SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Catholic Church 3870 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36109 (334) 272-3463 Fax (334) 272-3492 www.stbede.org LAST FAMILY NIGHT OF THE YEAR Please join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this Sunday, December 10th. We start at 11:30 am with a procession around the vicinity of the Church then pray the rosary followed with the Mass at 12:30 pm - in the Church. Toda la familia de St. Bede está invitada a la Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe! El domingo 10 de diciembre vamos a comenzar a las 11:30 AM con una procesión por los presidios de la Iglesia y luego vamos rezar el rosario en la Iglesia. We ended the 2017 Family Nights with the serving of Duck. By all accounts, parishioners enjoyed the duck. Since I began to lead Family Nights in February 2014, we have served nearly 40 dinners. No menu has been the same. This has been a difficult task to accomplish and at...continued on page 6 Drop off your wrapped gifts for Angel Tree in the Parish Office anytime during office hours but no later than Wednesday, December 13. Save the Date for... Christmas Vigil Masses Sunday - December 24, 2017 Church 4pm & 6pm - English 8pm - Spanish Nativity of the Lord Monday - December 25, 2017 12am - Midnight Mass 8:30am - Day Mass (English) 12:30pm - Spanish Catholic Charities Appeal - Sunday - January 28, 2018
2nd Sunday of Advent 2 Regular Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12:30pm (Spanish), 5pm Daily Mass: 6:30am & 8:30am Mon, Wed, Fri. 6:30am Tues, Thurs 8:30am Sat Confessions: Saturday: 4-4:45pm; Sunday: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:45-12:15, 4:15-4:45pm, 15 minutes before each daily Mass Horario De Misas Vigilia del sábado: 5:00 pm Domingo: 8am, 10am, 12:30pm (Español), 5pm Misas diarias: 6:30am & 8:30am lunes, miércoles, viernes 6:30am martes, jueves 8:30am sábado Confesiones: sábado: 4-4:45pm; domingo: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:45-12:15, 4:15-4:45pm, 15 minutos antes de cada Misa diaria E-mail Bulletin Announcements by Friday at Noon (the week before) to mmaninang@stbede.org. Phone: (334) 272-3463 Fax: (334) 272-3492 Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4:30pm Fri. 8am-4pm Si tiene anuncios para el boletín, mande la información por correo electrónico a mmaninang@stbede.org, lo más tardar el mediodía del viernes de la semana antes que quiera que aparezca. Office Phone: (334) 272-3463 Fr. Alejandro E. Valladares, Pastor fralex@stbede.org Fr. Nicholas J. Napolitano, Parochial Vicar frnicholas@stbede.org Kathy Dean, Office Manager kdean@stbede.org Elizabeth Segrest, Bookkeeper esegrest@stbede.org Andrea Nemesszeghy, Coordinator - Youth, Religious Education, Sacraments and Hispanic Community Liaison andrean@stbede.org or youth@stbede.org Mara Maninang, Administrative Assistant mmaninang@stbede.org Tyler Kirsch, Administrative Assistant tkirsch@stbede.org Audra Starrett, Manager Catholic Children s Ministry @ St. Bede astarrett@stbede.org Barry C. Waite, Grand Knight, KofC #893 barrywaiteusaf@gmail.com ext 203 ext 204 ext 208 ext 207 ext 209 ext 202 ext 201 send email 315-0864 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School www.montgomerycatholic.org St. Bede K4-6: Laurie Gulley, Principal 272-3033 lgulley@montgomerycatholic.org Middle/High School 7-12: Justin Castanza, Principal, jcastanza@montgomerycatholic.org 272-7220 Need a Priest? Please do not hesitate to call and let us know when you need us. During Office Hours: Fr. Alex (334) 272-3463 ext 203; Fr. Nicholas (334) 272-3463 ext 204 For Sacramental emergencies (near death), please call (251) 599-3523 or (251) 404-6657 Necesita a un Sacerdote? Por favor, no dude en llamarnos cuando nos necesite. Durante horas de oficina: Padre Alex (334) 272-3463 ext 203; Padre Nicholas (334) 272-3463 ext 204 Para Emergencias Sacramentales (moribundo), llame (251) 599-3523 o (251) 404-6657 Weekly Offering Collection 11-26-17 $ 12,016.55 Needed Weekly: $ 16,961.54 Tithing Year-to-Date: $ 817,272.22 Tithing Budget-to-Date: $ 814,153.85 This Year s Budget: $ 882,000.00 St. Bede the Venerable Gift Shop Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (except on holidays) and Sundays after the 8am, 10am & 12:30pm Masses. Proceeds go to the MCPS Scholarship Fund. Religious Education (August - Easter) RE Classes: Students in 1st grade thru 6th grade meet Sunday morning from 11:15am-12:20pm in the school. For Your Convenience Hearing Assistance Devices: Available in the sacristy. Deaf Ministry: 5pm Sunday Mass interpreted for the deaf. Wheelchair: Three available in the sacristy for your use.
