ranking hurch days (part 3) seasons, memorials & weekdays
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4100 Lyell Road
Rochester, New York
14606
Mission Statement
The Parish of the Holy Family is devoted to sharing the kingdom of God: making disciples through word, worship, fellowship, service and love. Weekday Mass Times
Monday 9:00AM Tuesday 9:00AM Wednesday 9:00AM Thursday 7:30AM Friday 9:00AM
Weekend Mass times
Saturday 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM 11:30AM Vietnamese 5:00PM
Office Phone Numbers:
585-247-4322
585-429-5111 (Fax)
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday from 9AM-3PM
(or by appointment)
Website:
www.theparishoftheholyfamily.org
E-Mail Address:
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rochester.rr.com
Confession-Saturday 9-10AM or
BY APPOINTMENT 247-4322
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Sacraments, please call the office.
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November 21, 2021
Ranking Church Days (Part 3)
Seasons, Memorials & Weekdays by Fr. Steve Lape
This is the 3rd and final part of “Ranking the Church Days.” Let’s look at the top Church days, from highest to lowest importance: 1—Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, with the Easter Vigil on that Holy Saturday night being the most important Mass of the whole Church year, followed by the Easter Sunday Masses), 2—Sundays (the Lord’s Resurrection day), 3—other Solemnities, 4—the days of Holy Week (Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday), 5—the Octave of Easter (the 8 days spanning from Easter Sunday through the 2nd Sunday of Easter), 6—Feasts, 7—the weekdays of Advent between Dec. 17th and Dec. 24th (the week before Christmas), 8—the Octave of Christmas (8 days from Christmas Day through Jan. 1st—Mary, Mother of God), 9—weekdays of Lent, 10—obligatory memorials, 11—optional memorials, 12—Advent weekdays (through Dec. 16th), 13—regular Christmas season weekdays, 14—regular Easter season weekdays, and 15—Ordinary Time weekdays (called “ferial” days, on which no special feast day is celebrated). All of these days point to the mystery of God’s salvation plan throughout history, with the peak being Jesus’ life, death & Resurrection. Some highlight certain aspects of that salvation plan more than others, which is why some are emphasized more than others. As this hierarchy shows, there are several liturgical seasons on the Church’s calendar. Lent & Advent (represented by purple) prepare us for Easter and Christmas respectively. Lent originally was 40 days (including Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday and not including Sundays of Lent) to commemorate the 40 years of the Israelites’ sojourn through the desert to the Promised Land, as well as reminding us of Jesus’ fasting for 40 days in the desert, while being tempted by the devil (see Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13, and Mark 1:12-13). Nowadays, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are seen apart from Lent and Holy Week, more importantly designated as parts of the Sacred Triduum (meaning a span of 3 days), which also includes Easter Sunday and is seen as one continuous celebration. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30th) and ends on Christmas Eve at the Vigil Mass. The Easter season (represented by white) runs from Easter Sunday through Pentecost Sunday (the birthday of the Church), a span of 50 days. (Pentecost comes from a Greek word meaning “50th.”) Christmas (also white) runs from Christmas day through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Ordinary Time (represented by green) is outside those 4 seasons. Memorial days spotlight particular saints (not including Mary and the Apostles, or martyred deacons Stephen or Lawrence) who have impacted the world so significantly that they’re put on the general Church calendar for special Mass celebrations. Obligatory memorials include special prayers honoring certain saints (sometimes with special Bible readings), while other saints of more localized or lesser known significance are given optional memorials. However, memorials occurring during Lent are always relegated to optional status.
May God bless all our parish family
this Thanksgiving as they gather to thank
God for all His wonderful and abundant
blessings.
Fr. Steve, Fr. Martin,
Deacon Pat, Deacon Binh, and the Staff
Pastor - Fr. Steven Lape
x101 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar ~ Fr. Martin Truong
x143 [email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Binh-Yen Nguyen 247-4322
Deacon Patrick Shanley 329-2046
Director of Faith Formation
and Youth Ministry
Rose Dunning
x140 [email protected]
Music
Rebecca Kemp
x137 [email protected]
Office Staff
Sandy Bleier, Business Manager
x104 [email protected]
Peggy Brown, Part-time Secretary
& Cemetery Coordinator
x100 [email protected]
Susan Hosie, Bookkeeper
x108 [email protected]
Debbie Sumner, Admin. Assistant
x107 [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday
from 9AM-3PM
If you are not vaccinated, we request
you wear a facemask.
