Mass Intentions & Communion ServicesMass Intentions & Communion Services

Monday, December 18 8:00 a.m.: † Mark Stone (Rita Milligan) Tuesday, December 19 8:00 a.m.: Communion Service Wednesday, December 20 8:00 a.m.: Communion Service 6:00 p.m.: † Paul & Leo Bordenave (Marlene Bordenave) † Priscilla Curray (Glenda Hansen) Thursday, December 21 8:00 a.m.: † Friday, December 22 8:00 a.m.:† Mark Stone (Rita Milligan) Saturday, December 23 5:00 p.m.:† Joseph Mistretta (Joan Mistretta) Sunday, December 24 8:00 a.m.:♥ Mable Stewart (Monica & Travis Peppler) 11:00 a.m.:♥ For the People

Readings for the Readings for the Coming WeekComing Week

Monday, December 18Monday, December 18 Jeremiah 23:5-8

Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 Matthew 1:18-25

Tuesday, December 19Tuesday, December 19 Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a

Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 Luke 1:5-25

Wednesday, December 20Wednesday, December 20 Isaiah 7:10-14

Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Luke 1:26-38

Thursday, December 21Thursday, December 21 Song of Songs 2:8-14

Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Luke 1:39-45

Friday, December 22Friday, December 22 Samuel 1:24-28

Psalm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd Luke 1:46-56

Saturday, December 23Saturday, December 23 Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24

Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10, 14 Luke 1:57-66

Sunday, December 24Sunday, December 24

Fourth Sunday of AdventFourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

Prayer LinePrayer Line

We have 72 ministers who will pray for your needs. You may contact one of the prayer line captains by phone or you may place your prayer requests in the prayer box located in the back of the church. Confidentiality is always respected.

Prayer Line Captains

Jack & Kathie Garnett 678-5323

Gloria Hart 678-2816

Marlyss Hernandez

835-2323 Lisa Underwood

678-6579

To schedule a Mass Intention, please come by the Parish Office, Monday - Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The suggested donation for a Mass is $10.00.

If you or a loved one are in the hospital and would like Father Steve to visit please call the parish office and let us know. Father Steve wants to provide you pastoral care but must be told that you need him.

Catholic Renewal Conference God is Love

February 23-25, 2018

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Life Center

Speakers: Bishop William Wack, Jim Murphy, Michelle Benzinger, Fr. Will Ganci, Fr. Nicholas Schumm and Kevin McCall.

For more information, visit www.pt-dccr.org or email ptdccr@gmail.com or call Helen Freeland at 543-1751.

Holy Name of JesusHoly Name of Jesus 1200 Valparaiso Boulevard1200 Valparaiso Boulevard

Niceville, Florida 32578Niceville, Florida 32578

www.holynamechurch.orgwww.holynamechurch.org

(850) 678(850) 678--78137813

Fax: (850) 678Fax: (850) 678--57755775

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Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Father Stephen Voyt Parish Administrator: Deacon Gary M. McBride Deacons: Deacon James B. Cox Deacon Thomas J. Fraites Deacon Louis A. Marini Deacon John Shin

Parish Staff

Finance Manager: Randy O’Connor Office Manager: Monica Peppler Administration: Carolyn Cox Faith Formation Director: Pia Elsesser Assistant Coord. Faith Formation: Caitlin Elsesser Youth Minister: Aaron Slayback Music & Audio-Visual: Christa Cloutier Maintenance: Fran Huttle PLC Manager: Monica Atkinson

December 17 December 17 -- Third Sunday of AdventThird Sunday of Advent

Parish

Office Hours:

Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

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Niceville Catholic

Outreach Office

(850-678-7861) Mon—Thurs

9:00 a.m.—Noon

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil ………………………. ..5:00 p.m. Sunday ………8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Mon, Thurs, Fri, & First Sat ….……. 8:00 a.m. Wed. & First Fri…………….…………6:00 p.m.

