December 28th,
2014
Solemnity of the Holy Family Welcome to St. Benedict’s Parish! 8110 Jewel Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
Sunday Mass
Parish Office Phone: 243-2195 • Fax: 243-0088
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
People Mover: Bus Route 7J
Web: www.stbenedictsak.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Saturday 5:00pm;
Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am, 12:15pm
Weekday Mass
Tuesday-Friday 9:15am
Adoration and Benediction
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Lumen Christi Jr/Sr High School
Lumen Christi Phone: 245-9231 • Fax: 245-9232
Web: www.lumenchristiak.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesdays, during Adoration
Sat. 3:45-4:45pm or by appointment
Parish Calendar of Events
Sunday
12/28
Pastor
Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D.
[email protected]
243-2195
Mass Times:
• 8am
• 10:30am
• 12:15pm
8pm
• YM Meeting
Parochial Vicar
Monday
12/29
Tuesday
12/30
New Years Eve
12/31
OFFICE
CLOSED
9:15am
• Mass
9:15am
• Mass
10am
• Zumba
10am
• Kid Play
5:30pm
• Legion of
Mary
5:45pm
• Zumba
7pm
• Bible Study
Rev. Jacob Stronach, O.S.B.
[email protected]
243-2195
New Years
1/1
Friday
1/2
10:30am
• Solemnity of
Mary Mass
Saturday
1/3
OFFICE
CLOSED
3:45pm
• Confession
10am
• Zumba
9:15am
• Mass
5pm
• Vigil Mass
6pm
• Adoration and
Confessions
10am
• Kid Play
6:30pm
• Pinochle
• Junior Legion
of Mary
7pm
• Vigil Mass
7pm
• Family Night
Deacons
Deacon Ted Greene
[email protected]
273-1597 (message)
Deacon Dez Martinez
[email protected]
273-1599 (message)
Administrative Assistant
Denice Yonker
[email protected]
243-2195
Business Manager
Danna Hoellering
[email protected]
273-1553
Pastoral Assistant
Marcy Adkins
[email protected]
273-1554
Director of Music
Ken Miller
[email protected]
273-1540 (message)
Office of
Evangelization & Catechesis
Director
Robert McMorrow II
[email protected]
273-1552
Youth Minister
Oriele Jones
[email protected]
273-1541
Adult Education
Dr. Bob Schihl
[email protected]
273-1541
Sunday
1/4
Mass Times:
• 8am
• 10:30am
• 12:15pm
4:45pm
• HS Faith
Formation
Monday
1/5
Tuesday
1/6
Wednesday
1/7
Thursday
1/8
Friday
1/9
Saturday
1/10
OFFICE
CLOSED
9:15am
• Mass
9:15am
• Mass
9:15am
• Mass
9:15am
• Mass
3:45pm
• Confession
1:45pm
• Rosary
10am
• Kid Play
6pm
• Adoration and
Confessions
5:45p
• Zumba
10am
• Junior Legion
of Mary
5pm
• Vigil Mass
5:30pm
• Legion of
Mary
5:45pm
• Zumba
7pm
• Knights of
Columbus 4th
6:30pm
• RCIA
7pm
• Knights of
Columbus
7pm
• Theology Class
• Choir Practice
• Youth Night
7pm
• Bible Study
Mass Intentions (*)
12/27 5:00pm Bruce & Peggy
Spittler (SI)
12/28 8:00am Frank Brigandi (ROS)
10:30am People of the Parish
12:15pm Juan B. Garcia (ROS)
12/30 9:15am
12/31 9:15am
1/1
9:15am
1/2
9:15am
1/3
5pm Joel Robert Schihl (ROS)
1/4
8:00am John Treptow (ROS)
10:30am Jerry Rapp &
Jonathan Rapp (SI)
12:15pm People of the Parish
*see mass intentions key on back page
Sunday 12/28 Genesis 15:1-6; 21-3
Hebrews 11:8, 1112,17-19
Luke 2:22-40
Sunday 1/4 Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3a,
5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
Sacramental
Information
Contact the Parish Office at
243-2195 for more information on:
•Baptism of Infants is celebrated
either during Mass, after the 12:15
Mass or at any other time approved
by the pastor. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the
baptism of the child.
•Marriages are scheduled by meeting
with the pastor at least six months
prior to the wedding date.
