Bulletin (12-1-2013) - St. Monica`s Catholic Church

2001 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK 73012
www.stmonica-edmond.org
Office: 405-359-2700 ● Fax: 405-341-0023 ● Rectory: 405-330-2699
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Stephen Hamilton - Pastor
359-2700
[email protected]
Rev. Cory Stanley - Parochial Vicar
359-2700
Youth Director
[email protected]
Lee Hunt - Deacon
348-9461
[email protected]
Jerry Rakosky - Deacon
341-2805
[email protected]
Katie Gordy - Pastoral Associate,
359-2700
Director of Religious Education, Spiritual Counseling
[email protected]
Stacy Sample - Bulletin Editor/Office Manager
[email protected] 359-2700
Sheryl Lacy - Facility Manager
471-4255
[email protected]
Carmen Snow - Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano
[email protected]
359-2700
Marie Connolly - Music Director
341-4889
[email protected]
Melani Roewe - Music Director
282-3140
[email protected]
Kenneth & Kelly Hughes - Saturday Choir 341-6549
[email protected]
Kelli Pereira - RCIA Director
359-2700
[email protected]
PERPETUAL ADORATION
24 hours/7days a week
MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Wednesday
Benediction
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday
By Appointment
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:20 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
8,10:30 a.m.
1 p.m. Spanish
4:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
WEDDINGS Contact church office six months in
advance
BAPTISMS Contact the Church Office at 359-2700
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Noon Monday
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Bobby Burger, Knights of Columbus
330-8432
Taylor McGarry, Pastoral Council
315-7274
St. Vincent de Paul
341-8128
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
READINGS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 1
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44
Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11
Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35--10:1,
5a, 6-8
Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 30
5 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday, December 1
8 a.m.
† Chester Crocker
10:30 a.m.
† Safa Khanom Missaghi
1 p.m.
† Guadalupe Luevano
Tuesday, December 3
5:30 p.m.
Maxine McGee
Wednesday, December 4
7:30 a.m.
† Andres Elio de Cordova
Thursday, December 5
5:30 p.m.
† Jessie Mae Fields
Friday, December 6
7:30 a.m.
† Marjorie Misciagna
Saturday, December 7
5 p.m.
† Bob Shipman
Sunday, December 8
8 a.m.
† People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Rita Lawrence
1 p.m.
† Meliton Hernandez
Monday, December 9
7:30 a.m.
† Mary Arias de Elio
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
Sunday, December 1
No Religious Education
9 a.m. - Sunday Donuts - Parish Hall
9:05 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Mother Teresa
4:30 p.m. - Jr. Hi Youth - Youth Rm.
5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church
7 p.m. - High School Youth Group - Youth Rm.
Monday, December 2
7 p.m. - Knights of Columbus - St. Michael
Tuesday, December 3
9 a.m. - Spanish Cursillo - Mother Teresa
9 a.m. - Women in the Bible Study - St. Michael
4:15-5:30 p.m. - Religious Education
6 p.m. - Cub Scouts - Mother Teresa/St. Patrick
6:10 p.m. - Education Board - St. Michael
6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Parish Hall
7 p.m. - Bible Timeline - St. Anthony
7 p.m. - Cub Scouts - St. Patrick/Youth Rm.
7 p.m. - Spiritual Book Club - Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 4
5:15-6:30 p.m. - Religious Education (1st-8th Grade)
6:30-8:30 p.m. - Confirmation II Dinner/Meeting-Hall
7 p.m. - Bell/Adult Choir - Church
7 p.m. - Religious Education (9th-12th Grade)
Thursday, December 5
9:30 a.m. - Artist Way Class - St. Michael
4 p.m. - Medjugorje Prayer Group - St. Anthony
7 p.m. - Choir (Spanish) -Church
7 p.m. - Breaking Open the Word - Mother Teresa
7 p.m. - Couples in Faith - St. Patrick
Friday, December 6
5:30 a.m. - That Man Is You - Hall/Kitchen
7 p.m. - Familias Para Cristo - Parish Hall
Saturday, December 7
8:30 a.m. - Cleaners - Church/Parish Center
6 p.m. - Knights of Columbus - Parish Hall
Sunday, December 8
Pray the
Rosary
Before all Weekend Masses
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9-11:30 a.m. - Religious Education
9 a.m. - Breakfast with St. Nicholas - Parish Hall
9:05 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Mother Teresa
1 p.m. - NFP - St. Patrick
4:30 p.m. - Jr. Hi Youth - Parish Hall
5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church
7 p.m. - High School Youth Group - Parish Hall
Immaculate Conception Mass
Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30
a.m. in the St. Augustine Chapel.
