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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM December 10, 2017

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December 11th – December 17th 9am Mass Monday

†Bob Curley Loraine Stewart

9am Mass Tuesday

†Buster Reeves M/M John Prati

6pm Mass Wednesday

†Bernie Denker M/M Richard Hall

9am Mass Thursday

†Hoan Nguyen Anthony & Ha Pham

Third Sunday of Advent

5pm Mass SATURDAY

†Theresa Battisti Bob Battisti

9am Mass SUNDAY

Our Parish Family Fr. Jack

11:45am Mass SUNDAY

†Hong Nguyen Anthony & Ha Pham

Sacrament of Forgiveness (Penance, Reconciliation, Confession) Mon, Tue, & Thurs after Morning Mass

(Just ask Father after Mass) Saturday from 4:00pm-4:30pm

Wednesday at 5:45pm Or at any other time

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Allow me to describe the cares and concerns of those

sitting near you. Do not waste time much time in trying to

tie a name to each description. What is true for us this

Second Sunday of Advent in 2017 is true every Sunday, in

every parish around the world. So reflect for a moment,

and in no particular order, upon 12 types of people. Call it

an Advent 12-step examen in preparation for the 12 Days

of Christmas. Consider:

• Those who are approaching their first Christmas after

the death of someone, whom they have dearly loved.

• Those who come to Christmas to celebrate the Word

made flesh, knowing that cancer or some other

disease has invaded their own flesh.

• Those who are, late in life, once again raising children

in their home because unless they do their

grandchildren will have no nurturing home.

• Those who, advanced in age, live in fear that this will

be their last Christmas in their own home, still able to

live life in their own way.

• Those who struggle to make Christmas something

their children will always remember but only add to

the mounting worry about bills that cannot be paid.

• Those who came to this country, desperate to find a

new life, and who now live in fear that everything

might be lost.

• Those who want to live in the freedom of Christ but

are still held captive by addiction.

• Those who try to spread holiday cheer and comfort,

all the while returning to homes where discord and

distrust hold reign.

• Those who are growing up different than others, in

communities where young people are expected to

mature in well-worn ways.

• Those who are alienated from their family and

friends, cut off from the faces meant to give them life.

• Those, who think that they are alone in struggling

with unbelief and with questions about their faith.

• Those who are not here in the parish most Sundays

because it has never been a place of comfort for them.

If a face or two has come before your mind, realize that

God has given you a gift. You have seen the suffering of

God’s cherished ones. Now it is up to you to decide how

to make this command of God into the promise of our

parish.

Comfort, O Comfort, My People



ACUTELY INFIRM

Theresa Aide Kris Ajamie Bailey Anderson Bert Alvarez Annette Balderas Michelle Brewer Ray Brewer Lucy Burk Ron Burk Marian Chessmore Diane Cook Peter Falcone Rick Filibeck Jerri Gilmore Antonia Guzman Esther Guzman Chester Hagnoski Larry Hopper Ron Kaniewski Maria Londono Chris Manley Linda Monroe Megan Muir Olivia Muir Caroline Newell Katherine Newell Chris Politte Charlene Rader Lynn Rutledge Shannon Saturo David Schachle Chris Sexton George Simms Landon Smith Bradley Stewart Reginald Stewart Jim Tucker Gina Urbina Maria Valdez Wayne Wolfenkoehler

All Christians should pray regularly for all people who suffer from infirmities of every kind. But this list is intended for individuals who are acutely ill or facing surgery until they are back on the mend. Names will ordinarily be removed after 3 weeks, but if the illness persists you can call us and we will keep their names on for an additional three weeks. HOMEBOUND

