St. Philip Neri Church

514 Parker Ave, Osawatomie, KS 66064

https://www.miamilinncatholics.org/SPN

Sacred Heart Church

(St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Shrine)

729 W Main St, Mound City, KS 66056

https://www.miamilinncatholics.org/SH

Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2017

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

819 N 5th St, LaCygne, KS 66040

https://www.miamilinncatholics.org/OLL

Fr. Frank Burger

70.frank.70@gmail.com

Office: 514 Parker Ave., (PO Box 4)

Osawatomie, KS 66064

913-755-2652

www.miamilinncatholics.org

Deacon Don Poole: 913-636-7174

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:30 p.m. -St. Philip Neri Church

6:30 p.m. -Sacred Heart Church

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. O. L. of Lourdes Church

10:45 a.m. - St. Philip Neri Church

Tue & Fri: 8:00 a.m. - St. Philip Neri Church

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart Church

Thursday: 8:15 a.m.-O. L. of Lourdes Church

Holy Days of Obligation: As Announced

Confessions:

St. Philip Neri: 3:45 – 4:15 pm on Saturdays

Sacred Heart: 6:30 - 7:00 pm on Wednesdays

O. L. of Lourdes: 8:00 - 8:30 am on Sundays

And anytime by appointment.

Baptisms

Please contact the pastor

Marriage

Notify the Pastor at least 6 months prior to wedding

Pastoral Care of the Sick

Contact the pastor for anointing, Holy Communion

and pastoral visits

School of Religion

St. Philip Neri: 9:30 –10:30am Sundays

Sacred Heart: 5:00 - 6:15pm Saturdays

O. L. of Lourdes: 9:30 - 10:30am Sundays

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last week, we looked at a form of nativity scene called a presipio,

characterized by framing the crèche of Jesus with a vast array of per-

sonalities and a rich geographical context. The tradition was carried to

the New World, and finds very rich expression in Latin America to-

day. While in Europe the presepio was reserved mostly to the homes

of wealthy nobles and great churches, in Latin America it was claimed

by the poor and expressed the skills of native artisans. In Mexico, you

can still find clay figures in every village market. In a way, the native

people took the religion of Spanish rule and baptized it with their

Indian culture by surrounding the crib of Jesus with local geography

and people. In Brazil, where Christmas falls in summer, the figure of

the baby Jesus is wrapped in gold and gems, and set on a hillside sur-

rounded by flowers and animals of all kinds. Sometimes there is a

double presepio, presenting both Nativity and Crucifixion.

In some places in Latin America, even non-religious people take

care to have a presepio in the home, sometimes dedicating one whole

room in the house or apartment to the scene. Some cities have markets

where people from the countryside sell plants and figurines. In Cuzco,

churches and families provide hot chocolate for the children of the

poor who come down to help create the nativity scenes. In Paraguay,

the baby Jesus grows—the small infant who arrives on Christmas Eve

is replaced at New Year with a toddler Jesus who holds in one hand

the globe and in the other a cross. Few Christmas traditions have the

vitality and variety of presepios and crèches honoring the Nativity.

REJOICE Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God’s coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God’s coming

is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for

today’s readings are full of joy. Mary’s Magnificat substitutes for

our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to

give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word

for eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the

coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication.

It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings!

In Memory of Your Loved Ones

Data Family

Clark Family

Sam Stice

Dickerson Family

Thompson Family

Delinna Smith

John Bauer

Betty Bauer

John Johnson

Joan Johnson

Matt Johnson

Morgan Johnson

Natalie Johnson

Virgil Lawrence

Mchugh Family

Stanley Family

Butler Family

Phillips Family

Daryl Rohrer

Walter Vitt

Gabriel Smith

Van Schoelandt Family

Cargill Family

Preston Family

Martin Seuferling

Mr W. J Seuferling

Mrs. W.J Seuferling

Jane Louise Rutter

Goldie Marie Hubbard

Chet Landry

Dorothy Landry

David Yates

Davis Family

Patricia Reppert

Alfred Lickteig

Abertine Lickteig

Gene Lickteig

Joyce Burris

Fr. Fergus Lickteig

Fr. Bernard Lickteig

Ray Stainbrook

Bertha Stainbrook

I B Doerhoff

Paul Branson II

Garrett Dempsey

Pete Govea

Mary Govea

Underwood Family

Carmen DelaCruz

Florence DelaCruz

Mr Augustine DelaCruz

Mrs DelaCruz

Joe Medina

Pete DelaCruz

Dylan Moore

Anthany Schweiger

Frances Goddard

Guilfoyle Family

Mader Family

Paula Cobb

Mr. Charles Schneider

Mrs. Charles Schneider

Mr. Stanley Knutsen

Mrs. Stanley Knutsen

John Data

Loretta Data

Alayna Chrisman

Chrisman Family

McCowan Family

David Roseberry

M.D. Rose berry

Betty Roseberry

Dianiella Roseberry

Elder Family

Clements Family

Claude Taylor

Evelyn L. Foster

Eugene Burke

Margaret Burke

Robert Dugan

Ollene Dugan

Barbara Koperski

Charles Paul

Blanch Paul

Joseph Hanaway

Florence Hanaway

Christopher Walsh

Edward Brown

Charles Morell

Dorene Morell

Charles A. Schneider

Christine A. Schneider

Charles F. Schneider

Dr. James Pretz

George W. Pretz

Therese Miller

Bill Reinecker

Maxine Holt

Roy Holt

Sanford Holt

Edna Reinecker

Robert Reinecker

Lloyd Wilson

Mike Wilson

Loretta Carlton

Joe Fenoughty

Hashman Family

Phy llis Henness

Henry Stanley

Velma Stanley

Louis Hughes

Whitaker Family

Yackle Family

Derr Family

Howard E Manny

Ada M. Manny

Howard J. Manny

In Honor of Your Loved Ones

Harold & Lucille Baecker

Marie Rohrer

PROPER UNDERTAKING Never undertake anything for which you wouldn’t have

the courage to ask the blessings of heaven. —Georg C. Lichtenberg

Rejoice always!