•Funerals contact the parish office
immediately after the death.
•Anointing of the Sick, Communion
to the Homebound, Call the parish
office to request a visit.
~Pastors Corner~
Holy Families
Well, Merry Christmas—Day 4! Indeed, having left behind the “Holiday Season”,
we are now full into the Holy Season of Christmas! I may even start my Christmas
cards this week. :-)
By tradition, the first Sunday after Christmas celebrates the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. There are lots of options for the readings today and as you can see, the Church uses them not
only to remind us of the qualities of the Holy Family, but also to help us to become “holy families”
living in a world, that often admires, but does not always understand what we are all about.
The first thing we learn is that faith is the bedrock on which a family is built. Joseph and Mary are
pious Jews and they take their faith seriously. No surprise then that the first recorded act of the Holy
Family after the events surrounding Jesus’ birth is to be faithful to God by dedicating him in accordance with the Law of Moses. Of course, it never seems to go according to plan for Jesus, Mary and
Joseph. It is in the temple that they encounter Simeon and the prophetess Anna. Not your normal
dedication in the temple, to be sure.
Thus, the second thing that a holy family needs is flexibility and an openness to the will of God.
We make a lot of plans in life, for ourselves and for our children. But just as often as not, things
don’t always go according to plan. Life intervenes, sometimes in subtle and sometimes in jarring
ways. But a family of disciples learns over time that God uses the unexpected, the hilarious, and yes,
the tragic to bring out the best qualities latent in every family member. Flexibility and an openness to
God’s will built on the trust that comes from faith is essential. Of course, this assumes that they are
listening.
Which brings us to the third quality that makes a family holy. As Paul intimates, there needs to be
a certain order to the life of the family. First, roles need to be defined so family members know what
to expect. Paul described what worked in his day. In the same way, each modern couple needs to
figure out what works in their situation. There also needs to be order to the day. Structure is good for
discipleship. There needs to be an established time and place for family prayer, for essential work
(chores), and for recreation. Holiness is too important to be left to chance.
As we see in Scripture, the Holy Family was a lot like every family, because every family is
called to be holy.
Merry Christmas!
Listen to Fr. Leo's recorded homily podcasts: www.stbenedictsak.com/podcasts.htm
Please Pray for: Bessie Paraoan, Jackie & Greg Kern, Oneita Johnson, Arlene Osborn, Cheryl Edgren, Valie Visaya, Diana Bennett, Paul Larson, Mary Dubois, Caryle Keefe, Paulo Iloilo, Kevin Pfeiffer, Glenn Allen, Virginia Aberle, Harold Adams, Joan Alles, Martina Almeida, Rafael Apostol, Clifford Baker, Jane Barnham, Elizabeth Bastiani, Maria Elisa Bente, Solita
Balones, Belarde Family, Mark Blumenthal, Deneen B. Bozeman, Mike Bygott, Chasse Family, Doris Claussen, Jim Curro,
Kate Daniel, Riza Daniel, Christine Driskell, Monica Estil, Basilia Flores, Bobby Garcia, Jose Garcia, Pierro Garcia, Victoria
Garcia, Christina Garcia, Lillian Gibson, Louise Goetsch, Brittany Groenke, Mary Heinz, Angelica Hess, Patricia Hoerling,
Kim Hole, Anne Jaskier, Betty Johnson, Stacey Koenig, Paul Lacey, Debra Larson, Keith Lauwers, Chuck Lastufka, Corazon
Legarda, Patrick Maitland, Audrey Mather, Mark Mather, Greg Maturo, Natividad Mendoza, Roldan Milallos, Thomas Milton,
Leoncia Morante, Modesta Munoz, Hien Pham, Maddie Rey, Jeanne Rosauer, Alfred Russell, Heriberto Saiz, Orlando Sargento,
Mark Schoendaller, Joe Shaw, Stanley Smith, Lucia Soriano, Betty Stokes, Rosalie Tadda, Steven Taylor, David Thompson, Helen Thompson, Peg Bernert, Patricia Vollendor, Beatrice Walsh, John Logan, Marijes Apostol, Tuyen Pham, Jane Branham, Nicole Johnson.
(To add or remove please call 243-2195).
