FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT WEEKLY SCRIPTURE
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY: DEC 21
4:30 pm John Machen, Jr. (Anniv.) (Family)
SUNDAY: DEC 22 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00 am For the Parishioners
10:00 am Raymond W. Pfeiffer (Wife and Children)
12:00 pm Salvatore Troia (Family)
MONDAY: DEC 23
7:30 am Christopher Krofta (Mary and Elmer Krofta)
TUESDAY: DEC 24- CHRISTMAS EVE
7:30 am For the Parishioners
4:00 pm Cathy Zajaczkowski (Lisa Graham Armstrong)
6:00 pm Helen Austein (Brother, Leonard)
12:00am John Machen, Jr. (Family)
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WEDNESDAY: DEC 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 am Matthew Sloan (Ruth and Family)
11:00 am For the Parishioners
THURSDAY: DEC 26 - STEPHEN
7:30 am Mary Ambrosia (Levia Troy)
FRIDAY: DEC 27 – JOHN
7:30 am Mary Ann Dempsey (Family)
SATURDAY: DEC 28
4:30 pm Frank and Stella Zaremba (Family)
SUNDAY: DEC 29 – HOLY FAMILY
8:00 am Chester and Alice Zendarski (Sister)
10:00 am Andrew Wozniak (Adeline D’Annunzio)
12:00 pm For the Parishioners
THIS WEEK IN THE LECTIONARY
Mon Mal 3:1-24; Ps 25:4bc-14; Lk 1:57-66
Tue 2 Sm 7:1-16; Ps 89:2-29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil Is 62:1-5; Ps 80:4-29; Act 13:16-25; Mt 1:1-25
Midnight Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Wed Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1-12; Ti 3:4-17; Lk 2:15-20
Thu Acts 6:8-59; Ps 31:3-21; Mt 10:17-22
Fri 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-12; Jn 20:1a-8
Sat 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-8; Mt 2:13-18
Sun Gen 15:1-6;21:1-3; Ps 105:1-9; Heb 11:8-19;
Lk 2:22-40
MASS INTENTIONS
If you would like to schedule a Mass for 2003 please call the parish office at 216-475-4300.
PARISH BUDGET BUSINESS
Contributions for Dec. 14 and 15 $9,814.95
Please note: $10,500.00 is needed weekly
to pay our bills and avoid going into debt. Thank You!
PLEASE PRAY
Please keep in your prayers the sick and the homebound of our parish, Elizabeth Baroni, Ellen Blados, L.C., Mary Cala, Maria Carriero, John Cegonko, Josephine Centrobi, Geraldine D’Amico, Eleanor Dembowski, Rita Downey, Dominic Fabrizio, Angelo Farace, Robert and Cheryl Gecik, Edward and Evelyn Globokar, Virginia Harley, John Husack, Jessica Kickham, Millie Kulchar, Rosemarie Lawrence, Don Lubecki, Elizabeth Miller, James Neitzel, Judith Nagorski, Helen Plewacki, Josephine Radic, Clara Rocco, Eleanor Sabo, Rachel Salvaggio, Jordyn Sansavera, Catherine Schiffbauer, Daniel Sholz, Julia Tomaselli, Jean Toth, Stanley Trojanowski, Michael Tustan, Ronnie Waclawik, Linda Yovanno, and Regina Zielachowski.
And the recently deceased: William Korbel.
FR. MATT’S FAREWELL PARTY
On Sunday, December 29 after the 10:00 am Mass, a farewell party will be held in the school for Fr. Matt. Please bake your favorite dessert to share at his going away party. Maybe you have a great cookie, cake or cheesecake recipe. Or, maybe you can make that famous ribbon jello. We need your help; whatever you whip up will surely make this a memorable party for Fr. Matt. Please bring your goodies to the school between 4:00-6:00 pm, Saturday, December 28 or before the 10:00 am Mass, Sunday, December 29. Bring items in disposable containers. Thank you for your generosity.
RECTORY HOURS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Rectory will close at noon Tuesday, December 24 and closed Wednesday, December 25, Thursday December 26, and Friday, December 27 for the Christmas Holiday. The office will reopen Saturday, December 28 at 9:00 am. The Parish office will close at noon Tuesday, December 31 and closed Wednesday, January 1, Thursday, January 2, and Friday, January 3. The office will reopen Saturday, January 4 at 9:00 am.
