Church of St. Philip the Apostle - st philip apostlestphilipapostle.com/files/133238671.pdf · Gonzalez, Donald Koepnick, Marino Posso, Tomas Trevino, 1/3 Barry Arciaga, Elsie Escobar,

Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte

P.O. Box 882 525 Camden Drive

Statesville, North Carolina 28677

Office/Fax Phone (704) 872-2579 Rectory Phone (704) 681-4860

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://stphilipapostle.com

Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Kessler, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Mrs. Paula Coleman, Secretary

Mrs. Mary Brown, Faith Formation Director Mrs. Norma Echevarria, Faith Formation

Mrs. Raquel Swierczewski, R.C.I.A

Marriage - Baptism Call the church office. Marriages, call at least 6 months in advance. Reconciliation

:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment. Pastoral Council Meetings are 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. September thru May except National Holidays.

Religious Education Children, grades 1-Confirmation, are required to attend religious education classes. Call the office to register your children. Adult classes also available. Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners to the parish and we ask them to register as soon as possible. Parish registration is important and necessary. Also, if you move away from the Parish please notify the office. Thank you.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Saturday, December 28th 5:00 p.m. Josephine Ortiz† by Linda Ortiz Sunday, December 29th 8:00 a.m. Paul Kelly Family by Pat & Kelly Petrozza 10:30 a.m. Alfredo Maulini† by Maulini Family 12:30 p.m. Jesus Landeo† & Hernan Goncalvez † by Echevarria Family Monday, December 30th 9:00 a.m. Gladys Pekarek† by Herman & Pat Pekarek Tuesday, December 31st 5:00 p.m. Dennis Johnson† by Mary Ann Rhodes Wednesday, January 1st 9:00 a.m. Arthur Doris† by Carol Micalizzi Thursday, January 2nd 9:00 a.m. Nick Young† by Herman & Pat Pekarek Friday, January 3rd 9:00 a.m. Marie Newschwander by Mary Ann Rhodes Saturday, January 4th 9:00 a.m. Eleanore Green† by Thomas & Rosemary Wright 5:00 p.m. Robert Holloran† by Carol Micalizzi Sunday, January 5th 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of our Parish† By Catholic Daughters 10:30 a.m. Trei Hrabar† by Hardig Family 12:30 p.m. Thanksgiving by Echavarria Family READERS January 4th 5:00 p.m. Dawn McGinn January 5th 8:00 a.m. Pat Petrozza 10:30 a.m. Linda Ortiz 12:30 p.m. Jairo Vargas

New Lector & Eucharistic Minister Schedules are available in the Usher’s room

January 4th 5:00 p.m. K. Sparks (H), R. Reed, I. Poston, B. Myers, B. McGinn January 5th 8:00 a.m. N. Echevarria (H), R. Echevarria, J. Kovacs 10:30 a.m. A. Sadowski (HM), J. Sadowski, (HA), S. Soltysiak (HC), B. Stickle, T. Viehland, J. Watkins, C. Bennett 12:30 p.m. Edgar N., (H), Eduardo G., Cristina G., Martha R., Bertha V. ALTAR SERVERS January 4th 5:00 p.m. TBD January 5th 8:00 a.m. TBD 10:30 a.m. TBD 12:30 p.m. Luis, Dionicio