Immaculate Conception is the Patronal Feastday of
the United States of America and since it falls on Dec.
8, Mass will be celebrated on Dec. 9
PARISH COMMUNAL RITE OF PENANCE
St. Monica will celebrate its Advent Communal Rite
of Penance on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Church.
1st-8th Grade Religious Education classes will meet
as regularly scheduled from 5:15-6:20 p.m. (notice
early release). 9th-12th Grade RE students will go to
Parish Reconciliation.
Christmas Giving Tree, Bring
Unwrapped Gifts back by Dec. 8
Reception for Mary Smith,
Archdiocese Educator of the Year
Our own Mary Smith was named Educator of the
Year by Archbishop Coakley. The Parish wants to
honor Mary with a reception on Sunday, Dec. 15, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. IF MARY TAUGHT YOU OR
ONE OF YOUR CHILDREN, PLEASE COME BY TO
EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE TO THIS WONDERFUL CATECHIST.
Breakfast with St. Nicholas is
Dec. 8
Plan to attend the Knights of
Columbus Pancake Breakfast and have
pictures taken with St. Nicholas on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the
Parish Hall.
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341-5020
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St. Monica’s annual Christmas Giving Tree project
starts Nov. 24. The Giving Tree with cards is located
in the Narthex. Please take the gift tags and return
unwrapped gifts with cards attached, either to the Narthex
or the Parish Hall no later than
Sunday, Dec. 8. Social Ministries committee members and
other volunteers are needed to
help sort and bag the gifts on
Sunday after the 10:30 a.m.
Mass.
Gifts that are donated will be given to the following
agencies: Catholic Charities, Santa's Cause, Travelers
Aid, Infants Crisis Services, Citizens Caring for Children, Childrens Care Center, Positive Tomorrows
School, Center of Family Love (Okarche) and St.
Ann's Home.
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Dec. 21/22: Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 12
Dec. 28/29: Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 19
Jan. 4/5 : Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 26
Daily Mass Time Change
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30 a.m.
December 1, 2013 - 3
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Sacred Wash Coordinator Needed
Contact Sharon Neal at [email protected]
or 590-1123.
Liturgical Ministers - Usher Greeters
Desperate need for Usher Greeters during Saturday
Mass at 5 p.m. Please sign up at the Stewardship
Corner in the Narthex or call the Parish Office at
359-2700.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES unites all of us in service
to our neighbor, bringing about the Kingdom of God.
Our faith calls us to serve. When you support Catholic Charities you provide the opportunity for more
than 15,000 Oklahomans to receive help and hope.
Thank you for your support of Catholic Charities’ Annual Appeal. If you are considering a year-end, taxdeductible gift, please consider making a donation to
support Catholic Charities. Your gift stays in Oklahoma, helping those who need it most at a critical
time in their lives. Make a gift today by visiting
www.catholiccharitiesok.org/appeal or using a brochure which is available at the parish office.
Youth Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL
Sunday, Dec. 1, 6-9:30 p.m. - Youth Rm. Sport your
Thunder gear at the Thunder Watch Party. Italian
dinner,
Sunday, Dec. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. - Casino Night in Parish
Hall.
Text message updates
send text to: 405-703-6368
with message: @smc2013
JUNIOR HIGH (7TH/8TH GRADE)
Sunday, Dec. 1, 4-5:30 p.m. - Outdoor obstacle
course/team building activities - Youth Rm.
Sunday, Dec. 8, 4:30-6 p.m. - Casino Night in Parish
Hall.
