St. Patrick Catholic Church A Jewel in the Diocese Vol. 23 Number 51 saintpatrickcc.com December 24, 2006 Fourth Sunday of Advent This Parish exists to carry out the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Earth. By our participation in the Holy Mass, the perfect act of worship, the saving power of Jesus is realized in our individual lives, families, communities and in the world. Our outreach helps extend the reign of Jesus into all the dark corners of the world. As we gather as a family here in this holy place we experience a foretaste of our own destiny Heaven! If you are a visitor, welcome! If you are a returning member, welcome home! We are really glad you re here. And remember, YOU are passionately loved by Jesus Christ!
Readings for the Weekend, December 30 th & 31 st Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph FIRST READING (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) Second Reading (1 John 3:1-2,21-24) Gospel (Luke 2:41-52) PRAY FOR THE SICK: Frank Alfano, Ashley Alford, Benny Bakane, Laura Blake, Charles Blanchard, Doug Blanchard, Jonathan Box, Gregory Burks, Bessie Carr, Gilbert Casey, Eva Jean Cavender, Bill Carroll, Joe Cox, Mary Fadlevich, Doris Fieselman, Brett Gardner, Carolyn Giambrone, Tom Grainger, Pamela Guyton, Sandra Harris, Paul Johnson, Joe Tom Harrold, Jo Melton, Mel Melton, Lilly McBrayer, Earl McCann, Marie McNutt, Louise Meadows, Mary Milko, Vito Montabana, R. C. Norris, Allen Patterson, Vita Barrile Pauley, Gina Perkins, Sandra Perkins, Jan Plan, Charles Ray, Virginia Reeves, Mary Rodriguez, Randy Scarvey, Baby Jack Smith, Sandra Smith, Travis Smith, Mary Jo Sprouse, Charlotte Stewart, (Rev.) Pat Sullivan, Jeremy Turner, Jimmy Turner, Donna Wallace, Baby Shelby Grace Wood, Adam Whitley and Carole Zanaty. Please keep these, all the sick and their caregivers in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list please contact the church office. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SHUT IN: Benny Bakane, Albert Billets, Debbie Box, Angie Cusimano, Harold Dill, Carolyn Dunbar, Elizabeth Duchock, Joe Gagliano, Chad Galloway, Annie George, Jenny Guerino, Norman Gugliotta, Tommy Herron, Maggie Jeely, Virginia Jones, Margaret Alice Mackinaw, Nancy M. Manzella, Rose Marie Mitchell, Rose Monte, Frances Myers, Pearl Newberry, Pete Ragusa, Stan Rogato, Joe Russo, Willie Mai Sanders, Dale Savage, John Sokira, Mildred Stack, Ed Suchey, Elizabeth Sullivan, Pauline Vines, Lena Vizzinia, Katie VonHagel, Mabel Wallace, Leonard Watson, Patti Watson, Lady Jane Whatley and Gatham Wyatt. Please keep these, all the homebound and their caregivers in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list please contact the church office. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: especially our families, friends and loved ones who are currently in active military service: Jeremy Baron (Iraq), Christopher Cates (Iraq), Brian Gibson (Iraq), Becky Hodges (Stateside), Barbara Salvagio (Stateside) and Jason C. Watson (Iraq). Please keep all of our brave men and women in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list, please contact the Church office. MANY, MANY THANKS to those who played any part at all in the recent Bread and Roses event. The smiles and looks of appreciation on the ladies faces, and the joy and laughter that the children from the shelters displayed, made the event a very memorable evening for all. Thank you, again! NOTE OF THANKS: My sincerest thanks to everyone for all the prayers offered for me during my recent surgery and recovery. The visits, food, flowers, calls and cards all helped to make this time easier. It is a blessing to be part of such a giving and caring parish. Catherine Barrett
PASTOR S corner Fourth Sunday of Advent: Mary trusted that the Lord s words to her would be fulfilled. Step out in faith and God will be there to guide you. (Luke 1:39-45) Let us pray that men and women may reach out to those in need through dedicated service as priest, brothers, and sisters. (Vocation View sponsored by the Serra Club) CHRISTMAS 2006 MASS SCHEDULE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD Vigil Mass: 6:00 pm Christmas Day:10:00 am (NOTE) There will not be an 11:00pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Knights of Columbus Council 10567 Meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, upstairs in the Knights Room in the Rev. Raymond J. Murrin Family Life Center. A meal and fellowship will begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. The meeting should start at 7 p.m. and not last more than an hour. All Knights are encouraged to attend. FAITH FORMATION: Congratulations to Grade 5 for having full attendance on December 13th. REMEMBER: We will not have Faith Formation on December 27th or January 3rd. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 10th. RCIA/ ADULT FAITH FORMATION: All are welcome to attend each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the St. Joseph Parish Hall. We will not have class on Wednesday December 27th or January 3rd. Classes will resume on Wednesday January 10th. THE ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS: The Bible Study Class will not meet this Sunday, December 24th. We will resume Sunday, December 31st. HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL: a Cristo Rey Network Program serving low-income and minority youth will have Open House on January 11th from 6:00pm 8:00pm. OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC SCHOOL invites you to their Open House for prospective students and their families on January 21st from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Applications will be available. Space is limited and classes fill quickly. Applications do not roll over from year to year. If you are on a waiting list for 2006, you must re-apply for 2007. Call 879-3237 for more information.