From the pastor… The Feast Of The Holy Family – from Nazareth. Pope Paul VI (1963-78) wrote “Nazareth – A Model”. The Pope wrote – “Nazareth is a kind of school where we begin to discover what Christ’s life was like and even to understand his Gospel. Here we learn to realize who Jesus really is. Here we sense and take ac-count of the conditions and circumstances that surrounded and affected his life on earth: the places, the tenor of the times, the culture, the language, religious customs, in brief everything which Jesus used to make himself known to the world. How I would like to return to my childhood and attend the simple yet profound school that is Nazareth! How wonderful to be close to Mary, learning again the lesson of the true meaning of life, learning again God’s truths. But we are only on a pilgrimage. Here are some thoughts I take with me from Nazareth. First we learn from its silence. The silence of Nazareth should teach us how to mediate in peace and quiet, to reflect on the deeply spiritu-al, and to be open to the voice of God’s inner wisdom. Nazareth can teach us the value of study and preparation, of meditation, of a well-ordered personal spiritual life, and of silent prayer that is know only to God. Second we learn about FAMLY LIFE. May Nazareth serve as a model of what the family life should be. May it show us the family’s holy and enduring character and exemplifying its basic function in society: a community of love and sharing, beautiful for the problems it poses and the reward it brings; the perfect setting for rearing children – and for this there is no substitute. Finally, in Nazareth, the home of a craftsman’s son, we learn about work and the discipline it entails. I would especially like to recognize its value – demanding yet redeeming- and to give it proper respect. In closing, may I express my deep regard for peo-ple everywhere who work for a living. To them I would point out their great model, Christ their brother, our Lord and God, who is their prophet in every cause that promotes their well being.” May we learn from the model of the Holy Family of Nazareth and cultivate our own Holy families right here in Statesville, North Carolina, in the good ole USA. HAPPY NEW YEAR! January 1st is the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. This is a holy day of obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Be sure to get the New Year off on a fresh start. We’ll see you in church and your holy family too J. Have a happy, healthy and holy New Year! January 3rd is the first Friday of the Month. Everyone is in-vited to the 9 a.m. Mass which will be followed by Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Reposition will be at 5 p.m. January 4th is the first Saturday of the Month. The rosary will be prayed at 8:40 a.m. followed by the 9 a.m. Mass. Again, all are welcome. Please note that the rosary is also prayed every Monday, following the 9 a.m. Mass. Next Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The readings at Mass will be Is. 60:1-6; Eph, 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt. 2:1-12. Read ahead. Please know that incense may be used at the weekend Masses during the Christmas Season. If incense has an adverse effect on you, you may want to sit towards the back of the church. The Family Life Adult Dinner Group will have their monthly gathering this Sunday, December 29th. All parishioners are invit-ed. To RSVP, please call Norma Gassett at 843-339-1956. The Parish Office will be closed January 1st for the New Year holiday.

Happy Birthday 12/29/2019 to 1/4/2019 12/29 David Aguirre Escobar, Morgan Brooks, Rockne Burns, Jesus Campos, Jeanette Danckert, Maddox Me-hall, Rachel Miranda, Corrine Rupp, Marisol Tamayo, 12/30 Gloria Aguayo, Clinton Frantz, Andres Fuentes, Maria Ka-vanagh Gamba, Gustavo Benito Juarez, Jenna Rash, Diego Rodri-guez, Stacey Varoli, 12/31 Paul Klaene, David Marin Arango, Ramiro Mendez Gonzalez, Macia Santibañez, Lisa Valdez, 1/1 Regina Trifaro, 1/2 Marsha Blake, Jose Gomez, Martha Christy Gonzalez, Donald Koepnick, Marino Posso, Tomas Trevino, 1/3 Barry Arciaga, Elsie Escobar, Alayna Faw, Janeen Highman, Judith Stimberis, 1/4 Nick Albergo, Christine Anderson, Aileen Echevar-ria, Lisa Fierros, James Franklin, Socorro Santibañez Happy Anniversary 12/29/2019 to 1/4/2019 12/29 Mr. & Mrs. Randy Frantz, 1/2 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wood, 1/4 Mr. & Mrs. Mariusz Swierczewski