Ian & Judy Fulp
John & Tricia Mitchell
Daniel & Janice Kittoe
Bill & Shirley Arnold
Elmer & Lois Salontai
Albert & Noemi Garcia
David & Margaret Bernert
Lolesio & Elenoa Peko
Ken & Joy Wynne
James & Amy Duran
Shelby & Carole Johansen
Benjamin & Shelby Benton
Sheen & Pamela Bjelland
Robert & Heidi Roesler
Greg & Jean Ward
Paul & Lacy Headlough
Justin & Marisol O’Brien
12/20/1969
12/16/1972
12/07/1974
12/30/1977
12/22/1979
12/06/1981
12/19/1987
12/03/1991
12/20/1991
12/28/1991
12/30/1995
12/27/1997
12/19/1998
12/04/1999
12/21/1999
12/29/2007
12/30/2010
Many thanks and grateful prayers for your steadfast witness to the gospel in the vocation of married life.
May Christ richly bless you in the coming year!
If you want to be sure that your anniversary is acknowledged, contact the parish office at 243-2195.
All are invited January 3rd, 2015 to St. Therese Camp to help replace ceiling tiles, organize
chair storeroom, paint kitchen & bathroom doors, paint inside walk-in cooler and several more
inside projects where many hands make light the load. Lunch will be served!
The camp is located at 7180 Twin Lakes Dr, Wasilla, turn right onto Trunk Road proceed 4
miles to Bogard Road, turn left onto Bogard Road and proceed .5
miles, turn right on Engstrom Road proceeding 1.3 miles. Turn left
onto Twin Lakes Road reaching your destination, St. Therese’s Camp
Wilderness Lodge. Map available at: www.stthereseak.com
Please consider making a year end donation by going to
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1246
Thank you!!
To our Clare House Meals
providers for dinner on
Tuesday!
Next Meal
date is
January 27th
Archangel Attic During this blessed season, St.
Benedict's has been extremely generous to those
less fortunate. As a way to thank you for all you
do for the Attic, OUR HALF PRICE SALE WILL
BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 THROUGH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31. Come
shopping with us and find the treasure you didn't
know you wanted that you can't live without! We
will be closed New Year's Day through January 4.
First Friday sale on January 2nd, which means the
Lumen parents will offer shopping until 7:00 pm.
Faith Sharing Groups Our Faith-Sharing groups
are breaking for the Christmas season beginning
again in January. The Wednesday group will meet
January 7 from 7-8:30 at Lumen Christi. The
Thursday group will meet January 8 11:00-12:30
at St. Benedict's Church. Both groups welcome
new participants. If several parishioners are
interested in starting another group at a more
convenient time for them, we have more
books. We also will have a Lenten book to use
during Lent. Those study groups will begin
Thursday, February 19 and Wednesday, February
25. Please call Colleen 907-354-4372 for more
information or questions.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE:
The Offertory Collection for Sunday, December 21: Weekly
offering was $9,334.65 online giving added $4,575.00 the
Building Fund was $200.00 online giving added $110.00.
for a total of $45,050.00 for the weekend. Our weekly
average is $16,598.69.
Thank you for your continued
and generous support!
Pilgrimage Details Meeting
Registration forms and information for the May
2015 pilgrimage are now available in the
vestibule. Also, please come Thursday, January
15th at 7pm for more details.
Have you added to your FAVORITES/
BOOKMARKS the Online Giving link? If
so, you will need to delete it and add it again by
1) going to our website. 2)
clicking on the Online
Giving Logo. 3) saving the
new address. Online Giving
is a safe and convenient way
to donate! Signup today by
going to
www.stbenedictsak.com and
click on the Online Giving
logo to create an account. If
you have questions, call the
church office at 243-2195.
~Knights Table~
www.facebook.com/kofc12290
Thank you for coming out and supporting the Polar Plunge for the Special
Olympics last Saturday! A special thank you to our Knights Mike Moore and
Rick Germaine!! They raised $2150!
...the newest
member to our council...
Members of the Knights,
please note, there will be a
business meeting on
January 7, 2015!
**BISON TICKETS ON SALE NOW**
Buy your ticket today
from any Knight!
If you have any questions
see Mike Moore.
