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Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 AM (St. Peter) 3:00 - 4:00 PM (St.
Peter)
On first & fourth Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 PM (St. Joseph)
On third Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 PM (St. Julie)
St. Joseph
Church
171 Washington
Street
Hamilton, Ohio
45011
513-863-1424
St. Julie Billiart
Church
224 Dayton
Street
Hamilton, Ohio
45011
513-863-1040
St. Peter in
Chains Church
382 Liberty
Avenue
Hamilton, Ohio
45013
513-863-3938
Website (Pastoral Region): www.hamiltoncatholic.org
Pastor: Rev. Robert K. Muhlenkamp:
[email protected]
Sacramental Minister: St. Joseph: Rev. Jim Elsbernd
Sacraments for Adults: (RCIA) Call the Parish Office at
513-863-1040
Religious Education PREP (K-12): Mary Pat Austing:
[email protected]
Saturday Vigil:
4:30 PM St. Peter 5:15 PM St. Joseph
Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM St. Julie Billiart 10:00 AM St Peter 10:30
AM St. Joseph 12:00 PM St. Julie Billiart (Spanish)
PREP: Sunday: 10:30-11:30 AM
The Hamilton-Catholic Pastoral Region
December 13, 2020, Third Sunday of Advent
www.hamiltoncatholic.org 3 Parishes 1 Mission
Volume 4 / Issue 50
Weekend Masses
Pastoral Region
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Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions Daily Readings
Monday - Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the
Church, December 14 12:00 PM Mass St. Julie Dave Noland 7:00 PM
Mass St. Peter Bob Spindler
Tuesday - Advent Weekday - December 15
8:00 AM Mass St. Peter Dr. Pacifico Amaro 12:00 PM Mass St.
Julie Mikey Talley
Friday - Late Advent Weekday, December 18
12:00 PM Mass St. Julie Jack & Vern Dennett 7:30 PM Misa en
Español St. Julie
Saturday - Late Advent Weekday, December 19
8:30 AM Mass St. Peter Intention for Vocations 9:00 AM
Reconciliation St. Peter 3:00 PM Reconciliation St. Peter 4:30 PM
Mass St. Peter The Parish Family 5:15 PM Mass St. Joseph Joan
DeBrosse
Thursday - Late Advent Weekday, December 17 8:00 AM Mass St.
Joseph John Smith
Wednesday - Advent Weekday, December 16
8:00 AM Mass St. Josep h Martha Pater 12:00 PM Mass St. Julie
Veronica Johnson
Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20 9:00 AM Mass
(streamed) St. Julie Mary & Ted Becker 10:00 AM Mass St. Peter
Lowell Strong 10:30 AM Mass St. Joseph Patricia Puls (B) 12:00 PM
Misa en Español St. Julie The Parish Family
Questions of the Week Dec. 13
We are called.
Question for Children: What do you think it was like for the
people in today's Gospel to be called by Jesus? What did they have
to give up in order to follow him? Question for Youth: At the start
of Jesus' ministry, Jesus invites peo-ple to "believe in the Good
News." What are some ways that you could be more open to the truth
and challenge contained within the Gospels? Question for Adults: If
someone asked you, "To what work has Jesus called you?" how would
you answer?
Readings for the Week Dec. 13, 2020
Sunday - Third Sunday of Advent: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-48,
49-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Monday - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor
of the Church: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9; Mt
21:23-27
Tuesday - Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23; Mt
21:28-32
Wednesday - Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12,
13-14; Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday - Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt
1:1-17
Friday - Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Saturday - Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk
1:5-25
Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Advent: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps
89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Sunday - Third Sunday of Advent, December 13 9:00 AM Mass
(streamed) St. Julie All Dec’d. Aces Members 10:00 AM Mass St.
Peter Josefa Chicano 10:30 AM Mass St. Joseph Paul Schutte 12:00 PM
Misa en Español St. Julie The Parish Family
CHRISTMAS MASS REGIONAL SCHEDULE
St. Joseph 4:00 PM - Vigil
12:00 AM Midnight 11:00 AM - Christmas Day
St. Julie Billiart 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM - Vigil
8:00 PM - en Español 10:00 AM - Christmas Day
St. Peter in Chains
3:30 PM & 10:00 PM
8:30 AM - Christmas Day
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Shepherd’s Call
As I write this anticipating “Gaudete” or “Rejoice” Sunday, I
call to mind the carol, “Lo How a Rose E’er Bloom-ing.” In truth,
it also makes me think of the roses that Juan Diego gathered out of
season on the hill at Tepeyac (gift and sign from Our Lady of
Guadalupe). There is a beautiful contrast at work. Winter is
lifeless, yet in its midst a rose is in bloom. It speaks of
Christmas night, yes night, yet evokes a sense of light. This is
Jesus, the light that is coming into the world. This is Christian
hope, calling us forward amid our present circumstances. I had sung
the first two verses of the carol every year as part of the
Athenaeum Chorale during my five years re-siding in seminary. It is
a shame that I only now looked up the third verse: “True man, yet
very God, from sin and death come save us, and share our every
load.” Let that stay with you this week: Jesus, very God, wants to
share your every load.