Text message updates
send text to: 405-703-6868
with message: @jhyg2013
Youth Director - Rev. Cory Stanley - 359-2700
[email protected]
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Sick and Suffering: Joe Brevetti, Mary Nave, George
Wizda, Bobbie Filippo, Georgia Lamirand, Jim and
Janet Hatcher, Lori Ackman, Janice Hardie, Art Hardie, Jon Soerensen, Victoria Brown, Alex Boyd, Ruth
Charbonneau, Judy Townsend, David Welch, Charles
Neal, Marlena Chenault, Deanna Biddle, Gail Norris,
Micah Calise, Beth Jeffcoat, Mike Kenny, Mary Durand, Donna Miner, Fayelene O’Connell, Cadie
Doyal, Jacque Lighty, Rita Lawrence, Keaton Barron,
John Nichols, Brock Hart, Dick and Peg Feuerborn,
Faye Norton, Anne Foreman, Pat Lenhart, Emilyn Killough, Jeanette Bollman, Lisa McLaughlin, Debbie
Yandell, Laura O’Hara, Doug & Marla Robinson
St. Monica Seminarians: Kelly Edwards, Jerome
Krug, Tomas Sandoval.
Military Overseas: Steve Reny, J.R. DeLeon,
Daniel Broda, Jacob Seibold, Jeremy Easley, George
Perry Jr.
Communion to the Homebound
If you or someone you know is ill, in the hospital,
homebound or not able to get to Mass because of circumstances beyond their control, call the church office at 359-2700 so a Homebound Communion Minister may bring them Communion.
All men of St. Monica Parish are invited to the That
Man Is You on Fridays, at 6 a.m. Doors open for a
free light breakfast at 5:30 a.m.
This nationally acclaimed program is open to all
men, regardless of marital status, who are committed
to upholding the Catholic Church’s teachings regarding the sanctity of marriage and family.
This week’s title: The Third Millennium of Families
Join us each week for men’s fellowship with all new
material. For more information contact David
Lassiter at 924-6661 or Jerry Krittenbrink at 3178635.
Our recent parish mission on marriage and family life with Fr. Daniel
McCaffrey generated much interest
across the age spectrum of our parish. We had many, many parishioners stay after Masses to listen to the
presentations on Natural Family
Planning (NFP). This bodes well for
our parish and seems to indicate a
positive impact on the living of the
Fr. Stephen vocation of marriage in our parish.
Hamilton
But with the mission concluded
there is still work to be done. Each
of must always seek to grow in trust of God’s designs
and that He will be with us in all our needs. Thus
moving from hearing about NFP to learning how to
incorporate it into your life is a necessary next step. I
hope you noticed page 5 of the weekend bulletin for
November 16 & 17 (if you missed it, visit our webpage and pull up that bulletin: www.stmonicaedmond.org). That page highlighted couples in the
parish who are familiar with NFP and who would be
delighted to answer your questions about it. They are
your friends and neighbors in the parish. They too
travel this journey of entrusting their fertility to God
and they can share insights about the fears and the
blessings of this particular calling to walk humbly with
the Lord. They can give feedback regarding the positive impact NFP has for their spiritual lives and their
commitment as couples. We will continue to highlight NFP couples in the bulletin to assist you. We are
also blessed to have couples in the parish who are
qualified to teach NFP to you. See elsewhere in the
bulletin for more information about upcoming NFP
classes.
Retirement Fund for Religious
Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As
a Catholic school student from grades K-12, I was
formed to be the person I am by many religious
brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show
your appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests who mad a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously
to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for
Religious.
to [email protected]. Details will be emailed.
If you have any questions, please email. We always
have a great time. Hope you can make it!"
Parents of Young Children
Save the date! Every second Saturday of the month,
the St. Monica Parents of Young Children group gathers for a little grown-up fun! The next gathering is
scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. This
month we are treating our wonderful nursery helpers
to dinner. We are meeting in the parish hall. If you'd
like to join us, please send an email
We have entered a new liturgical year in the Church
with the beginning of Advent. Don’t forget that this is
a time, in stillness and quiet, to prepare oneself for
the coming celebration of Christ’s birth and to prepare oneself in view of the coming judgment by our
God. We will have failed in our Advent preparations
if we do not make a good confession. We have three
regular opportunities each and every week in our parish for that important Sacrament that renews us in
our baptismal life to live totally for Jesus. Where sin
keeps us from advancing in holiness, the Lord’s forgiveness awaits us in confession. Come to the encounter of His mercy!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Stephen Hamilton
Discover Natural Family Planning
Celebrate God’s Vision of Human Sexuality
Discover God's plan for marriage. Attend the next
Natural Family Planning class series in the St. Patrick
Room at 1 p.m. on the following days: Sunday, Dec. 8;
Monday, Jan. 13; Monday, Feb. 3. Childcare is available. For more information and to RSVP contact Matt
and Michaela Dietrich at 319-541-3181.
