St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church December 11, 2016 Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings CLERGY Reverend JCP Sullivan, Parish Priest Reverend Michael Reis Reverend Thomas Kamau Rev. Mr. Steve DeMers, Deacon 258-4129 PASTORAL STAFF – 345-9874 Religious Education: Lori Mazzone Ext. 222 [email protected]Youth Ministries: Ed Watson Ext. 214 [email protected]Music, Cemeteries: Dr. Christopher Urbiel Ext. 224 [email protected]OFFICE STAFF – 345-9874 Fiscal & Census Coordinator: Maggie Wright Ext. 204 [email protected]Secretary: Becky Howard Ext. 200 [email protected]Systems Administrator: Dave Stenson Ext. 237 [email protected]Maintenance: Jason Huffman Ext. 225 [email protected]SCHOOLS – 345-4049 St. Francis de Sales School: Sally Mummey, Principal Ext. 227 [email protected]School Secretaries: Linda McDonald Ext. 215 [email protected]Becky Bibler Ext. 215 [email protected]St. Francis Preschool: Michelle Burd, Director Ext. 236 [email protected]Newark Catholic High School: Beth Hill, Principal 344-3594 [email protected]WEBSITES: Parish – www.stfrancisparish.net School – www.stfrancisschool.net Preschool – www.stfrancispreschool.net Sunday, December 11 – Third Sunday of Advent Is 35:1-6a, 10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 5:00 p.m. Vigil † Patricia Karam (Estate of Estella Norrocky) 8:00 a.m. † Father Barry Bentz (Sisters) 10:00 a.m. † Betty Pintz (John & Cathy Pintz) 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish Monday, December 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 9:00 a.m. † Jose Villa (Clara Herrman) Tuesday, December 13 – Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 9:00 a.m. † Jim & Catherine Wade (Wade Family) Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in Spanish 6:30 p.m. Special Intention – Hispanic Ministry Wednesday, December 14 – Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7:18b-23 9:00 a.m. † Dennis Handy (Gay Handy) Thursday, December 15 – Advent Weekday Is 54:1-10; Lk 7:24-30 9:00 a.m. † Leonardo Perucho (Family) Friday, December 16 – Advent Weekday Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Jn 5:33-36 9:00 a.m. † Philip Belmont (Jean & Jim Coldiron & Family) Sunday, December 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 5:00 p.m. Vigil † Steve Johnson (Joan McKenna & Family) 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:00 a.m. † Lillian Gummer (Bob Gorius) 12:00 p.m. † Harold Hitchens (Martindale Family) Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend – December 17/18 Attention, Lectors and EMs: If you are available for any of the Christmas Masses, please contact the parish office. Thank you. Saturday, 5:00 Sunday, 8:00 Sunday, 10:00 Sunday, 12:00 Lectors N. Hoar L. Baldeschwiler D. Abend J. Kennedy D. Blake J. Mueller W. Snider Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion K. Whyde R. McIntyre J. Hopkinson M. Howard P. Rogers N. Battat L. Stoll N. Hoar S. Schorger S. Cody H. Carpenter D. Abend W. Newland S. Klockner L. Holler H. Holler B. Sinsabaugh P. McManus D. Stasel S. Mummey S. Trickett E. Mueller J. Mueller S. Walker J. Albright D. Haren R.M. Maddern J. Zimmerman R. Lampl D. Blake P. Vincent J. Vincent W. Snider R.M. Behr W. Bormann M.K. Fausey C. Gardner P. Russell J. Nguyen H. Sage Altar Servers C. Brill D. Corl T. Mullenniex S. Feasel V. Joyce J. Windholtz D. Born D.J. Born M. Born S. Mummey E. Watson J. Mazzone M. Mazzone R. Stalling
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St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church December 11, 2016
Mass Intentions & Scripture ReadingsCLERGYReverend JCP Sullivan, Parish Priest
St. Francis Preschool: Michelle Burd, Director Ext. 236 [email protected]
Newark Catholic High School: Beth Hill, Principal 344-3594 [email protected]
WEBSITES:Parish – www.stfrancisparish.net
School – www.stfrancisschool.net
Preschool – www.stfrancispreschool.net