Hospitality is an important Christian virtue. With smaller
gatherings on account of the pandemic, I expect it has been
exercised differently this year, but I have no doubt that it is
alive among the faithful of our parishes. As an exercise of
Christian hospitality, I will have a seminarian with the
Archdiocese of Miami with me for three weeks of his Christmas
holiday. He has friends who had been seminarians for our
archdiocese. His family is in Vene-zuela, so he’s unable to be with
them. I ask that you receive him well along with me when he arrives
on Decem-ber 21.
This Thursday is a night of praise and worship at St. Peter’s.
During this hectic and confusing time, take an hour, 75 minutes, to
rest with the Lord.
Jesus is our hope!
REGIONAL
Collections for Nov. 22 & 29, 2020
Offerings: $ 31,413.23 Offering Goal: $ 48,800.00 Over/Under $
(17,386.77) Year to Date
Offerings: $ 882,515.68 Offering Goal: $1,049.200.00 Over/Under
$ (166,684.32)
Collections
PRAISE AND WORSHIP NIGHT Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 P.M.
St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church is hosting a
Praise and Worship Night on December 17th at
7pm. The evening will consist of Eucharistic
Adoration with praise and worship. Come pray,
worship, and (socially distance) gather in community with
us!
382 Liberty Ave. Hamilton, Ohio 45013 Please contact Jackie
Noelker with any questions: @[email protected]
MAKE A DIFFERENCE, RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS - “Every
dollar makes a differ-ence in covering our expenses,” says a
Trappist abbot. Hundreds of US religious communities struggle to
provide for aging members because most senior Catholic sisters,
brothers and religious order priests served for little pay. Your
gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps these communities
bridge the gap, offering support for medications, nursing care and
other necessities. Please be generous.
9 Months In the Womb With Christ - December 13 - Week 37 Mary’s
body is flooding Jesus with antibodies this week as he gets ready
for the big day. These will
support his natural immune system for most of the first year of
life outside the womb. Jesus of the
womb, Hear our prayers!
mailto:[email protected]
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PREP
Pastoral Region
Youth Ministry
PREP First Reconciliation – PREP families who were not able to
make that service are asked to attend the Family Reconciliation
Retreat on Jan. 9 at 9:30 am in the Fenmont or check the bulletin
cover for individual confession times. Another option is the
Penance Service for those who speak Spanish on Saturday, December
19 at 1:00 pm at St. Julie Church. Please keep reviewing the white
book at home and the Act of Contrition prayer. Zoom PREP Classes
will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Sundays, Dec. 13 &
20. We will not have zoom classes on Dec. 27 or on Jan. 3. Classes
will resume on January 10. We ask you to read the Gospel Weeklies
with your family during your Christmas Break. Wonderful Bible
Stories of the Nativity! You do not need to write any answers for
Dec. 13 & 20 is-sues. First Communion Parent Meeting for all
parents from St. Pete’s and St. Julie’s parishes need to attend at
St. Julie Church on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 am. Blessing of First
Communicants at all churches at Mass on the Baptism of the Lord on
Sunday Jan. 10. We ask each family who can attend Mass to bring a
white candle to Mass. CONFIRMATION – Candidates in PREP need to
finish all the Gospel Weekly work and the red folder sheets:
Choosing a Saint Name, Holy Spirit Interview, and the letter to Fr.
Rob about why you wish to be confirmed are due on Jan. 10 at the
DRIVE THRU for the next quarter’s work. Turn in Day is Monday, Jan.
11 at St. Pete School for the worksheets. CONFIRMATION SERVICE –
Remember to be of extra help to those who may need leaves raked or
snow removed. Keep your eye out for ways to serve others. Your
attitude towards others can truly be a gift and a sacrifice. Part
of the Confirma-tion preparation is to do 4 acts of service for
others. Please add all our Confirmation Candidates and our First
Communicants and their families in your prayers as they journey
closer to Jesus this year!
PREP DRIVE THRU: Sunday, January 10 from 8:30 am to Noon.
Parents can drop off homework, pay PREP fees and pick up the next
quarter of Religious Education materials.