Holyland Pilgrimage
Fr. Joe Arledge, Pastor at St. Peters in Woodward,
will lead a 9-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land Sept. 716. Cost is $2725 per person. Deposit is $450. For
more information contact John Tagnesi at 1-888-5444461 or [email protected].
December 1, 2013 - 5
Three Great Daytime Studies offered to Adults
The Adult Faith Enrichment Committee is very
pleased to announce that it now offers the entire series of the highly acclaimed Great Adventure Bible
Study Program during the daytime.
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
This 24 week study is a fascinating journey through the
entire Bible that goes deep
into each period of salvation
history discovering the amazing story woven throughout
all of Scripture. But don’t let
that sentence scare you away.
It’s the perfect study to really
help you understand how it
all fits together. From its beginning in Genesis through
the coming of Christ and the
establishment of the Catholic
Church - you will see how God’s loving plan for humanity has unfolded, resulting in a greater love for
God and a deeper appreciation for your faith.
Melani Roewe will facilitate this on Tuesdays 9-10:30
a.m. beginning Jan. 7. Please call Melani at 282-3140 or
Virginia Osgood at 341-7648.
the same way that Jesus did on earth.
The Acts of the Apostles provides an historic framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament. Paul’s letters in particular come alive in a new
way when they are read within the context of the
Acts narrative.
This 20 week study, facilitated by Virginia Osgood,
will meet on Wednesdays from 9:45-11:15 a.m. beginning Jan. 8.
For more information on the Matthew or the Acts
series contact Virginia Osgood at 341-7648 or [email protected]. The parish will pay the
first $20 of materials cost; the remaining $20 is to be
paid by parishioners except in hardship. Baby Sitting is
available with advance notice at no charge.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
This 24 week study was specifically designed to follow
Bible Timeline. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus builds on
the foundation laid in the Old
Testament to inaugurate the kingdom of heaven on earth.
In Matthew: The King and His
Kingdom, you will
see Jesus as the Son of David, the
Son of Abraham, the new Moses,
the true manna, the new Temple
– and learn what this means for
us today.
This study, facilitated by Virginia
Osgood, will meet on Wednesdays from 1:30-3 p.m.
beginning Jan. 8.
Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom
The third in the series building on the first two, shows
how Christ's Kingdom on earth is empowered to
carry out his work in the world. The book of Acts
shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit,
teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in
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La Música Sana el Corazón
Un concierto para la Beca Padre Roberto
Quant en beneficio a la Escuela Católica
del Sagrado Corazón, se llevará a cabo el
viernes 6 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. en
la iglesia Católica San Santiago el Mayor
(St. James the Greater Catholic Church),
4201 S. McKinley Ave., Oklahoma City.
Para comprar su boleto llame a la Escuela Católica
del Sagrado del
Corazón, 634-5673.
Baptismal Class
A Baptismal Class will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18,
at 7 p.m. in the St. Michael Room. To have your baby
baptized, one must be an active member at St. Monica
for six months. Also those who want to be Godparents must be active Catholics and attend the class.
For more information and to register, contact the
Parish Office at 359-2700.
Todos los viernes a las 7:00 pm en nuestro salón parroquial.
¡Los esperamos!
(Tenemos cuidado gratis de niños)
“Si crees en el Señor Jesús, te salvaras tú y tu familia”.
(Hechos 16:31)
Horario de Ministerios 8 de diciembre
Proclamadores de la Palabra: Ventura Pérez, Lourdes Velasco
Ministros de Eucaristía: Aquilino Chaves, Adriana Chaves
Monaguillos: Edgar Bárcenas, Gilbert Vélez, Jesus Velasco
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA - 1er domingo de Adviento
Tema: Espera, esperanza y preparación.