CONFESSION
Confessions heard Saturdays
from 9-10AM
or by appointment.
Parish Staff
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday/Sunday, November 20/21 8:00AM/FM Vietnamese Mass 4:00PM/FM Anniversary Fiorentino Rotoli by Wife & Family Dorothy Garcia by Sam & Sharon Campione Special Intention Children & Grandchildren 9:00AM/FS Vince Gionta by Sandra & Family For Healing Darren Kaplan by Jean Black Richard T. Verna by Marie A. Stubbe 11:30AM/FM Vietnamese Mass 5:00PM/FS Our Parishioners Monday, November 22
9:00AM In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received
by Capellazzi Family
Beverly Longbine by Estate
Louis Alletto by Family
6:00PM Vietnamese Mass
Tuesday, November 23
9:00AM Robert Benincasa
by Paul & Marie Campanaro
For the Unborn by Jean Black
6:00PM Vietnamese Mass
Wednesday, November 24
9:00AM Those buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery
by Elaine Sullivan
Bernadette & Edward Statt
Christine Cregan & Lorraine & Joanne Statt
by Elaine Sullivan
Thursday, November 25—Thanksgiving Day
NO 7:30AM Mass
9:00AM Our Parish Family
6:00PM Vietnamese Mass
Friday, November 26 9:00AM Charles E. Werner by Estate Anniversary Teresa Loce by Mirella Antinarelli 6:00PM Vietnamese Mass Saturday/Sunday, November 27/28 8:00AM/FM Vietnamese Mass 4:00PM/FS Dick Blankfield by Wife, Anne Margaret Ciresi by Jim & Dorothy Gallo 1st Anniversary Isabelle J. Yuska by Rose Boice 9:00AM/FS Birthday Vincenzo Marino by Family Mary Donnelly by Family Richard T. Verna by POTHF Men’s Club 11:30AM/FM Vietnamese Mass 5:00PM/FS Our Parishioners
Let us not forget . . . Patricia Nothnagle Please hold all our mass intentions and
their families in your prayers this week.
Sanctuary
Lamp
In Loving Memory of:
Josephine Bonacci by Family
OFFICE CLOSED
Our parish office will close at Noon on
Wednesday, November 24th. We will also
be closed all day Thursday and Friday,
November 25th and 26th in observance of
the Thanksgiving holiday.
Normal business hours will resume on Monday,
November 29th at 9AM.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
In Loving Memory of:
Jeff Farrell by Mom & Dad
In Loving Memory of:
Susan Butenhof by Ginger Smith
GLIMMERS OF LOVE Please join us for the 26th annual Glimmers of Love event, Friday, December 3rd . The ceremony, tree lighting, and cookie reception begin at 7:00 PM in the Church. You are invited to obtain a Glimmer of Love as a gift for family and friends. Each Glimmer of Love remains lit throughout the Christmas season. Glimmers of Love allow us to honor our loved ones, both living and deceased, and provides an opportunity for us to help others. This year the donations will be given to the Sister Regis Food Cupboard. The food cupboard, located at St. Francis Xavier School, is open three days a week and relies solely on donations.
Each Glimmer of Love light is $5.00. Order forms will be available at each entrance.
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when
they are old they will not turn from it. ~Proverbs 22:6
Participation in Baptism Preparation Class is necessary
before your child is baptized. Please contact the office at
least three months before the date you would like to
celebrate this sacrament. Contact Sue Hosie at 247-4322
x 108 or [email protected].
Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be on
Thursday, November 25
at 9AM
(No 7:30AM Mass this day)
Join us as we gather for our Thanksgiving day
Mass and give glory and praise to our
God for all our Blessings.
Bring a food item for Fr. Steve to bless for your
Thanksgiving table.