Knights of Columbus Council
12290 would like to wish the
Parish a very Merry Christmas
~Our Community~
Tax deductible Gift - You still have time to make Gathering of Parish Nurses/Health Ministers
your year-end tax deductible gift to the ArchdioAll Catholic Parish Nurscese of Anchorage and/or Catholic Social Seres and Health Ministers
vices before December 31. Please go to archdioare invited to a gathering
ceseofanchorage.org/donate or cssalaska.org to
on Saturday, January 10,
donate. Thank you!
2015 from 9:30am –
Pick, Click & Give Please
Noon at St. Patrick Parish. The discussion topic
Support Catholic Social Services through PFD.
will be on The Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick, presented by Fr. Tom Brundage. "We will
Engaged Encounter, January 9 – 11 & May 29 – begin with Mass at 9:30 am and then gather for
31, 2015- Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) is a
brunch in the St John Paul II House across the
weekend specifically focused on drawing engaged
couples closer together. It provides couples with parking lot." For more information, contact Pam
Kyzer, (907-360-9432) or Elizabeth Blair
an opportunity to gain the social tools and techniques that will help their marriage succeed. For ([email protected]).
more information please contact Deacon Mick
Fornelli at call 907-297-7770.
Alaska Pacific University - Course offerings
open to Observers for the Spring of 2015.
January 15 | Early Bird Deadline for World
• January 12-February 6 | Foundations of Christianity
Youth Day! Save up to a $100.00! Please conwith Rev. Fred Bugarin, D.Min. Meets Tuesdays and
tact: Bob [email protected] for
Thursdays from 7:00-9:20pm at Grant Hall 232.
details and more information! World Youth Day
• February 9-May 1 | Foundations of Judaism
will be in Poland - July 22 to August 16, 2016
with Rabbi Michael Oblath, Ph.D. Meets Tuesdays
Warm Bodies, Warm Hearts: blanket project on
January 15th at 11:30am to 12:30pm – lunch follows immediately at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Please contact Bonnie at [email protected] for more information.
from 10:30am-12:40pm at Grant Hall 226.
• February 11-May 3| Foundations of Islam
with Prof. Regina A. Boisclair, Ph.D. Meets Thursdays
from 10:30am-12:40 p.m. at Grant Hall 226
• February 9-May 1 | Women in the Biblical World
with Prof. Regina A. Boisclair, Ph.D. Meets Tuesdays
from 7:00-9:20pm at Grant Hall 232
Centering Prayer Retreat - January 16-20, 2015
and available in either a 3-day (Fri-Sun) or 5-day
(Fri-Tue) format, this retreat will feature communal Centering Prayer sits; a Taize service and special presentations on the Beatitudes by Jennie
Curtis from the staff at Saint Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado. Registration deadline Friday, January 9, 2015. Registration deposit
(non-refundable) $50.00. Fee: 3 day retreat $215
(Fri 7pm-Sun 1pm); 5-day retreat $350 (Fri 7pmTues 1pm). For more info or to register, go to
www.holyspiritcenterak.org or call (907) 3462343.
January 24 |Prayer Service to honor our Aborted Babies – The 4th Degree Archbishop Ryan
Assembly 1592 will be holding an Interdenominational Prayer Service to honor our Aborted Babies and to pray for the end of Abortion world
over at the 9th Street Cemetery 2:00pm. All are
welcome and it should last
approximately 40 minutes
and refreshments will be
served afterwards. For
more information please
email: [email protected]
The Office of
EVANGELIZATION
CATECHESIS
Bob McMORROW, Director
Oriele JONES, Youth Ministry
273-15572 [email protected] 273-1541 [email protected]
EVANGELIZATION
Having a knowing and loving relationship
with Jesus from His Word - the Bible
“ . . . And the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
READING THE BIBLE
Christmas gift or New Year’s Resolution
Dr. Bob SCHIHL, Adult Ministry
273-1541 [email protected]
CATECHESIS
Catechesis echoes the Word of God
from the Bible in the teachings of the
Church.
“He who hears you, hears Me.” (Luke 10:16)
CONFRATERNITY OF
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD)
Choices of a Catholic translation of the Bible
The New American Bible Revised The Scripture at Mass is from this translation; easy to
read, easy to listen to.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A very good study Bible.
Jerusalem Bible A good translation from the
French original. Easy to read.
