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ST. PATRICK PARISH
MONDAY, December 29
1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35
NO MASS
BRYAN, OH
GREETERS
Saturday, January 03
5:00 p.m. Lisa Morman & Maelinn DeLong, Jim & Janet
Paule
Sunday, January 04
11:00 a.m. Tom & Sue Lingvai, Don & Herminia Stewart
TUESDAY, December 30
1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40
NO MASS
USHERS
Saturday, January 03
5:00 p.m. Bob Loyd, Brad Mack, Bill Martin, Vince Stark
Sunday, January 04
11:00 a.m. Richard Lirot, Mark Presnar, Matt Siebenaler,
Larry Wonderly
WEDNESDAY, December 31
1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18
5:00 p.m. Rosalie Trausch-Sanders
CHRISTOPHERS
Sunday, January 04 - Team #5 - Tom & Mary Dominique, Barb
Homier, Bob Eyre, Kim Miller, Paul Gackel, Kris Knight
THURSDAY, January 01
Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
10:30 a.m. Mass at Montpelier
COLLECTION COUNTERS
Sunday, January 04
Tim Cinadr and Ed Koch
FRIDAY, January 02
1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
NO MASS
SATURDAY, January 03
1 Jn 2:29-3:6/Jn 1:29-34
5:00 p.m. Evilo Donze-Smith
SUNDAY, January 04
Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
9:00 a.m. Mass at Montpelier
11:00 a.m. People of the Parish
MONDAY - FRIDAY – Communion Service at 7:25 a.m.
SERVERS
Saturday, January 03
5:00 p.m. Jacob Stubblefield, Riley Burdge, Briana
Buchanan
Sunday, January 04
11:00 a.m. Marcus Boecker, Allie Breneman, Alex
Brightman
LECTORS
Saturday, January 03
5:00 p.m. Chris Roberts
Sunday, January 04
11:00 a.m. Damian Dorsten
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Saturday, January 03
5:00 p.m. Mike Feyes, Paul Gackel, Richard Hallett, Mike
Kaufman, Sue Krukowski, Tami Kunesh, Steve
Mabus, Jeanette Roberts, Judy Roy
Sunday, January 04
11:00 a.m. Roz Wendorf, Larry Wonderly, Mark & Kathy
Beaver, Tom & Mary Dominique, Bob Eyre,
Richard Goebel
THIS WEEK
Monday, December 29
School Christmas Break thru Jan. 2
Parish Office Closed thru Jan. 2
Wednesday, December 31
5:00 pm
Mass
Thursday, January 01
Happy New Year!
10:30 am
Mass at Montpelier
Saturday, January 03
4:30 pm
Rosary for Life
PARISH NURSING NEWS
Flu Season: Recently, CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
announced that this flu season will likely be more severe than in
recent years. The most common virus this year is Influenza A.
This virus usually causes more severe flu illnesses and
complications than the viruses of recent years. Please note that
Influenza A has come to Williams County and is spreading
rapidly among persons of all ages. We were advised by medical
staff to once again take precautions to try to protect our parish
family from this very contagious virus. During Mass, there is no
hand contact and the cup will not be offered. We urge everyone
to also use good judgment by washing hands often and
thoroughly, covering coughs and sneezes, maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and staying home when not feeling well. People with
chronic health problems are at risk for complications from this
flu. These folks should check with their doctor at the first sign of
flu symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body
aches, headache, chills and fatigue. There are antiviral drugs that
can lessen the severity of the illness, but these work best when
they are started within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms.
Anyone who gets the flu should stay home until free of fever for
at least 24 hours.
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH
When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the
law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their
own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became
strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was
upon him. - Lk 2:39-40
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE By Bud Ozar
The gospel today shows Mary and Joseph were not “perfect “
parents. If you have ever been “amazed” and “astonished” at
what came out of your child’s mouth, then you are in good
company. If there were times you “did not understand” your
children or felt “anxious” about their behavior so did Mary and
Joseph. Parenting is tough but it is also the stuff of holiness.