CHOIR PRACTICE Choir to warm up at 5 pm on Christmas Eve. Carols begin at 5:30. Next Scheduled Choir Practice is January 8 th. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS NOTES: All Children in the program for the 6 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Costumed Characters and Children s Choir) should be in Saint Joseph Hall at 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, December 24 th. Costumed Characters are to come dressed in their costume and will pick up props at the church on 12/24. Children Choir Members are to wear the following: BOYS / White (Light color ) Dress Shirt and Black (Dark ) Pants GIRLS / Sunday Dress with white tights. If you have any questions, please contact the church office and you will be called. Thanks so much! SPIRIT Leaders will meet this Tuesday, December 26, at 6:45 p.m., in the SPIRIT Room. We WILL NOT meet Tuesday, January 2.
Mass Schedule: December 23 rd December 30 th Saturday 12/23 5:00pm Josephine Cullefer Sunday 12/24 10:00am Mass for the People Sunday 12/24 6:00pm Fr. Beans Special Intentions Monday 12/25 10:00am Mass for the People Tuesday 12/26 No Mass Wednesday 12/27 No Mass Thursday 12/28 No Mass Friday 12/29 No Mass Saturday 12/30 5:00pm Cindy Gilmore - SI Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Dec. 28 Friday Dec. 29 Weekly Events and Meetings Dec. 24 4rd Sunday of Advent Mass 10 AM VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 6:00 PM All Children in the Christmas Program, children s choir and costumed characters (in costume) should be the St. Joseph Hall by 5:00 pm. (There will not be a Mass at 11:00 pm) Dec. 25 Nativity of The Lord Mass 10 AM Church Office Closed Dec. 26 Church Office Closed SPIRIT Leaders meeting 6:45 pm Dec. 27 Legion of Mary 8:45 am Saturday Dec. 30 Sunday Dec. 31 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Mass 10 AM Bible Study 8:45 BULLETIN NOTICES: please have any bulletin notices in the office by noon Wednesday. WHEELCHAIR: A wheelchair is in the Cry Room, available for Emergencies Only. LOST AND FOUND: There are several articles in lost and found. Please call the Church Office for assistance. DAILY MASS-ROSARY-NOVENA PRAYER : Daily Mass is at 9 am Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 6 pm Wednesday. A Rosary, the Daily Prayer for Vocations, and the Miraculous Medal Novena Prayer will be prayed 30 minutes before Daily Mass begins. A Rosary is prayed at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel every Sunday morning and at 4:30 p.m. each Saturday evening. Volunteers are requested to lead the Rosary at each occasion. The Primary Intention of the Rosary prayed is: An End to Abortion. DAILY MASS MINISTRY: Volunteers are needed to be Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during Daily Mass. If you are coming to Daily Mass please check the sign-in sheet in the Narthex. If no one is down to serve and you would like to, just sign your name on the appropriate line. We currently have a number of openings for this month that we need to fill. If you are able to help with this ministry please sign the sheet in the Narthex. DID YOU KNOW that one of our own parishioners records a radio spot for a local station in Florida? This week's greeting has a special Christmas flavor to it. You can listen and find more information on the home page of the church website (left side under Latest News). Hint: This same parishioner will narrate the children's scene for the Christmas Eve Mass.