Sunday, December 11 – Third Sunday of AdventIs 35:1-6a, 10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 5:00 p.m. Vigil † Patricia Karam (Estate of Estella Norrocky) 8:00 a.m. † Father Barry Bentz (Sisters) 10:00 a.m. † Betty Pintz (John & Cathy Pintz) 12:00 p.m. People of the ParishMonday, December 12 – Our Lady of GuadalupeZec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 9:00 a.m. † Jose Villa (Clara Herrman)Tuesday, December 13 – Saint Lucy, Virgin and MartyrZep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 9:00 a.m. † Jim & Catherine Wade (Wade Family) Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in Spanish 6:30 p.m. Special Intention – Hispanic MinistryWednesday, December 14 – Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the ChurchIs 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7:18b-23 9:00 a.m. † Dennis Handy (Gay Handy)Thursday, December 15 – Advent WeekdayIs 54:1-10; Lk 7:24-30 9:00 a.m. † Leonardo Perucho (Family)Friday, December 16 – Advent WeekdayIs 56:1-3a, 6-8; Jn 5:33-36 9:00 a.m. † Philip Belmont (Jean & Jim Coldiron & Family)Sunday, December 18 – Fourth Sunday of AdventIs 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 5:00 p.m. Vigil † Steve Johnson (Joan McKenna & Family) 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:00 a.m. † Lillian Gummer (Bob Gorius) 12:00 p.m. † Harold Hitchens (Martindale Family)
Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend – December 17/18Attention, Lectors and EMs: If you are available for any of the Christmas Masses,
In case of medical emergency,call the Parish Office
immediately at 345-9874, Option 7. A priest will return
your call. In a non-emergency, please call the Parish Office if you would like to receive the
Sacrament prior to a hospital stay or surgery.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: We offer opportunity for
Eucharistic Adoration 7 days a week. Please see the Activities for the Week section for times.
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: For Sacramental visits to
hospital or home, please call the Parish Office. Priests are
always available to visit – please let us know!
YOUTH MINISTRY: Events and gatherings for junior high (Elevate) and
high school (Summit) teens. Contact Ed Watson at the Office
of Youth Ministry, Ext. 214.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: The LOOP is offered from
K through Grade 8. ConsultLori Mazzone at the ReligiousEducation Office at Ext. 222.
ABC: About Being Catholic is an
ongoing inquiry program about the Catholic faith. Call Lori
Mazzone at Ext. 222 any time for further information.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms and instruction are
offered every other month.Please call Becky Howard at
Ext. 200 to make arrangements.Class may be attended well
in advance of Baptism.
MARRIAGES: Couples should contact
Becky Howard at Ext. 200at least six months before the
proposed date of the wedding.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL: A Catholic elementary school
for students from K to Grade 8.For more information,
call 345-4049.
ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL: A Catholic preschool for
children ages 3-5.For more information,
call 345-4049, Ext. 236.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Christ the King Celebration door prize winners! Key Chains: Candles: Ava Loughman Wanda Bell Jillian Brownlee Helen Delaney Elizabeth Wright Bryce Shonebarger Grace Huffman Dan Bell Olivia Martin
Advent Wreaths and Advent Candles – still plenty left!Enrich your holiday with a Brass Advent Wreath and Advent Taper Candles, blessed by Fr. Sullivan. Stop by the Parish Office to see the candles and wreaths. The cost is:
If you would like to purchase candles or a wreath, stop by the Parish Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on most Sundays.
Eucharistic AdorationAdoration will close Saturday, December 24th at 1:00 a.m. for Christmas and will resume Tuesday, December 27th at 5:00 a.m. Any questions, contact Mary Marron – home: 366-7988, cell: 403-2080, [email protected].
There will be no social hour next Sunday, December 18, in order to prepare the hall for our annual Giving Tree distribution. There will be no social hour on December 25 or January 1, due to the holidays. Social hour will resume on January 8, with our annual Baby Shower for Jesus; watch the bulletin for further details.
Comfort Team: #4 Charleen Jacquet
Sacristans for December 17: J. Kaercher, D. Haren, D. Tung
Please pray for those in the military on active duty overseas: (If you would like to submit names for this list, please call 345-9874, ext. 200.)
