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Readings for the Week of December 22
Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24
Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Tuesday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a and 2-8
Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Mt 2:13-18
Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
Midnight
Christmas Day
10:00 A.M.
New Year’s Mass Schedule
New Year’s Eve 5:00 P.M.
New Year’s Day 10:00 A.M.
You are invited to join our Pro-Life
Committee! We meet after Mass
on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
in the Cry Room.
Sunday Reflection
"They shal l name him
Emmanuel, which means 'God is with
us.'" No other religion makes such a
radical claim. To be Christian is to
believe that God is truly with us, in
the most personal, intimate way
imaginable; he is one of us! What a
remarkable reality. Through the
Incarnation, God became human and
lived among us to love us, to guide
us, to heal us, and to strengthen us.
Three days from now, we will
celebrate this extraordinary gift that
came to us on the first Christmas Day.
All other Christmas gifts, no matter
how exquisite or precious, pale in
comparison to the gift of Jesus Christ.
All the joys and festivities of the
season, all the love and generosity
that go into our beautiful holiday
traditions, can be all the more
meaningful when we keep this in
mind.
Although secular celebrations
of Christmas ignore the significance
of the holy day, the church gives us
Advent to help us keep our focus. In
these weeks of yuletide preparation,
we stop to remind ourselves what it
means to be Christian, in case we
have begun taking it for granted.
We reorient our hearts and minds to
recall, once again, the mysterious
glory of the Incarnation.
We have been praying
throughout this season of anticipation,
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." The
real magic of Christmas is that we
get exactly what we prayed for!
Jesus has come. God has answered
our prayers and given us what we
truly desire in the depths of our
hearts: himself, Emmanuel, God with
us.
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Special Thank You
We are very grateful to the family of Joe Retzner. Joe passed away
October 21 after a difficult battle with cancer. St. Michael has been very blessed
to receive a generous bequest from his estate. Our thanks and continued prayers
to Karen and their family.
Girls volleyball call outs:
7th and 8th grade will be Tuesday, January 7th, from 7-8:30 P.M.
4th, 5th and 6th grade will be Monday, January 13th, from 6-7:30 P.M.
Parish Office Closed for Holidays
The parish office will be closed from close of business Monday, Dec. 23
until 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 2.
New Address
Don and Margaret Hatke have moved to Ft. Wayne, IN to be near their daughter
Carol Ann. The Hatke’s registered in the parish in 1955 making them members for
the last 58 years. Don and Marg raised six children in this parish; all having
attended St. Michael’s School. Through the years, Don and Marg served on many
different committees and saw the parish grow from a small combination church/
school building, to the buildings and grounds we have now. We will miss Don and
Marg mentoring to us all with their example of steadfast faith and unwavering
devotion to their beloved St. Michael. God Bless Don and Marg for their 58
years of service to this parish. They welcome cards and letters at their new
address: Mr. & Mrs. Don Hatke, 1900 Randallia Dr., Apt # 1043, Ft. Wayne, IN
46805.
Scrip Cards will be on sale the weekend of Dec 21-22, but will NOT be sold
over Christmas break (weekends of Dec 28-29 or Jan 4-5). Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
Server training for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8 on
Saturday, January 11 at 10:00 A.M. in church.
Sunday Morning Rel Ed
No classes Dec. 22, 29 or Jan. 5.
Next Class is January 12.
Upcoming Classes are Jan. 12, 19 &
26.
Youth Ministry
High School
No classes Dec. 22 and 29.
Next Class is January 5.
Upcoming Classes are Jan. 12, 19 &
26.
Jr. High
No classes Dec. 22 and 29.
Next Class is January 5.
Upcoming Classes are Jan. 12, 19 &
26.
St. Michael School
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year from all of the St. Michael
School Staff. School will resume
after the break on Tuesday, January
7, 2014.
Reminders
SCRIP Program Gift Cards may
be purchased after Mass at the
Church doors or ordered at school
by Monday at 9 am for delivery
the following weekend.
Aluminum Cans in plastic bags
go in the containers in the fenced
area by the Parish Office.
Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday
Morning.
Food for the Hancock Co. Food
Pantry and the St. Vincent Client
Choice Food Pantry is collected at
Mass the first Sunday each month.
Prayer Blankets may be requested
for yourself or a sick friend or
relative by calling Martha Knecht
at 462-4415
Trash Bags are available for
purchase in the office.
To Schedule Meetings in Parish
facilities call Linda at the parish
office at 462-4240.
