St. Bede 103 December 16, 2018 Eucharistic & Devotional Celebrations Vigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Weekday Masses (Monday through Friday): 6:30 & 9:00AM Saturday Mass & Miraculous Medal Novena: 8:30AM Holy Days (Except Christmas & New Year's) Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 9:00AM, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Saturday): 4:00 to 5:00PM Parish Rosary (Tuesday). 7PM 24-Hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, at 1:30pm. MANDATORY Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at 12:15pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make arrangements (215-357-5720). Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the priests. Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5 PM, or by appointment with a priest. _________________________________________________________________ Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965 1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 Web Site: www.st-bede.org Pastor Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine Parochial Vicars Rev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald Transitional Deacon Rev. Mr. Alexander Pancoast Parish Office 215-357-5720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 9p.m. Sat 9a.m. to Noon CLOSED SUNDAY Fax Number 215-396-0704 Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Receptionist, Secretary, Safe Environment Manager Cathleen M. Lynskey Communications Patrick McNally Music Director Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Richard Bergen Religious Education/C.C.D. 215-357-2130 Director. Religious Education Carole Obrokta Administrative Assistant Linda Bourcet Parish Youth Ministry 215-357-5113 Youth Ministry Coordinator Maritza Carmona-Kelly Parish Outreach Ministry 215-357-4113 Parish Nurse Kris Ingle St. Katharine Drexel Regional School 215-357-4720 Principal Laura Clark Advancement Director Daniel Clifton Grade School Secretaries Debra Guarino Kathleen Young NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN (SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY) MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON.
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St. Bede 103 December 16, 2018
Eucharistic & Devotional CelebrationsVigil Mass (Saturday Evening): 5:30PM
Sacramental Sponsorship - For letters of eligibility, one must be a registered member of the parish for six months or more (a reference letter from your previous parish will be accepted). Please contact the Parish Office five days in advance. Baptism - Usually celebrated on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, at 1:30pm. MANDATORY Pre-Jordan Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at 12:15pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please call the Parish Office to make arrangements (215-357-5720). Marriage - Saturday weddings are 10:00AM, 12:00 Noon, & 2:00 PM. It is Diocesan policy that arrangements must be made AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to the wedding. Information on Marriage Instructions can be obtained from the priests. For information on music, call Susan DiFlorio at 215-891-0869. Anointing of the Sick - In case of serious illness (or advanced age), please call the priests. Hospital cases should contact the Chaplain, but the Parish Office should be notified so one of the priests may visit the patient. Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 4:00 PM to 5 PM, or by appointment with a priest. _________________________________________________________________
Saint Bede the Venerable Founded 1965
1071 Holland Road • Holland, PA 18966 Web Site: www.st-bede.org
PastorRev. Monsignor John C. Marine
Parochial VicarsRev. Matthew J. Tralies Rev. Thomas D. O’Donald
Transitional DeaconRev. Mr. Alexander Pancoast
Parish Office215-357-5720Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. to 9p.m. Sat 9a.m. to Noon CLOSED SUNDAY Fax Number 215-396-0704Office Manager Barbara Rogowski Receptionist, Secretary, Safe Environment Manager Cathleen M. Lynskey CommunicationsPatrick McNally Music Director Susan DiFlorio Facilities Manager Richard Bergen
Religious Education/C.C.D.215-357-2130Director. Religious Education Carole Obrokta Administrative Assistant Linda Bourcet
St. Katharine Drexel Regional School 215-357-4720PrincipalLaura Clark Advancement Director Daniel Clifton Grade School Secretaries Debra Guarino Kathleen Young
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN(SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY)
MUST BE AT THE RECTORY BY MONDAY, 12:00 NOON.