Cpt. Paul J. BillySgt. Sean KellySgt. Brian CastleMarine Matt SeaburnSgt. William Selby PatrickCpl. J.T. MarronLT Robert WilliamsSSgt Daniel T. Blowers, Jr.SSgt. Thomas R. BuenaLCDR, SWO Brian GrahamMSGT Gregory OberfieldCapt. Keane Carpenter
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASUREOffertory Collection for November 19/20: $ 10,174.82Christmas Flowers: $ 55.00World Mission Sunday: $ 3.00Catholic Campaign for Human Development: $ 243.00*At this time, these figures DO NOT include Online Giving amounts.
Thank you for your patience as we’ve worked hard to reach a point where we can provide the weekly offertory numbers to you. We will add the Online Giving figures as soon as we are able.If you would like to make your parish contribution electronically, please go to our website www.stfrancisparish.net and click on the Online Giving link. There you can set up a donation schedule to fit your needs. Need help? Contact Dave Stenson at ext. 237.
St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church December 11, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 – 6:45 p.m. in the school library/Johnson HallThe Blessed Virgin Mary (Catechist: Mary Rickrich)What the Catholic Church teaches about the Mother of Christ and her place in Catholic devotion relative to Christ and to the saintsNOTE: We will first gather in the school library for topic presentation, then move to Johnson Hall for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Dinner and Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
The ROSARY… and the Jubilee Museum and Catholic Culture Center…
When it comes to true Christmas spirit, nothing matches the joy of setting up a Nativity scene in your home. Can you imagine yourself in the midst of 230 Nativity scenes? That’s just one of the treasures you will find during Christmas season at the Jubilee Museum, located in the old Holy Family High School building, at 57 South Grubb Street in downtown Columbus. Established by Father Kevin Lutz in 1998, today, the Jubilee Museum holds the LARGEST COLLECTION OF CATHOLIC
ARTWORK AND ARTIFACTS IN THE UNITED STATES. It’s literally located in our own backyard. Delightfully displayed in 13 well-lit rooms, you will find everything from altars and vintage vestments to statues, paintings, stained glass windows, ancient artifacts, chalices pipe organs, hundreds of relics (including the Apostles), manuscripts, books, and so much more. You should expect to have goosebumps as you walk from room to room…savoring treasures from the households of God. There is a hand-written letter from Pope Leo XIII, rosaries and artifacts of the Popes. Father Lutz continues his work…diligently preserving Catholic history. He is also pastor of St. Mary Parish in German Village. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are sold to help defray building expenses. You can find the museum on Facebook.Remember, you and your family are always invited to take part in our weekly Rosary for Peace, every Saturday at 4:35 p.m., just before Mass.
JOIN US THIS EVENING FOR ADVENT MUSIC AND PRAYER – On Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m., the Parish Choir of St. Francis de Sales will once again present a special service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This service is a very moving combination of the Scriptural prophecies of Christ’s coming and the beautiful carols of Advent, sung by choir and congregation. The service is sung by choirs of many denominations and finds its home in the English collegiate and cathedral tradition. If you did not attend last year, please consider making this service part of your preparation for Christmas – it can be a welcome moment of prayerful rest in the busy weeks of Advent. We look forward to seeing you on December 11 at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
Knox/Licking Vocations Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at noon. We will be celebrating the holidays by going to lunch at Red Lobster in Heath. Please come join us for a social gathering and a nice lunch. Call Debby at 366-6924. Hope you can join us.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe She is the Patroness of the Unborn and of all the Americas. St. Francis de Sales will honor her on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. with a Mass in Spanish (Confessions in Spanish or English will begin at 5:30 p.m.). After Mass, there will be a Mexican holiday supper in Johnson Hall. Join us in honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe along with our Hispanic Community.
Please come Christmas Caroling with the Women of St. Francis as we sing our way toward Christmas on the evening of Tuesday, December 13th, at the following locations:At 6:00 p.m. at Brookdale (formerly Sterling House) at 331 Goosepond Road. and after we finish there, we will proceed to sing....At 6:30 p.m. at Chestnut House at 1065 Johnson Avenue.
