Sunday, December 20, 2015 — Fourth Sunday of Advent FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Adoration will not be held on Christmas Eve Day or New Year’s Eve Day; adoration during January will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm. I will be gone from January 3rd following Mass until January 23rd. If there is anything that needs to be taken care of, please do so by January 1st. Father Gerry Thury will be covering the weekend Masses; Father Stevens will cover the funerals. There will be no weekday Mass except for the Tuesday 5:15pm Mass, which Father Duman will cover, and the School Mass on Friday at 9:00am, which Father Stevens will have at Holy Spirit. —Fr. Michael R. Schneider, Pastor Nicole Fuhrer, Development Director Annual Fund Update: 4% of cards returned - 13% of goal “Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost.” —Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Jesuit founder. Thank you all for your generosity to support our mission for Catholic Education here in Mitchell! Blessings of Hope, Peace, Joy, & Love this final week of Advent! Holy Spirit Parish Calendar of Events: Sun, Dec 20: 3pm Communal Penance Service, Holy Spirit Church Mon, Dec 21: Noon-1pm Confessions, Holy Spirit Church 4-5pm Children’s Advent Program, Holy Family 7-8pm Confessions, Holy Spirit Church No Rosary Makers this month Tues, Dec 22: Confessions 7pm until done, Holy Spirit Church No Rosary & Scripture Discussion until January 5 Wed, Dec 23: Confessions 7pm until done, Holy Spirit Church No Faith Formation until January 6 Thur, Dec 24: No Eucharistic Adoration until January 7 No RCIA until January 7 Thur/Fri, Dec 24/25: Parish Offices closed Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27: No SCRIP sales until January 9/10 Faith Formation News Christine Lemmer, Faith Formation Director Grs. 7-12 Youth Youth from Holy Family & Holy Spirit parishes in Grs. 7-12 are invited to play “Reindeer Games”—Bingo (free to play & win prizes) and Dodgeball on Monday, Dec. 21, from 1:00-3:00 PM in John Paul II Gym. Cookies & cocoa will be served. Special Advent Children’s Program Our final special Advent Program for Grs. K-5 children from Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes will be Monday, Dec. 21, from 4:00-5:00 pm in the Holy Family Church Nazareth Room. The program is free. Faith Formation News There will be no FF classes Dec. 23 or Dec. 30—Christmas break. RCIA NEWS There will be no RCIA classes Dec. 24 or Dec. 31—Christmas break. Ski with the Seminarians! Catholic men ages 12 and up can ski with seminarians. The day starts with Mass, then skiing, pizza, prayer, and vocation stories. Event is Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 8:30am-6:30pm, begin/end at St. Lambert’s Church, ski at Great Bear Sioux Falls. The cost is $40 Lift Ticket, Rentals (Ski/Board), & Supper (Lessons provided). If interested, contact Fr. Mike, Fr. Stevens, or Miss Lemmer. Help with expense available if interested. Sign up online at www.sfvocations.com under the “Ski” information link (click on RSVP button) or call Fr. Haggerty at 605-988-3772. May the blessings of peace and joy fill your hearts and homes this Christmas and in the New Year of Our Lord 2016! Christmas Memorial Donations: We will be accepting memorials for the Poinsettia flowers used for our Christmas celebration. Please indicate whom the memorial will be for and place with your donation in the collection basket at Mass or mail it to the Church at 1401 W Cedar Ave. The memorials will be printed in the bulletin the week after Christmas. Name: _________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________________ Holy Spirit Parish extends its deepest sympathies to Brad Clark and family on the death of his father, Larry Clark, on December 13. May you find comfort in our Lord’s healing love. Father James Joyce has been transitioned from long-term to hospice care. He remains at Avera Prince of Peace while awaiting the availability of a room at Dougherty House. Please keep Father Joyce in your prayers as he lives out this final days here on earth and prepares for the journey. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Lou Sebert, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 17. May God bless you with more happy times! Holy Spirit Parish sends congratulations to Ray and Barb Lapka, who will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 27. May God’s love and abundant blessings be showered upon you and your family. Confession opportunities before Christmas : Sunday Communal Penance Service at 3pm, Holy Spirit Church; Monday from noon-1pm and 7-8pm; Tuesday from 7pm until done; Wednesday from 7pm until done. Christmas Mass Schedule : Thursday, Christmas Eve, 5:30 PM and 10:30 PM Friday, Christmas Day, 10:00 AM Join the Christmas Choir! The choir will sing at the 10AM Christmas Day Mass and the 9AM Mass on Sunday, Jan. 3. Rehearsal is 10AM on Sunday, Dec. 20 (between the 9AM & 11AM Masses). We are especially in need of male voices. If you aren’t available for both Masses, you can certainly join us for just one. Contact Jim Wagner or the Parish Office for more information or just show up at rehearsal! All ages welcome! Volunteer Ministry Sign-up - There are sign-up sheets near the entrance of the Church for the Christmas and New Year’s Masses. Please sign-up if you are available to assist at the Mass(es) you are attending. Thank you!