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Last week we heard St. Paul calling us to “pray without
ceasing,” asking us to develop a prayerful life. Our Bishop
Daniel Thomas in his visit here asked us to pray the
rosary. January 22 is the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade
decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Each year on the
anniversary of that decision thousands of people gather in
Washington DC for the annual peaceful March for Life. We may
not be able to attend the March, but we can support the cause
with prayer. Please mark your calendar to come to weekend
mass 30 minutes early the month of January to pray the
rosary for the intention of respect for all life. If you, a group
you belong too, or your family would be willing to lead the
rosary before a January weekend Mass, please call or e-mail
J e a n e t t e R o b e r t s a t 4 1 9 - 6 3 6 - 0 1 4 5 o r
[email protected]. Let’s use our power of prayer to
support a Culture of Life!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Due to the New Year’s Holiday, the next meeting for
Council 1915 of the Knights of Columbus will be Thursday,
January 8, 2014, at 7:00 pm. The Knights want to wish all a very
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
LOOKING AHEAD ~ CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2014
Please have your contributions for the year 2014 in the
Parish Office by Wednesday, December 31. You may either
drop it in the offertory collections at masses or mail early enough
to arrive at the Parish Office by December 31. Thank you for
your cooperation in this matter.
YOUNG AT HEART
The January, 2015, meeting of Young at Heart will be
Thursday, January 8, at 3:30pm, in the Fine Arts Room. Our
resident home economist and food educator, Mary Thaman, will
share ideas on cooking for one or two. Plan now to attend the first
event of the New Year!
28 DECEMBER 2014
CHURCH CLEANING TEAM
The week of December 28 ~ Amy Francisco and Joan Bommer
FAITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Saturday, January 17
After 5 pm Mass
Prayer and Dinner for HS and Young Adults
Sunday, January 18
9:15 – 11 am
Little Disciples (Age 3 – Kindergarten)
Grades 1-5
Adult & Young Adult Faith Formation
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Grades 6-8
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Grades 9-12
SIGNUP FOR UPCOMING RETREATS
Please return your registrations or contact Philip Dezern for
more information
Confirmation Retreats for anyone looking to be confirmed:
February 7
Catholic Awakening retreat for any HS student: February 28March 1
IMPORTANT DATES
Confirmation – March 28
First Communion – May 3
SCHOOL NEWS
ANNUAL FUND UPDATE ~ THANK YOU and may God
bless all supporters of Catholic education! Our current total is
21,715.87 – praise God! Please share the great news in education
with families and friends. Now more than ever, Catholic schools
are good for our communities and beyond.
MARKET DAY ~ January sale is going on now! Pick up order
forms in the Gathering Space or go to www.marketday.com and
use our number: 28426 to order your family’s favorites or try
something new! Paper orders and online orders need to be
completed by Thursday, January 8, 2015.
ATHLETIC NEWS
Visit our website at www.stpatbryan.org/athletics to stay up to
date on winter sports information including schedules for all
teams.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of individuals to
volunteer as referees and scorekeepers for our basketball
teams. Each team in the Bryan league is required to provide a
referee and scorekeeper for each game they play. With four
teams participating, we need a lot of volunteers. Volunteers must
have knowledge of the game of basketball and be at least 18
years of age. Games are on the following Saturdays: 1/3, 1/10,
1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, and 2/14. If you are able to assist, please
contact Chris Malanga at 419-819-0089 or email
[email protected]. Thank you!!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 3rd
9:50 AM - 6th BBB vs. North Central (BHS)
10:00 AM - 4th GBB vs. St. Mary’s (St. Patrick)
10:40 AM - 6th BBB vs. Bryan Purple (BHS)
11:00 AM - 5th GBB vs. St. Mary’s (St. Patrick)
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