Apuntes de la Palabra
Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: Primera lectura de
hoy de Isaías
Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra
Al escuchar esta lectura, ¿qué palabras o frases los impactaron? ¿En esta lectura qué tocó sus corazones? ¿Qué imagen
de Isaías persiste en su memoria?
Paso dos: Ver tu vida
Pregunta para los niños: ¿Qué puedes hacer para estar listo para que Dios llegue a tu corazón y a tu vida?
Pregunta para los jóvenes: El Evangelio nos dice que no
sabremos cuando el Hijo del Hombre va a regresar. Si el
fuera a llegar hoy, estaríamos listos para el? Cual seria la
única cosa que harías durante el Advenimiento para prepárate para su llegada?
Pregunta para los adultos: Al prepararse para volver a dar
la bienvenida a Cristo en su corazón al prepararse para la
Navidad, ¿qué le pide Isaías que haga? ¿Qué nos pide Isaías
que hagamos?
MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO
Nuestra misión parroquial de la semana pasada sobre el matrimonio y la vida familiar con el Padre Daniel McCaffrey generó
mucho interés en todo espectro de edades de nuestra parroquia.
Tuvimos muchos, muchos feligreses que se quedaron después
de las misas para escuchar las presentaciones sobre la Planificación Familiar Natural (PFN). Este es un buen augurio para nuestra parroquia y parece indicar un impacto positivo en la vida de la
vocación del matrimonio en nuestra parroquia. Pero sabemos
que todavía hay trabajo por hacer. Cada uno de nosotros estamos obligados siempre a tratar de crecer en la confianza de los
designios de Dios y que Él estará con nosotros en todas nuestras
necesidades. Por lo tanto, escuchar acerca de la PFN a aprender
cómo incorporar su vida es un paso necesario. Esta oportunidad
está disponible para ustedes. Mire en la página 5 del boletín del
fin de la semana pasada, 16 y 17 de Noviembre (o visite nuestra
página web: www.stmonica-edmond.org). Esa página destaca parejas en la parroquia que están familiarizados con la PFN y que
estarían encantados de responder a sus preguntas sobre este
tema. Ellos son sus amigos y vecinos nuestros de la parroquia.
Ellos también caminan esta jornada de confiar su fertilidad a Dios
y pueden compartir ideas sobre los miedos y las bendiciones de
este particular llamado a caminar humildemente con el Señor.
Ellos pueden darle su opinión sobre el impacto positivo que PFN
tiene para su vida espiritual y su compromiso como parejas. Para
continuar ayudándoles, vamos a continuar compartiendo con
ustedes parejas familiarizadas con la PFN en el boletín. También
tenemos la bendición de tener parejas en la parroquia que están
capacitados para enseñar la PFN. Revisen el boletín para obtener
más información acerca de las próximas clases de PFN.
Hemos entrado a un nuevo año litúrgico en la Iglesia al empezar
el Adviento. No olvide que este es un momento, en la quietud y
tranquilidad, a prepararse para la próxima celebración del nacimiento de Cristo y al mismo tiempo a prepararse para el juicio
venidero de nuestro Dios. Habremos fracasado en nuestros preparativos de Adviento, si no hacemos una buena confesión. Tenemos tres oportunidades regulares cada semana en nuestra
parroquia para este Sacramento importante que nos renueva en
nuestra vida bautismal de vivir totalmente para Jesús. Donde el
pecado nos impide avanzar en la santidad, el perdón del Señor
nos espera en la confesión. ¡Vamos al encuentro de su misericordia!
Sinceramente en Cristo, Padre Hamilton
parroquial.
