Fourth Sunday Of Advent 18 December 2011

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 AM December 17 Anthony Aversa & Family Intentions req. by Larry & Theresa Ferringo 5:00 PM The Living and Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30AM December 18

Mary Glowacki req. by Chet Glowacki 11:00 AM

Wanda Siemiontkowski req. by Julie & Christopher Ross Monday 8:00 AM December 19

Mary Fazio req. by Gloria & Michael Sabato Tuesday 8:00 AM December 20 Theodora Constantino req. by Mrs. Lucia Marini Wednesday 7:30 PM December 21

Peter Sabato req. by Frances Sabato Thursday 8:00 AM December 22

Wanda Siemiontkowski req. by Julie & Christopher Ross Friday 8:00 AM December 23 Mary Rose Meglio req. by Rose Meglio Saturday 8:00 AM December 24

Peter Sabato req. by Frances Sabato 11:00 PM Special Intention req. by Clare Bamberski

THE HOLY SEASON OF ADVENT FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

“…As it is written in the book of the words of Isaias, the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord: make straight His paths: Every valley shall be filled: and every mountain and hill shall be brought low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough

ways plain: And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Luke 3, 4-6

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR

AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday December 18 I Class FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Readings: 1 Corinthians 4, 1-5 & Luke 3, 1-6

O Adonai and Ruler of the house of Israel, You appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and on Mount Sinai gave him Your Law. Come, and with outstretched arm redeem us!

Monday December 19 III Class Greater Feria of Advent Readings: 1 Corinthians 4, 1-5 & Luke 3, 1-6

O Root of Jesse, You stand for an ensign of mankind; before You kings shall keep silence, and to You all nations shall have recourse. Come, save us, and do not delay!

Tuesday December 20 II Class Greater Feria of Advent Readings: Philippians 4, 4-7 & John 1, 19-28

O Key of David and Scepter of the house of Israel: You open and no man closes; You close and no man opens. Come, and deliver him from the chains of prison who sits in darkness and the shadow of death!

Wednesday December 21 II Class Saint Thomas, Apostle Readings: Ephesians 2, 19-22 & John 20, 24-29

O Rising Dawn, Radiance of the Light eternal and Sun of Justice; Come, and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death!

Thursday December 22 II Class Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini Readings: 1 Corinthians 1, 26-31 & Matthew 11, 25-30

O King of the Gentiles, and the Desired of all, You are the cornerstone that binds two into one. Come, and save poor man whom You fashioned out of clay!

Friday December 23 II Class Greater Feria of Advent Readings: 1 Corinthians 4, 1-5 & Luke 3, 1-6

O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Expected of nations and their Savior: Come, and save us, O Lord our God!

Saturday December 24 I Class

8:00 AM Mass Vigil of The Nativity of Our Lord Readings: Romans 1, 1-6 & Matthew 1, 18-21

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST – Holyday of Obligation

Saturday December 24 I Class FIRST MASS OF CHRISTMAS AT MIDNIGHT Confessions: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM Christmas Carols begin at 10:30 PM First Mass of Christmas begins at 11:00 PM and ends after Midnight Readings: Titus 2, 11-15 & Luke 2, 1-14

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The normal schedule will be followed, with the following additions:

Saturday, December 17 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 18 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Tuesday, December 20 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM

Sunday, December 25

Christmas Day 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM

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CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24

8:00 AM Daily Mass (No 5:00 PM Mass)

10:30 PM Christmas Carols

10:50 PM Blessing of Manger and Christmas Proclamation

11:00 PM – Mass through Midnight

Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25

8:30 AM Low Mass

11:00 AM High Mass

Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. This extra hour each week is provided for the convenience of many and is in addition to the availability of Confessions before every Mass. Since the church will now be open on Tuesday nights from 8 to 9 PM you may wish to stop in for a brief visit to Our Lord in the tabernacle, pray a rosary, or even make a personal Holy Hour, even if you are not going to Confession. On December 20, Confessions will be heard 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards are available in the Narthex.

BUILDING FUND UPDATE

Goal: $14,000.

Week 3 $1,293. Week 2 $1,874.00 Week 1 $1,370.00

Total donations: $4,537. 32% of Goal Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $9,463.

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