Music is provided and we will sing 20 minutes at each location. Please spread the word and bring a friend...the more the merrier!
There will be NO December meeting of the Women of St. Francis. The next meeting will be Thursday, January 12, 2017. The program will feature the ever-popular White Elephant Exchange. Start checking your home now for the “white elephant” you plan to exchange.
The St. Vincent de Paul donation for January will be canned soup. See you in 2017!
Christmas Mass Intentions: Please consider the following bulletin announcement: “A special Christmas gift – Have a Mass said by a missionary priest for your loved ones and friends.” The Missions Office receives numerous requests for Mass stipends from many missionary priests around the world. Mass stipends are a critical means of supporting them with their mission and pastoral needs. The benefits of a Mass celebrated by a missionary priest are far-reaching. Your loved ones will receive a lovely Christmas-themed Mass card acknowledging your gift. Visit www.missions.colsdioc.org for the Mass form under the “Request a Mass” section, and mail the form with payment to: Diocese of Columbus Missions Office, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215. The Mass stipend is $10.00. Call 614-228-8603 if you have questions.
Christmas Season Grave PillowsThe Knights of Columbus Council No. 721 is making white pine and fir grave pillows for decorating graves of loved ones for the Christmas season. They will be available for a $20.00 donation, if picked up, or $25.00 if delivered. Orders are being taken from now until mid-December. The grave pillows will be available during the first half of December. To place an order, send an email to Ben Hunsinger at [email protected] or call him at 740-973-5744 and furnish your name, address, phone number and the quantity desired. Checks should be made payable to K. of C. Council #721 and can be mailed to Mike Burger at 569 Manor Drive Newark, OH 43055.
Third Sunday of Advent
BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRYThe pain and sorrow of the abortion experience need not endure a lifetime. Call Bethesda Healing Ministry for support and assistance from those who know and have been there. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Confidential lines are 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157 or visit our website at bethesdahealing.org.Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BethesdaHealing.
Activities for the Week
SEE BULLETIN COVER FOR MASS AND RECONCILIATION TIMES
Sunday, December 11Social Hour – Johnson Hall – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.WOSF Bake Sale – as available, after MassesLoop – Various Classrooms – 9:30-11:15 a.m.St. Vincent de Paul Society – Library – 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Advent Lessons & Carols – Church – 5:00-6:30 p.m.Reception – Johnson Hall – 6:30-8:00 p.m.Men’s Basketball – Gym – 7:00-10:00 p.m.Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Monday, December 12Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Communal Penance and First Reconciliation Service – Church – 7:00 p.m.Reception – Johnson Hall – Following Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 13Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Cub Scout Troop 8 – MPR – 6:30-9:00 p.m.Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration – Church, Johnson Hall – 6:30 p.m.School Advisory Board (SAB) – Library – 7:00-8:30 p.m.Fruit of the Vine Prayer Group – MPR – 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Rosary Group – Church – 9:30 a.m.Elevate Junior High Ministry – Johnson Hall – 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 17Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 5:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Respect Life Group Rosary – Front of Church – 9:00-9:30 a.m.Rosary for Peace – Church – 4:35-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18Giving Tree Distribution – Johnson HallLoop – Various Classrooms – 9:30-11:15 a.m.Baptisms – Church – 1:00-2:30 p.m.Men’s Basketball – Gym – 7:00-10:00 p.m.Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel – 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
In Our NeighborhoodPantry NewsIt has been both a busy and exciting time at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. The pantry averaged over 35 families a service during the month of November. Thanks to the many contributions, the pantry gave out 190 turkeys and fixings during this month. As we continue the Advent Season and head into Christmas, we are asking each parish family to make a Christmas gift to the pantry by donating either canned fruit, soup, tuna, mac and cheese or personal items – especially toilet paper. You may also make a cash donation to the pantry by designating in the memo section of your check “St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.” We are so grateful for the contributions we receive.
Thanks for helping to make the holiday season a blessed one for each of the families that use the pantry.