Desayuno con San Nicolás domingo 8 de diciembre
Los Caballeros de Colón invitan a todos al
desayuno de ‘pancakes’ y a hacerse tomar
una foto con San Nicolás el domingo 8 de
diciembre de 9 a.m. a la 1 p.m. en el salón
Clase de Pre Cana 7 de diciembre, 2013. Este programa
se realizará en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de La Victoria, 307 West Jefferson St., Purcell, Oklahoma. La inscripción empieza a las 8:30 am. - la clase es de 9:00 am. – 4:00
pm. Si están interesados o necesitan más información, favor llamar a Lisa Carrasco (405) 709-2709. El costo de
este programa es de $40.00 por pareja. El almuerzo esta
incluido. Esta clase también sirve como un entrenamiento
para trabajar en su parroquia como ‘padrinos” de matrimonio. (ULTIMO DIA PARA REGISTRARSE ES EL JUEVES, 5 de
diciembre, 2013)
FIESTA DE LA VIRGENCITA
DE GUADALUPE
Jueves , 12 de Diciembre
5:30 a.m. - Mañanitas
( en el atrio de la iglesia)
A continuación, nos reuniremos en el
salón parroquial para el desayuno
6 p.m. – Misa Solemne
Continuando con la fiesta y convivio en el salón parroquial. Por favor taiga su plato favorito, postre,
suficiente para su familia y para compartir
con 10 personas más.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, contacte a Carmen, 359-2700.
December 1, 2013 - 7
First Sunday of Advent
"Stay awake! Be prepared." The advice is clear
enough. And chances are, most of us are inclined to
follow this fervent instruction from the Lord. We'd
like to be vigilant. We'd like to be ready. When the
ultimate Advent comes-when Jesus returns-we don't
want to be the one left standing alone in the field. But
on its own, the desire to be alert isn't necessarily
enough to keep us from drifting off into a spiritual siesta.
Consider the apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus gave them a similar instruction to the
one he gives today: "Keep watch" (Mt 26:38). And
what happened? They fell asleep. "The spirit is willing,
but the flesh is weak" (26:41). How about us? Can we
really stay awake? Indeed, the season of Advent pre-
sents a challenge: Jesus asks us to be ready to greet
him at any hour. Though our spirit may be willing, can
our "flesh" pull it off? Especially in this month of holiday hustle and bustle, how can we stay constantly focused on welcoming Christ?
Saint Paul gives us a hint in today's epistle: "Put on
the armor of light...Put on the Lord Jesus
Christ" (Rom 13:12, 14). Just as light prevents physical
sleep, so too the light of Christ prevents spiritual
slumber. When we invite Jesus' Spirit into our hearts,
it's like keeping a vigil light flickering in the window of
our souls. We may go about our business, but that
expectant flame never burns out. So when Jesus
comes again-even like a thief in the night-he will find
us ready and waiting.
Spiritual Book Club
and armed with decades of research, she show the
crippling effect of the contraceptive culture on our
relationship with God, our marriages, and the culture
at large. CDs and pamphlets are located in the kiosk
on the southside of the Narthex.
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is our discussion
book for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the St Michael
Room. This is a book of oral literature, addressed to
the English people as wartime radio broadcasts on the
Christian faith delivered over the air from 1942 to
1944. Lewis seeks "to help us see the religion with
fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be
likened to an underground group gathering in a war
zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper
hand, to hear messages of hope from the other
side." (Kathleen Norris, p.xix)
Future reading: Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI; The Everlasting Man by
G.K. Chesterton; Not Peace but a Sword by Robert
Spencer. For more information/questions, please call
Ali Howard at 330-6618.
Lighthouse Catholic Media
The Joy of Stewardship: Time, Talent, and Treasure by
Fr. John Lanzrath: How is stewardship linked with the
Eucharist as a response of our faith in God for His
many blessings? Father Lanzrath show is how to develop an attitude of gratitude to grow in grace, incorporate a spirituality of stewardship in every aspect of
daily life, and overcome the selfishness that keeps us
from recognizing God's gifts.
Contraception: Cracking the Myth by Dr. Janet
Smith: Professor Smith presents a God-centered view
of sexuality that can bring married couples a joy that
they could never have imagined. Backed by statistics
8 - December 1, 2013
The Christmas Candle Movie
The Christmas Candle, a timeless holiday film for
the entire family is based on a book by America’s
most inspiring author, Max Lucado. The Christmas Candle introduces the acting debut of British singing sensation Susan Boyle, alongside an ensemble cast of beloved Hollywood talent.
This classic story of hope is in theaters nationwide.
Movie showings are at AMC Quail Springs and Tinseltown. Watch the trailer at
www.christmascandlemovie.com.