Communion Schedule

Tues & Wed ……………………………8:00 a.m.

Adoration Schedule

Tuesdays………………... 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Fridays…………… Adoration begins right after theFridays…………… Adoration begins right after the

8:00 a.m. Mass and continues through the night,8:00 a.m. Mass and continues through the night,

through Saturday, until 4:30 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd & 5ththrough Saturday, until 4:30 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd & 5th

Saturdays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays.3:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Mission StatementHoly Name of Jesus Parish Mission StatementHoly Name of Jesus Parish Mission StatementHoly Name of Jesus Parish Mission Statement We are a Roman Catholic community united by faith in God, nourished by Jesus in the Eucharist, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We strive to live the Christian mission of peace, service, outreach, and fellowship through love, prayer, evangelization, and ministries so both the human and spiritual needs of our growing parish family and community are always met.

StewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardship Weekend of December 9 & 10, 2017

Offertory……………………………$15,884.81 CSA Pledged……………………....$143,781.00 CSA Received……………………..$133,118.00 Retirement for Religious……………..$1,304.00

May God Bless You For Your Generosity!

Please pray for the repose of the soul ofPlease pray for the repose of the soul of

Ruth Poore, Mother of Tom Poore,

who passed away on December 5, 2017 and

John Clarke, Brother of Ginny Simpson,

who passed away on December 10, 2017 and

Linda Schneider, Wife of Charles Schneider,

Who passed away on December 10, 2017 and

Rosemary Weeks, Mother of Jon Weeks,

Who passed away on December 12, 2017 and

Gerhard Kastemeier, Cousin of Karl Eschmann,

Who passed away on December 12, 2017

May their souls rest in eternal peace.May their souls rest in eternal peace.

December 17, 2017 December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Year BYear B

Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Psalm Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

“Who are you...What do you have to say for yourself?” ~John 1:22

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Every child Pre-k - 5th grade in the parish is invited to participate in the Christmas Eve Children's Mass Gospel Re-enactment on December 24th, at 5 p.m.. Please plan to arrive early. The church fills up by 4:30 p.m.

Pre-K & Kindergarden = Angels 1st grade = Stars 2nd grade = Lambs 3rd grade = Shepherds 4th grade = Main Characters 5th grade = Narrators

The final practice is December 17th at 9:30-10:45 a.m. for all children. Children will receive their costumes on the 17th at Rehearsal. If you have any questions contact Pia at 678-7813 or pelsesser@holynamechurch.org.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULECHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

December 24 5:00 PM…….Children's Liturgy 8:00 PM…….Vigil Mass 12:00 AM…….Midnight

December 25 10:00 AM…...Christmas Mass

There will be 15 minutes of prelude

music before all Masses. Christmas Tree Ornaments

The Sand Dunes Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America presented Holy Name of Jesus Chrismon ornaments for our Christmas tree in the admin lobby. These stitched pieces have a silk backing that came from Therese Novicki’s wedding dress that she wore 60 years ago. Special thanks to all of the ladies who made these beautiful ornaments.

Jane Beehr Holly Harrison Linda Anne Buehler Cynthia Hardesty Pam Burke Sydney Mace Nancy Crutchfield Kimberly Martimer Laura Gamble Joyce Post Cheri Hammer Nancy Reese Barb Harrison Debbie Sewell

Christmas Ornaments

In the spirit of Christmas and in appreciation, Father Steve handed out Christmas ornaments after the Masses last weekend to everyone who has been involved in any ministry within Holy Name of Jesus over the past year. If you did not receive your ornament please stop by the office during the week to pick one up.

