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December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 21, 2014
Head of the Church: The Glorified Christ
Pastor: Rev. Guy Francis Noonan, S.T.D.
Mass Schedule — Eucharist:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Noon
Weekdays: Tues. & Thurs.: 8:15 am
Confessions: Saturday 3:15 – 3:45 pm
Rosary begins 1/2 hour (SHARP!) before the 4, 8, 10 Masses.
Prelude begins 10 minutes before all weekend Masses.
Parish Staff:
Administration/Bookkeeper:
Michael Knight
Coord. of Religious Education:
Jeanne Vecchione
Director of Music & Liturgy:
Denise Ziegler
Maintenance:
Thomas Kissell
Parish Office:
Telephone:
904-824-8688
Fax:
904-824-5110
Hours: Monday
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Office E-mail:
[email protected]
Bulletin E-mail:
[email protected]
Parish Mission Statement
To become a community of disciples, called to walk “The Way” of Christ Jesus
in our households, church community and society.
Mailing Address / Parish Office at Church Location:
5950 State Road 16 / World Golf Village, Saint Augustine, FL. 32092-0626
www.olgc-church.org
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church
In your prayers, remember
our families and friends in
need:
TODAY’S READINGS: December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel
7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).
Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm
89).
Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus
Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).
Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be
done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981,
1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved
For 2014:
Christmas Masses
and
December 27 & 28
Wednesday Christmas Eve 5 pm Vigil Mass
Altar Servers: Brendan Youngclaus, Daniel Ho, Jimmy
Kennedy, Nicole Klucharich.
Lector: Vanessa Warner.
Sacristan: John Walsh.
EMs: Debra Petone, Martha Ho, Debbie Troehler, Ruth
Mallett, Tom Slattery, and need 5 more volunteers.
Wednesday Christmas Night 11pm Mass
Altar Servers: ?
Lector: Dana Cunningham.
Sacristan: Frank Coonahan.
EMs: Deborah Bowles, Kathy Hart, Allen Gray, Joe Zarbo,
and need 2 more volunteers.
Thursday Christmas Day 10 am Mass
Altar Servers: Julia Goricki.
Lector: Janice Bequette.
Sacristan: Bob Mathison.
EMs: Tom Slattery, Deborah Bowles, Constanze Goricki,
Darlene Langlois, Jackie Stubbs, and need 1 more
volunteer.
Sheila Adkison
Kenny Anderle
Sue Anderle
Alfredo & Dora Andrade
Anastasia Armstrong
Marilyn Beach
Joan Benedetto
Jeanne Bequette
Seema Bharwani
Kassie Billing
Diane Billings
Wanda Bond
Karen Brandvolt
Jesse Burrier
Don Cason
Jean Cason
Roosevelt Charles
Elliot Cody
Mary Cofield
Francis Curtin-Bass
Shirley Curtin-Bass
Evelyn Daigle
Raymond Daigle
Anne Depolo
Paula V. De Voto
Robert De Voto
Josh Dick
Tim Donovan
Erickson Family
Ernie Ernhardt
Brad Fitzgerald
Jamie Fortney
Lane Fortney
Bob & Gaby Geisler
Maria Gleason
Mary Glorioso
Gary Guenthur
Msgr. Heslin
Diana Joseph
Sandra Keane
Irene Koester
Ed Kuhn
Lester LaFreniere
Lena Lednick
Pam Louvat
Albert Lowros
Traci Majoris
Cecelia Mallett
Jack Mathison
Paul Mumford
Rev. Guy F. Noonan
Liz O’Brien
Harold Olsen
Rich Pagliaro
Bill Pickard
Anthony Riccio
J.C. Riess
Linda Riess
Colleen Riley
Tracy Sabo
Jennifer Saunderson
Vera Schuster
Rosalie Sciano
David Shaw
Ronald Sindel
Crystal Sirmans &
unborn baby
Donald Skinner
Charlie Smith
Arika Steiglewal
Helen Sterling
Anne & Leonard
Talalai
Donna Thompson
Bob Thornton
John Vecchione
Patrick & Joyce Veit
Alan Vogt
Jimmy Wagner
Wayne & Caroline
Wagner
Robert Watkins
Dick Whitehead
Loretta Mallett Zelik
Contact [email protected] or 940-0582 to have your loved one
included.