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Sunday, December 20, 2015
— Fourth Sunday of Advent
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Adoration will not be held on Christmas Eve Day or New Year’s Eve Day; adoration during January will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm. I will be gone from January 3rd following Mass until
January 23rd. If there is anything that needs to be taken care of, please do so by January 1st. Father Gerry Thury will be covering the weekend Masses; Father Stevens will cover the funerals. There will be no weekday Mass except for the Tuesday 5:15pm Mass, which Father Duman will cover, and the School Mass on Friday at 9:00am, which Father Stevens will have at Holy Spirit. —Fr. Michael R. Schneider, Pastor
Nicole Fuhrer, Development Director
Annual Fund Update: 4% of cards returned - 13% of goal
“Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost.” —Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Jesuit founder. Thank you all for your generosity to support our mission for Catholic Education here in Mitchell!
Blessings of Hope, Peace, Joy, & Love this final week of Advent!
Holy Spirit Parish Calendar of Events: Sun, Dec 20: 3pm Communal Penance Service, Holy Spirit Church
Mon, Dec 21: Noon-1pm Confessions, Holy Spirit Church
4-5pm Children’s Advent Program, Holy Family
7-8pm Confessions, Holy Spirit Church
No Rosary Makers this month
Tues, Dec 22: Confessions 7pm until done, Holy Spirit Church
No Rosary & Scripture Discussion until January 5
Wed, Dec 23: Confessions 7pm until done, Holy Spirit Church
No Faith Formation until January 6
Thur, Dec 24: No Eucharistic Adoration until January 7
No RCIA until January 7
Thur/Fri, Dec 24/25: Parish Offices closed
Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27: No SCRIP sales until January 9/10
Faith Formation News Christine Lemmer, Faith Formation Director
Grs. 7-12 Youth Youth from Holy Family & Holy Spirit parishes in Grs. 7-12 are invited to play “Reindeer Games”—Bingo (free to play & win prizes) and Dodgeball on Monday, Dec. 21, from 1:00-3:00 PM in John Paul II Gym. Cookies & cocoa will be served.
Special Advent Children’s Program Our final special Advent Program for Grs. K-5 children from Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes will be Monday, Dec. 21, from 4:00-5:00 pm in the Holy Family Church Nazareth Room. The program is free.
Faith Formation News There will be no FF classes Dec. 23 or Dec. 30—Christmas break.
RCIA NEWS There will be no RCIA classes Dec. 24 or Dec. 31—Christmas break.
Ski with the Seminarians! Catholic men ages 12 and up can ski with seminarians. The day starts with Mass, then skiing, pizza, prayer, and vocation stories. Event is Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 8:30am-6:30pm, begin/end at St. Lambert’s Church, ski at Great Bear Sioux Falls. The cost is $40 Lift Ticket, Rentals (Ski/Board), & Supper (Lessons provided). If interested, contact Fr. Mike, Fr. Stevens, or Miss Lemmer. Help with expense available if interested. Sign up online at www.sfvocations.com under the “Ski” information link (click on RSVP button) or call Fr. Haggerty at 605-988-3772.
