop of Toledo

Page Six St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 All are invited to a special "teaching" Mass - Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk. St. Paul pastor Msgr. Ken Morman will preside at the liturgy. This event is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the promulgation of the Vatican II document The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. We are planning to car pool from St. Peter's. If you are interested, please contact Lynne at lukach.lynne@myspartans.org. The Diocese of Toledo is seeking a Human Resource Support Specialist to assist with the development of standardized policies, procedures and forms to be used in the Catholic Schools. As an HR professional who will provide advice and support to administrators, strong knowledge of the employment laws are critical. A BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources or related business discipline or someone close to finishing their degree is acceptable. Supervisory experience with employee relations skills is preferred. This position requires strong research, analytical, and writing skills as well as someone who embraces technology. Experience in designing and creating Pdf and web-based forms and policies in Adobe Acrobat Pro and other software applications is required. Currently, this is a 4 day workweek position with benefits. Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to gcreed@toledodiocese.org. Catholic Charities has an opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant in Toledo, OH. This position will provide office support to the different ministries at Catholic Charities and will be working in a team environment displaying excellent customer service skills. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, excellent grammar and writing skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Responsibilities include monthly collection of data, reporting, extensive and complex data entry, greeting customers, answering phones, and performing other clerical duties as needed. A High School degree or equivalent is required with one to three years of office experience. Candidates must have advanced PC skills, be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word), and be able to demonstrate intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Candidates must successfully pass a background check. Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurture and support individuals and families. Must be able to understand and accommodate the Catholic faith and traditions. Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and a resume to egomez@toledodiocese.org by December 2, 2013. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Page Eight St. Peter s Church, Mansfield, Ohio December 1, 2013 GETTING READY Today marks the beginning of another liturgical year. The tone of today s readings casts us in the role of students learning solemn lessons. The reading from Isaiah sets the stage, calling us up a mountain to receive the Lord s instruction. In this passage we study peace. Then Paul steps forth with sober admonitions. We have to wake up; the day is almost here. Live honorably in the light. Paul reminds us that we really do know the time in which we are living. Finally, Matthew presents Jesus the storyteller. Just imagine, Jesus tells us, what it was like in Noah s time. He paints a vivid picture of ordinary people living ordinary lives and ignoring the warnings that Noah heeded. Totally unconcerned, they were destroyed. How will it be any different for us? No one knows when the Lord will come. But we have been warned. Perhaps we find such sobering scriptures unappealing and threatening. But within them there is promise. We are to live in the light with nothing to hide. We are to be ready. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION People in love make signs of love, wrote our bishops in a document guiding the renewal of liturgical music. They were not merely urging us to sing at Mass, but suggesting that the song itself is a sign of the love of Christ. Love never expressed dies, as we know from experience. Flowers for no special reason, a caress, a hug, a turn around the dance floor, a note on the pillow or in the lunchbox, the aroma of fresh bread in the kitchen, all are signs of love s vitality. A significant treasure in our Catholic tradition is the place of the sacraments as signs of Christ s love. We can trace the sacraments back to scriptural sources, through centuries of history They are woven through family tradition and our own life story. Sacraments are the way Christ makes signs of love for the Church. For twenty centuries, God has spoken to us in the arena of the sacraments, and we have responded. For the next year of Treasure essays, we will explore the story of sacraments: their sources, their signs and rituals, and the way Christ nurtures and sustains us as we encounter him, the companion on our journey who loves us and faithfully makes signs of that love. TODAY S READINGS First Reading All the peoples shall stream toward the LORD s house (Isaiah 2:1-5). Psalm Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading It is the hour to cast off the dark and clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11 14). Gospel Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44). END OF THE YEAR GIVING: If you are considering a charitable, tax deductible donation for the current tax year, please remember your parish among your charities. You may wish to consider a donation(s) to any of the following: The Msgr. Dunn Foundation, Spartan Athletic Boosters, the Annual Tuition Drive (ATD, 2014/15), the restricted fund for Sanctuary and Liturgical needs, or a donation to the organ preservation fund. And don t forget Catholic Charities, the Feed the Needy program, and food gift cards for the needy (drop off at the parish office). As we approach Thanksgiving and the beginning of a new liturgical year with Advent, our thoughts turn to the many blessings which God has bestowed on us. Why not share these blessings with others? God bless you for your love and sacrifice! Father Gregory Hite, Pastor READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 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 Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Cemeteries Committee Meeting Thurs., Dec. 5 at 4:00pm The next Cemeteries Committee meeting will be Thursday, December 5 at 4:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (1114 Park Ave. West). We will continue discussing marketing, pricing, and rules and regulations of our cemeteries (Mansfield Catholic Cemetery and Prince of Peace Cemetery). Please attend if you have an interest in becoming a member of this important committee. If you have interest but you are unable to attend this meeting, please call Jerry Straub at (419) 524-2572 ext. 2104 for further details. ADVENT Let s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush. Anonymous A Family Perspective: In today s gospel Jesus advises: Stay awake, watch out, and pray for the strength to hold your ground when fearful and bewildering signs appear threatening your family. Resist being fear-filled. Instead pray for the strength to be courageous.

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