Dave Ramsey’s

Financial Peace University

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas to yourself or to someone else - a lifetime membership in Dave Ramsey's Financial peace University. Class Materials cost about $100. A class will be held at Holy Name of Jesus beginning 18 January at 6:30 p.m. and will run 9 consecutive weeks. Go to https://ww.fpucentral.com/classes#in-progress and enter the your zip code to see classes in your area. Sign up is online at www.daveramsey.com.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Attention ParentsAttention Parents

There will be NO RE December 17 - 31, No Edge December 20 - January 3 and No Life Teen December 20 - 27.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Open Gym Times

If you like to play Basketball, the PLC is open on

Thursdays, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday, December 17: No Basketball Thursday, December 21: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, December 24: No Basketball

Yoga/Pilates on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. ($3) Old Geezer Basketball on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

The Wild Goose is Loose series is on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the chapel. Our next meeting is on Monday, December 18. The topic is ‘The Fruit of the Holy Spirit.’ It’s not to late to join. If you miss a session you can catch up on FORMED.org. Everyone is welcome. Father Dave Pivonka is the presenter in the series and is a Franciscan priest from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. Contact Deacon Gary for additional details, 678-7813.

Poinsettias for the AltarPoinsettias for the Altar

Poinsettias will be needed to adorn the altar during the Christmas season. Parishioners are invited to donate towards the purchase of these flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Place your donation in an envelope with the name of your loved one written on it and bring it to the office or simply place it in the offertory basket.

The Feast ofThe Feast of

The Most Holy Name of JesusThe Most Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Join us for dinner on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 to celebrate the Feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus, our parish namesake. Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a blessing over the memorial pavers at 6:00 p.m. followed by a catered dinner in the Parish Life Center. Tickets can be picked up in the parish office during business hours. The dinner is FREE but YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET.

Due to limited seating in the PLC the dinner is for registered members of Holy Name of Jesus only.

Christmas LightsChristmas LightsChristmas LightsChristmas Lights

Father Steve has put together a beautiful light display in front of the rectory. Tune into 88.3 FM to hear synchronized music to the moving lights.

KNIGHTS’ KNOTESKNIGHTS’ KNOTES

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Winners:Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Winners:

Age 5-7: 1st Place-Abigail Butler, 2nd place - Molly Clementson, 3rd place-Hannah Wyman Age 8-10: 1st place-Kaylee Hedges, 2nd place-Gilerto Figueroa, 3rd place-Olivia Hodapp Age 11-14: 1st place-Yaremi Figueroa, 2nd place-Gillian Bruce, 3rd place-Hailey Mickey.

First place winners received a $25 cash award, second place received a $15 cash award and third place received a $10 cash award. All received a participation certificate.

Our 1st and 2nd place winners go on to compete at District 5 against seven different parishes and possibly go on to compete at State and International Competition. Last year over 19,000 children entered a poster. Thank you to all who participated and Congratulations to our winners!

The Emerald Coalition for Life: The Emerald Coalition for Life: The Knights of Columbus

needs your help in the fight for the unborn. The Emerald Coast Coalition for Life is sponsoring its annual Walk for Life on January 13th in Pensacola. The Knights would like to see 100 people from our parish participate. Carpooling is encouraged. The rally begins at 10:30 AM with the march following immediately afterwards. Please respond to Matt French at cafebienville@gmail.com to show your commitment to life.

Honorees for November: Honorees for November: Knight of the month…………………………………...John Foley Family of the month………………………….Jim & Nancy Reese

“CHOSEN” - The 32nd Annual Diocesan High School Youth Conference, January 26-28, 2018 at the Linkside Conference Center, San Destin Golf and Beach Resort Registration is available until Thursday, January 4. The

cost is now $215. Contact Aaron at 678-6790 for

information.

Ladies’ Sodality Council of Catholic Women

The Bishop is coming! Join us at our monthly 1st Thursday evening meeting, January 4, 2018. Social time and meeting at 6:30 p.m., Bishop Bill to speak at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who prefers not to drive at night, please contact Elizabeth Conrad to arrange a ride, call/text: 850-499-1784 or e-mail me at elconrad@hotmail.com.

Our regular 1st Friday morning meeting on January 5th will begin immediately after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. All women of the parish are invited.