Dec. 20 Saturday Vigil 4 pm
Intentions of Brett & Remy DeVoe
December 21 Sunday 8am
Gladys Doyle †
Req. by Fred & Rosemarie Gortler
Saturday 4 pm Vigil Mass
Altar Servers: Brendan Youngclaus, Nicole Klucharich.
Lector: Marvin Sindel.
Sacristan: Doris Tyde.
EMs: Vicky Tyde, Cathy Ritter, Kathy Hart, Kathy Hillyard.
December 21 Sunday 10 am
Gabriele Mongiello †
Requested by Tony & Hilda Perillo
December 21 Sunday 12 Noon
Pro Populo (For the Parishioners)
Sunday 8 am Mass
Altar Servers: Noah & Emma Fiori.
Lector: Vanessa Warner.
Sacristan: Vicky Sapienza.
EMs: Peter Smith, Hilda Perillo, Janice Bequette, Ginger
Eddy.
December 23 Tuesday 8:15 am
Natalina Mongiello †
Requested by Tony & Hilda Perillo
December 24 Wednesday 5 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE Mass
Natalie Gould †
Requested by Ken Gould
December 24 Wednesday 11
pm CHRISTMAS NIGHTMass
The Meyers Family
Requested by Celine Blumette
December 25 Thursday 10 am
CHRISTMAS DAY Mass
Int. of Rev. Guy Francis Noonan
for birthday & healing
Dec. 27 Saturday Vigil 4 pm
Janet Fuller †
Requested by Don & Kathy Hart
Sunday 10 am Mass
Altar Servers: Daniel Ho, Grace Wong.
Lector: Dennis Kompare.
Sacristan: Bob Mathison.
EMs: Laura Dellbrugge, Mindy Benedict, Ines Russ, Maria
Olsen, Maureen Duffy, Debra Petone, Marshall Head, Joe
Zarbo, Glenn East, Constanze Goricki, Geraldine Talalai,
Nancy Lazarock.
Sunday 12 Noon Mass
Altar Server: Isabel, Will & David Curtis.
Lector: Deborah Bowles.
Sacristan: John Walsh.
EMs: Julio Caballero, Helen Stafford, Katie Kuchinsky,
Diana Hixson.
December 28 Sunday 8am
December 28 Sunday 10 am
December 28 Sunday 12 Noon
Poor Souls in Purgatory †
Frank Charles Raccioppi, Sr. †
Req. by Frank & Jeanette Raccioppi
Pro Populo (For the Parishioners)
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WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR
Saturday, December 20–Saints Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
Rosary 3:30 pm
Sunday, December 21—4th Sunday of Advent; Saint Thomas
Rosary 7:25 am, 9:30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word10am Mass,Pod 7
RCIA 10 am to Noon, Conference Rm & Office
Prayer meeting with Joe Difato 11 am, Pod # 7
Monday, December 22—Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Dining with Dignity downtown St. Augustine
Religious Educ. Program is on Christmas Break
TMIY! Planning Team meets 7 pm, Pod # 1
Tuesday, December 23—Saint John of Kanty (St. John Cantius)
Legion of Mary 10:30 am at St. Ambrose
Wednesday, December 24—Christmas Eve; Saints Adam & Eve
Parish Office CLOSED at 12 Noon
Thursday, December 25—The Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
Holy Day of Obligation
Parish Office CLOSED for Christmas holidays
Friday, December 26—Saint Stephen
Parish Office CLOSED for Christmas holidays
Saturday, December 27—Saint John (Apostle & Evangelist)
Church Cleaning 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Rosary 3:30 pm
Sunday, December 28—Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Rosary 7:25 am, 9:30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word10am Mass,Pod 7
RCIA 10 am to Noon, Conference Rm & Office
Prayer meeting with Joe Difato 11 am, Pod # 7
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
December 24 Christmas Eve
5 pm Mass
December 24 Christmas Night 11 pm Mass
December 25 Christmas Day 10 am Mass
If you are Home Bound and would like to have
Holy Communion brought to you, call BOB or
CAROL MATHISON -- HOME PHONE 940-9560
or CELL 504-0843.
Daily Mass reading:
www.usccb.org/nab
Pray Rosary before
Mass: Sat.: 3:30 pm
Sunday: 7:25 am; 9:30 am
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December 21, 2014
Feast of the Epiphany: January 4, 2015
Our parish will again celebrate
the Feast of the Epiphany with
an
International
Food
Tasting Event, a Festival of
Nations, after the Noon Mass
on
January
4,
2015.