Douay-Rheims Bible. The oldest Catholic
English translation (1582/1610)
Check-off list for a one year reading schedule
for the Bible: catholicbibleinayear.org
BIBLE STUDY
We are now studying
The Gospel according
to St. John
Tuesday evenings at 7 PM, room 109, LCHS;
Coffee and dessert will be available. No experience necessary. Just come.
Dr. Bob is teaching. All are welcome.
FAMILY FAITH CATECHESIS
Who: Kindergarten thru eighth grade and their
parents.
What: Family catechesis from 1:30-2PM followed
by CCD for the children and optional
adult
education classes for the parents.
When: Sundays from 1:30-3PM.
Why: Faith is fun, exciting and life changing!
Where: We will begin in the gym.
And: Come early for family fun time - Gym and
youth center will be open from noon to 1:30
PM for optional family fun: coffee, juice, and
cookies will be provided.
Door prizes every week for all families who
have parents in attendance!
PRAYER OF THE MONTH: Hail Holy Queen
To maintain a joyful family requires
much from both the parents and the
children. Each member of the family
has to become, in a special way, the
servant of the others.
Pope St. John Paul II
ADULT CATECHESIS
ON SUPER SUNDAYS
Starting at 2 PM
Dr. Bob Schihl “Popular Topics of Faith”
January 4th- “Good Popes; Bad Popes”
LCHS Room 109
Fr. Jacob Stronach, O.S.B. Growing in holiness
January 4th– Encounter with Christ
LCHS Library
Fr. Leo Walsh
January 4th “How to Be a Good Catholic”
The Precepts of the Church
January 4th- Introduction – What is a Precept?
Why Are They Important?
A Personal Faith Formation Program
for Every Parishioner
Encounter your Catholic faith - not just on Sunday but throughout the week, on your own time, at your
own pace, as much as you want top spend at a
time.
SYMBOLON is an on-line 20-episode video series
that presents the “big picture” of our Catholic faith.
These episodes are filmed on-location in Rome, in
the Holy Land, in Calcutta, and at the Augustine Institute Studios in Denver.
You create a login that permits you to access
Symbolon on your own, on your computer, your
smart phone, or your tablet.
Begin by registering at
http:// symboloncatholic.org/register
Then enter our St. Benedict Code: 2a81e2
Symbolon Group Study
LCHS Room 107
ADULT CATECHESIS
THEOLOGY THURSDAYS
Thursdays, 7PM, Room 109, LCHS
“In the Footsteps of Jesus”
January 8th: Part I In the Footsteps of Jesus: An
Introduction
January 15th: Part II St. Mark
January 22nd: Part III St. Matthew
January 29th: Part IV: St. Luke
February 5th: Part V: St. John
February 12th: Part VI: Post Resurrection Church
February 19th: Part VII: St. Paul
February 26th: Part VIII: Corinthians and Romans
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
The destination of our 2015 pilgrimage is to the
sites of Ancient Rome, the Vatican and Assisi,
the home of St. Francis. Our tentative dates are
May 18th-28th. We
hope to have an
audience with
Pope Francis too.
Registration forms
are in the back of
the church!
An adult group will meet during the high school faith
formation classes (4 - 5:45 PM) to look at the new
Symbolon video series.
The group meets in room 109 LCHS.
Our next class will be on Jan. 4th
The Advent of Christ: Scripture Reflections
to Prepare for Christmas by Edward Sri.
The Christmas story has become so
familiar that the profound, even shocking,
nature of the incarnation might be overlooked. But what if we had never heard
the story before?
MEDITATION OF THE WEEK
The message of the Christmas tree, therefore, is that
life is "ever green" if one gives: not so much material
things, but of oneself: in friendship and sincere affection, and fraternal help and forgiveness, in shared time
and reciprocal listening.
St. John Paul the
Great
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Tea Tuesday
Join young adults (18-30) from around Anchorage for an evening of great conversation
and fellowship.
We meet from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at
Yak and Yeti Himalayan Cafe
Located at 1360 West Northern Lights
Questions? Contact Oriele Jones at 907-2731541. Find us on Facebook “Tea Tuesdays”
Krakow WYD is geared for young people
aged 16-35.
The pilgrimage will be in July, 2016. There
will be an optional pre-trip to Ireland.
Registration forms are now available in the
youth center. Or email Bob McMorrow if
you want more information.
