heSavior is spokenofby theprophetsasthe “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:5), whosecoming will lead nations to “beat their

swords into plowshares and their spears intopruninghooks”(Isaiah2:5).CreationismeanttoshareinthepeaceHebringswhen“thewolfshallbeaguestofthelamb.”(Isaiah11:5)Butaboveall,

thispeaceismeantforourhearts:tobeatpeaceinour relationship with God, with others and withourselves. This Advent, as we prepare for thecelebration of the birth of Jesus and his comingagain,letuspraythatwewillexperienceandknowthepeaceHecametobring.

ReceiveGod’sMercyin theSacramentofReconciliation

Don’t miss these opportunitiesto unburden your heart f roms in and bereconciledwithGod: RegularWeekly Confessions

• Wednesdays6:00-7:00pm• Fridays4:30-6:00pm• Saturday3:00-4:15pm

HowardCountyRegionalAdventReconciliationServices

• Monday,December12,2016at7:00pmattheChurchoftheResurrection,EllicottCity

• Tuesday,December13,2016at7:00pmatSt.FrancisofAssisi,Fulton

Haven’t been to confession for a while? Don’tworry,youcanfindahelpfulguideonourparishwebsite at www.olphparish.org/sacraments.Justletthepriestknowit’sbeenalittlewhileandhe’llbereadytohelp.

DailyMassJoin us for daily Mass (Monday-Wednesday,Friday-Saturday at 8:15am and Thursdays at9:30am) to enter more deeply into the seasonby reflecting on the Scripture readings thatforetell the coming of Christ, and then receiveHim in the Eucharist. This is a great way tobuild-intimewiththeLordduringthebusynessofDecember!

SpendQuietTimewithJesusduringEucharisticAdoration

Every Wednesday from 9:00am untilSaturday at 8:00am we have theopportunitytopraybeforeJesust ru ly present in the Blessed SacramentduringEucharistic Adoration.Withfaithin His words “This is my Body”, wecome before Him and spend time in

His presence. In the midst of the holiday rush,stop into the Chapel, slow down, and spendsome quiet time with JesusasHeinvitesyoutoopenyour heart to Him and speak with Him inprayer or simplyenjoysittinginHispresence.

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St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Giving Tree Program

You are invited to select from 850 gift tags as we do our small part to bring joy in the form of a gift to children at St. Wenceslaus in East Baltimore, St. Veronica’s in South Baltimore, t h e F r a n c i s c a n C e n t e r , Sarah’s Hope shelter for mothers and children, and Grassroots Shelter here in Howard County. Just take a gift tag or two f r o m t h e t r e e s i n t h e N a r t h e x on the weekend of Nov. 26/27 and follow the instructions found in the bulletin (and our website) and return your gifts (with the tag and yarn you took from the tree) to the Narthex no later than the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, Dec. 11!

Advent Family Festival at the Shrine of St. Anthony November 26th from 1 to 5pm.

The holiday season can get so busy so fast and go by without blinking so start this season off with your family and friends at the Shrine of St. Anthony. This event features hay rides, a build your own Advent wreath workshop, a ginger bread house making workshop, snacks and cider, a bon fire and more. There is no charge for this event but certain activities will accept donations. Please bring your friends and family! For more info check out our website at www.ShrineofStAnthony.org or call us at 410-531-2800.

Monthly Eucharistic Festival of Praise

Friday, December 9 a t 7:30 pm We experience God’s joy, peace, love, healing, and mercy when we lift our hearts to Him in praise. Join us for our monthly Festival of Praise – an evening of prayer, praise, worship and adoration before Jesus in the gift of the Eucharistic. It’s an easy way to enter deeply into prayer as our musicians lead worship and we connect with Jesus who is truly present in the gift of the Eucharist. Join us for a wonderful and powerful evening of prayer!

OLPH Annual Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 11 8:00am-12:00pm

Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet, the Secre t Santa Shop, kid’s crafts, raffle trees and photos with Santa. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, $7 for seniors, and FREE for children under 3. Visit olphschool.org for more info!

“Greccio” Living Nativity at the Shrine of St. Anthony

December 10 and 11 at 7:30pm Join the Franciscan Friars at the Shrine of St. Anthony for the Greccio Living Nativity to celebrate the coming of the Christmas Season. The nativity scene is a deep tradition within the Franciscan Order dating back to when St. Francis popularized the Nativity Scene in a town called Greccio. The living Nativity a t S t . A n t h o n y S h r i n e is located at the hay barn and features carols, Adoration, and refreshments. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call (410) 531-2800.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Thursday, December 8 A Holy Day of Obligation

Three Masses will be celebrated: Wednesday, December 7 - 7:00pm Thursday, December 8 - 9:30am and 7:00pm The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on December 8 and is a holy day of obligation. This beautiful feast celebrates one of God’s greatest works: the conception of Mary without sin in the womb of her mother, St. Ann. In preserving Mary from the stain of sin, the Lord prepared her for the special role she would have as the mother of Christ our Savior. This feast is a wonderful prelude to our Christmas celebrations.

OLPH Christmas Concert Friday, December 16 at 7:30pm

With Christmas just a little more than a week away, we invite you to an evening of Christmas Hymns, Carols and holiday classics to help move our hearts to a joyful place. The evening will feature a number of local musicians and include a wide array of selections and musical styles including: bluegrass, pop, contemporary worship, traditional carols and new spins on old favorites. Bring the entire family to the Parish Center gym for a fun and joyful evening, including homemade Christmas cookies!!

Christmas Parish Family Dinner Night! Friday, January 6 from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Mark your calendars for our upcoming OLPH Family Dinner Night as we continue our Christmas celebrations. Our kitchen crew has a wonderful meal planned so take time to relax with family and friends and join us for a great night. Don’t let Christmas end too early – join us for our Christmas Parish Family Dinner Night!

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S

MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Masses Saturday, December 24, 2016

4:00pm in the Church and 4:00pm in the Parish Center

6:00pm - Church 8:00pm - Church 12:00am Midnight - Church

❧ Please note: Our regular Saturday Confessions will be canceled on Christmas Eve

❧A musical prelude will take place before each of the Christmas Eve Masses

❧ The Children’s Christmas Program will begin at 3:30pm in the Church

Christmas Day Masses Sunday, December 25, 2016

9:00am – Church (Please Note: this is the only Sunday Mass!)

New Year’s

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

New Year’s Eve Saturday, December 31, 2016

4:30pm – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity

6:00pm to Midnight – Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

12:00 am – Midnight Mass

Start the New Year in a different way! Join us for a Candlelight Mass at Midnight for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and

stay afterwards as we toast the New Year!

New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1, 2017

9:00am, 11:00am and 5:00pm – Masses for the Solemnity