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This Week: Theotokos,

Preparing the Way: JOY!

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Shout for Joy! Sing Joyfully! Be

Glad and Exult with All Your Heart!

We find these words in our first reading from the

prophet Zephaniah who tells the people of Israel of the

Lord who is to come. In Him, they will find a “mighty

savior” who “will rejoice over you with gladness,

and renew you in his love, he will sing joyfully

because of you…” In like manner , we should live

lives of joy in the Lord. Zephaniah tells us that the

Lord sings joyfully because of us - shouldn’t we sing

all the more joyfully because of Him?

Rejoice in the Lord Always

St. Paul tells us in our second reading, “Have no

anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests

WE ARE DISCIPLES: LEARNING, LOVING & LIVING CHRIST’S MISSION

known to God.” What better advice could be

offered to us in this season of preparation for the Lord

at Christmas and even more so in our preparation for

His Second Coming? We need not have any anxiety

about anything, rather we should joyfully recognize

that God is in control and there is only so much we

can do.

St. Paul continues by telling us that if we make our

requests known to God then “the peace of God that

surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts

and minds in Christ Jesus.” Imagine what our

world would look like if we each would offer our

anxieties and concerns to God in prayer and petition

and then have the peace of knowing that God will

take care to order everything according to His will

and that our hearts and minds can be at peace. It is

said that Saint John XXIII, the Pope who called the

Second Vatican Council, put this into practice every

night as he prayed: (continued on p.2)

Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Pastor

WAYS TO CONNECT

it easier for people to encounter God or if your life is

an obstacle for those seeking to meet God. What

about your life brings people to God? The power

of an invitation can lead to a personal encounter with

Jesus and a lifetime of Hope, Peace, Joy & Love.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Prepare the

Way with the Mother of God as we Learn, Love, &

Live Christ’s Mission!

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us!

“I’ve done my best I could in your service this day,

Oh Lord. I’m going to bed. It’s your church. Take

care of it!” Do we have that peace about the work

we do for our families, friends, employers, parish and

community? Do we have the confidence to turn over

the reigns to our Lord after having given our best each

day?

What Should I Do?

John the Baptist was asked this question by those in our

Gospel reading today. It is a question we should all

ask. This week, think about the various ways that you

can bring God into the world. Ask God how He wants

you to bring Him into this world this week.

John the Baptist’s response to this question was quite

simple. John told the crowds to give their extra cloaks

to those who don’t have one and he told the tax

collector to be just in his work. This week, consider

whether your life brings God into the world and makes

WE ARE DISCIPLES: LEARNING, LOVING & LIVING CHRIST’S MISSION

The Nativity of the Lord Mass Times

Monday, December 24

5:15 PM Gospel Re-enactment

5:30 PM Children’s Liturgy

11:00 PM Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Tuesday, December 25

9:00 AM The Nativity of the Lord

Be sure to check your Advent/Christmas brochures for upcoming Mass times/changes. If you did not receive a

brochure, there are some located at the entrances.

Our parish office will be closed Monday, December 24– Friday, January 4th.

Our staff wishes you a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year!

The Collection from 12/9/2018: $9,744.77; End of Year Gifts as of 12/9/18: $24,088.00!

Mark Your Calendars:

Feast of the Holy Family Mass Times

Saturday, December 29th 5:30 PM Vigil Mass

Sunday, December 30th 9:30 AM Mass

No 8:00 AM or 11:00 AM Masses.

Mary, the Mother of God

Holy Day Mass Times

Mon., Dec. 31 @ 4:00 PM (Vigil Mass)

Tues., Jan. 1 @ 9:00 AM Mass

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DECEMBER MEDITATIONS

WITH THESE SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL MEDIATIONS, YOU CAN CREATE A

SPIRITUAL CRECHE AND PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR THE COMING OF THE CHRIST CHILD...

Dec. 16 ~ THE OX. Lead the ox to the cr ib. Obey cheerfully without making excuses and asking "why." I will

obey for love of Thee, Jesus.

Dec. 17 ~ THE DONKEY. Bring the donkey to the cr ib. Offer to the Divine Infant your bodily strength; us it in

the service of others. Jesus, accept my service of love; I offer it for those who do not love Thee.

Dec. 18 ~ GIFTS. Gather some presents for the Divine Infant and His Blessed Mother . Give alms for the poor and

say an extra decade of the Rosary. Come, Jesus, to accept my gifts and to take possession of my heart.

Dec. 19 ~ LAMBS. Strive to bring some little lambs, meek and patient. So do not murmur or complain. Jesus,

meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Thine.

Dec. 20 ~ SHEPHERDS. Invite the shepherds to pay homage to our newborn King. Imitate their watchfulness.