ALTAR MINISTER INFORMATION
Altar Ministers are needed for Masses on December 24 –Christmas Eve, December 25-Christmas Day and December 31 and January 1. Sign-up sheets are on the door of the Usher’s Room. If you are available to minister at any of these Masses, please sign-up. "Thank You" to all who have already volunteered. Your ministry is truly a gift to our parish.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
All are invited to a Concert of Christmas music given by our choir this Sunday, December 22 at 7:00 pm in the Church.
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear parishioners,
Christmas is almost here, just a few days away. I hope you’re excited; I sure am. There never seems to be enough time to get all the things ready for Christmas that we want ready. Not all the shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking, decorating, caroling, card writing, etc. got done. Let us learn to be satisfied that our inner readiness for Christmas takes priority over our material readiness. It’s much better to sing with gusto and joy our familiar carols and holiday songs, even if we do so off-key, than to listen to Christmas music from a CD of Bing Crosby or Mannheim Steamroller with our stomach in a knot or a sourpuss on our face.
It is much better to sit at table with a meager meal surrounded by peaceable family members than to have a gourmet dinner served in a swelter of argument and bitterness.
It is better to participate fully in a noisy worship service with hearts full of love for all God has given than to complain judgmentally in one’s mind about those who are not present.
We have so much to live for. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has come to earth to save us for Himself and from our sinful selves. Let us celebrate the anniversary of His birth with great joy. May we appreciate all those who have touched our lives in blessed ways.
Give glory to God in the highest for Jesus is with us.
God bless you and your loved ones this Christmas,
Christmas love,
Fr. Jamie
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ST. MARTIN’S WELCOMES DIANA MCCORMICK TO THE STAFF
Diana McCormick, a St. Martin’s parishioner for a number of years, has been hired as our new Sacramental and RCIA Coordinator and PSR Principal, as well. She has been meeting with our PSR teachers, students, and parents; participating in the RCIA sessions at St. Pius X and at St. Wenceslas; and has joined in on the process for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Diana promises to be a fine addition to the parish staff. You’ll be seeing more of her in the new year.
NEW MASS SCHEDULE
TO BEGIN DECEMBER 31ST
When Fr. Matt leaves December 30th, we become a one-priest parish. Mass times will change beginning Tuesday, December 31st. There will be no 7:30 am mass that day since we will no longer have a mass on Tuesday mornings. Deacon John Bender will conduct a Liturgy of the Word with Communion. Masses for the Holy Day, January 1, will be Tuesday, December 31, at 4:30 pm and Wednesday, January 1, at 10 am. Weekend mass and confession times beginning January 4/5 will be as follows. Saturday remains the same—3:30 pm confessions followed by 4:30 pm mass. Sunday masses will be at 9 am and 11 am.
NEW OFFICE HOURS
Beginning on Monday, January 6, St. Martin’s will have new office hours. From Monday through Thursday, the rectory office will be open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; on Fridays, the office will be open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office will not be open later than these hours. Therefore, if you need keys to open a building or room for a meeting, you will need to make those arrangements in advance. If you have business or desire an appointment with the pastor, please make the necessary phone call to secure the appointment. Office hours for Saturdays will be from 9 am until 1 pm.
VIBRANT LIFE BULLETIN BOARD
Let's show everyone what a Vibrant Family of God we are! Please sign your name on a little house and place it on the bulletin board in the vestibule of the church. We are building the new city of God by first starting with the individuals and families of the parish. A photo of you, your family, or a photo of a special celebration that occurred at our church would a also be great to display and share with others by putting them on the bulletin board
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sun: Dec 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:00 am Preschool PSR (S)
10:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
7:00pm SMT Christmas Concert (C)
Mon: Dec 23 6:00 pm Rosary and Novena (C)
7:00 pm RCIA
Tue: Dec 24 12:00 Noon Parish Office Closed
4:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass
6:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass
11:30 pm Prelude of Music
12:00 am Midnight Mass
Wed: Dec 25 Christmas Day—Rectory Closed
9:00 am Christmas Day Mass
11:00 am Christmas Day Mass
Thur: Dec 26 Rectory Closed
Fri: Dec 27 Rectory Closed
Sun: Dec 29 Holy Family
10:00 am No Preschool PSR (S)
10:00 am NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY NEWS
The Senior Adult Ministry Committee delivered 12-inch artificial Christmas trees to our nursing home parishioners along with Christmas Cards. We pray God will grant them many blessings.