Adult Opportunities
RCIA — Sessions explaining the Catholic Faith continue here at St. Michael on
Tuesdays. The sessions are from 7-9 P.M. every Tuesday in room 2 of the Fr.
Severin Life Center. Please call, text or email Deacon Wayne at 317-498-1176,
[email protected] if you have any questions.
AM Bible Study - Catholicism, The New Evangelization featuring Fr. Robert Barron
continues on Sundays, 9:15—10:30 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center, Rm
2. "The Catholic Faith is not about myths or legends, symbols or literary
devices. It's about an encounter so overwhelming that you want to tell the whole
world. It is an encounter with Jesus Christ. We have the same call. That is
evangelization." (From the cover of the DVD set.)
Everyday Catholicism meets Thursday 9:15 - 10:45 AM. The format includes:
reading, teaching, and discussion for the upcoming weekday Mass readings;
discussion of current Catholic events; and prayer. Newcomers are always
welcome.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers Mothers with children from birth through kindergarten
are welcome. MOPS meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9 to 11:00
A.M. in the Fr. Severin Center, Room 1 from August to May. Child care provided. If
you have any questions please e-mail us at [email protected] or visit our
website www.stmichaelsmops.com.
Our Lady of Fatima’s Rosary Makers Guild meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
from 10:00 A.M. till noon in the parish office meeting room. All are welcome! For
more information contact Jody Smith at 374-7083.
Rosary Sodality meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month for the 6:00
P.M. Mass and rosary then moves to the Fr. Severin Life Center Room 2.
Welcome Home Catholics If you know someone interested in coming back to the
Faith, please call Judy Fuller at 317-625-8120.
Young Adult Ministry Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at
7:00 P.M. For more information check us on Facebook under "St.
Michael Greenfield Young Adults," on twitter @StMikesYAM, or email us at
[email protected]. You can also call or text Scott Seibert at
317-498-2121.
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Parish Finances
P A R I S H S T E W A R D S H I P
Last week’s Sunday collection..................................... $16,785.95
Electronic Giving ............................................................... $4,555.00
Actual year-to-date total Sunday collection ........$390,487.05
Total year-to-date budget requirement ...............$382,818.48
Please note: Actual year end budget results may vary due
to unexpected expenses or income.
Thank you for your generosity.
Stewardship In today’s Gospel we hear of the coming of Emmanuel, which means
“God is with us.” We celebrate three Advents: the birth of Christ, his Second Coming,
and his presence in the world today. Our daily lives are attended by God’s presence.
Indeed, “God is with us.” The Good News of Christ’s Incarnation is that we are the sign,
“sacrament,” of Christ’s presence in the world. People are supposed to see us, see how
we love one another, see how we treat the stranger among us, give comfort to the poor
and afflicted, share the Good News with joy. They see how good stewards are the
light of Christ. And there can be no possible response except to say: “God is here!”
**Booster Club**
Name Drawn: Mr. & Mrs. Ben Felver
Did they win? Sorry, no.
Amount Next Week: $1,200
Welcome Committee Members
at the Holy Family Shrine
January 11/12
5:00 pm JudyAnn Wilson & Lucy Worland
8:00 am Eddie & Gail Collier
10:45 am Becky Garcia & Janice Cassell
December 28/29 Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Collection
Counters
Terry Balko, Tammy Kotarski and
Gordon Papke
SATURDAY - 5:00 PM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Judy Fuller, Larry Hembree, JoAnn Hoagland,
Vincent Reynolds, Rose Tilley and
JudyAnn Wilson
Lectors Dave Berg and Vince Reynolds
Servers Sam Murphy, Kevin and Catherine Sschafer
Scrip Coupons Maggie Bodenreider
SUNDAY - 8:00 AM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Donna Davis, Jennye Haag,
Paul and Mary Legan, Lori Mayfield,
Tom O’Neill and Bill Rumley
Lectors Brad McDivitt and Janice Simonelli
Servers
Maribel Ferrara, Taylor and
Gabby Shuppert
Scrip Coupons Nancy Nickels
SUNDAY - 10:45 AM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Bill Barker, Sylvia Davis, Peggy Mills,
Paula Richey, Chris Vetters and Gary Warner
Lectors Lori Tanaka and Cindy Geswein
Servers Jack Scott, Matt Hays and Emily Perry
Scrip Coupons Cindy Geswein
The Staff of St. Michael Parish and
School wish you and yours a
blessed Christmas and
a Prosperous New Year!