Parishioners are invited to
bring food to sample that is
part of their family heritage.
native
dress
and
Also,
keepsakes are welcomed to
wear or display at your table.
There is a signup sheet in the
church lobby so that the committee knows how many
parishioners are participating. If you would like to
volunteer to help set up for the event on Saturday,
January 3, please contact Bob or Carol Mathison at 940
-9560 or [email protected]
This is not a fund raiser and all parishioners are invited
to join in the celebration.
SILENT AUCTION at “The Big Event”
The
big
event
on
January 30, 2015 will
have a colossal silent
auction, we will have
over 35 prizes some
nice big ones like a
week in Mexico, art
work by local juried
artists, front row tickets
to the Book of Mormon. In addition we
will have many ethnic wine baskets filled
with goodies from the country they
represent. Come and join in the fun and
entertainment. If anyone has something
they want to contribute, please contact
Maureen Duffy (940-9537) or Mary Ellen
Davidson (868-9804).
Ladies’ Guild
There will be no Ladies’ Guild
meetinginDecember.
Weinviteallladiesintheparish
to our January 6, 2015 meeting
the first Tuesday of the month.
Social time from 6:30 pm with
themeetingfollowingat7:00pm.Pleasejoinus!
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Here it is … “THE BIG EVENT"
BIG PLANS are being made for Friday
evening January 30, 2015 – an exciting,
once in a life-time evening of fun,
entertainment and dancing. The featured
entertainer of the evening will be Tim
Rippey with a special presentation of
Phantom of The Opera. There will be lots of
food – with home-cooked BBQ. A silent
auction will be held with a variety of
premium items on which you can bid. And
finally you round out the evening by dancing
with your favorite partner.
Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Individual or company sponsorship ads in
the Official Program Booklet are available
starting at $100 per quarter page (full page
$400.00). If you have any questions or
require more information about the “BIG
EVENT” contact Larry Rogari at 940-4488.
To live charitably means not looking out for our own
interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and
–Pope Francis
poorest among us.
December 21, 2014
THANK YOU! Last month you donated 920 pounds of food
and the Nov. pantries distributed over 3,200 pounds of food
to 51 households with 176 members!
This was our largest pantry ever and included 43 turkeys and
9 hams for Thanksgiving!!
ALL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
THE FOOD PANTRY
is in need of:
Peanut Butter (15 to 18 oz) plastic jars
Long Grain Rice (2 lb bags)
Please: NO GLASS
and in original unopened containers.
Your monetary support is
also welcome in
the form of a check made out to
OLGC (MEMO: Food Pantry)
Next Pantry Dates 2015:
January 13 from 5 — 7 pm;
January 17 from 10am — Noon.
Thank you for your continued support
as we nourish the hungry.
-from Seven Saints for Seven Virtues
PARISH SURVEY FOLLOW-UP:
Dear Parishioners,
OLGC conducted a parish-wide survey a few months ago, with the
responses from 220 + members of the parish. We are now
proceeding on with the next steps towards developing our five-year
plan.
As a next step, we want to conduct a ‘deeper dive’ on important
areas that involve parish life.
You are invited to participate in one of three focus groups. These
groups will last approximately 2 ½ hours and will likely be on a
Saturday morning, after the New Year 2015, in January or February.
Picture the meetings like a test kitchen! Pertinent individual ideas
and group discussion can help surface some exciting recipes for a
more vibrant parish of disciples going forward.
The groups will focus on issues related to three of our “Four W’s” –
Welcome, Worship and Word. The goal is to surface specific
suggestions for consideration and adoption on our way forward as a
parish community.
If you would like to be considered for participating, there is a sign-up
sheet in the lobby. We request your name, email, neighborhood and
phone number. We will then get back to you when a final date is
chosen.
Thanks.
Father Guy and The Five-Year Planning Team
Tips for helping the pantry. Thinking of giving
a large donation? We now have a list of items
needed for the pantry on the web site. Just go
to our website www.olgc-church.org and click
on the food pantry icon and then on the
shopping list in the middle of the page. The list
clearly indicates what items are needed by the
pantry - making it easy to give exactly what is
needed for the shopping bags that are packed
and given out at the pantry each month. Thank
you for continued support!
Baby Items for St. Gerard’s Campus
The OLGC Respect Life Ministry will continue
collecting items for St. Gerard’s. There is a
basket in Pod 1 to place items. Diapers (all
sizes) and baby food are always welcome
items. Used baby items are welcomed.
