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DECEMBER 23, 2018
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASS SCHEDULE:�
Saturday: Vigil 4:00pm�
Sunday: 11am�
Monday, Tuesday &�
Friday 8am�
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CONFESSIONS:
Saturdays 3:00 p.m. or
anytime by appointment.�
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BAPTISM: For
information, please �
contact the Rectory at �
440�232�8166 during
office hours.�
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MARRIAGES: Limited �
to registered parishioners
only. Arrangements for
date and time must be
made six months in
advance. Final preparations
should be made five weeks
before the wedding date. �
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SACRAMENT OF
HOLY ORDERS
(PRIESTHOOD/
DIACONATE): For
information please contact
the Diocese at 216�696�
6525. .�
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PARISH SCHOOL OF
RELIGION: Please call
Rectory office.�
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REGISTRATION: If you
are new in the parish,
please register at the
rectory or online at our
website. If you moved out
of the parish, please notify
the rectory.�
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400 CENTER ROAD, BEDFORD, �
OHIO 44146�2296�
Fr. Joe Seebauer�Pastor�
� � �jseebauer.cco�[email protected]�
Fr. Isidore Munishi�Pastoral Associate�
�216�394�7374�
Rev. Mr. Bill Starkey�Deacon�
�wstarkey@ourladyo�opebedford.org�
Mrs. Louise Mar�n�Pastoral Associate�
�lmar n@ourladyo�opebedford.org�
Mrs. Verna J. Hudak�Secretary�
�vhudak@ourladyo�opebedford.org�
Mr. Bob Vano�Business Manager�
Mrs. Lore#a Gardner�Office Volunteer�
Chris McGilton�Music Director�
Office�(440) 232�8166�
Office Fax�(440) 786�9929�
Parish Website:�
www.ourladyo�opebedford.org�
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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS�
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, �
8:30am �12 noon and 12:30�2:30pm.�
Anytime for emergencies.�
� � Here we are, mere days from Christmas, and we hear a Gospel anticipating the birth of another
child. Mary has received word that her cousin Elizabeth is with child. Pregnant as she is, Mary "set out
and traveled to the hill country in haste." She has recently received the greatest news of her life � that she
is to be mother to the Messiah by the power of the Holy Spirit � but her concern is for her cousin in need.
Through God's grace, Elizabeth turns it into an opportunity to honor the coming Christ. "Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Yet Mary's example of selflessness should in-
spire us.�
� As Christmas draws near, there is plenty of goodness to anticipate for many of us. We'll reunite with
family and friends, uphold time�honored traditions, swap stories old and new, exchange gifts, and wel-
come Jesus at the Christmas liturgy. These are wonderful things! Of course, they probably all come with
their own to�do list. Shop for last�minute gifts, pick up recipe ingredients, ready the guest room, or pack
your own bags. Mary probably had things to do as well. She had a lot to consider, for one thing. How do
you plan to tell your parents you're pregnant, but no man was involved? When Joseph finds out, who will
care for the practical needs of you and your child? Into what may have been a chaos of questions, Mary
receives news that someone is in need. She goes immediately.�
� In these final days before Christmas, stay watchful and awake! You never know when God might in-
vite you to welcome, hospitality, and compassion. It might be tempting to reject the opportunity for your
own needs. Follow the example of Mary! If God is providing you an opportunity to love, He will provide
the means to accomplish all your other tasks. This Christmas season, may you too hear, "Blessed are you
who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."�
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2019 PARISH CALENDARS�
� 2019 parish calendars will be available this weekend,
December 22/23. We are grateful to the St. John family
who are providing the parish calendars. Please feel free
to take one.�
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HOSPITAL VISITATION�
� Because of the Privacy Act, parish visitation to the hos-
pitalized can occur only at the request of the patient or a
family member. Let us know if you or a family member
is in the hospital and wants a visit from the rectory.�
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CHRISTMAS WAFERS (OPLATKY)�
Christmas Wafers (oplatky) are still available in the
sacristy for $2.00 per pack of four.�
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PLEASE REMEMBER THIS�
The close of 2018 is just around the corner.�
Year End Contributions�
� � A simple rule to remember is that if your donation is
deposited in 2018 for the year 2018 or 2019 it will be rec-