May the blessings of peace and joy fill your hearts and homes
this Christmas and in the New Year of Our Lord 2016!
Christmas Memorial Donations: We will be accepting
memorials for the Poinsettia flowers used for our Christmas
celebration. Please indicate whom the memorial will be for
and place with your donation in the collection basket at
Mass or mail it to the Church at 1401 W Cedar Ave. The
memorials will be printed in the bulletin the week after Christmas.
Holy Spirit Parish extends its deepest sympathies to Brad Clark and family on the death of his
father, Larry Clark, on December 13. May you find comfort in our Lord’s healing love.
Father James Joyce has been transitioned from
long-term to hospice care. He remains at Avera Prince of Peace while awaiting the availability of a room at
Dougherty House. Please keep Father Joyce in your prayers as he lives out this final days here on earth
and prepares for the journey.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Lou Sebert, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 17. May God bless you with more happy times!
Holy Spirit Parish sends congratulations to Ray and Barb Lapka, who will celebrate their
50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 27. May God’s love and abundant blessings be
showered upon you and your family.
Confession opportunities before Christmas: Sunday Communal Penance Service at 3pm, Holy Spirit Church; Monday from noon-1pm and 7-8pm; Tuesday from 7pm until done; Wednesday from 7pm until done.
Christmas Mass Schedule: Thursday, Christmas Eve, 5:30 PM and 10:30 PM Friday, Christmas Day, 10:00 AM
Join the Christmas Choir! The choir will sing at the 10AM Christmas Day Mass and the 9AM Mass on Sunday, Jan. 3. Rehearsal is 10AM on Sunday, Dec. 20 (between the 9AM & 11AM Masses). We are especially in need of male voices. If you aren’t available for both Masses, you can certainly join us for just one. Contact Jim Wagner or the Parish Office for more information or just show up at rehearsal! All ages welcome!
Volunteer Ministry Sign-up - There are sign-up sheets
near the entrance of the Church for the Christmas and
New Year’s Masses. Please sign-up if you are available
to assist at the Mass(es) you are attending. Thank you!
in the Avera Brady Home Chapel except Monday. _ MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK_ Mon, Dec 21 - 7:30 AM Stephen Koester +
Tues, Dec 22 - 5:15 PM Jerry & Kathy Schwalm +
Wed, Dec 23 - 7:30 AM Mary Kay Weber +
Thur, Dec 24 - No 7:30 AM Mass
9:30 AM Mass at Firesteel: Frieda Stratman +
5:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass with young
Parishioners participating
10:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass
NO 24 Hr Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions
Fri, Dec 25 - 10:00 AM The Nativity of the Lord—Christmas
No 7:30 or 9:00 AM Masses
Sat, Dec 26 - 5:30 PM Dwayne & Jerry Gebel +
Sun, Dec 27 - 9:00 AM Holy Spirit Parishioners
11:00 AM Milen Miiller +
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen!
. Church Support (134) $5,814.00 . Direct Deposit 2,235.00 . Loose Offering 482.00 . Children __32.00 God Bless You! Total: $8,563.00 Automatic withdrawals for contributions: If you would like to have your Church contributions automatically deducted from your account, please call the Parish Office at 996-7424 for more information. Thanks.
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar: Mary was
excited abut her first pregnancy and rushed to tell
her cousin. Sadly, children are often seen as a
liability, “another mouth to feed,” or an “obstacle to
my career.” It is said “Christmas is for children.” It
is more accurate to say “Christmas is for adults to
appreciate the gift of children!”
Stewardship Reflection: Rejoice! The Word became flesh and
dwells among us! Oh, come, let us adore Him!
No Eucharistic Adoration until January 7 - Merry Christmas!! No Confession Thursday
John Paul II School News Robin Cahoy, Principal — 996-2365
As John Paul II School breaks for the
Christmas Holiday after school on Dec. 18, the
entire staff would like to wish all parishioners
of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes a very blessed and Holy
Christmas. Your support through your time, treasures, and talents
make it possible for our school to flourish and demonstrate to our
children how to live their faith on a daily basis. What a wonderful
gift is available to our parish families because of your support!