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Stewardship Reflection
2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; Ps 89: 2-5, 27-29; Rom 16: 25-27; Lk 1: 26-38
“May it be done to me
according to your word.” (Lk
1:38)
With that simple statement,
our Blessed Mother Mary
represents everything that a
good steward must be —
someone who has put total
trust in God regardless the
consequences.
On this
Fourth and final Sunday of
Advent, it is imperative for
all of us to keep that in mind.
Mary’s response is what each of us needs to strive for.
we, too, need to be prepared to place our lives in God’s
hands, and to react to whatever happens with a sense of
thanksgiving and resolve. Holy Scripture reminds us
these few days before we celebrate the birth of Christ
that we have been on a journey, an Advent journey. This
journey should have prepared us for the joy of this week,
but it also should have been marked by our own ongoing
conversion and effort to be better Catholics and
Christians.
St. Paul tells us in the second reading “…according to
the revelation of the mystery…manifested.” Jesus is the
manifestation of this mystery. At Christmas, we must
acknowledge this because it represents our salvation,
and it is the reason why we must celebrate with great
happiness. “For unto us a child is born; unto us a child is
given.” (Is 9:6)
It’s a great gift: sensing keenly that amidst darkness,
change, and uncertainty, the only firm ground we can
stand on is God. The God we meet in Advent calls us
into a future greater than we can ever imagine.
-from St. Anthony Messenger
2014 "350 Club" THANK YOU
Thanks to all those who are part of this fundraising effort
and as last year, the weekly drawings will take place before
the start of the Saturday 4 pm Mass. The best to all of us!
Remember, the winner’s stub will go back into the box and
they become eligible for future drawings.
Raffle Winners drawn on December 13 and 20:
will be published in future Bulletins.
Check the board in the Church entrance for those who have
won the previous weekly drawings.
All proceeds from this fundraiser went to the OLGC
Operations Account.
Thanks for all your support of the "OLGC 350 Club".
The 350 Club Committee
OLGC has its own parish cemetery for in-ground burial. For
cremation, we also provide a beautiful columbarium adorned
with a statue of Michelangelo's "Pieta". Parishioners have also
recently built a new altar in the cemetery for memorial
Masses.
Information is available at the Parish Office
regarding rates and policies. Please call 904-824-8688.
Registration in OLGC parish
and stewardship within one's
means is requested of all
those worshipping with us
and using our facilities.
Parish registration forms are in the
lobby in a wooden holder on the wall.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Lord, may this be my prayer: ‘That I be ready to make an
account of my stewardship whenever you call me from this
life.’
Last Will and Testament: Please consider including your
Church in your estate planning. The Church and its
diverse ministries exist only through the funding of its
members. The name of our Church for legal purposes is
“Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church, Mill
Creek, Saint Augustine, FL. 32092”.
December 13 & 14, 2014
monies will be published in the
December 28, 2014 Bulletin.
December 20 & 21, 2014 monies will be
published in the January 4, 2015
Bulletin.
December 24 & 25 as well as December 27 & 28 monies
will be published in the January 11, 2015 Bulletin.
This is due to early Bulletin publication deadlines!
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December 21, 2014
"What I can do, you cannot, and what you can do, I cannot.
But together we can do SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL FOR GOD." [Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta]
New Parishioners: Welcome! Please take a few minutes to complete a
“Parish Registration & Census” form that may be found in the Church
Entrance Area. The data provided by you on this form is kept confidential.
When completed, please give to a Greeter, mail to the Parish Office or place
in the collection basket.
Mass Intentions: If you would like to have a Mass said for a special
intention, please pick up the “Mass Intention Request Form” (printed on
purple paper) found in the Church Entrance Area in the wooden wall display
and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. The
envelope is labeled “Mass Intentions”. Please complete all requested
information and note the instructions on the form. Suggested offering (Mass
Stipend) is $10.00, make check payable to Rev. Guy Francis Noonan.