Ann Barr Joyce Beauregard Lillian Brehm Margaret Crawford Roberta Cullip Dolores Waas Nancy Davis Joan Elliot Nancy de Long Pat Everhart Ruth Frejo Rosita Hall Tom Hanson Pam Johnson Roger Kane Ann Knapper Alberta Marquez Michelle Mathew Martha Maynard Betty McClure Howard McLaughlin San Juana Medina Jeanette Minter John Minter Clariese Morgan Janie O’Connor Tom O’Neil Ramona Orland Anna Rossi Ron Rytlewski Rose Rytlewski Yvonne Smith Elinor Thompson

10/10 Alissa Akin, D’Ana Guzman, Jodi Joseph,

Bill Nance, Jimmy Rylant, Barbara Stelle

10/11 Jim Cusack, Angelica Franco, Yiselle Ponce, Jeff Tovar

10/12 Jacob Brannum, Mercy Hulley, Diiana Ibarra, Dan Kucab, Michael McCall, Maria Meza, Juanita Millsap, Miles Simpson, Terry Truong, Jeff Wharton, Huong Zabolski

10/13 John Bereznak, Barbara King, Amanda Radovcic

10/14 Trenton Bocock, Antonio Garcia, Isaiah Green, John Huynh, Ella Johnson, Moises Rodriguez, Ted Schwartz

10/15 Gunner Bracken, Rayann Bracken, Gene Brewer, Priscilla Krittenbrink, Susan Murray, Deborah Sanders, Julie Williamson

10/17 Eliana Babbit, Jason Clarkson, Lisa Fisher, Teague Fox, Elaine Julian, William Orland, Linvy Pius, Lucy Radovcic, Evan Sprayberry

10/10 Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Rodriquez 54 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Skelly 12

10/11 Mr. & Mrs. Marty Cain 6 Mr. & Mrs. Zechariah Smith 13

10/12 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Saltos 31

10/16 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hubbard 34

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Needed By December 17th

FROZEN Turkey (10-12 lbs) 1 Instant Potatoes (13oz or larger) 1 Can Sweet Potatoes (15 oz) 2 Canned Corn (15 oz) 2 Green Beans (15 oz) 1 Can Cranberry Sauce 1 Stuffing Mix Cake Mix Frosting

With Our Deepest Sympathy We extend our sincere condolences to Joe & Mary Earing and family on the occasion of the death of their beloved granddaughter, Ceegan Brewer. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.



December 16-17

Altar Server

Holy Communion

Holy Communion

Gift Bearer

Hospitality

Lector

Coordinator

SATURDAY

5pm Andrew Means Jim Emmen Tom Strotman

Clois Catalano Carol Hix Jim Emmen Lynn Grant-Yingling Mike Jaques

Sandra Porter Ed Smith Robin Teske Matt Walters

Ron Porter Brian & Sam Muzny Kelsey Riva

LuVern & Evelyn Dokter Patt Knight Karen Linch

Pat Jaques Marva Yandell

Polo & Mary Lopez

SUNDAY 9am

Peyton Hand Austin Joseph Justin Zondor

David Aulner Jane Behr Dorothea Bradshaw Frank Bruehl Jan Bruehl Johnny Clark

Dina Jones-Griggs Tess Coburn Jovita Crissman Pam Cusack Tony Darnell Mario Diaz Angeline Fombe

Tyler Hand Amber Johnson William Johnson Kye Johnson Dorothy Killian

Elmer Goetz Greg Hargrove Marge Hargrove Mercy Hulley

Skip Ashworth Rosemarie Cruz

Marty Ortega

SUNDAY 11:45am Daniel Moni

Pearce Schweikhart Mercedes Tran

Randy Allford Gina Atkins Rick Atkins Hector Denis Shelly Durham Kelly Gibbons

Roy Lyle Nancy Lyle Caryl Prati John Prati Ed Tucker

Deborah Friedt Michael Friedt John Gonshor Jay Harris Teresa Harris

Gary Kamphaus Michael Lynn Sherry Lynn Patti Riva

Brooke Beasley Peggy Denker

Joe Gibbons

Monday, December 11 10:00am Caregiver Support Group

6:00pm CHILDREN’S CHOIR Practice 6:30pm Small Group Leadership Training 7:00pm Rother Men Small Group 7:00pm Bible Timeline-24 week study

