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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM December 3, 2017

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December 4th – December 10th 9am Mass Monday

†Bernie Denker Joe & Ursula Santee

9am Mass Tuesday

Dr. Sandy Bean Marian Bounds

6pm Mass Wednesday

†Mildred Kane Anne Clarkson

Immaculate Conception of the BVM

5:30pm Mass Thursday

†Hai Nguyen Anthony & Ha Pham

5:30pm Mass Friday

†Pauline Mollman John Mollman

Second Sunday of Advent 5pm Mass SATURDAY

Cynthia Simpson Maria Beardsley

9am Mass SUNDAY

Our Parish Family Fr. Jack

11:45am Mass SUNDAY

†Tao Pham Anthony & Ha Pham

Sacrament of Forgiveness

(Penance, Reconciliation, Confession)

Mon, Tue, & Thurs after Morning Mass (Just ask Father after Mass)

Saturday from 4:00pm – 4:30pm Confessions by Appointment

Wednesday at 5:45pm Or at any other time

O Come Let Us Adore Him

The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new year of Grace. In the Kingdom of God there is a whole (holy) different kind of time, one that centers not on the clock or the secular calendar with its division into months, weeks, and days, but one that directs our attention to various liturgical seasons, feasts, and memorials. The Advent Season consists of the four Sundays that precede the Feast of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It’s main theme is Waiting in Joyful Hope. Just as Mary had to wait patiently for the Lord’s promise to be fulfilled in her. Unfortunately, most of the Christians among whom we live in Oklahoma have little or no sense of Advent because they are not liturgical churches. This leaves them with little choice but to go along with the secular Xmas season that begins after Halloween. Instead of Mary as a primary focus, Santa has to do. Instead of a season of prayer, it becomes a season of shopping. Catholics who get caught in this web often become burnt out on Christmas just as we begin the traditional twelve days of Christmas. This year’s Advent Season presents us with a challenge. December 24th is the Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas Eve. This means there will be Masses for Advent IV on Saturday evening and Sunday and Masses for Christmas on Sunday evening and Monday. So, this is how we’re going to respond to the challenge of motivating faithful Catholics to celebrate both important Festivals: We’ll have our usual 5pm Mass on Saturday the 23rd to observe the 4th Sunday in Advent. We encourage people who plan to participate in one of the Christmas Eve Masses to switch to Saturday for just this weekend. We will celebrate one Sunday morning Mass at 10am for those who may be coming to Christmas Mass on Monday at 10am or who don’t mind offering Mass on Sunday (Advent IV) and Sunday evening (Christ’s Birth). This only happens once every seven years and it always follows the year in which Christmas falls on Sunday as it did last year. For those curious about the Holy Day that occurs on January 1st (The Solemnity of Mary & World Day of Peace), when it falls on a Monday or Saturday the obligation to offer Mass is lifted. We’ll have just one Mass on Monday, January 1st at 10am.

Happy New Year



ACUTELY INFIRM

Theresa Aide Kris Ajamie Bailey Anderson Bert Alvarez Annette Balderas Michelle Brewer Ray Brewer Lucy Burk Ron Burk Marian Chessmore Diane Cook Rick Filibeck Jerri Gilmore Antonia Guzman Esther Guzman Chester Hagnoski Larry Hopper Ron Kaniewski Maria Londono Chris Manley Megan Muir Olivia Muir Caroline Newell Katherine Newell Chris Politte Charlene Rader Lynn Rutledge Shannon Saturo David Schachle Chris Sexton George Simms Landon Smith Bradley Stewart Reginald Stewart Jim Tucker Gina Urbina Maria Valdez Wayne Wolfenkoehler

All Christians should pray regularly for all people who suffer from infirmities of every kind. But this list is intended for individuals who are acutely ill or facing surgery until they are back on the mend. Names will ordinarily be removed after 3 weeks, but if the illness persists you can call us and we will keep their names on for an additional three weeks.

HOMEBOUND

Ann Barr Joyce Beauregard Lillian Brehm Margaret Crawford Roberta Cullip Dolores Waas Nancy Davis Joan Elliot Nancy de Long Pat Everhart Ruth Frejo Rosita Hall Tom Hanson Pam Johnson Roger Kane Ann Knapper Alberta Marquez Michelle Mathew Martha Maynard Betty McClure Howard McLaughlin San Juana Medina Jeanette Minter John Minter Clariese Morgan Janie O’Connor Tom O’Neil Ramona Orland Anna Rossi Ron Rytlewski Rose Rytlewski Yvonne Smith Elinor Thompson