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My Dear Parishioners,
This Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Gaudete”, a Latin word meaning “Rejoice.” It is a rejoicing reflected in rose vestments, and even the choice of scripture readings. Why the rose? It’s almost as if approaching sunlight is pressing through the purple, like when the sun at dawn begins to shine
through our sanctuary stained glass. Daylight is not here yet, but you rejoice because you see it coming. Yes, today we can feel the closeness of Christ’s coming in history, and look forward to His return in glory. For Christians, rejoicing lies at the heart of our faith. Even if we are struggling with life’s great issues, we are still called to be people of joy, and be ready to share that joy with others. For God visited earth that Christmas, and revealed how precious each of us is in His eyes. So no matter what happens, that realization can bring us joy. Clearly the joy of a Christian is not the same as the pleasure of human satisfaction. These are emotions that are too often short-lived. Spiritual joy rises from our interior life, our relationship with God. Of course this comes, as St. Paul says today, by remaining prayerful, with one eye here on earth, and another eye on heaven. But to maintain that joy takes more than prayer. In today’s Gospel, the followers of John the Baptist ask, “So what should we do?” It’s a practical question, and John has practical answers, “Do not retreat from life, but be converted to a just way of living.” “Be sensitive to the needs of justice.” In other words, be sharers, rather than just takers. Tax collectors and public officials are not to resign, but to be fair and honest. Soldiers are not to retreat from their posts, but use their power appropriately. This is a Gospel of people power, where the message can change the very face of the wor ld, and bring it what it desires the most – real, lasting joy. So what must we do? As spouses and family members, we can strive to love with a God-like love that sacrifices and forgives. As parents and guardians, we can teach our children by example that their true value lies not in the material things or latest gadgets they own, but in how they treat others. As employers and employees, by paying a just wage and working hard for our employer. It is said that as each person approached John the Baptist in the Jordan River to be baptized, they first announced to John their sins. Our path to true joy best begins when we go to confession. So make an appointment during this coming week (so close to Christ’s birth) to come and meet Him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.There you can best renew the joy that only He can give, when He says, “Rise and go home. Y our sins are forgiven!”
May God Bless You,
A Message From Your Pastor
Rev. Monsignor John C. Marine
St. Bede 103 December 16, 2018
Third Week of Advent December 16, 2018
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again, Rejoice! Your kindness shall be known to all. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4: 4-5)
Remember The Deceased Fern Gibson, Mary T. Adams, James Stanger, Jr.We are united in prayer with their families and with one another as we
and all the departed await our rising with the Lord.
Adoration Chapel Altar Candle Dedication
Dec. 17-23, 2018 In memory of Harry Lawall, Jr.
Req. by his family 2019 weeks are now available to reserve!
Just come into the Parish Office. Candle dedications are a $30 donation for the week.
Scripture Readings for Next Sunday Fourth Week of Advent December 23, 2018 Micah 5: 1-4A Psalm 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Hebrews 10: 5-10 Luke 1: 39-43 Our salvation comes from unlikely places. In the first read-ing, Bethlehem is too small; in the Gospel, a young virgin and her barren cousin meet in small-town Israel. What good can come from any of this? And yet, it is through these seemingly insignificant people and places that God has chosen to act deci-sively in human history. As we listen to God’s word, are we open to God’s actions in unlikely places in our own lives?
Welcome Our New ParishionersSarah Riehl
Dante & Annemarie Jannotta Parish registration can take place immediately after Mass by seeing one of the priests. Consult with our ushers or greet-ers for further details.
2019 Calendars Available This year’s Liturgical Calendar focuses on Feasts and Saints, beginning in January with “The Conversion of Saint Paul” (above). We thank the Joseph Fluehr III Funeral Home for providing our families with this calendar. Please take one home with you today, and in the coming weeks, leading up to the New Year.
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MASSES: Christmas 2018 New Year 2019 Christmas Masses
(Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
4 p.m. (Both in the Church and Gym) 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and Midnight (In Church) Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
(All Masses are in Church) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Octave of Christmas Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 31, 2018 - New Year ’s Eve
5:30pm Vigil Mass Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - New Year ’s Day
(All Masses are in Church) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Scenes from the Advent Mass And Gift Giving
Our 13th annual event was a success, as St. Bede parishion-ers once again showed their generosity and Christmas spirit (photos by Gary Gehringer & Alfred Zarroli)
Fr. Gus Puleo, pastor of St. Patrick Parish iin Norristown, delivered the homily during the Gi� Giving Mass.
The choir of St. Patrick Church in Norristown was once again on hand to lend their voices to the Mass.
Fr. Gus and his parishioners gratefully accepted gi�s for the needy from parishioners of all ages.
Some children had a bird’s eye view of the Mass, from the choir lo�.
The generosity of our parishioners showed through, as the altar was covered with presents!
Artist’s conceptualization of Proposed Colored Tile Mosaic for St. Bede Bell Tower
The scene is the Upper Room or Cenacle, where the Apos-tles gathered with the Blessed Mother after Jesus’ death and Resurrection. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on them. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, they left the safety of the Upper Room and began Christ’s Church. This scene is a reminder that as a parish we are now called to leave our church after each Mass, and carry the Gospel to our community.
Donations totaling $500 or more will be acknowledged on a plaque near the vestibule after the project is completed.