2nd Sunday of Advent 3 BIRTHDAY GIRL AT FAMILY NIGHT Interested in Cursillo? Call Rob Barranco at (334) 233-1944 or email robbarranco@uniformacy.biz St. Bede Food Pantry Poor Box. For the month of November, the Pantry received $312.11 Your generosity is always greatly appreciated! Furthering Your Faith RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Wednesday evenings - 7pm in the Parish Hall at St. Peter Catholic Church. If you know anyone who is interested or if you would like a personal Invitation extended, call the Office at 272-3463. Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. St. Bede Family Night: Dinner, Catechesis and Fraternity. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm in the Family Life Center. Catechesis & Adoration: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Church. Montgomery Area Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours, located behind Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church, 4421 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery AL 36116.Call Priscilla Berry for more info: 334-288-3292 Pro-Life Rosary: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday after 8:30am Mass. Prayer Network: For special prayers or to become part of the Prayer Network call Joe Crowley at 264-7586. From Death into New Life With Our Lord D E C E M B E R 10, 1951 Norman Ruppenthal 10, 1972 Ignatius A. (Nip) Allen 10, 1997 Rev. William Shire 10, 1997 Albert Foy Jack Shields 10, 1999 Toledo Crist 11, 2003 Mary Elizabeth Melko 12, 1990 Brian Charles Leonard 12, 1994 James Thomas Bridges 12, 2005 Robert Trussell 13, 1991 Faye Felicise White 14, 1968 Houston Ray McAdams 14, 1994 Marie Crittendon Kirk 14, 2016 Jessie Mercer Southern 15, 1966 Keith David Cain 15, 1977 Arthur C. Tingle 15, 1991 Mary Sue Harris 15, 1994 Clyde Shelton 15, 1999 Elizabeth Clark 15, 2014 Wilson Windham 16, 1983 James Michael Vardon, Jr. 16, 1992 Matt J. Wendling Mass Intentions for December 10-16 Sunday Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85: 9-14; 2Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Vigil 5:00pm Special Intentions 8:00am Parishioners 10:00am Special Intentions 12:30pm Special Intentions 5:00pm Special Intentions Monday Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 6:30am Donna O Brien 8:30am Howard Walker Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Tuesday Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 6:30am Sharon Eckelkamp (D) & Annette Clark (L) Wednesday Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 6:30am Josephine & Robert Cahill (L) 8:30am Sylvia & Dean Delongchamp (L) Thursday Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 6:30am Thoi Tran Friday Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 6:30am Carmen Labra de Nemesszeghy 8:30am George Brunn Saturday Sir 48: 1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 8:30am St. Bede Parish Office Staff (L)
4 2nd Sunday of Advent The JARROW CLUB will meet in the Parish Hall on DECEMBER 11 for our Christmas party. Come at 11:30 for socials and 12 noon for lunch catered by DEBBIE BY DESIGN. The cost is $15.00. If you didn't sign up at the last meeting, you can pay at the door but let Pat Klein (279-8922) or Linda Brown (277-4097) know by December 7th so we will have a count for Debbie. Come join us to get the season started with a bang. Requirements for Baptism 1. 2. Parents must be married in the Catholic Church. If a couple is civilly married or unmarried, they must make an appointment to meet with the Pastor before they can have their children baptized. 3. Children age 6 and under will receive the sacrament of Baptism. From 7 and above, they will receive all three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation). 4. Parents must bring a copy of their marriage certificate from the Church where they were married. 5. Godparents must be practicing Catholics. You may have a proxy for a godparent/s who may be unable to come. 6. To have your child baptized, contact Andrea at 272-3463 to schedule a Baptism Preparation Class. 7. Baptism in English is every 3rd Sunday of each month after the 10am Mass. Requisitos para Bautismo 1. 2. Los padres deben estar casados por la Iglesia catolica. Si la pareja está casada civilmente o no están casados, ellos deben hacer una cita para reunirse con el Pastor antes de bautizar a su hijo(s). 3. Niños de 6 años o menores van a recibir el scramento de Bautismo. Niños de 7 años o mayores, recibirán los 3 sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación). 4. Los Padres deben traer una copia de su certificado de matrimonio de la Iglesia donde se casaron. 5. Los padrinos deben ser Católicos practicantes puede tener un proxy o representante, si un padrino o los padrinos no pueden estar presentes. 6. La clase de preparación para el bautismo se ofrece un sábado una vez al mes a las 11:00am en el Parish Hall. Llamar a la Srta. Andrea Nemesszeghy para saber qué sábado o verifiquen el boletín dominical. 7. El Sacramento del Bautismo es celebrado el tercer domingo de cada mes después de la Misa del 12:30pm.