orded in 2018. If the donation is deposited in the bank in
2019 for 2018 or 2019 it will be recorded in 2019. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact the rectory.�
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK�
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Saturday, December 22�
3:00 p.m.�����������������������������������������������������Confession�
4:00 p.m..�������������������������������Theresa Rieta Mendoza�
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Sunday, December 23�
Fourth Sunday of Advent�
SM�9:15 a.m.�������������������������Begin & Green Families�
OLH�11:00 a.m.��������������������������������������Chris Kustala�
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Monday, December 24�
8:00 a.m..�����������������������������������������������Lino M. Rivera�
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Wednesday, December 26�
8:00 a.m.�������������������������������������������Frances Wenckus�
Thursday, December 27�
8:00 a.m..�������������������������������������������Mary Ellen Maire�
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Friday, December 28�
8:00 a.m..�������������������Living & Deceased Parishioners�
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Saturday, December 29�
3:00 p.m.�����������������������������������������������������Confession�
4:00p.m..����������������������������������������������Robert Stewart�
Sunday, December 30�
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph�
SM�9:15 a.m.���������������������������Len & Eleanor Emrein�
OLH�11:00 a.m.�������������������������������Raymond Koenig�
OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS�
December 15/16, 2018�
Weekly Collection�����������������������������������������������$3,627.00�
Envelopes used���������������������������������������������������������������210�
Comfort the Needy��������������������������������������������������$438.00�
Repairs & Maintenance�������������������������������������������$618.00�
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Thank you for your generosity!!�
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MASS COUNT�
OLH: 4pm�121; 11am�161 Total�282�
STM: 4pm�153; 9:15am�115 Total�268�
OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�
ST. MARY CHURCH:�
OUR LADY OF HOPE� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � BEDFORD, OHIO�
ST. MARY & OUR LADY OF HOPE:�
OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�
ST. MARY & OUR LADY OF HOPE:�
Christmas Mass Schedule
Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve
OLH—4:00 p.m. ������Dec. Mem. of Andrasak Family�
SM—4:00 p.m.����������������������������������������������Leroy Vlk�
Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day
OLH—9:15 a.m..�������������������������������Frances Wenckus�
SM—11:00 a.m...�����Living & Deceased Parishioners�
� Fr. Joe Seebauer and the staff of
Our Lady of Hope Parish wish you
and your family a very Blessed Christ-
mas. The rectory office will be closed
on Monday, December 24th and Tues-
day, December 25th for Christmas .
The office will be open at St. Mary on
Wednesday, December 26th.�
YOUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED . . .
Please remember in your prayers all of
the sick in our parish and families, es-
pecially: Jim Waple, Ann Murg, Virginia Vitale,
Mary Emling, Daniel Baran, Berta Uguccini, Carmen
Whaley, Trudy Zimo, Jerry Bryndal, Joseph Trav-
agliante, Eileen Salupo, Chuck Deininger, Bernie Syl-
vester, Lil Kalal, James Tench, Andy Mizsak, Matthew
Reeve, Charles Sprowls, Albert Finn, Alan Parker, R.C.,
James Smith, Bob Franklin, Sharon Lauricella, Gwen
Yates, Harold Fischer, Ronald Richnavsky, Veda Wag-
ner, Rosemary Holycross, Joe McElhone, Mae Saliga,
Laverne Krempasky, Larry Krempasky, B.J. Dragan,
Paul Melzer, Patricia Zak, Matthew J. Zamiska, John T.
Jones, Jr., Nina Jones, Daisy Darus, Sr. Patricia Raelene,
Gerry Lantos, Louise Dragan, Janet Layne, Ken Hudak,
Marc Sylvester...�
OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�
FOURTH SUNDAY OF SUNDAY� DECEMBER 23, 2018�
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Please remember to use our advertisers.�
They make our bulletins possible.�
Dear Parishioners, �
As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Ad-
vent and look toward the Incarnation just
two days away, we hear the prophesy of
Micah which was written over 700 years
before Jesus was born: “You Bethlehem,
too small to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me one who
is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is
from of old, from ancient times. He shall
stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the
Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord, his God; and they
shall remain, for now his greatness shall reach to the
ends of the Earth. He shall be peace” (Micah 5:1, 3�4).