Stree in your speech and thoughts the idea that Christmas is important because Jesus will be born again in you. Jesus,

teach me to love Thee above all things.

Dec. 21~ THE KEY. Provide the stable with a key to keep out thieves. Exclude from your hear t every sinful

thought, every rash judgment. Dear Jesus, close my heart to all that hurts Thee.

Dec. 22 ~ ANGELS. Invite the angels to adore God with you. Cheerfully obey the inspirations of your guardian

angel and of your conscience. Holy Guardian Angel, never let me forget that you are with me always.

Dec. 23 ~ ST. JOSEPH. Accompany St. Joseph from door to door . Learn from him silently and patiently to bear

refusals and disappointments. Open wide your heart and beg him to enter with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saint Joseph,

help me to prepare for a worthy Christmas Communion.

Dec. 24 ~ THE BLESSED VIRGIN. Go meet your Blessed Mother . Lead her to the manger of your hear t and beg

her to lay the Divine Infant in it. Shorten your chats and telephone conversations and spend more time today thinking of

Jesus and Mary and Joseph. Come, dear Jesus. Come, my heart longs for Thee.

Dec. 25 ~ THE CHRIST CHILD. Welcome the Chr ist Child into the manger of your heart. Thank Jesus

frequently for coming to dwell in you in Holy Communion and for sacrificing Himself for your salvation. Welcome

Jesus, welcome to my heart!

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need, may they find consolation in your healing presence. May these

special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the

Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.

Please pray an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for the

following parishioners and their families, and always keep all

families in your prayers.

December 16 Rod & Teresa Noel

Larry & Shannon Oates

December 17 Jerry & Jan O’Bryan

Juan Ochoa Perez

December 18 John & Lori O’Connor

Pat O’Connor

December 19 Gabi Ogg

Jack & Patricia O’Grady

December 20 Luis Rodriguez & Aura Alvarado

Jan & Anna Olek

December 21 Laura Olguin

TR & Cindy Oneal

December 22 Nick & Debi O’Neil

Chee-Mun & Penny Ong

PRAYER BOARD

This week, the Sanctuary Candle in the church will burn in memory of Irene Anderson.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISH FAMILIES

Mary Ferringer Irene Hagerman

Barsam

Carmella McCoy

Alene Schuman

Joy Knowles Theresa Miller

Jan Noble

Margaret Manning

George White

Jhosemelin Maxson

McCool Family

Dorothy Jones

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS

“Jesus, Eternal High Priest, live in (Name of Priest), act in

him, speak in and through him. Think your thoughts in his

mind, and love through his heart. Teach, lead, and guide

him always. Let him live in you, and keep him in this

intimate union always. Amen.”

December 16 Fr. Theodore Rothrock!

December 17 Fr. Tony Rowland!

December 18 Fr. Cassian Sama!

December 19 Fr. Martin Sandhage!

December 20 Msgr. Robert Sell!December 21 Fr. Daniel Shine!

December 22 Fr. Christopher Shocklee!

Sunday, December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00am Mass; MC ♥ For the Parish 9:00am K of C Coffee & Donuts

9:15am Confirmation Class; DS

9:15am Faith Formation; MC

10:50am Nursery Opens

11:00am Mass; MC † John & Mary Eberle 12:00pm Christmas Dec./KOC Service

12:00pm Youth Group; HH

12:00pm Gospel Reenactment Reh.; MC/HC

Monday, December 17

6:00am That Man Is You Course; HH

8:30am Mass;MC † Ben M. Hillberry

Tuesday, December 18 9:00am CBS Community Outreach

1:30pm Ladies of Charity Bingo; Tipp. Villa

6:30pm Mass; MC † Bob Reifel 7:00pm Music Rehearsal; MC

7:15pm Welcome Committee Meeting; JB

Wednesday, December 19 8:30am Mass; MC † John Buller 9:00am Divine Mercy Chaplet; KT

6:00pm RCIA: HC

Thursday, December 20 8:30am Mass; MC † Charlie Smith

Friday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius

8:30am Mass; MC † Ardella Wehr Reconciliation offered from 9-10:00 AM & 11:30-1 PM;

in the Chapel 7:00pm Prayer Group; MC Saturday, December 22 4:00pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm Reconciliation; Chapel 5:30pm Mass; MC † David Brannan

6:30pm Mass; Indiana Veterans Home

† Poor Souls

Sunday, December 23 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00am Mass; MC ♥ For the Parish

10:50am Nursery Opens

11:00am Mass; MC † Irene Anderson

See page 2 for The Nativity of the Lord Mass times.

Christmas for everyone! Invite your friends and

family to attend with you!

THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

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Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18

Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17

Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25

Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25

Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38

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Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56

Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

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