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4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017
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Mass Schedule Daily: Monday through
Friday 12:10pm Saturday: 4:00pm Vigil
Sunday: 8:00am & 11:00am
Holy Days Please check the bulletin for
Mass times.
National Holidays Mass will be celebrated at
9:00am only.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday & Thursday 11:30amNoon
Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm and by appointment.
For Sacramental information please call
the Parish Office.
Baptism: We ask that all families
interested in Baptism be active, registered parishioners 6 months
prior to the reception of the Sacrament.
Matrimony:
Arrangements should be made 6 months in advance by contacting
our Wedding Coordinator. Participation in a marriage
preparation program is required.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
1st Wednesday of the month from 12:45pm-2pm.
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular
Parish founded 1920
Mission Statement United in our belief in Jesus Christ and His Call to Love and Service, we dedicate ourselves to live His Word through the Celebration of the Sacraments, Evangelization, Catechesis and
Ministry to the people of Saint Petersburg.
Rev. Fr. Damian Amantia TOR Pastor Rev. Mr. Michael Menchen Deacon Wendy Luck (ext 206) Business & Physical Plant Director Joan High (ext 201) Parish Secretary Barbara Stutts (ext 200) Receptionist Claudia McIvor (ext 207) Coordinator of Faith Formation Alice Coston Wedding Coordinator Michelle Rego (ext 208) Director of Liturgy and Music Jim Kochen (ext 204) Sacristan Calvin Adams Custodial Care
Parish Office 11:30am-3pm Mon 9:00am - 3pm Tues - Thurs
Friday Office is Closed
515 4th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-896-2191 Fax: 727-895-6279
Bulletin: Articles e-mailed Wednesday by noon 10days prior.
Holidays 15days prior. [email protected]
Parish Website:
www.stmaryolg.org
Parish Email: [email protected]

4th Sunday of Advent
, Jesus said to his disciples: "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."
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We welcome all of our new parishioners who have
come to worship with us. If you are new to our
community, please introduce yourself to one of our Friars. If you are visiting and interested in registering, we kindly ask that you pick up a blue
registration form found in the church or visit our
Parish Office and complete all of the information
asked and either return it to our Office or drop it in
the collection basket. Membership is strongly
encouraged for the reception of the
Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation,
and Marriage. Registration is also required before the
parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for
those asked to be sacramental sponsors.
You must be a registered member of at least 6
months before a certificate will be given.
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace
Low Gluten Hosts
Anyone wishing to receive a low gluten host (0.01%) at communion time due to an intolerance for wheat, please visit the sacristy
before Mass. It is a privilege to provide this for
consecration.
For our hearing impaired
Parishioners, signing is available at the 4:00pm Mass on
Saturdays.
Christmas Spoken Here
One day I was staring through the window of a beautiful little Christmas shop. It was packed with Christmas items. There were exquisite crche scenes from Italy, Germany, and Norway. There were fuzzy-faced elves and jolly old Santa Clauses, sleighs and reindeer of every size and description, bells and trees, and music boxes. There were nutcrackers and candles and electric lights, angels and wise men and little drummer boys, stars and snowmen and gingerbread cutouts. The little shop was fairly bursting with Christmas, and a loudspeaker broadcast a medley of Yuletide tunes. It was infectious. And down in the corner of the front door, where no one could miss it, was the neatest touch of all. It was a small sign that said: Christmas Spoken Here. John Killinger, Christmas Spoken Here. Christmas Spoken Here. My sisters and brothers, I cannot imagine a better slogan for the church, at this season or any time of year, than that one. What could say better why we are here? God has entered human history to change its course forever. He has come as a Word, as something said, articulated, put in a message: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, (John 1:14). We remember the event each year in song and pageant and decoration. Christmas Spoken Here. It has to be spoken here, for it is the basis of all we do.
Christmas Spoken Here. It is an appropriate motto for us. The church ought always to speak Christmas. We ought always to be reminded of the Word that God has spoken: the intelligible, important, and loving Word of His concern for us. And Christmas is the best time of all the year for remembering this divine gift.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. That is Christmas, and Christmas is spoken here at Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace. It will always be
spoken here.
Lord, You have spoken to us in the birth, life and death of Jesus, and Your Word is plain. Help us to hear it and respond with all our hearts. For there is no
other Word as intelligible, important, or loving as this one. Amen. On behalf of our parish staff and myself, a blessed Christmas to all!

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If you would like to remember a loved one or a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) by having a 2 week candle burn at the statue of Our Lady of Grace, or by contributing toward the cost of the gifts of bread and wine used during Mass on the weekends, please contact the parish office to
make arrangements. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated. Flower arrangements placed at the Tabernacle or the statue of Our Lady of Grace, in loving memory or a
special occasion, are also available thru the parish office. Flowers are $35 per arrangement.
DAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS EVENTS SUNDAY
December 24
George Chase, Jr. 8:00am By George Chase, III Parish & Staff 11:00am John C. Mulhearn By Jeanne & George Chase, III Janet Egg 5:00pm By Gene Egg
2 Sm 7:15,812, 14, 16 Rom 16:2527 Lk 1: 2638 Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Mt 1:2125
MONDAY December 25
Dan & Emilie Kovachevich 12:00am By Judge Kovachevich George Chase, Jr. 10:00am By George Chase, III
Is 9: 16 Ti 2: 1114 Lk 2: 114 Is 52: 710 Heb 1: 16 Jn 1: 118
TUESDAY December 26
NO MASS OFFICE

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