At this point we have raised $14,000, which is approximately 32 percent of the cost, which is $45,000.
Many of these donations have been received in memory of a recently deceased family or parish member. Please contact Monsignor Marine for further
information or questions: 215-357-5720
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Principal’s Corner
This past week, our school community celebrated this holy season through the annual celebration of Carol Night. This was a beautiful combination of traditional Christmas songs and narration of the story of the birth of Jesus. Students from all grade levels participated in this special presentation. Our children truly helped us remember the true meaning of Christmas. There has been so much excitement this week as our stu-dents and teachers anticipate the upcoming Christmas break. With Christmas being just around the corner, we pray and prepare our hearts for the birth of the Child Jesus. On behalf our school community, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2019! May we all keep to the true meaning of Christmas!
Ms. Laura Clark / Pr incipal, St. Kathar ine Drexel School 215-357-4720 / www.skdschool.org
Ms. Laura Clark
START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
St. Bede Scrip Sales For Sale Monday through Friday
in the Parish Office Supermarkets - Restaurants -
Department Stores - Gas Stations - And Much More!
Scrip is a great option for food shopping or gift shopping. And you can earn credits toward parochial school,
CCD tuition or other Parish Ministries.
You can come in person,or order by phone or email!
Call Parish Secretary Cathleen Lynskey at 215-357-5720Or email to [email protected]
Greeters Needed For Christmas Masses Sign-up Sheets for anyone who would like to volunteer to be a Greeter for the Christmas Masses are now available at all the Church entrances. For additional information, email Aubrey Mento at [email protected] or call Eileen Gosciniak at 215-806-8146. Thank you!
Gift cards for Christmas Gift cards to food stores, Target , and Walmart are needed to help families in need over the holidays. Each Christmas we sup-ply families in need with gift cards for food, as well as for Christmas gifts for their children. Your generosity makes this possible. Cards can be purchased in the rectory and left in the Parish Nurse Ministry mailbox. Please have all donations in for Christmas by 12/17/18 so we can distribute them in a timely way . Thank you and God Bless!
Perpetual Adoration Prayer is the Heart of Every Parish
“What we need is for every Parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer.”
St. Teresa of Calcutta “Jesus calls us to know and love Him so that we might better follow Him. What better way is there to grow close to Him than in the stillness of prayer before Him in the Blessed Eucharist, Before Him in the tabernacle or exposed in the Monstrance, we spend time in His Presence, listening to Him, speaking to Him, asking to grow closer to Him. It is a privilege for us to be able to spend time before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. During those precious moments we sense Jesus’ tremendous love for us. We bring to Him our joys and our sorrows, we talk to Him about the needs of those around us, and we ask for that deep conversion of heart and mind that will make us one with Him. Amid the rush and noise of the world we draw apart for a time to be quiet in mind and spirit to contemplate the great love of God for us.” - a quote from Rev. B. J. Hickey Please stop by and visit Jesus in our chapel adjacent to the parish offices in the St. Katharine Drexel Center. The chapel is open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day! If you have any questions or need more information please contact Debbie & Sean McDermott at 215-504-9897, e-mail us at [email protected] or sign up on line at https://st-bede.org/perpetual-adoration/
OUR PARISH CALENDARIS NOW ONLINE!
We will no longer be listing the Parish Calendar or weekly events. This information can be easily accessed on our parish website: www.st-bede.org, and clicking on the calendar icon. The elimination of the calendar listing will free up much needed space for our bulletin.
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Young At Heart Seniors The St. Bede Young at Heart Seniors group will not be meeting during the month of December. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 11:30am. For more information, call Susan Canino at 215-598-8106.
Religious Education
Content For All Ages A Gift from St. Bede Parish
The Blessing of Christmas: Medita�ons by Pope Benedict XVI
In READ: NonFic�on/ Teachings of the Faith
Register today: Go to formed.org & enter our parish code RBPX6B(case specific). You’ll be asked to enter a user name for yourself and create a password. In the future, just log in with your user name & password. Enjoy! To easily locate the content you wish to view, click on “Content List” at the bottom of the Home Page and click on the title. For electronic copies, simply click on icons.