Thrift Store News Good news abounds from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store! For the month of November, sales skyrocketed, donations remained strong and the best news – we had more and more people volunteer to help us with our efforts. To keep this momentum going, we are still looking for more volunteers, especially a person(s) who can help us advertise on Facebook. If you are interested in volunteering in the store, and/or helping us with our Facebook page, please contact Chuck Dilbone (740-877-8738) or Barb Scholten (740-258-3230). Also, keep the store in mind if you are upgrading Christmas decorations or clearing out toys to make way for new ones – we will gladly take your decorations (including artificial trees) and gently used toys. Thank you for your support!
St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church December 11, 2016
RESCUE ME: Prayer vigil for survivors of and those who suffer from addiction.TONIGHT! December 11 at 6:30 p.m.Wilson Middle School trackGuest Speaker: Chuck Kirk of Summer Rays Sober Living CommunitySpecial guests: Stacey Powell and Lisa GordonFor more information, text 740-281-4011 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) or email [email protected].
Sons of Italy monthly spaghetti dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 14, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.Spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad bar and dessert for $7.00, adult; $3.00, students ages 6-12; and free for ages 5 and under.Bring your family and friends for a fun and relaxing evening. Let us do the cooking. All you have to do is eat!!
Dear Friends of the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, Have you or a member of your family ever participated in a group or personal retreat at the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center? If you have, we are confident that the experience was spiritually uplifting and rejuvenating for your soul! We are asking for your prayerful consideration and your continued support of the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center. We need your assistance through your tax deductible donation that will be used to update and improve our facility. We will continue to operate the Retreat Center in a frugal manner so that more retreatants will be able to enjoy the peace, tranquility and spirituality that Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center offers. We would like to explain out required needed updates and required improvements which will enhance current and future retreatant experiences.
• Energy Efficient Boiler System (replacing the unit from 1955)
• Wifi Accessibility• Refrigerated Storage Unit (Compressors and
Condensers)• Air Conditioning the Chapel and North Hall
We are in need of your support and prayers to complete our ministry at the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center. Please consider mailing your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to the following address: Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center 2734 Seminary Road Newark, Ohio 43056.
Saints Peter and Paul Retreat CenterAre you or your organization looking for a venue to host holiday party? Look no further than the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center located in nearby Newark, Ohio. Our Executive Chef can prepare everything from appetizers to a full catered meal for you and your guest. Call Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center at (740) 928-4246 or contact us [email protected] our website at www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.com and Facebook: Columbus Retreat.
You are invited to visit the Marian Gift Shop, located inside St. Paul the Apostle Church, 313 N. State Street Westerville, Ohio 43082. Call 614-882-5257 for more information.
Store Hours:Monday & Friday, 9:15 a.m. to Noon
Tuesday & Thursday, closedWednesday, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
New merchandise arriving every week!
Come see...Soap made with Holy Water by the Benedictine Sisters
Advent candles and wreathsNativity sets for children
Chocolate Advent Calendarsand so much more!
Nominations now open for the 2017 Catholic Man of the Year
The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club is accepting nominations for the Diocese of Columbus 2017 Catholic Man of the Year. This annual award – to be presented by Bishop Frederick Campbell on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Men’s Luncheon – recognizes one layman who, through his daily actions, words, and prayers, exemplifies the “good and faithful servant.” The recipient will have the opportunity to share his personal testimony during the ceremony. Nominations will be accepted through December 29th. For details and nomination instructions, go to http://www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc. Completed nominations and supporting letters should be emailed to [email protected]. Submit a nomination and let everyone know that your husband, father, son, uncle, brother or friend is the Catholic Man of the Year!
Vehicle Donations To The JosephinumThe Pontifical College Josephinum is a Roman Catholic Seminary located in Columbus. Seminarians at the Josephinum that are studying for the priesthood need transportation from time to time for a variety of local needs. The Josephinum has a fleet of vehicles that seminarians utilize for transportation and could use additional vans. If you have a used van that you would like to donate to the Josephinum and obtain an income tax deduction for 2016, please contact the business office at 985-2230 so that arrangements can be made to deliver the van before December 31, 2016. The Josephinum is a nonprofit charitable organization and will provide you with the appropriate documentation for the donation of a vehicle.
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