Mrs. Mary Brown: If you need to contact Mrs. Brown, Faith Formation Director, please call or text 704-929-0152 or email her at [email protected] or if you need to contact Mrs. Norma Echevarria please call the office at 704-872-2579 or email her at [email protected]. Bad Weather: Please text Mary Brown at 704 929-0152 and/or watch WSOC-TV for information about any Faith Formation class cancellations. If Iredell-Statesville Schools cancels school on a Wednesday, there will be no Faith Formation classes that Wednesday. Mal tiempo: Por favor envíe un mensaje de texto a Mary Brown al 704 929-0152, o email Norma al [email protected] y/o vea WSOC-TV para obtener infor-mación sobre cualquier cancelación de clase de Formación de Fe. Si las Escuelas Iredell-Statesville cancelan la escuela un miércoles, no habrá clases de Formación de Fe ese miércoles. Faith Formation Holiday Schedule: There will be no Faith Formation classes on Dec. 29, Jan. 1, and Jan. 5th. Mass ID badges will not be collected on the Saturdays or Sundays when there are no Faith Formation classes. Faith Formation classes will resume on January 8th and 12th. Horario de vacaciones de formación de Fe: No habrá clases de Formación de Fe el 29 de Diciembre, 1 de Enero y 5 de Enero. Las tarjetas de identificación de la Misa no se recogerán los sábados o domingos cuando no haya clases de Formación de Fe. Las clases de Formación de Fe se reanudarán los días 8 y 12 de Enero del 2020.

Collections as of December 15th Regular 5:00 p.m…..……...…...……..……………………….$2,187.00 8:00 a.m.....…………………………………………..$1,475.00 10:30 a.m…….….....………………………………...$3,224.00 12:30 p.m………………………....................................$721.75 Total…………………………………………………$7607.75 Food Closet …….......................................................$1,474.25 Christmas Flowers...........................................................$67.00 Forward With Christ* Total (includes pledged funds received)….……….$25,829.68 Collections as of December 15th

Last year This Year Regular $178,632.75..............................................$174,952.27 Food Closet $9,577.50……….....................................$8,007.50 Forward With Christ Phase 2* Phase 2 Funds Received ………………………...$788,509.44 Phase 2 Remaining Pledges……………………...$831,317.49 Total………………………………………$1,619,826.93 * Forward with Christ totals as of December 18th Thank you for returning some of God’s gifts

to you to His Church.

December 29, 2019 PARISH SUPPORT

CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

Saturday, December 28th

Sunday, December 29th 5:00 p.m. Adult Dinner Group 7:00 p.m. Family Life Meeting Monday, December 30th 9:30 a.m. Rosary 5:30 Book Group Movie

Tuesday, December 31st 5:00 p.m. Vigil – Mary Mother of God Wednesday, January 1st 9:00 a.m. Mass –Mary Mother of God -Holy Day of Obligation Happy New Year!!! Parish Office Closed Thursday, January 2nd Friday, January 3rd 9:00 a.m. First Friday Mass 9:30 Adoration of Blessed Sacra-ment 5:00 p.m. Reposition of Blessed Sacrament

Saturday, January 4th Family Life Socials following Mass Forward with Christ 2nd Collections 8:40 Rosary 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass 10:30 a.m. Sp. Baptisms Sunday, January 5th Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Family Life Socials following Masses Forward with Christ 2nd Collections

THE WEEK AHEAD

At home...Lillian Alvey, Anna Eisele Shingleton, Jessica Allison, Jessica Crosso, Andrew Gulley, Jackie Mejia, Ange-la Moreno, Howard Stewart, Alan Eisele, Joe Stallings, Mari-on Weber, Joan Chiodo, Nelson & Dottie LaClair, Jim Reil-ly, Jim Carbone, Nancy Lepiarz , Dawn McGinn, Deacon Charles Brantley Autumn Care...Brenda Kelley, Brookdale E. Broad...Dianne Robinson.,Brookdale Peachtree Alzhei-mer's Care..Richard Homola, Bryan Center ...Mar ion Kelly Culler..Please pray for the intentions on Our Prayer Tree. To place a name on the Prayer Tree, please sign the Prayer Book in the Lobby .

St. Philip Adult Dinner Group will meet Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Bring your favor ite appetizer . ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOME! Call 704-380-4125 or email [email protected] for location and to RSVP. St. Philip Book Group will meet on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. for movie and book discussion of “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci. ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOME! Call 704-871-0857 or 704-380-4125 or e-mail [email protected] for location and book availability.

Join us for our open-ing celebration of our new social hall after all the masses on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12. Finger foods will be served.