Prayer Intentions: To add a name to OLGC’s Prayer List, please contact
Anton J. Anderle 904-940-0582 [email protected]
“Protecting God’s Children” Requirement for Volunteers: All volunteers
over the age of 18 working with minor children or vulnerable adults must be
fingerprinted and background check through the Diocese (this is done on a
national level and is to be renewed every 5 years). Please contact Parish
Office for registration instructions. These volunteers must also attend a
class called "Protecting God's Children" (“PGC”). Please provide a copy of
your completed “PGC” certificate to our Parish Office. Classes can be found
online at www.virtus.org. A diocesan volunteer application must be
submitted to OLGC Parish Office. Please call the Parish Office if you have
any questions. No persons ministering with minor children or vulnerable
adults may do so unless they have fully completed all requirements
(Diocesan policy per Bishop Estévez).
PASTORAL SERVICES/MINISTRIES
*All Liturgical Ministers*: information on training Denise Ziegler
904-432-0048 [email protected]
*Altar Servers: Nicole Ducote 904-940-1059 [email protected]
Bereavement: Helen Stafford 904-940-5829 [email protected]
Bible Study:
Claude Fiori 904-377-3378 [email protected]
Career Connections: Allen L. Gray 904-826-1688 [email protected]
CLOW: Children’s Liturgy of the Word at Sunday 10 am Mass:
Denise Ziegler 904-432-0048 [email protected]
and
Kim Celestino 904-524-5152 [email protected]
Dining with Dignity: Pat & Elizabeth O’Brien 904-940-5714
[email protected]
Easter Egg Hunt Committee: Joyce C. East 824-8480 [email protected]
*Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist:
Graham Martin 940-1511 [email protected]
Family Rosary meets the 3rd Sunday at 4:30 pm at Fiori home:
Claude & Jane Fiori 904-207-1818 [email protected]
Finance Council: contact Pastor, Rev. Guy Francis Noonan 904-824-8688
Food Pantry: contact Pastor or Parish Office 904-824-8688
Garden Ministry Mindy Benedict [email protected]
Golf Tournament: Robert Wolk 904-599-8495 [email protected]
Grounds Beautification Committee: Debbie Watkins 724-493-1369
Harvest Festival: TBA
Hospitality: Ruth Mallett 904-797-5059 [email protected]
Housekeeping cleans Saturdays from 8:30 am to 10:30 am:
Bob Mathison 904-940-9560 [email protected]
and
Ed Wagner 904-940-6967 [email protected]
Ladies’ Guild meets the 1st Tuesday at 6 pm:
Sophie Ann Lutsko 904-940-3278 [email protected]
*Lectors: Graham Martin 940-1511 [email protected]
Legion of Mary meets Tuesdays at 10:30 am at Saint Ambrose Parish
Schoolhouse: David A. Masters 904-692-3768
Liturgy Committee: Denise Ziegler 904-432-0048 [email protected]
Marriage: To schedule a wedding, engaged couples must meet with their
Pastor at least 8 months before their proposed wedding date. Preparation for
the sacrament includes attending a diocesan program such as Engaged
Encounter or Pre Cana, and completing the FOCCUS Inventory. All couples
of child-bearing age also need to take a full Natural Family Planning course.
Pre-registration for each of these programs is mandatory for all marriages
within the Diocese of St Augustine.
Men's Club meets the 2nd Tuesday at 6 pm:
Marshall Head 904-814-8515 [email protected]
Baptism: Preparation must be made in advance and Baptismal Class for
the parents is required. For the next Baptismal preparation class for parents
wishing to have their children baptized, please contact the Parish Office.
and
All Sponsors: Sponsors for all Sacraments must be active Catholics.
Anyone asking to receive a document from the parish to be a sponsor for
Baptism or Confirmation in another parish must be an active Catholic at
OLGC. This implies regular Mass attendance and participation in the
support of the community.
Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Eucharist/Reconciliation &
Confirmation is a two-year program. Contact Jeanne Vecchione 904-8248688 or e-mail: [email protected] for further information.
R.C.I.A.: BECOMING A CATHOLIC. A process of welcoming adults
seeking formation about becoming Catholic. Contact Don Pepino, 940-5488
or e-mail: [email protected]
Last Will and Testament: Please consider including your Church in your
estate planning. The Church and its diverse ministries exist only through the
funding of its members. The name of our Church for legal purposes is “Our
Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church, Mill Creek, Saint Augustine,
FL. 32092”.
Death and Burial in OLGC Cemetery: In OLGC Cemetery, both in-ground
burial and cremations are available. For cost and further information
regarding burial plots or columbaria (for ashes), please contact the Parish
Office or speak with Pastor Rev. Guy Francis Noonan.