12/03 Melissa Babbit, Jane Baltrush, Raymond

Durham, John McLeod, Ezekiel Quichocho

12/04 Fred Baza, Francisco Castillo, Joseph

Hanson, Bodegard Hoang, Kim Warren 12/05 Harold Eubanks, Monica Fowler, Monica

Mendoza, Alexandro Murguia, Noah Newton, Maria Roberson, Adriana Simo, Conita Simo, Sharon Trotter, John Wardwell, Mark Watral

12/06 Saul Carrion, James Charbonnier,

Joseph Font, Ryan King, Robert McNeil, Oscar Majors, Kathryn Paddlety, Evelyn Placides, Lindsay Voegeli

12/07 Malley Aguilar, Elaizah Asuncion, Gina

Atkins, William Chessmore, Lanell Dulworth, Alan Duque, Priscilla Scoggins

12/08 Juliet Clarke, Matthew Grover, Alfonso

Lopez, Juanita Murphy, Dena Scafetta 12/09 Makayla Bivins, Jory Daniel, Cindy

Durrett, Jocelyn Hoang, Jonathan Ortiz, Shain Schweikhart, Briona Zavala

12/03 Mr. & Mrs. Noah Befort 2 Mr. & Mrs. Juan Franco 24 Mr. & Mrs. John Simon 51 12/04 Mr. & Mrs. Victor Jones 12 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Meilleur 34 12/05 Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Ware 8 12/06 Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Meza 13 Mr. & Mrs. Terry Standifer 37 12/07 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ice 27

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Needed By December 17th

FROZEN Turkey (10-12 lbs) 1 Instant Potatoes (13oz or larger) 1 Can Sweet Potatoes (15 oz) 2 Canned Corn (15 oz) 2 Green Beans (15 oz) 1 Can Cranberry Sauce 1 Stuffing Mix Cake Mix Frosting



December 9-10

Altar Server

Holy Communion

Holy Communion

Gift Bearer

Hospitality

Lector

Coordinator

SATURDAY

5pm Ray Catalano Jim Emmen Sam Muzny

Carol Hix Jim Emmen Lynn Grant-Yingling Cecil Johnson

Polo & Mary Lopez Ed Smith Robin Teske Marva Yandell

Fitzgerald Family Ron & Sandy Porter

Patt Knight Karen Linch

Patty Muzny Matt Walters

Frank Cassarino

SUNDAY 9am

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

SUNDAY 11:45am Jay Harris

Pearce Schweikhart Turner Tharp

Hector Denis Shelly Durham Mike Friedt Kelly Gibbons Teresa Harris

Roy & Nancy Lyle Gayla Maupin John Prati Ed Tucker Kathy WIgley

Greg & Kristen Hincke Soliz Family

Michelle & Garrett Shultz Debbie & Gary Kamphaus

Ana Skelly Caryl Prati

Debbie Friedt

Monday, December 4

6:00pm CHILDREN’S CHOIR Practice 7:00pm Rother Men Small Group 7:00pm Bible Timeline-24 week study

Tuesday, December 5

6:00am Rother Men Small Group 5:30pm Cantor practice 6:00pm Choir & Instrumentalists Practice 6:00pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Ladies Journey Group 7:00pm Bible-Timeline-24 week study

Wednesday, December 6

7:00pm Life Nite 7:00pm Journey of Faith 7:00pm Safe Environment Training

Stewardship of Treasure/Sacrificial Giving Nov 26 FYTD PFYTD

Sacrificial Giving 7,969 290,835 288,215

Children/Teens 41 707

Total Contributions 8,010 291,542 288,215

Other Income 2,582 84,627 80,773

Total Income 10,592 376,168 368,988

579 households have monthly or weekly contribution envelopes.

152 Envelope Users gave $7969 Average gift $52

Thank You, Good and Faithful Stewards!

Thursday, December 7

7:00pm Knights Meeting-All members

Saturday, December 9 6:30am Rother Men Small Group 9:00am Hanging of the Greens 10:00am 1st Penance Class

Sunday, December 10 10:20am Life Kids, EDGE, Life Teen classes 1:00pm Hochla Reception 1:00pm Baptism Seminar

EVENTS THIS WEEK

ATTENTION! PLEASE SIGN-UP for CHRISTMAS MASS MINISTRIES- Sun 5pm & 10pm - Mon 10am



Take a slip from the GIVING TREE located in the Commons. Each gift will be distributed to one of the least of Christ’s brothers and sisters:

Moms & Infants at Birth Choice

Developmentally Disabled Adults

at the Center of Family Love

Homeless People

at The City Rescue Mission

It may look like a Christmas tree, but that tree standing in the sanctuary is actually our Advent Jesse Tree. It is adorned with wonderful symbols taken from the Old Testament scriptures. Each one shows how Jesus is the long awaited Messiah—God’s anointed one. It’s easy to have your own Jesse Tree in your house. Just put up the tree, place the lights on it, add the symbols and there you have it. As Christmas draws closer, you can add the customary trimmings and ornaments, turn on the lights and voila—a Christmas Tree that announces the reason for the season.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

MASSES

THURSDAY, December 7th 5:30pm

FRIDAY, December 8th 5:30pm

ATTENTION FAMILIES!