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St. Joseph Church / St. Julie Church / St. Peter Church
FIGURES WERE NOT AVAILABLE
AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS BULLETIN.
Collections
ST. PETER IN CHAINS
ST. JULIE BILLIART
COLLECTIONS
Collections for Dec. 6, 2020 Weekly Offerings: $ 4,905.00
Offering Goal: $ 4,400.00 Over/Under: $ 505.00 Year-to-Date
Offerings: $ 85,461.00 Offering Goal: $ 101,200.00 Over/Under $
(15,739.00)
ST. JOSEPH
Collections
Giving Tree 2020 Gift tags will be available at both weekend
Masses on November 28 & 29. Kindly purchase no more than 2
items from the wish list. Please wrap the gifts and place the
tag
securely on the front of the package. Most importantly, all
gifts must be returned to Mass by December 13th. If you misplace
your tag or have any questions call Carla Fiehrer - 513-773-5493.
Thank you for your participation!
FIGURES WERE NOT AVAILABLE
AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS BULLETIN.
This year’s giving tree will benefit the families of Family
Promise. Past
families that have found housing are in need. Gift certificates
will be purchased then combined to complete their wishlist. Please
take an ornament and return by December 13th. Thanks. Any questions
please call Dottie. 513-868-7535.
Our condolences and prayers go out to the
families of Edward Sheerin and Michaele Grevey
who recently passed away. Please keep their
families in your prayers.
Altar Flowers last week were
placed by the
Altar Rosary Society in honor of
The Immaculate Conception of The
Blessed Virgin Mary
Upon completion of a one year dis-
cernment process, St. Julie Billiart
parishioner, Hannah Houser, signed
her commitment as an Associate of
the Sisters of St Francis, Oldenburg,
IN, on August 23, 2020 at a day-
long retreat. Associates share in the
spiritual, social, and service opportu-
nities of the Sisters, and are rooted
in the Gospel and Franciscan values.
They are mindful of the call to be a
presence of Jesus to all, especially to
the powerless, poor, and oppressed.
For more information on becoming
an Associate, contact Carolyn Meyer
at 812-933-6457 or at cmey-
[email protected]; or Jane
Schaefer at 812-933-6439 or
[email protected].
Condolences to the Family & Friends of
Mariko Schliesman
who recently passed away. May her soul & all the souls of
the faithful de-parted, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
Amen.
Calendar
*PREP NEWS PG 4: IMPORTANT INFO* >Dec 13-Retirement Fund for
Religious-special collection
>Dec 13 & 20 - Zoom PREP classes 10:30 to 11:30am. We
will NOT have zoom classes on Dec. 27 or Jan. 3.
>Dec 15-Holy Hour 7pm >Christmas Masses @ St. Julie:
Dec 24: 3:00 5:30pm Vigil 8pm en Español Dec. 25: 10am
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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St. Julie Billiart
CONFESIONES St. Julie Billiart: 3er. Martes del mes de 7-8pm.
St. Peter: Sábados de 9-10am y 3-4pm. Cuarto Martes del mes de
7-8pm St. Jose: Primer Martes del mes de 7-8pm Tambien puede llamar
a Pilar Her-nandez al (513) 892-9041 para ha-cer una cita con el
Padre.
EVENTOS ESPECIALES DE CELEBRACIÓN EN ST. JULIE BILLIART DURANTE
LA MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Primer Domingo del mes: Presentaciones de 3 años. Durante la
pandemia: Bautizos, domingos a las 2pm y a las 3pm Tercer Domingo
del mes: Quinceañeras, Aniversarios.
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES: Las próximas clases para Padres y
Padrinos serán el 16 de Enero de 1pm-4pm. Por favor registrese con
Karla Eysoldt al (513) 448-8994. NO HAY CLASES EN DICIEMBRE.
¿QUIERE BAUTIZAR? St. Julie Billiart los recibe con los brazos
abiertos! Si está interesado en más información o quiere saber que
requisitos necesita por favor contacte a Janet del Pilar Hernandez
al (513) 863-1040 ext. 52 ó [email protected] o (513)
892-9041
Se necesitan Voluntarios Para decorar a la Virgen de Guadalupe
durante el año: Necesitamos 2 parejas interesadas en decorar la
Virgen de Guadalupe en la Iglesia y en el Fenmont durante el año.
Para más información o interesados por favor comuniquense con Pilar
Hernandez.
Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres
Todos los Martes de
9:00am –12:00 pm teléfono
solamente.
Se habla Español.
6 South 2ndSt. Hamilton.
Llame a Anna Koerlin
513-207-0263 para cualquier emergen-
cia, deje mensaje si no contestan.