NEXT ITALIAN DINNER
The next seven course Italian dinner to
benefit World Youth Day is February 28th
at 6 PM in the church hall. Mark your
calendars!
Catechists Needed
People who love Jesus, His Church, and
have a desire to share the faith with others!
Call 273-1552.
We are looking for catechists and other volunteers to help with our new SUPER SUNDAY family faith formation program.
Classes meet from 1:30-3:00 PM on Sunday
afternoons. If you are interested, call or
email Bob McMorrow.
Our team will walk with you, and prepare
you in both teaching skills and Catholic content.
Super Sunday Team
We need help setting up each Sunday, taking attendance, running the technology, and
manning the prize tables. If you are able to
help, email or call Bob McMorrow.
St. Andrew Bobola, S.J.
Patron of our E/C Team
Pray for us.
Pilgrimage to Italy
Your Invitation
My Dear Friends in Christ, I am delighted to be able to share with you this "Pilgrimage of Faith" to Rome, Assisi and Subiaco. On this pil‐
grimage, we will encounter the ancient world in which the Church found itself in first century Rome. We will visit the tombs of Sts. Peter and Paul and many other Chris‐
an martyrs. In Assisi, we will pray in the places that led St. Francis and St. Clare to their lives of singular devo‐
on to Christ. Finally, in Subiaco, we will experience the place where St. Benedict entered into the eremi cal life before becoming the Father of Western monas cism. I am confident that this pilgrimage will bless you in many ways and help you enter into a deeper communion with Christ and with these saints who are so much a part of our Catholic heritage. I look forward to making this pilgrimage with you. In Christ, Fr. Leo Walsh Registration forms are in the back of church!
For more informa on, please contact: Bob McMorrow (907) 273‐‐‐1552 [email protected] Following in His Footsteps Thrift Store:
Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm; contact the Store at
245-0017 or for other questions or to volunteer call Colleen: 354-4372 or Mary: 868-3453
Catechesis:
Choir:
Clare House:
Hospitality:
Pancake Breakfast:
Knights of Columbus:
Legion of Mary:
Samoan Mass:
Filipino Mass:
Outreach:
Prayer Chain:
R.C.I.A.:
Mass Intentions:
Bob McMorrow: 273-1552, Dr. Bob Schihl and Oriele Jones: 273-1541
See Ken Miller after Mass or email [email protected]
Food for Clare House: 4th Tuesday each month; contact Linda Fleener: 243-5688
Coffee and donuts, following 8:00am and 10:30 am Masses, except on Pancake Breakfast
Served 8:00am to 12:00pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month from October to April
Meets every 1st Wednesday (Business) and 3rd Wednesday Social & Potluck (all welcome)
Meets every Monday at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall; contact Phyllis Wilson: 344-8947
At 12:15 Mass, the 1st Sunday of the Month
At 12:15 Mass, the 3rd Sunday of the Month
Emergency food for those in need call 273-1596
For information call Ann Curro: 349-3772 or email Peg Walsh Bernert: [email protected]
Meets Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm; contact Marcy Adkins: 273-1554
SI=Special Intentions, RTH=Return to Health, ROS=Repose of the Soul
St. Benedict's Youth Activities
Dear Young People,
“The Christian is someone
who thinks and acts in everyday life according to God’s
will, someone who allows
his or her life to be guided
and nourished by the Holy
Spirit, to be a full life, a life
worthy of true sons and
daughters”
-Pope Francis

World Youth Day 2016 in KrakowWe will have registration forms available
this summer. The pilgrimage will be in
July of 2016. There will be an optional
Pre-trip to Ireland.

Christmas Break Youth Event!
Join us, New Year’s Day for a day of skating,
pizza, hot chocolate and cider, and a bonfire. We
will meet after the 10:30 am mass and finish by
1:30PM.
Youth nights
We meet every Wednesday evening from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the upper room
above the gym.
The youth group had
This Week: No youth night on 12/31. We
will resume on 1/7
decorating Christmas
cookies and the
rectory for Christmas
Food
Friends
Faith
Regular meetings
YODA– 3:00 in the Upper Room
Youth Ministry Team– 8:00 pm on Jan. 4th
And… for the Junior high
 Junior High Night– Jan. 23rd
tons o’ fun