The Collection for the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development (CCHD)
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for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development!
Your generous gifts will help CCHD end poverty in
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and overall economic development. Through CCHD
and its beneficiaries, we manifest Catholic social
teaching and carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring glad
tidings to the poor … to proclaim liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18).
St. Monica’s Pastoral Council
Are you Being Called to Serve?
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held
Thursday, Dec. 12. Please join us on this special
day to celebrate and honor Our Holy Mother,
with “Mañanitas” (sing along to Our Lady) at 5:30
a.m. in the Narthex. After “Mañanitas,” hot Mexican chocolate and “pan dulce” (sweet bread) will
be served in the Parish Hall.
Mass will be held at 6 p.m. in the Church, followed by a potluck dinner and fellowship in the
Parish Hall. Mariachi music will accompany during
the Mass and at the dinner. Please bring your favorite dish (enough for 10 people). For more information contact Carmen Snow at 359-2700.
Lectors
Time/Date
Thomas Nichols
Judith Kuczynski
Kathy O’Meara
Rick Hufnagel
Allen family
Michael Polito
Tom DuChene
Greeters
SUNDAY, Dec. 8
Tony Blatt
Need volunteer
Bangasser family
Tammy DuChene
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Why do we make changes in the Mass? Some seem
so small and unimportant. Are they really necessary?
The celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of our
identity as Catholics. Our purpose as a church community
revolves around the Eucharist. Everything we are and everything we do is measured not only by how well we celebrate, but also by how well we live the sacrament. If that is
so, then we as a community will always strive to celebrate
the Mass as best we can. The reasons for some changes
might seem more obvious than others, but there is a reason behind each one.
The "Roman Missal, Third Edition," was released in Latin
in 2002. This version added numerous prayers, making it a
richer source for the liturgy. Since work had already begun
on translating the second edition, it was decided by the US
bishops to simply jump ahead to the third edition. Its use
began with the Advent season in 2011. The additional
prayers honor new saints, while other prayers reach back
into the ancient tradition of the church.
With the new translation, we have the opportunity to
better learn and understand each part of the Mass, which
in turn should help us deepen our appreciation for its
beauty and meaning. We will be a better church if we have
a clearer understanding and knowledge of who and what
we celebrate.
SAT Dec. 7
Debbie Yandell
Altar Boys
Three new members are needed for St. Monica’s
Pastoral Council. The primary function of the pastoral
council is to develop a life-giving vision of the Church,
be a consultative body for the pastor, be pastoral,
prayerful, representative, discerning, cooperative and
collaborative. Council members must represent the
entire St. Monica community and membership is open
to all of Christ’s faithful who are in good standing with
the Roman Catholic Church, are eligible to participate
in the full sacramental life of the church, are registered members of St. Monica Parish and at least 18
years of age. Contact Taylor McGarry at 315-7276 if
interested in serving in this ministry.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Tom Owens
Tommy Owens
Greg Greenlee
Ron Schwarz
Jerry Krittenbrink
Joyce Greenlee
Janette Schwarz
Cathy Krittenbrink
Shawn Dowers
Fonda Brousseau
Heather Barry
Peggy Bryant
Terry Bangasser
Jennifer Carney
Rachael Fedor
Tony Martinez
Brett McDaniel
Beth Goetz
Tony Orel
Jeff Zelnicek
E Schultingkemper Allison Weninger
Marita Deatsch
Helen O’Connor
Nick Caporale
Ivan Deatsch
R Fredrickson
Mary Jane Bassett
Jack Gordy
D Fredrickson
Luke Barron
Pat Gibson
Jennifer Horsley
Sue McGinley
Alisa Zelnicek
Chris Evans
Michele Bardrick
Wayne Cooper
Aaron Skrok
Hudson Lacy
McCann Bell
Justin Tran
Tony Lemcke
Christian Landolt
Nicholas Haragsim
Jack Berland
Bradley Hundl
Nicholas Robben
Colby Onyekuru
Perpetual
Adoration
Families, couples and single persons
are welcome and encouraged to
spend time before the
Blessed Sacrament
To sign up for a Holy Hour,
contact Toni Harrelson at 341-2199
or [email protected]
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