Matthew’s Gospel quotes this prophesy from Micah
when he told the story of the Magi that we will hear on
the Epiphany. Little did Micah know that he was writing
about the future Prince of Peace, God�Hero, Father�
Forever, Wonder�Counselor who would be born on that
first Christmas.�
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In the Gospel for the fourth Sunday of Advent we heard
the story of the Visitation of the Blessed Mother Mary to
Elizabeth. In this famous passage, we enter into the en-
counter of two pregnant women carrying in their wombs
two aspects of the mystery of salvation. The elderly
Elizabeth carries the future John the Baptist who will be
the herald of the Messiah, and Mary carries the Messiah
himself. Both women have undergone amazing dining
experiences which have brought them to this moment of
encounter. Though separated greatly by age, Elizabeth
and Mary have much in common. Both are miraculously
pregnant, and both come from very humble backgrounds.
Both of these holy women said “yes” to the will of God
in their lives.�
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Jesus, whose birth we celebrate on Christmas, also came
from very humble beginnings, and he said “yes” to the
will of his Father in Heaven. The shepherds who were
the first people to hear about the birth of Jesus were also
humble and poor. And what was the message pro-
claimed to them by the angel? “Do not be afraid; for
behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that
will be for all people. For today in the city of David a
savior has been born for you who is Christ the
Lord” (Luke 2:10�11). Bringing joy, peace, and justice
to the world was an endeavor that Jesus began on that
first Christmas. Over 2000 years later we are the hands
and feet of Christ commissioned to spread the Good
News, the Gospel, and to bring joy, peace, and justice
into the world. It’s a world in desperate need for the
healing touch of Christ. As we gather on this final week
of Advent and throughout the Christmas season and be-
yond, may we experience the joy of Christ’s birth in our
hearts and then share it with everyone we
meet.�
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Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas! �
Father Joe�
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CATHOLIC COMMUNTIES OF BEDFORD�
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New Year’s Mass Schedule�
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Monday, December 31st�
Our Lady of Hope�4:00pm�
St. Mary�4:00pm�
Tuesday, January 1st�
St. Mary�9:15am�
Our Lady of Hope�11:00am�
LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS!!�
� Our Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party was wonderful!!
Thank you to all the elves that were servers and decora-
tors�the whole evening was just so much fun!! Also,
thank you to all those who came to celebrate with us. We
appreciate all of you!! Merry Christmas!!�
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM�
� � This is the last weekend to purchase gift
certificates before Christmas. Certificates can
be purchased after the 4:00 p.m. and 11:00
a.m. Masses in the Narthex. Gift certificates
are always a good gift, especially for those on your list
who are hard to buy for. We have many in stock. Please
stop and look!! We will not be ordering certificates this
next week following Christmas.�
� � Certificates will not be sold after the Christmas
Eve or Christmas Day Masses.�
Our Sharing Tree project has been completed
for the year. As always, the Our Lady of Hope
parish has shown tremendous generosity. You
provided 152 gifts for children, along with
stocking stuffers. In addition, 74 beautiful hats,
scarves, gloves, and other warm items were pro-
vided. Your support has certainly provided a more joyous
Christmas for those in need. Thank you!!�
OFFICE CLOSURE AT ST. MARY�
The boiler at Saint Mary will be replaced beginning Satur-
day, January 5
th
. Masses on the weekend of January 5�6
will not be affected nor will the daily Masses on January 9
�10 be affected. The Saint Mary office, however, which
gets all of its heat from the boiler will be closed on
Wednesday, January 9
th
and Thursday, January 10
th
. On
both of those days, the office at Our Lady of Hope will be
open. We apologize for any inconvenience. �
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE�
After numerous delays due to weather and an unfortunate
leak which affected the church, the roof project is finally
complete. It cost the parish $79,900, and the damage to
the inside of the church by the organ was covered by the
roofer’s insurance. We also got the carpets cleaned in the
entire church as a result of the claim. �
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