Christmas with Bernade�e In READ: Youth/For
Children & Teens
Pray for the Sick Joan Gaul Mark Turk Doreen Murphy Connie Uphoff Colin Kalista George Orth Michael Bradley Edward Hess Frances Barckocy WalterMeiderdiercks Lynne DiTizio Susan Rich Dorothy Leone Michael Cherin Donald Gosciniak Hugh McConville Anne Tuohy Ed Jurgelewicz Alfie Nicolosi Clara Stanton Jennifer Shultz Ron Kaufman Krista Chalfont Christine McEntee Charles Resch Sean Marriiott Andrew Spiteri Joan Nachtman Linda Brassington Bob Borkowski Elaine Schneider
Eugene Boisvert Dan Miller Marie Egan Thomas Cawley Jennifer Shultz Nikki Morales Roberta Olson Jeanette Coburn BarbaraNiederriterChristine Timmins Carolyn Vizzard Shirley Kates Lauren Rada Tim Lawall Karin Kane Anna Keller Jessie Gnoza Shirley Blackburn Nancy Carberry Casimir Ilenda Vincent Criniti Theresa Webster Kadence Lawson Tom Merchel Norine Cross Peggy Haley Eugene Hummel Michael Corless Vincent Amodei AngeliqueCouturier
Richard Kern Baby Hanna Smith Sr. Frances DeSalesJohn O’Connor Amy Boland Shaun Lambert Dean Anderson Cailyn Stratton Ray O’Donnell Terry Miller Drew Miller Dwayne Schwarz Pauline Haynes William Kilroy Sue Wartenberg Msgr. Robert Grudowski Thomas Weir Edward Herman Fred Hubbard Ray Rios Joseph Cusick Baby Curston BolandLeslie Kobsina Stephanie Weidner Leona Wolanin Charles Branson Edward Rogowski Joseph Murray
Albert Kilchesty Kathryn Potok Jennifer Johns Florence Crawford Joseph Burke Bob Sierko Lisa Fioravanti Bill DeHaven Ann Orth Nicholas Liddy Mary Kraft Daniel Lewis Dominic Cupo Rosemarie Butler Callie James Good Isabella Rae Good Marge Hartz Joan Boland Thomas Christmann Theresa Flanigan Nicholas Viola Jennifer Perleman Karin Kane Michael Clark Georgie Hartley James Hartley Vincent Restituto Virginia Samhouri
Names can be put on the prayer list by contacting the Parish Office in person, by phone (215-357-5720) or by email ([email protected]). All names will be left on the list for a period of 4 weeks. If you would like the intention to stay on for more than 4 weeks, please contact us again
With Christmas just 9 days away, turn o� the TV and social media, and spend some quite �me pondering the mystery of God�become�man. Two books available for download
on FORMED make it easy…access from your phone or tablet!
Cornerstone for Life Medical Miracle:
Woman Considered Brain Dead Recovers After Her Life Support is Removed
Anchor Lester Holt recalled description of the surprise recovery as a “miracle” as he set up the report: “We’re back now with what a family is calling a medical miracle — a woman considered almost brain dead who recovers after the gut-wrenching decision to remove her life support.” In a pre-recorded piece, correspondent Kristen Dahlgren then recounted for viewers that Michele De Leeuw was hospitalized after having a heart attack and, at one point, was diagnosed as nearly brain dead with only five percent brain function. On Friday, the NBC Nightly News took the time to devote an entire story to the case of a Michigan woman who survived a near-death experience which illustrates that doctors can sometimes make the wrong diagnosis and give up on comatose patients too soon. Her husband, Karl, was seen explaining how difficult it was for him to decide to have her life support removed by doctors who advised that she would never recover, but then she woke up and began talking a few days after life support was discon-nected, and has improved substantially since then.
Dear Parishioners, Shepherds are needed for the Christmas Eve Tableau. All other roles are assigned. Any families planning to attend the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass in the gym are invited to have their children participate in the Nativity Tableau as shepherds (girls or boys) while the gospel is proclaimed by Msgr. Marine. The mandatory practice session (including the distribution of costumes) will take place December 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. If interested - call (215) 357-2130 or email [email protected]
God Bless, Carole Obrokta / Director of Religious Education 215-357-2130 / www.stbedeore.org
Ms. Carole Obrokta
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St. Bede the Venerable Church *Thursday Dec. 20: 7pm*
*This is the best time for Confession, as extra priests will be available. Saturday, Dec. 22: 3pm to 5pm
St. Andrew Church (Newtown) Monday Dec. 17 & Tuesday Dec. 18 : 6:30pm-7pm
Our Lady of Good Counsel (Southampton) Thursday, Dec. 20: 4pm-5pm / 7pm-9pm
Saturday Dec. 22: 8:30am-9:30am / 3pm-5pm
Form For Confession (Cut out and bring with you)
Enter and say: “Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been ______ since my last confession. These are my sins.”