Segundo Domingo de Adviento Is 40, 1-5. 9-11; 64, 2b-7; Salmo
84;
2 Pd 3, 8-14; Mc 1, 1-8 La Parroquia Santa Julia Billiart es una
comunidad urbana Católico-Romana, situada en la ciudad de Hamilton,
Ohio. Santa Julia acoge la diversidad de todos aquellos que buscan
formar parte del cuerpo de Cristo. Nos congregamos para alabar a
nuestro Señor y celebrar Su misericordia divina. Aspiramos a
construir el Reino de Dios a través de la oración, el servicio
social, la educación y la confraternidad.
CENTRO HISPANO SU CASA La dirección es: Mid Pointe Tower, 7162
Reading Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 Tel 513-761-1588. Para Servicios
Legales de Inmigración: (513) 672-3746
Los invitamos a estudio biblico con Padre Mike basado en las
lecturas de la Misa del Domingo siguiente todos los Jueves de
7:30-8:30pm. Se ofrece por zoom Meeting ID: 878 0681 8788 Habrá
bastante tiempo para preguntas y reflexiones perso-nales. Puede
contactarnos en: [email protected]
PREP Primera Comunión Todos los niños deben hacer su Primera
Reconciliación antes del 24 de Enero. Pueden durante el retiro del
9 de Enero a las 9:30 am en el Fenmont o el Servicio de Peniten-cia
el 19 de Diciembre a la 1:00 pm en la Iglesia. Bendición para niños
haciendo su Primera Comunión el Domin-go 10 de Enero. Traiga una
vela blanca a Misa. Reunión de padres en el Fen-mont el Domingo 24
de Enero a las 10:30 am. No hay clases de zoom el 27 de Diciembre o
el 3 de Enero. Las clases se reanudarán el 10 de Enero. Les pedimos
que lean los Evangelios con su familia durante las vacaciones de
Navidad.
ESTÁ EMBARAZADA? Venga a la Bendición de su Bebé dentro del
Vientre. Domingo 13 de Diciembre, en Misa de las 11:45am en el
Fenmont y 12:00pm en la Iglesia. Extenderemos la bendición a
cualquier mujer embarazada y su familia. Para más información por
favor comuniquese con Pilar Hernandez al (513) 892-9041.
¿Conoce a alguien a quien el alcohol y las drogas representan
problemas en su vida? GRUPO AMOR Y SERVICIO tiene sesiones: Todos
los dias de 8-10pm. Para más información por favor llame a: (513)
551-3103 (513) 390-3825 GRUPO OXFORD tiene sesiones: Lunes,
Miércoles y Viernes de 7 a 9 PM. Para más información por favor
llame a (513) 614-8784
¡Venga a celebrar la Misericordia de Dios!
Servicio de Reconciliación de
Adviento en Español
En Sta. Julia el Sábado 19 de Diciembre a la 1pm
Habran sacerdotes que hablan Español.
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Pastoral Region
Mientras escribo esto esperando Domingo de “Guadete” o “de
Gozo,” me llamo a cabeza la canción, “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming.”
En verdad, “la rosa” me hace recordar las rosas que Juan Diego
encontró, aún no de tiempo (estación), en Tepeyac (regalo y signo
de La Virgen de Guadalupe). Hay una contraste hermoso. El invierno
es frío y sin vida de flores, sin embargo una rosa florece. El
cantico habla de nochebuena, literalmente la noche, pero evoca
sentido de luz. Es Jesucristo, la luz que en-tra el mundo. Esto es
la esperanza Cristiana, nos dirige adelante entre las
circunstancias diarias. Cantaba las primeras dos estro-fas cada ano
cuando cantaba con el coro en el seminario. ¡Que lástima que antes
de hoy no conocía una tercera: “Verdadero hombre, mientras
verdadero Dios, de pecado y muerte nos salves, y compartas nuestra
carga.”! Guarden este sentimiento: Jesu-cristo, verdadero Dios,
quiere compartir todas sus cargas. La hospitalidad es una virtud
Cristiana con valor. Los convivencias de este tiempo, aún con menos
personas por coronavirus, muestran esta virtud de hospitalidad. Se
exhibe en los fieles de nuestra región pastoral. Para que yo
practique esta virtud, un seminarista del arcodiócesis de Miami va
a quedarse conmigo durante tres semanas de sus vacaciones de
navidad. Su familia está en Venezuela y, por eso, no puede
visitarlo. Quiere continua a usar inglés, pero también experimentar
nuestras comunidades aquí en Hamilton. Lo recibiré el 21 de
diciembre. ¡Jesús es nuestra esperanza!