Ministry Stewardship: contact Pastor, Rev. Guy Francis Noonan 904-824-8688
MOMS: Ministry of Mothers Sharing:
Maryann Donovan 904-940-0755 [email protected]
Music Ministry — Instrumental Rehearsal Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 7 pm:
Julio Caballero 904-342-6249 [email protected]
and
Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays 7 pm to 8:30 pm:
Denise Ziegler 904-432-0048 [email protected]
Children’s Choir Kim Celestino 904-524-5152 [email protected]
Prayer Network: Anton J. Anderle 940-0582 [email protected]
Prayer Quilt meets the 1st & 5th Tuesday from 9 am to Noon:
Dana Cunningham 904-940-1963 [email protected]
Pumpkin Patch: TBA
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults meets Sunday mornings 10am:
Don Pepino 904-940-5488 [email protected]
Religious Education — Classes are Mondays from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
for Sacramental Prep, classes are additional certain Sundays:
Jeanne Vecchione 904-824-8688 [email protected]
Respect Life: Ruth Mallett 904-797-5059 [email protected]
Rosary prayed Saturday 3:30 pm; Sundays 7:25 am, 9:30 am:
Carol Mathison 904-940-9560 [email protected]
and
Anton J. Anderle 904-940-0582 [email protected]
*Sacristans: Lena Lednick 904-823-5568 [email protected]
Frank Coonahan 904-900-4518 [email protected]
Small Faith Sharing Groups: Peggy Reid [email protected]
Social Justice/Just Faith: O’Brien 904-940-5714 [email protected]
TMIY: That Man is You! meets Saturday mornings 6 am to 7:45 am:
Bill Curtis 904-819-6959 [email protected]
Julio Caballero 904-342-6249 [email protected]
Troop Support Project (deployed troops) pack boxes 3rd Thurs. at 9 am:
Jackie Stubbs 904-940-6997 [email protected]
*Ushers: Marvin Sindel 904-318-1926 [email protected]
VBS: Vacation Bible School TBA
Visitations Ministry (Homebound, Sick & Nursing Home):
Bob & Carol Mathison 904-940-9560 [email protected]
Web site: Rick Jarvis 904-940-0033 www.olgc-church.org
Welcome Ministry: Ed Wagner 904-940-6967 [email protected]
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The Nativity of the Lord — Christmas Reflecting on God’s Word
For children Christmas expectations come as daydreams of trains and dolls and sugar plum fantasies of
spending all of Christmas day and night lost in toy land reverie. But oldsters, too, carry about a satchel of
soulful expectations. They hope for family to come back home, back from old anger and hoarded hurts,
and for dining room tables steaming with Christmas dinner and surrounded by laughter and stories and
the nostalgia of love. In such times we risk hoping that just maybe this year our memories of childhood
might somehow be repeated, that surprises might catch our jaded lives off guard, and that caroling might
for one brief moment make our hearts young again. Each year Christmas settles in amid a snowfall of
expectations.
It just may be that the ability to rejoice is one of the surest signs of innocence. Indeed, a manipulative
spirit cannot rejoice lest that joy inspire one to unrestrained action. Nor can greed be twinned with joy,
for joy is simply content with what is. And a rigid heart can have no joy, for joy embraces all of life as it
unfolds. Perhaps that is why there is more joy now in these days of Christmas than at any other time of
year. In these days we’re inclined to accept others innocently as they are and to welcome the stranger
without demand. Our greed is shelved, if briefly, so unrestrained generosity may seek out even the
poorest among us. Hearts once unyielding and rigid now “unscrooge” themselves for the sake of a child
born into the midst of our humanity.
—Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis
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ECHOING MARY’S DECISION
The angel Gabriel today confronts Mary with a mystery. The mystery of salvation in Christ is not a mystery that is solved, but a reality
beyond our comprehension that we must choose to enter into. In the liturgy of the Eastern Church, everyone waits to see if Mary will
enter into the mystery: God waits, Adam and Eve and all the souls of the dead who long for paradise wait, angels wait for new heavenly
companions. And there is much rejoicing when her decision is “yes.”
We have less dramatic choices offered to us, but the mystery of our salvation in Christ is by no means “solved.” We may understand it a
bit better due to Mary’s “yes.” We may be a bit closer to it through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it still
remains a mystery to which we all must give our own “yes.” Soon we will be singing “O come, let us adore him.” May our Advent
prayer, our echo of Mary’s “yes,” continue then, so we may enter into the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ, God among us.
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988441 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (B)
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