I would like to give a very special thank you to the
many families and parishioners who remembered our
staff during this holy season. The lunches, snacks, scrip
certificates, and gifts are appreciated by our school staff
more than you know. Thank you so much. We are truly blessed.
Classes at John Paul II will resume on Monday, January 4.
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS December 26-27 LECTORS: 5:30 PM: Kathy Shroyer, Bernie VanWassenhove 9:00 AM: Harry Northrup, Loren VanOverschelde 11:00 AM: Joanne Geraets, Julie Mellan EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 5:30 PM: Paula Heida, M/M Tom Lichter, M/M Bernie VanWassenhove 9:00 AM: M/M Brad Osterloo, M/M Dick Muth, Doris Schaffer 11:00 AM: Elaine Goldammer, Linda McEntee, Naomi Nutter, Cliff Pederson, Randy Rezac ALTAR SERVERS: 5:30 PM: Mara Miskimins, Dillon and Katelyn Robinson 9:00 AM: Payden, Kate, and Kylie Haiar 11:00 AM: Katelyn Ahlers, Joshua Machado, Andrea Thelen GIFT BEARERS: 5:30 PM: Deacon Nick & Laura Baus Family 9:00 AM: Mark & Jennifer Zens Family 11:00 AM: Ed & Lisa Neugebauer HOSPITALITY/GREETERS: 5:30 PM: Mary Ann Lulewicz, Dean & Shanna Weiss 9:00 AM: Gene & Monna Kreutzfeldt, Dan & Jan Raml 11:00 AM: Scott & Nicole Fuhrer Family, Joanne Geraets USHERS: 5:30 PM: Jim Ernster, Jim Radke, Chuck Thuringer, Nick Weber 9:00 AM: Joel Owens, Jeff Peart, Chuck Sommer, Ed Weber 11:00 AM: Chad Cahoy, Michael Farney, Dave Kline, Clet Schoenfelder CANTOR: 5:30 PM-Chris Lemmer 9:00 AM-Jane Schoenfelder 11:00 AM-Trudy Morgan ROLLS & COFFEE: Month of December Pick-up & Prep: Brad Osterloo 9:00 AM: Catholic United Financial SCRIP SALES: NO SCRIP sales until January 9/10
Daily Readings: December 21-27 Mon, Song of Songs 2:8-14 Luke 1:39-45 - Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Tues, 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56 Wed, Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Luke 1:57-66 - Saint John of Kanty, Priest Thur, 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16 Luke 1:67-79 Fri, Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrew 1:1-6 John 1:1-18 - The Nativity of the Lord—Christmas Sat, Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Matthew 10:17-22 - Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Sun, 1 Samuel 1:20-22,24-28 1 John 3:1-2,21-24 Luke 2:41-52 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Advent Baby Shower - We are collecting new clothing for babies through teens and other baby supplies in the crib near the entrance of the Church to be distributed to those in need. We are especially in need of boys clothing sizes 2T—5 and newborn diapers. Thank you to those who have already donated so generously. We will continue collecting through Dec. 28.
Food Pantry Needs: Hamburger & Tuna Helper, tuna, pasta, spaghetti sauce, mac & cheese, cereal, meat, and chili beans. During the month of December, we continue to collect non-expired food items for the Food Pantry. You can place your donations in or near the plastic bin by the Secretary’s Office door. Let’s help feed the hungry!! The total served in the month of November was 440 for 112 families and 55 single people. Total food orders were 167 with 994 bags of food sent home with those in need. A total of 2,033 pounds of food was donated to the Food Pantry in November.
The younger members of our parish are once again being asked to participate in the Christmas Eve 5:30 Mass. If your child is interested, there are sign up forms in the back of the Church. There will be practice Sunday, Dec. 20, after the 11am Mass, at which time costumes will be distributed. Parent volunteers are always welcome. For questions, contact Nicole Fuhrer at 999-5026 or [email protected].
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