Pick up ADVENT PACKETS

Jesse Tree Ornaments Blessing Cards

at the Table in the Commons

PRE-ORDERS PICK UP

AT HOME WITH THE WORD at the table in the Commons. Your name is on your order.

GIFT SHOP LITTLE BLUE BOOKS $1

AT HOME WITH THE WORD $6 or $9 large print

REDISCOVER the JOY in PREPARING for

CHRISTMAS! SIGN UP at

BestAdventEver.com

CHRISTMAS

PRESENTS

FOR JESUS

THE

JESSE

TREE

CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICES

Dec 4th,Dec 11th, Dec 18th 6:00PM

Parents Will Need To Stay For The short Rehearsals



JOURNEY OF FAITH

Wednesdays at 7pm:

December 6th , 13th & 20th

JOF is the process that primarily leads

unbaptized individuals through the Rites of Initiation which culminate with Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. It began on August 30th with the first session of the ALPHA course and continues—with breaks-- until after Easter.

JOF is also for Catholics who didn’t receive

Confirmation or Eucharist as children, or who are simply in need of updating their understanding of the faith so as to become more intentional disciples of Jesus. Finally, it is for Sponsors who will accompany all these inquirers on the Journey.

Dear Father Jack and our Family at St. Andrew’s. Our hearts are full of love and gratitude for the beautiful flowers you sent for our 74th Anniversary.

Thank you again and again, Eual & Rose McCrite

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ADVENT

PENANCE

RITE

THURSDAY

DECEMBER 14TH

AT 7PM

BRING THE KIDS THIS SATURDAY FOR THE ANNUAL

HANGING OF THE GREENS

WE WILL MEET TO HANG THE OUTSIDE WREATHS, AND THE GREENERY INSIDE

THE CHURCH



RAISING DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

LIFE KIDS, EDGE & LIFE TEEN

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM

Classes resume December 3rd

1ST RECONCILLIATION CLASS

Saturday, Dec 9th 10am - noon

Bring your books with you

YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIFE NIGHT

Wednesdays 7pm- 9:30pm For all youth in grades 6-12

RAKE ‘N’ RUN

Sat, Dec 9th

Teens and parents help us provide a helping hand to the St Andrew parishioners who need a little extra help. Meet at the Youth building at 7:30 am. Lunch is included.

CAROLING AT THE VA

Sun, Dec 10th

Teens and parents help to spread the joy of the Holidays to the Veterans of Oklahoma City. Meet at 1pm at the Youth building. Safe environment

trained parents are needed as drivers.

PARISH PENANCE RITE

Thur, Dec 14th

Teens bring cookes and help with setup, serving

and breakdown. An opportunity for service hours.

The council will provide the meat. Participants will bring side dishes and desert. The cost will be just $10 per couple. Free child care will be provided. To insure proper staffing, please advise the Grand Knight, Charles Blackburn at 691-5485 of your child care requirements. Those wishing to take part in “Dirty Santa” may bring a $10 gift.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Wednesday, December 6th

7pm McConnell Room

For many decades now, the Catholic Church has worked diligently to make our churches and schools a SAFE ENVIRONMENT for all children. Providing such a nurturing environment results in our requiring all who work directly with children and young people in our parish—especially catechists, chaperones, and nursery workers. We also highly encourage all parents with children in religious education classes at all levels to become safe environment trained. If you volunteered to help with the children and have not been trained, you need the training first.

12/19 Prepare Christmas Bags for Homebound-1:00pm

12/28 Prime Timers Christmas Party Catered Meal & Entertainment- 12:30pm

PREPARING FOR BAPTISM CLASS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH

1pm in Room 4

We conduct this one session program for members of our parish who are planning to baptize a child for the very first time. First time godparents are also welcome, but participation is optional. There are other expectations of parents who are going to promise to raise their child in the faith of the Church. Following this class, parents must contact Father Jack at least 30 days before the date you are requesting to see if there may be any special circumstances in scheduling the actual baptism. Child care is available upon request.

K OF C AWARDS BANQUET

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16.

POT-LUCK DINNER 7PM


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