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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week
For all Parishioners
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
5:30pm May Mastropaolo
(req. by Family)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
9:00am June Fahey (req. by Family)
11:00am Paul Hayes 10th anniversary
(req. by Bernard & Elizabeth Hayes)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
8:00 Eugenia & Anthonio Noto (req. by family)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
8:00am Faithful Departed (req. by Elizabeth Hayes)
WENESDAY, DECEMBER 24 VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
4:00pm Patsy & Sadie Tiriolo
(req. by Vito & Gisella Tiriolo)
5:30pm Marjoria & Louis Corpolongo (req. by family)
10:00pm Kim Carroll (req. by Anne O’Connor)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
9:00am Jacqueline Milo (req. by family)
11:00am Irena & Frank Bajor (req. by family)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 ST STEPHEN
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
8:00am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 ST JOHN
1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
5:30pm Maria & Jan Dobrzynski (req. by Family)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 HOLY FAMILY
Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40
9:00am Stanley & Gerald Grono (req. by Family)
11:00am Vivienna Dalton (req. by O’Rourke family)
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Schedule for Christmas 2014
Advent Confessions:
Mon, Dec15, Penance Service, 7 -8:15 pm
Saturday, December 20, 4:30 –5:00pm
Wednesday, December 24
4:00 pm - Mass of the Vigil
5:30 pm - Mass of the Vigil
10:00 pm - Mass During the Night
Thursday, December 25
9:00am - Mass of Christmas Day
11:00am - Mass of Christmas Day
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Church traditions:
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi inaugurated a pious
practice that in places today has become so common that many think that it always existed. This great
saint, as he was traversing the rolling hills of central
Italy one December to proclaim the Gospel, noticed
that few of his countrymen were taking the mysteries
of the faith seriously. Many were not even preparing
for Christmas at all. Of those who were preparing to
celebrate the Lord’s birth, they looked at it as an
event tied exclusively to the past. The mysteries of the
faith had become sterile. The central persons in the
drama had become stale and lifeless, incapable even
of stimulating his contemporaries’ imaginations —
and therefore no longer capable of inspiring them to a
greater relationship of mutual love with God in the
present.
To counteract these tendencies, on Christmas Eve
1223 in the town of Greccio, Francis set up the first
crèche in recorded history. He brought in live animals
— an ox and an ass. There was a young baby and a
young set of parents. There was plenty of hay and a
manger. There was even the attempt — with hundreds
of burning torches — to create the luminescence of a
bright star. And Francis could not have been happier
with the results. People came from all over to see the
living nativity. Through all the sounds, sights and
even smells, the people became convinced that Christmas was not just a cute story, but a real event, one
that was not just PAST, but something which they
were called to enter in time. Soon living crèches like
this spread throughout Italy. The phenomenon soon
extended into art, as artists started to paint nativity
scenes with all the main characters dressed in 13th
century outfits — to emphasize that Christmas is not
just a past event, but, even more importantly, a PRESENT one, in which every believer is called to “go now
to Bethlehem” and “pay [Christ] homage.” As St. Francis’ first biographer wrote, “The Child Jesus had been
forgotten in the hearts of many; but, by the working of
his grace, he was brought to life again through his servant Francis and stamped upon their fervent memory.”
All the crèches in our homes, in our church, the
Christmas pageant with our children before the 4:00
Christmas Eve Mass — all of these have the same
purpose, to “bring the child Jesus to life again” so
that he may be “stamped upon our fervent memory.”
Just as in St. Francis’ time, the “Child Jesus has
been forgotten in the hearts of many.”
Crèches of Italy : The Knights of Columbus Museum in New
Haven is featuring Italian-themed crèches showcasing Nativity scenes inspired by Italian customs and heritage from Dec.
1, 2014 – Feb.1, 2015. Join the museum for a Christmastime
Family Day on Dec. 28 and a wood-carving demonstration
by leading artist Antonio Caruso on Jan. 10
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO
THE LORD!
We extend a warm invitation to all children in grades 2nd
through 5th to participate in our Children's Choir Program
at OLSS. The newly formed Children Choir will rehearse Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:00 in the church. The
choristers will sing at the 9:00 Sunday morning Masses.
Choral singing deepens their appreciation of the liturgy,
engraves the Word of God on their hearts, furthers their
understanding of the church year and enriches their faith.
Please be in touch with the children's choir rehearsal director Ruth Rolander with any questions: ruthrolander@gmail.com 203 981 2510 or Natalia Anderson
203.276.015 natalia_06902@yahoo.com
THE GIVING TREE
For a number of years children from ST. BENEDICT/ LADY
MONTSERRAT, our neighboring parish have been thrilled to
receive toys for Christmas from our parishioners. Thank you
so much for bringing the love of the Christ Child into the
homes and lives of so many.
“FORMING INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES: The Path to Knowing &
Following Jesus" with Sherry Weddell on Tues., Jan. 13,
2015 from 9am-5pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 200 Shelton
Rd. in Trumbull. How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic
faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and
following him as his disciples. We must make a conscious choice to
know and follow Jesus before we can draw others to
him. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Register at
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troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are
divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille
program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you
fell in love. The next Retrouvaille weekend is January 1618, 2015. For information and registration call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, or go to www.helpourmarriage.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
A big “Thank You” goes out to all who participated by patronizing the sale or by helping with the work involved. Special thanks
to the chairman, Rick Kondub assisted by Bob Unnold and all to
our long time and new volunteers who helped with the sales and
deliveries. Please know your dedication and generosity of time
and energy has been tremendous and greatly appreciated! The
final financial results will be reported in next week's bulletin. THANK YOU.
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