CALLING ALL BAKERS
We are looking for volunteers to bake their favorite holiday cookies for this year’s Glimmers of Love on Friday, December 3rd. Please consider sharing your favorites at the cookie reception following the tree lighting. We can never have too many cookies!!! Start warming the ovens and let’s BAKE. Cookies can be dropped off at the Parish Life Center on Thursday, Dec. 2nd from 2:00-6:00PM and Friday, Dec. 3rd from noon until 3:00PM.
Until you know deep inside that Jesus
thirsts for you – you can’t begin to know
who He wants to be for you. Or who He
wants you to be for Him.
~ Mother Teresa
Please be with us to deepen your joy of a loving,
personal relationship with Jesus. Our prayer is a special
adaptation of The Liturgy of the Hours, and includes
exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, psalms, spiritual
readings, prayers, and silent adoration.
Nocturnal Adoration will be on Saturday, November
20th, at 5:30PM. All are welcome. Please remember to
wear your masks. If you have questions, call 247-0056
or email: [email protected].
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. ~ Proverbs 19:17
THE FOOD CUPBOARD
The food cupboard is in place to help when needed. Your generosity is what helps us help others.
This Week’s Needs: Pasta Sauce Pasta
Hair Conditioner Toothpaste Cupboard hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10AM to Noon
The Spirit of Christmas Giving
Our church will have three Christmas trees on display, one at each side entrance and one in the main
entrance, beginning the weekend of November 20th-21st. The ornaments represent the wishes of three
organizations: The Gates Chili Service Club, The House of Mercy and The Open Door Mission on
Coldwater Road.
The Service Club distributes gifts and food baskets to needy families in our area, many of them have
students at the Mission serves mothers and children who have sought a safe haven and help with living
a productive life for their families.
You will have the weekends of Nov. 20th-21st, Nov 27th-28th and Dec. 4th-5th to take your
ornaments. All gifts are to be left unwrapped and returned the weekend of Dec 11th-12th. Our
dedicated teams will sort gifts and deliver them to the three organizations the week of December 13th,
in time for distribution to waiting families. This effort is only possible with your help and caring hearts.
God bless you all for your participation this holiday season, the season of giving and love.
It’s the most wonderful time of year! ROC the Day is a day where we get to see our entire community come together and donate to those who need it most. Join in the fun this year on November 30. www.ROCtheDay.org
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donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to
a charity of your choice. Please consider designating the
Parish of the Holy Family as your charity. To set up your
account, go to: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-2787046
ROC the Day is a 24-hour, online event that gives
people in our community an opportunity to support all
of the not-for-profit organizations doing great work in
the nine-county Greater Rochester area.
Donors (our fabulous ROC stars) can make a real
difference by giving to one or multiple organizations to
support their personal philanthropic passions. It’s an
easy, one-stop way for them to fill their "cart" with
causes that matter most to them. Please tell your
friends, family, co-workers and social networks.
Encourage others to ROC the Day, too!
“EMPTY BOWLS” - Thursday, December 2nd, 5:30-8:30PM Kodak Center, 200 W Ridge Rd., Help us make this evening a success! Last year, so many of you supported us at home and with our lead sponsors at Don's Original. Support us to end hunger in our community. Join your friends for soup donated by area chefs and select a handmade, one-of-a-kind bowl created by local artists who wish to remind us that you can make a difference for someone whose bowl this evening is empty. Sponsorships are now available! Call (585) 262-7172 for more information on soup donation, sponsorship, artwork and pottery.
The Rite of Acceptance is when the inquirer stands amidst the parish community and states that he or she wants to become a member of the Catholic Church. The parish assembly affirms this desire and the inquirer becomes a Catechumen or a Candidate. Rite of Acceptance for Daryl Wood (Catechumen) was last weekend - Sunday, November 14th at 9:00 AM Rite of Acceptance for Diana Klietz (Candidate) is this weekend— Sunday, November 21st at 9:00 AM
99th Birthday Wishes to Mary Scheg One of our oldest parishioners—Mary Scheg—will be celebrating her 99th birthday on November 25th. Mary was a former Sister of Notre Dame for around 40 years and a long-time parishioner of Holy Ghost. She was a daily Mass communicant and brought Communion to the sick and homebound for many years till the Spring of 2021, when she moved to Brighton. You are invited to wish her well and send her birthday wishes, that her 99th birthday may be a healthy, happy, and holy one for her. Her address for sending a note or a card to her is: Highlands of Brighton, 5901 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester NY 14618.