Tuesday, December 12

6:00am Rother Men Small Group 5:30pm Cantor practice 6:00pm Choir & Instrumentalists Practice 6:00pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Ladies Journey Group 7:00pm Bible-Timeline-24 week study

Wednesday, December 13

7:00pm Life Nite 7:00pm Journey of Faith

Stewardship of Treasure/Sacrificial Giving

Dec 3 FYTD PFYTD

Sacrificial Giving 20,218 308,989 312,076

Children/Teens 41 707

Total Contributions 20,259 309,696 312,076

Other Income 2,061 89,490 86,452

Total Income 22,320 399,186 398,528

644 households either have monthly/ weekly envelopes or

contribute by bank draft

217 contributors gave $20,218

Average gift $93

Thank You, Good and Faithful Stewards!

Thursday, December 14 1:00pm Prime Timers Fix Christmas bags 6:00pm Knights meeting-1st degree 6:00pm St. Vincent de Paul 7:00pm Parish Reconciliation Service

Saturday, December 15

6:30am Rother Men Small Group

Sunday, December 17

10:20am Life Kids, EDGE, Life Teen classes 10:30am Cancer Support Group

EVENTS THIS WEEK

ATTENTION! PLEASE SIGN-UP for CHRISTMAS MASS MINISTRIES- Sun 5pm & 10pm - Mon 10am



THE “FOREVER” PEOPLE

OF ST ANDREW

The ones who feel like home, take care of us at our worst and applaud us at our best – the ones by our sides through every challenge and obstacle.

That’s right, I am speaking about YOU, the people of St Andrew. Fr. Jack invited me to reflect on important things that occurred during my years of service. Here are just a few:

WE Sang

Married sweethearts Buried loved ones

Celebrated sacraments Attended Journey of Faith

Cooked Youth meals Ate Vic’s salmon - even during

the time at St Charles! Prayed Taize and Prayed around the Cross

Ate the best food in the world at innumerable potluck celebrations

Disagreed-Agreed-Agreed to Disagree Lived and suffered through 9/11

Shared a truly holy pastor, father to us all Worked, laughed, cried, studied and lived

with an exceptional staff Became intentional disciples

Learned how to be church together and grew in community with one another

ALPHA Changes Everything including how seriously we need to strive to

stay in community with one another.

Please let us hear from you and often! Our house is always open. The light will be on.

7940 Reeds Rd Prairie Village, Kansas 66208

[email protected]

Take a slip from the GIVING TREE located in the Commons. Each gift will be distributed to one of the least of Christ’s brothers and sisters:

Moms & Infants at Birth Choice

Developmentally Disabled Adults

at the Center of Family Love

Homeless People

at The City Rescue Mission

It may look like a Christmas tree, but that tree standing in the sanctuary is actually our Advent Jesse Tree. It is adorned with wonderful symbols taken from the Old Testament scriptures. Each one shows how Jesus is the long awaited Messiah—God’s anointed one.

2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Thanks to your generous gifts to the Building & Maintenance Fund we have been able to make needed improvements this past year:

• An updated all digital Audio System for the Church

• A lovely Carillon

• Replaced windows in the old office wing

• Additional chairs for Joyce Center & Classrooms

• Handicap accessible doors for Youth Center and Office Wing

• Main entrance made handicap accessible with new sliding doors

• Stage for Joyce Center

CHRISTMAS

PRESENTS

FOR JESUS

THE

JESSE

TREE

That you let us live and work, play and pray with you.

You made it possible for us to raise 4 children in the faith.

That WE spoke about God together, and listened to one

another and BELIEVED



JOURNEY OF FAITH

Wednesdays at 7pm:

December 13th & 20th

JOF is the process that primarily leads

unbaptized individuals through the Rites of Initiation which culminate with Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. It began on August 30th with the first session of the ALPHA course and continues—with breaks-- until after Easter.