(Tell the priest your sins and the approximate frequency)
Then say: “Father, I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life, especially ___________________.”
The priest speaks to you and suggests an appropriate penance. Then say the Act of Contrition:
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for Having offended you, and I detest All my sins, because of Your just
Punishments, but most of all Because they offend You, My God, who are
all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of
Your grace, to sin no more and to Avoid the near occasion of sin.
Advent Mass and Luncheon
This year’s Advent Mass was celebrated by Fr. Tralies.
The group was treated to a wonderful lunch (above), featuring Maureen Finley’s vegetable soup! During lunch, members of our Kindergarten entertained everyone with Christmas Carols (right).
This year’s Advent Mass and Luncheon for the homebound was very well attended. Many thanks to Parish Community Outreach Coordinator Kris Ingle for once again planning a wonderful event. (photos by P. McNally)
During the Mass, Fr. Tralies anointed those in the congrega�on with the Oil of the Sick.
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Hello Everyone!!! Here are our upcoming events: - Annual Teen Lock-in Thurs. Dec. 27 8pm - Fri. Dec. 28 8am. Theme is BEACH (God’s Love is Vast as the Ocean). HIGH SCHOOL ONLY!! - LEAD night Youth Event - Sun. Jan. 27 AT 6PM. Featuring John Paul Kasperowicz ALL youth in grades 7 to 12 are invited. High School Jr’s and Sr’s Register NOW for the KAIROS retreat being held at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center on the weekend of March 1-3, 2019. For more infor-mation contact the Youth Ministry office.
God Bless! Maritza
Maritza Carmona-Kelly
BLOOD DRIVE Friday, Jan. 11, 2018
(2-7pm) In the Drexel Center
To make an appointment sign up at redcrossblood.org Enter Sponsor Code:
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS! The Middle School Youth Group does
not meet in December. Our next meeting is the LEAD Night Youth Event
on Sunday, Jan. 27th. Questions about this group, to receive registration forms and/or if you would like to be added to the Middle School Youth Group e-mail list to
receive news of upcoming events, send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Mass Intentions This WeekWeekday Masses are in the Daily Mass Chapel, unless noted
Monday, Dec. 17 + 6:30am � Louis D’Emilio (Req. by the Simiriglio family) + 9am � Helen Gensler (Req. by Rick & Adrianne Wright)
Tuesday, Dec. 18 + 6:30am � Jean Bonadies (Req. by the Flynn family) + 9am � W. Robert & Helen Roy (Req. by Linda & Jack McHale)
Wednesday, Dec. 19 + 6:30am � Michael Brinkos (Req. by Rosemary Brinkos) + 9am � Mildred Estrada (Req. by Kenneth & Carol Beahan)
Thursday, Dec. 20 + 6:30am � Warren Stewart (Req. by the Pawlenko family) + 9am � Harry Lawall, Jr. (Req. by his family)
Friday, Dec. 21 + 6:30am � Frank Sliwinski (Req. by his wife & daughter) + 9am � William Nix (Req. by Sheila Connor)
(Req. by his son, Tony Canuso) + 5:30pm � Andrew Gehringer (Req. by John & Patricia Lutz)
Sunday, Dec. 23 + 7:30am � Anthony & MaryAnne Jezak (Req. by Marie Lis & family) + 9:30am � Julia Konjarevich (Req. by McNally, Wagner & Hammer families) + 11am � Jean Bonadies (Req. by the Nachtman family) + 12:30pm � Joan & Joseph Napolitano (Req. by the Hibbs family)
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St. Bede’s Collection - God Bless Your Generosity!
(Week of December 9, 2018) FIRST COLLECTION / ENV. AND LOOSE BILLS: $19,168.00 FIRST COLLECTION / E�GIVING: $7,125.17 TOTAL FIRST COLLECTION: $26,293.17 Last year’s First Collec�on Total: $26,564.00 FIRST COLLECTION AVERAGE (Includes e�giving) $22,615.00 SECOND COLLECTION (Capital Campaign) $2,861.00 Grade School: $78.46 STEWARDSHIP (collected thus far�including e�giving): $98,915.00 Last year’s total: $134,223.00
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL (as of Dec. 6): $78,685.00 (82 percent of our goal)
TRIPLE T Teen Topic Thursday’s
Dinner and Discussion gatherings
Triple T will not meet on Dec. 20 nor 27th. Our next meeting will be on Thurs. Jan. 3rd. At 6pm in the St.
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