Notre Dame Retreat House is offering—“Desert Days in Advent” (5151 Foster Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424)
Preparing the Way . . . Come, Lord Jesus. Enlighten our minds. Strengthen our wills. Renew our hearts. Live in us, so that we might live in you. This Advent, Notre Dame Retreat House will be offering single days in silence, reflection and prayer
entitled: “Desert Days in Advent”. ALL are invited to join us -- men and women. December 1st and December 8th are the two dates available to spend time alone with God in order to prepare our hearts and mind for the Birth of Christ in us. Space is limited to twenty each day, so registration is required. Day begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. There is a $25.00 fee. Lunch, confession, and Mass will be included in the day. Please register by calling us at 585-394-5700 or send an email to
WEEKLY EVENTS
November 21-28, 2021
SUNDAY 21 9:15AM RCIA-ULCR
MONDAY 22
TUESDAY 23
7PM Bible Study - LIB & Zoom
WEDNESDAY 24
6:30PM Choir - CH
THURSDAY 25-Office Closed
9AM Thanksgiving Day Mass-CH
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FRIDAY 26-Office Closed
SATURDAY 27
SUNDAY 28 9:15AM RCIA-ULCR
Parish Life Center-PLC
Parish Life Center/Library—LIB
Office Building-Upper Level
Conference Room—ULCR
Office Building-Lower Level
Main Conference Room—LLMR
Office Building-Lover Level
North Room—LLNR
Office Building-Lower Level
South Room—LLSR
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Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless
them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of
need. Amen.
Aiden Bertino, Army James Calamita, Army
Anthony Calamita, Army Daniel Davis, Army
Martin DeBock, Army Antonio Garbanzo, Marines
Russell Montante Jr., Air Force Aimee Muscato-Bateman, Army
Michael Rigoni, Navy Michael Shott, Army
Ethan Stott, Army Evan Stott, Navy
Jason Bosch, Navy Andrew Zani, Army
Christopher Decker, Navy Anthony Gionta, Army
If you have someone in the Military, please send their
name to Debbie Sumner at [email protected] and
they will be added to our list.
Everyone can use more prayer. Anyone, regardless of
age, can request a prayer for any purpose - spiritual,
physical, emotional health, loss of a loved one, or family
problems. To activate the Prayer Tree, call the parish
office at 247-4322 with the person’s first name and a
brief description of their need. Soon, many people will be praying for your
concern. Anyone who would like to be a part of this ministry, please call
Debbie Sumner at ext. 107.
Pro-Life Reflection
“I will fear no evil, for You are at my side.” Psalm 23:4 Reflection: Some think Congress should never have intervened in the Terri Schiavo case. Either they are unaware of the details of the case, or the purpose of government. Terry, although brain injured, did not have any terminal illness, was not on any form of life support, and did not require any medications to stay alive. Some did not believe her life was worth living. So, what is the government
supposed to do when some citizens try to kill another citi-zen? Prayer: Bless our leaders, Lord, with the courage to protect our lives.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH
November 28th (NEW DATE) 10:00 am-11:30 am Parish Life center
December 5th 10:00 am.-11:30 am Parish Life center
December 12th 10:00 am.-11:30 am Parish Life center December 19th 10:00 am.-11:30 am Parish Life center
FAITH-FILLED NEWSLETTER
TO BUILD YOUR DOMESTIC CHURCH AND SUPPORT
YOUR HOUSEHOLD DURING OUR TIME AT HOME
Check it out: https://oec.dor.org/evangelization/the
-family-zone-newsletter/
Link to latest Family Zone Issue:
https://www.smore.com/yvmx6
Vogel Legacy Award Tuition Assistance
The Vogel Legacy Award was established by the Vogel Family to help offset
the cost of a Catholic School education. All registered parishioners of the
Parish of the Holy Family are eligible for this award. Application and
information packets are available in the gathering space of the church after
Masses. Completed applications must be returned by December 13. Please
direct any questions to Rose Dunning at 247-4322 x 140.