JOF is also for Catholics who didn’t receive

Confirmation or Eucharist as children, or who are simply in need of updating their understanding of the faith so as to become more intentional disciples of Jesus. Finally, it is for Sponsors who will accompany all these inquirers on the Journey.

Coffee with the Principal @

Mount St. Mary Catholic High

School

Thursday, December 14th 9:00 am 2801 S. Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK

73109

You are invited to join Mrs. DeNegri for an informal coffee as she discusses her vision for The Mount and our commitment to helping your student grow in spirituality with an emphasis on academics and activities. Reservations are not required. Please park in the lot by the baseball field, or in the gravel lot across from the school (both are on Shartel). Enter the building through the front door on the circle drive. MSM students will greet you at the door and escort you to the Mercy Meeting Room.

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ADVENT

PENANCE

RITE

THURSDAY

DECEMBER 14TH

AT 7PM

CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICES

Dec 11th, Dec 18th 6:00PM

Parents Will Need To Stay For

The short Rehearsals



RAISING DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

LIFE KIDS, EDGE & LIFE TEEN

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM

CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING

Sunday, Dec 17th at 1:00 pm

YOUTH ACTIVITIES LIFE NIGHT

Wednesdays 7pm- 9:30pm For all youth in grades 6-12

CAROLING AT THE VA

Sun, Dec 10th

Teens and parents help to spread the joy of the Holidays to the Veterans of Oklahoma City. Meet at 1pm at the Youth building. Safe environment

trained parents are needed as drivers.

PARISH PENANCE RITE

Thursday, Dec 14th

Teens bring cookies and help with setup, serving

and breakdown. An opportunity for service hours.

Sign up during classes on Sunday or at Life Nite.

Prayer for the Homeless O God of endless mercy, in your divine plan to save us, your only son became a person like us in all things but sin. When the time came for his birth into this world his mother Mary could not find a place for this miracle to take place. Through your grace, she and Joseph came upon a spot where Jesus could safely enter into the full scope of human activity and begin to show us how to live. The homelessness of the Holy Family in that moment became a shining light to all who would follow them! It is your desire that all would have a safe and secure place to lay their heads.

During this year of grace of 2018 may we always be attentive to the needs of those who have no place to call home. May we open our hearts to help these modern-day holy families so that all parents and children will be safe and secure in their own abodes.

When Christ took flesh through the Blessed Virgin Mary, he made his home with us. We now pray that all people on the earth will have a home where Jesus may enter and bless it with his presence. May he nurture our love for each other, share in our joys, comfort us in our sorrows. Inspired by his teachings and example, may all people of the world enjoy the dignity of a home, which is, before all else, a dwelling place of God’s love, which radiates throughout the world.

~ Fr. Bernard Olszewski ~

12/14 Prepare Christmas Bags for Homebound-1:00pm

12/28 Prime Timers Christmas Party Catered Meal & Entertainment- 12:30pm _____________________________________

The council will provide the meat. Participants will bring side dishes and desert. There will be no cost for the dinner. Free childcare will be provided. There will not be childcare available unless requested before December 14th. To insure proper staffing, please advise the Grand Knight, Charles Blackburn at 691-5485 of your child care requirements. Those wishing to take part in “Dirty Santa” may bring a $10 gift.

PREPARING FOR BAPTISM CLASS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH

1pm in Room 4

We conduct this one session program for members of our parish who are planning to baptize a child for the very first time. First time godparents are also welcome, but participation is optional. There are other expectations of parents who are going to promise to raise their child in the faith of the Church. Following this class, parents must contact Father Jack at least 30 days before the date you are requesting to see if there may be any special circumstances in scheduling the actual baptism. Baptisms are usually not held during Lent so if you want your child baptized before then, please plan accordingly. Child care is available upon request.

K OF C AWARDS BANQUET

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16.

POT-LUCK DINNER 7PM


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