God Bless you all!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
Midnight
Christmas Day
10:00 A.M.
New Year’s Mass Schedule
New Year’s Eve 5:00 P.M.
New Year’s Day 10:00 A.M.
Mass Intentions December 23-27
Monday 8:30 am Communion Service
Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Joni Shildmyer by Tom Shildmyer
Christmas Eve 8:00 pm Joe Retzner by
Whitey & Angie Wesseler
Christmas Eve 12:00 pm For the People
Christmas Day 10:00 am John Sparks by Peggy Sparks
Thursday 8:30 am Communion Service
Friday 8:30 am Communion Service
Holy Family of Jesus December 29/30
Saturday 5:00 pm Michael Prendergast by
Eileen Robinson
Sunday 8:00 am For the People
Sunday 10:45 am Fr. Severin
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Christmas Eve
TUESDAY - 5:00 PM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Shirley Dolan, Anna Morgan,
Pam Stanley, Gary Warner and
Sarah Wuestefeld
Need 1 more minister.
Lectors Mimi McKee and Pam Stanley
Servers
James Hentz and Austin Snider
Need 1 more server.
TUESDAY - 8:00 PM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Wendi Meier, David and Jeanne O’Donnell,
Paula Richey, Marc and Sherri White
Lectors Christina Laska and Marc White
Servers
Grace Meier and Joe Khonwai
Need 1 more server.
TUESDAY - 12:00 AM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Bill and Kathy Armstrong, Judy Fuller,
Paul Legan, Mary Ann Walker and
JudyAnn Wilson
Lectors Jennifer Titus and Brad McDivitt
Servers
Sam Livingston and Even Winkles
Need 1 more server.
WEDNESDAY - 10:00 AM
Extra—ordinary
Ministers of
Holy Communion
Sylvia Davis, Barb Farrell, Tim Pfahl,
Joe and Peggy Welage
Need 1 more minister.
Lectors Tim Pfahl and Paula Richey
Servers
Vanessa VonEssen
Need 2 more servers.
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Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. William Stumpf
Pastor
Dcn. Wayne Davis
Diaconal Ministry
Walt Brown
Business Manager
Paula Richey
Coordinator of Youth &
Family Ministries
Cindy Powers
Music Ministry
Linda Newett
Administrative Assistant
Donna Davis
Bookkeeper
Dodie Fleming
Assistant
Theresa Slipher
School Principal
Linda Soltes
School Secretary
Gary Warner
Maintenance
Tom Medley
Custodian
Parish Pastoral Council
Maury Mayfield 467-3544
Dennis DeCapua 462-7155
Jennifer Titus 326-3115
Jean Grubbs 462-2567
Anne Hall 861-6421
Mary Arthur 326-3030
Commission Representatives
Cindy Kattau 403-9305
Faith Formation
John Davis 498-3940
Pro-Life/Family/Social
Concerns
Jeff Lovins 467-0019
School
Judy Ann Wilson 894-4531
Spirituality
Howard Green 498-3494
Stewardship
Lori Mayfield 294-1500
Youth Ministry
Weekly Schedule
Sunday
Mass 8:00 &
10:45am
Monday
Communion
Service 8:30am
Tuesday & Wednesday
Mass 6:00pm
Thursday & Friday
Mass 8:30am
Saturday
Confessions
4-4:30pm
Mass 5:00pm
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil Mass
7:00pm
Day of Masses
8:30am &
7:00pm
Christmas Dinner Prayer
Loving God and Father of us all, we joyfully
celebrate the birth of your Son, the eternal Word
who came to dwell with us and is born this day of
the Virgin Mary. May the meal we share on this
great feast satisfy us not only with the good food
you give us, but also grace us with the fullness of
your love, which you bestowed on our human
nature when your Son took on our very flesh. May
we come to share completely in your divine life
through the coming of your Son among us. May his
self-giving love be made manifest in our hearts so
that the joy of our Christmas feast may extend
beyond our family and home to touch the lives of
others with the love that makes this day holy and
makes us all children of one family in you. Amen.
"Laissez les bon temps rouler"
~Save the Date ~
March 1st, 2014
St. Michael’s Booster Club brings you an
exciting new twist to the annual reverse
raffle. Make sure you save the date for this
fun filled evening. Entertainment provided
by our very own...
Voodoo Bill
Entertainment, Good Food, Good Friends,
Cash Prizes, and Prize drawings. Many
chances to win! win! win!
Look for more information to follow.
To get involved contact Theresa Mayer
or Brian Lyons