Forms are also available on our website at: www.theparishoftheholyfamily.org
Ban Tin Công Đoan Chua Phuc Sinh/ Vietnamese Community News!
Chương trình những ngày tháng tới:
+ Chua Nhât ngay 21 thang 11: Công đoan se ban Cơm
Sươn đê gây quy cho Giao Xư. $10 / phân.
+ Tim Hiêu Thiên Chua Qua Khoa Hoc
(Understanding God Through Science)
Tai hôi trương giao xư Thanh Gia
(At the Parish Faith Formation Center)
Cac hôi thao se đươc hương dân bơi Thây Pho Tê Trân
Văn Tâm
(Presentations are presented by Deacon Tam Van Tran,
Nuclear Scientist)
Đê Tai: Khoa Hoc va Thiên Chua
- Hôi Thao Cho Ngươi Lơn (Tiêng Viêt)
Thư Sau , 26/11/2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thư Bay , 27/11/2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic: Investment For Life / Stock Market
- For Adult (in EN & VN) (17 year old and Older)
Friday , 26/11/2021 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday , 27/11/2021 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Topic: Science and God
- For Youth (in English) (15 year old and Younger)
Sunday , 28/11/2021 10 AM - 11:15 AM
- For Youth (in English) (16 year old and Older)
Sunday , 28/11/2021 1PM - 2 PM
Lễ Dâng Ðức Maria Vao Ðên Thanh
Ngay lễ dâng Ðưc Maria được cử hanh ở Giêrusalem từ thê kỷ thư sau, va môt nha thơ được xây cất ở đây đê kính nhớ.
Giao Hôi Ðông Phương rất tha thiêt với ngay lễ nay, trong khi Giao Hôi Tây Phương chỉ mừng lễ nay vao thê kỷ 11. Sau đó,
có quãng thơi gian không thấy ngay lễ nay trong niên lịch phụng vụ, va mãi cho đên thê kỷ 16, lễ nay mới được chính thưc
đưa vao lịch Giao Hôi.
Như sự sinh hạ của Ðưc Maria, chúng ta biêt về viêc dâng Ðưc Maria vao đền thơ cũng qua cac văn ban được gọi la ngụy
thư. Trong môt văn ban không có gia trị lịch sử la Tiền Tin Mừng Giacôbê cho chúng ta biêt, khi Ðưc Maria lên ba tuổi,
Thanh Anna va Thanh Gioankim đã lên Ðền Thanh đê dâng ngươi cho Thiên Chúa. Ðiều nay được thực hiên la vì môt lơi
hưa với Thiên Chúa của Thanh Anna khi ngươi còn hiêm muôn.
Mặc dù không có gia trị lịch sử, viêc dâng Ðưc Maria vao đền thanh mang ý nghĩa thân học quan trọng. Ngay lễ nay được
coi như tiêp nối lễ Vô Nhiễm Nguyên Tôi va lễ sinh nhật của Ðưc Maria. Nó nói lên sự thanh thiên được trao ban cho Ðưc
Maria từ lúc lọt lòng, qua thơi thơ ấu cho đên khi trưởng thanh.
Lời Bàn
Ðôi khi thật khó để ngươi Tây Phương quý trọng ngày lễ này. Tuy nhiên, Giao Hôi Ðông Phương thật dễ đón nhận ngày lễ
này và có lúc còn bó buôc phải cử mừng. Mặc dù ngày lễ không có căn bản lịch sử, nó nói lên môt chân lý về Ðưc Maria:
Ngay từ lúc đầu đơi, ngươi đã được dâng hiến cho Thiên Chúa. Chính ngươi trở nên môt đền thơ cao trọng hơn bất cư
đền thơ nào khac do tay con ngươi làm ra. Thiên Chúa đã đến ngự trong bản thân ngươi qua môt phương cach kỳ diệu,
và thanh hóa ngươi vì vai trò đôc đao của ngươi trong công trình cưu chuôc của Thiên Chúa. Ðồng thơi, sự trang lệ của
Ðưc Maria lai ảnh hưởng đến con cai của ngươi. Họ cũng là những đền thơ của Thiên Chúa và được thanh hóa để có thể
vui hưởng và chia sẻ trong công trình cưu chuôc của Thiên Chúa.