In these weeks before Christmas, we often hear the word “joy,” usu-

ally accompanied by a couple laughing as they share a blanket and

sip cocoa by the fire. But what happens if our circumstances aren’t

“merry and bright?” What if our family is experiencing painful

relationships, illness, death or serious financial strain? In these times, we can remember this weekend’s readings which tell

us, “Rejoice always.” Always?! Yes! Joy recognizes that the coming

of Jesus means: • Forgiveness that sets us free, even if others don’t

change. • Hope of eternal life. • Strength to endure trials. • Comfort

knowing that Jesus became man to enter into our suffering. Need

some joy this week? Try one of our DIY Date Nights in the Resource

section of www.joyfulmarriageproject.com.

Remember In Your Prayers

Barney Brady

Jean Vasquez

Walter Hays

Donna Kill

Fred McClain

Mike Norman

Leon Knight

Kathy Lovig

Andy Wozniak

Bob Stout

Brian Spini

J.C. Jentzsch

Jennifer Cates

Kyle Christiansen

Kathy Newman

Andy Wozniak

James Vasquez

Willis Birchard

Austyn Taylor

Shirley Chambers

Marilyn Wells

Bob Calvert

Marie Roher

OraBelle Guilfoyle

Jerry Whitaker

Faye Clements

Russ Wier

Minnie Medina

Dennis Norris

Jennifer Perrodin

Bill Williams

Patrick Wozniak

Leota Schneider

Dean Horst

Ann Horst

Beverly Bonham

Sara Goodeyon

Tisha Turowski

Loren Wolken

Bill Patterson

Jay Slinkard

Last week’s Offertory

Names for Prayers for the Sick will remain on the listing unless otherwise notified. You may request to have a name removed by emailing me at cvitt@miamilinncatholics.org

Saturday [ December 16]

4:30pm: + Dave Roseberry by George and Marj Pretz

6:30pm: + Carl ( Stub) Mader by Tom and Vickie Guilfoyle

Ralph & Leota Schneider by Jeff & Susan Schneider

Sunday [ December 17 ]

8:30am: + People of the Parishes

10:45am: + Laura Robertson by Sulema Robertson & Family Tue: + Dave Roseberry by Carolyn Hughes

Wed: + Charles Morrell by Dan and Dorothy Morrell

Thu: +

Fri: +

Saturday [ December 23]

4:30pm: + Dave Roseberry by Pat Goodeyon

6:30pm: + John Johnson by Mike and Mary Johnson

+ Thomas and Phyllis Spainhoward by Jeff & Susan Schneider

Sunday [ December 24 ]

8:30am: + Rosemary Soetart by Her Family

10:45am: + Jack Robertson by Sulema Robertson & Family

Sacred Heart - $ 2459.25 St. Philip Neri - $ 1948.26 Our Lady of Lourdes - $ 1617.00 Thank you for your contributions.

Christmas Masses

December 24, 2017

St. Philip Neri: 4:00 PM

Our Lady of Lourdes : 6:00 PM

Sacred Heart: 8:00 PM

December 25, 2017

St. Philip Neri: 10:00 AM

New Years Day Mass

St. Philip Neri: 8:00 AM

St. Philip Neri Council 10786

St. Philip Neri Council 10786 are accepting Prolife donations

for Life Care Center in Ottawa, and Non-Perishable Food

items for the Food Pantry in Osawatomie through the Advent

Season.

Office will be closed for Christmas Break Tuesday, December 26th through Wednesday,

January 2nd. No Bulletin will be issued for that week.

The St. Philip Neri Altar Society Christmas Brunch

The St. Philip Neri Altar Society Christmas Brunch will be

held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 after 10:45 am Mass ,

with a brunch (Bring a dish of your choice) and a gift

exchange (a gift limit will be five dollars).

Come join in the fun.

Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society Christmas Party

Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society Christmas Party. Thursday,

December 21st at 6 pm in the church basement. Please bring

a dish to share and a white elephant gift. All ladies invited!

St. Philip Neri Heating and Cooling

For a long time we have known our AC/Furnace unit is in

need of replacement, the cost will be around $ 27,439.00 to

replace it. During this time of year if you are looking for

an end of the year tax deduction (your donation must be

made before December 31, 2017) or feel that you could help

us in raising the funds to help us pay for this project. There

are envelopes in the back of the church ( with Heating and

Cooling on them) . The new unit provides the basement with

its own temperature control thermostat and will also provide

reliability, efficient performance, and quiet operation.

Donations collected last week:$ 5750.00

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17