Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 MASSES FOR the WEEK

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH – 4TH Sun. of Advent 9:00 A.M. Lucia Spagnolo 11:00 A.M. People of the Parish SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24TH Christmas EVE 5:00 P.M. John & Eliz. Prymowicz & Rob’t. & Wm. Rech 10:30P.M. Sofia Totino

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH CHRISTMAS 8:30 A.M. Dorothy Coale 10:30 AM Salvatore Leone 12:00 PM Walter Connolly, Marie McDonald Kalb & Robert Valles TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH 8:30 A.M. Sr. Mary Modesta WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH 8:30 A.M. Arthur Nemetz THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH 8:30 A.M. Frank Burke FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH 8:30 A.M. Fr. Eugene Dolan SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH 9:00 A.M. Steven McGrady 5:00 P.M. Paula Dillon SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st – Feast of the Holy Family 8:30 A.M. People of the Parish 10:30 A.M. Paula Dillon 12:00 P.M. Vincent Hicks MONDAY, January 1- New Year’s Day – Solemnity of Mary 9:00 A.M. Herman & Lenore Rech 11:00 AM Angela Fischbach

SCRIPTURES

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

First Reading: Sirach emphasizes the importance of honoring one’s parents. He explains that spiritual riches will come to those who are kind to their mother and father Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14

Second Reading: Paul advises us to treat each other with kindness and mercy and to forgive as God forgives us. His words remind families to always love and respect one another and let Christ’s peace reign in their hearts and in their homes. Colossians 3:13-21

Gospel: Jesus was brought to Jerusalem to be consecrated according to the law of Moses. A man named Simeon had learned he would not die until he had seen God’s anointed. Upon seeing Jesus, he immediately declared he had witnessed “the glory of your people of Israel.” The prophetess Anna also gave thanks and spoke of Jesus to all who would listen. Both recognized the power of Jesus, although He was still an infant. Luke 2:22-40

Stewardship by the BOOK December 31st The first reading today provides a challenging guideline for the good stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up?

MASS CARDS We are asked to pray for the dead. The best

way to do this is to have a mass celebrated in memory of a loved one. Call the rectory 973-663-021l. Please note- the offering is $15

BAPTISMS

To arrange for a Baptism please call the rectory M-F - 973-663-0211.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -PRE-K-Grade 5 Sunday, December 17th –8:45 AM - B Week

NO CCD Dec. 24th & Dec. 31st

CHOIR PRACTICE: CHRISTMAS CHOIRS

Adults – Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 PM. Children’s Choir for Christmas Eve – Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm Instrumentalists – please check practice times with Mrs. Butler. For more info contact our Music Director, Therese Butler, at musicministry.olsos@gmail.com

Please remember in prayer those who are sick:

Delia Frank, Barbara Sanford, Betty Gardner, Doris O’Rourke, Larry Stimpfel, Gloria Nolte, Ray Kelly, Lorraine Brown, Benjamin Castles, Cindy & Natalia Telmosse, Ed McDonald, Melanie Didomizio, Carol Aulbach, Jack Gebhardt Jr., Sr. Elizabeth & Michael D’alessio, Christine Profaca & all who are ill at this time.

THANK YOU to Joe Tremmel and Joe Dungan for repairing the dolly, and both of them plus Bill Craig and Joe Caljean for setting up the outdoor Nativity in

front of the church.

SICK OR SHUT IN-know someone who is unable to get to church to receive Communion? Please call the rectory at 663-0211 to set up a Communion call.

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS Sunday evening December 24th- 5pm Family Mass, 10:30pm Christmas Eve Mass. Carols 30 minutes before each mass. Mon., December 25-CHRISTMAS masses 8:30,10:30, 12pm

NO CCD Dec. 24th and Dec 31st

NEW TO THE PARISH Welcome! Please call the Rectory- (973) 663-0211 & register to become a member of our active parish.

WANTED: Tricky Tray winner of NY Red Bull Tickets needs to contact the Rectory 973-663-0211. There is a form that needs to be sent in for prize to be redeemed, and 2 choices of dates for the tickets to be requested. Please call us by end of the year or we will re-raffle it off. Thank you.

NOTE: OLSOS offices are closed Tuesday, December 26th. In an emergency, please call the Rectory at 973-663-0211, & leave a message with phone contact number.

NOTE: FOR YOUR SAFETY, DURING BAD WEATHER WHEN WALKWAYS ARE

SLIPPERY, PLEASE USE RECTORY BACK

DOOR. It has no steps and is much safer.

THANK YOU to Larry Poggi, Joe Dungan & Eric Wilsusen for setting up our Christmas Trees in Church.

They are beautiful. Well done!

CHRISTMAS WISHES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Once again this Christmas season we reflect

on the story of the birth of Jesus. As we kneel before

the crib we are reminded that God so loved the world

that He sent His Son into the world, “That the world

might be saved through Him.”

As we gather to celebrate this Christmas

feast, may the birth of our Savior be a sign of new hope

for all people and may the light of God’s love radiate in

the words and deeds of all who believe in Jesus as God

and Savior.

May the Blessings of the Divine Child and the

Love of His Mother be yours at Christmas and every

day of the coming year.

Sincerely in Christ, Father Chris

Peace Be With You

at Christmas and always

May Christ make His home in your heart

bringing you His great gift of Peace,

and in turn may Christmas Peace be

your own loving gift to your family and

friends.

May your hearts and homes be filled with

the joy of Christ’s enduring presence

during this Blessed Christmas Season

and throughout the New Year.

Peace and Blessings,

Jaye Hedrick

THE OUTDOOR NATIVITY is a beautiful reminder of that First Christmas when Jesus was born in a stable. It was donated by Dennis Basso in memory of his parents. The figures are by Fontanini and are made in Italy. The figures are beautiful. Take a moment to pause and pray as you pass by the nativity during these days of Christmas.

FOOD PANTRY

Closed to use December 21st through January 3rd. Will re-open Thursday, January 4th for

distribution. Hours by appointment are 10:30-12; 1:30-3:30 Co-ordinator Toni Tarighi Items in short supply:Soups, cereals, pasta & canned pasta & meats, spinach, beets, carrots, laundry & dish detergent, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, paper towels. Refrigerated Items: yogurt, milk, eggs, bread, frozen meals, and veggies.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION This year Christmas Day falls on Monday. The Christmas collection is truly important

to the Parish’s financial health. We ask you to be

generous to your parish this Christmas. If your means

permit, a donation of $230 per family will help us meet our financial obligations to the Paterson Diocese for insurance & benefit premiums. There is only one collection on Christmas Day. Thank you for your generosity and support. Fr. Chris

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

2017 •

4th SUNDAY of ADVENT, Dec. 24th Masses Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am & 11 AM

CHRISTMAS LITURGIES CHRISTMAS EVE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th 5:00 PM & 10:30 PM CAROLS BEGIN 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH MASS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LATE MASS IS AT 10:30 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH

8:30 AM, 10:30 AM AND 12:00 NOON

Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 30th & 31st

Masses Saturday 5pm, Sun. 8:30, 10:30, 12PM

NEW YEAR’S LITURGIES

There is No New Year’s Eve Evening Mass

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 NEW YEAR’S DAY

Masses 9:00AM, AND 11:00 AM

PLEASE SAVE AND POST!

Gaelic Prayer Deep peace of the running waves to you.

Deep peace of the flowing air to you.

Deep peace of the smiling stars to you.

Deep peace of the watching shepherds to you.

Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you!

End of Bulletin. Dec 24, 2017

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Thanks for all your help.

Have a Blessed Christmas.