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Budget: $12,000
Collection for 11/14/21:
Variance:
Attendance:
YTD:
YTD Actual:
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Donors: 239
Goal %: 47.6
Next weekend, November 27/28, we will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Catholic University is a national research university with over 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 250
academic programs in the heart of Washington, D.C. By giving to the collection, you are supporting both future Catholic leaders, religious and lay, who are being formed by an exceptional, faith-rooted education and the University’s various research and training initiatives that support dioceses and parishes in responding to the most pressing needs of their faithful. Please give generously. Learn more at: collection.catholic.edu.
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“My Daddy! My Daddy!” The little boy sang out as he spotted his father progressing up the long airport corridor, returning after a long trip. For some time, the little boy had pranced around animatedly, waiting and watching. His eyes, his face, his whole body strained forward, scanning the faces of other passengers to find his father, moving back and forth, trying to see around the emerging throng of passengers. Then, sighting his dad, he lit up with recognition, joyfully exclaiming for all to hear, “My Daddy! My Daddy!” This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, and the experience of this little boy provides an apt study of what it means to await Christ’s coming. Waiting is not a passive exercise of the marginally interested. Instead it should be active anticipation. All our faculties should be attuned to the fact that someone important is about to appear. There should be a concentration of our attention and a readiness to respond in enthusiastic greeting. This week’s Gospel reading provides an appropriate transition from the end of one liturgical year to the beginning of a new liturgical year, for it alerts us to Jesus’ second advent, when He will return from heaven to claim His own. We are encouraged to “look up,” “raise your heads,” “take heed,” “watch,” and pray for his coming is real and redemptive, as real and redemptive as was his first coming. And these actions we are encouraged to follow are the actions of active waiting. With the Second Advent in mind, we are stimulated to celebrate His first Advent with similar active waiting, anticipating a fresh appearing of Jesus’ presence in our lives. Will we be like the little boy mentioned above, focusing and concentrating our attention on seeing Him? Or will we have our attention diverted by the glitz and secular trappings of a Christmas that ignores that He ever existed, or could ever again reappear to us? Perhaps this is the week when we should determine a plan for peering around the emerging onslaught of secular traditions and purely mercenary celebrations, to actively watch for Jesus. If we take time now to sort out what we are going to do to actively watch for Him in the face of this onslaught, and then follow through on our intention, we, too, will burst forth with exclamations of joy. “‘For while all things were in quiet silence and the night was in the midst of her course, thy almighty word leapt down from heaven from thy royal throne…’ The passage, brimming with the mystery of the Incarnation, is wonderfully expressive of the infinite stillness that hovered over Christ’s birth. For the greatest things are accomplished in silence—not in the clamor and display of superficial eventfulness, but in the deep clarity of inner vision, in the almost imperceptible start of decision, in quiet overcoming and hidden sacrifice. Spiritual conception happens when the heart is quickened by love, and the free will stirs to action.” (from The Lord, by Romano Guardini.) Let us pray as we dwell in this time period between Jesus’ first and second appearing that there might be a third appearing, the reappearing of Jesus in our hearts and lives. When the little boy’s dad appeared, he scooped up his son in his arms in mutual love and spent a lifetime mentoring his son to growth and maturity. So, may it be with the reappearing Christ in our lives that our hearts would be quickened by love and our free will stirred into action.
READINGS FOR: November 28, 2021 – First Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 / 2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 / Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Oreo Ice Cream Cake
“Taste & See” cookbook submitted by Jeanne Shanley
1 (16-oz.) pkg. Oreo Cookies
1 (10 oz.) pkg. of Cool Whip
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. margarine, melted
Hot fudge sauce
(Smuckers or Mrs. Richardson’s)
Crush Oreos and mix with margarine.
Set aside 1/2 cup Oreo mixture. Press
remaining Oreo mixture into 9x13” pan.
Slice or scoop ice cream and lay ice cream on Oreo crust. Spread ice cream evenly. Spread layer of fudge topping over ice cream. Spread Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with extra Oreo mixture on tope of Cool Whip. Freeze. Note: It may be helpful to free cake after each step. It will then be easier to spread next ingredient/layer.
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