2nd Sunday of Advent SECOND COLLECTION. We are taking a 2nd collection this weekend, December 9 & 10 for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care and more. Please support this collection and give to those who have given a lifetime. 5 Pray for those who are Sick Ruth & Tommy Azar Maria Chappell Erica Coach Sue Coston Chuck Ernest Lindsey Guin Caroline Hornsby Myrtice Johnson Daniel Kedzierski Augie Klein Norbert Schaefer James Sepan Doreen Skoneki All our Shut-Ins SEGUNDA COLECTA. St. Bede va a tener una segunda colecta este fin de semana, 9-10 de deciembre para el Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Sus donativos se utilizan para ayudar a suministrar medicamentos, cuidados médicos y más. Sean generosos en sus donativos a la colecta de la semana próxima que beneficia a los que han dado toda una vida. Every Thursday, Fr. Alex will have open office from 4-5:30pm for anyone who wants to see him. No need for an appointment but alloted time is limited to 15 minutes. Todos los jueves, Padre Alex va a tener horas de oficina desde las 4:00pm hasta las 5:30pm para cualquier persona que necesite verle. No necesita una cita, pero el tiempo asignado se limita a 15 minutos. more pictures from Family Night El grupo de oración carismático catolica Seguidores de Cristo tiene la oración los dias sábados de 7 pm hasta 8 pm en la Iglesia de St. Bede. Para más información, llame a Hector Ramirez (334) 544-5072
2nd Sunday of Advent 6 The St. Bede Gift Shop is ready for Advent! We have what you need - candles, wreath, devotionals, books, gift items for Christmas. New items, vintage and antique, dating as far back as 1840's! Come and See! We re open Sundays - after the 8am, 10am & 12:30pm Masses and on weekdays - Monday -Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. OUR MONTGOMERY PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL NEEDS ADORERS! We need your help at the chapel, located at Our Lady, Queen of Mercy Church on Narrow Lane Road, to remain open around the clock, giving honor and glory to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Give Jesus one hour a week and He will pour out grace upon grace for you and your family and for the entire world! HOURS MOST NEEDED: Sat: 10pm-11pm; Sun: 12-1am, 1-2 am, 3-4am, 9-10am; Mon: 2-3am, 3-4pm; Tue: 6-7am; Wed: 2-3am, 3-4am; Thu: 9-10pm. These hours are in immediate need and would be most appreciated, but we also welcome you to choose any hour during the week that will work for you. We also need Prayer Partners for : Sun 2-3pm; Tue 2-3pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm; Fri 10-11pm. Please call Priscilla Berry at 288-3292 or Beth Russo @ 244-7866 to sign up. Listen to Water Cooler Catechism featuring Fr. Pat Driscoll from Holy Spirit Parish and Tom Riello from Montgomery Catholic Preparatory on WMGY AM 800 at 8 am Sunday mornings and online at archangelradio.com and the Archangel Radio app. FAMILY NIGHT continued from page 1 task to accomplish and at the same time an enjoyable one. I love preparing these family night dinners. It is our hope to continue to do them in the future. Please keep us in your prayers. It has been a blessing to serve the parish in this way. May the Lord enrich us all with his grace as we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. May we see the Infant Christ in all who we will serve during this season of Grace. Sincerely, Fr. Alejandro Valladares, Pastor PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ETERNAL REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF..... Eloise Theresa (Sis) Jordan Taff, who passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Milton, 7 children Terry, Jerry (LuAnne), Mickey (Jane), Kathy, Joey, Betsy and Davy, 14 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Alejandro E. Valladares on Monday, November 27 at St. Bede Church. Reverend Patrick Maher, who passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. He was Pastor at St. Bede in the 1990 s. May they rest in peace
2nd Sunday of Advent 7 Respect Life If you know someone who has had an abortion, express your sympathy for her loss. Assure her of God s unconditional love, and encourage her to seek healing and forgiveness. - USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Bridges of Mercy for Post -Abortion Healing We pray for those grieving after abortion that they may trust in God s patient mercy and find healing through his Church. Cub Scouting at St. Bede is gearing up for a fun year! Open to 1 st 5 th grade boys. We meet Mondays at 6pm typically in the Scout Hut (behind the Family Life Center). Come join us. For more information, call Erin Fleet 334-546-1901. VAN DRIVERS NEEDED. THE ST. BEDE VAN DRIVER MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE PARISHIONERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A RIDE TO THE SUNDAY MASSES AND BACK. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT (334) 272-3463 AND SPEAK TO FATHER ALEX. YOU MAY ALSO SEND HIM AN EMAIL: fralex@stbede.org Catholic Young Adults of Montgomery Spring Small Groups Signups. Young adults (ages 21-39) from all Montgomery and surrounding parishes are invited to join. A small group is a group of 8-12 people who meet regularly to grow in their faith and build community with other Catholic young adults. We will have a men's group, two women's groups, and two mixed groups. Small groups first begin with a "Kickoff" on Thursday, January 18th at 6:30 in Holy Spirit s Parish Hall. If you are interested or would like to sign up, please go to our website: www.cyamontgomery.com. Registration for small groups begins on December 10 th at 1:00 PM and ends on December 20th. Spots are limited, so it is first come, first served! CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY S THRIFT STORE is in need of Winter Coats, Winter Clothing, Small Furniture and Household Items... Items that we cannot accept are Mattresses or TV s. Please take your donations to 4455 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116 or call (334) 288-8890 for more information. Keep posted with all Youth activities, follow us on Facebook : St Bede the Venerable Instagram/Twitter :@StBedeV
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