ATTENTION PARENTS
OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Come and see what St. Martin of Tours School has to offer your child! Join other parents at an information session held in the school on Monday January 13, 2003 at 7:00 pm.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Applications for registration for kindergarten children for the 2003-2004 school year may be picked up in the school office January 14—March 3, 2002. These forms must be returned to school by March 3, 2003.
CONGRATULATIONS
Senior Frank Perhacs, Juniors Tom Majercik Jr. and Scott Grabnic were recently inducted into the Benedictine High School Bennet Chapter of the National Honor Society. They join Senior Bill Cosgrove, one of last year’s inductees, who participated in the induction ceremony. Keep up the Good Work!!
ATTENTION PRESENT AND PAST USHERS
The Christmas and New Year’s ushers’ sign-up schedule has been posted in the usher’s room. With the extra Masses scheduled and the dire shortage of ushers help is really needed. Please help by signing up to usher at the Mass you will attend during the Christmas season. If you have any questions call Denis Osowski at 216-475-9531. Thanks for your help!
HEALING HUMOR
The teacher asked her class of nine-year-olds, "Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?" A boy raised his hand in reply, "Because that’s where his mother was."
(from HOLY HUMOR, by Cal & Rose Samra, 1996)
Why shouldn’t Mary be in Bethlehem to give birth to the Savior? After all, she was present in Nazareth when the archangel Gabriel announced to her the good news that God wanted Mary to be the mother of his only Son. Mary responded as we all need to respond so that Christ may be born again in all our hearts. Mary said, " I am the maidservant of the Lord; let it happen according to your word." At that moment, the Word became flesh among us.
HOLY DAY LITURGY SCHEDULE
December 24, 2002 - Christmas Eve
4:00 pm Traditional
6:00 pm Children's Choir
11:30 pm Prelude Music
12:00 Midnight Sunday Choirs
December 25, 2002 - Christmas Day
9:00 am Contemporary Ensemble
11:00 am Sunday Choir
Holy Family
4:30 Vigil Mass (December 29)
Mass at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 (Noon)
Solemnity of Mary
4:30 pm Vigil Mass (December 31)
Mass at 10:00 am (January 1. 2003)
FARE THEE WELL: FR. MATT SAYS GOODBYE.
On Dec. 30th I finish up my ministry as Associate Pastor here at St. Martin of Tours Parish and will move into a new ministry as a Chaplain with the U.S. Air Force. My time at St. Martin of Tours has been meaningful and I will take many good memories with me from serving in the midst of your many wonderful families. I will be stationed my first couple years at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi. My address there will be:
Chaplain, First Lieutenant Matthew Glaros, USAF
500 B Street, Box 24027
Keesler AFB MS 39534. Email: Revglaros@yahoo.com. Keep all those guarding us in the Military services profession in your prayers that with good leadership we may actively pursue with honor, virtue and vigilance a more just and secure world where peace is sustainable and extreme sufferings from poverty, terrorism and tyranny are alleviated for all free peoples worldwide.
May you know the superabundance of love God has shared with us in Jesus at Christmas and always. Goodbye and God bless you,
Rev. Matt Glaros
FOOTBALL FUND-RAISER
The winners for the week ending December 17, (Week #8)
Points Name
103 Henry Trzeciak
100 Melissa DeCamillo
100 Bob McFadden
99 Pat Miller
99 John Barran
98 Lillian Ramicone
97 Doreen Jakab
97 Rev. Jamie Mazanec
97 Frank Stefanick
27 David Sabo
31 Sheree Simko
33 James Mertel
33 Ed Lasch
MARTINEERS TRAVELER PRESENT
Greektown Special $21.00
Once you get to Greektown you will receive $20.00 in coin.
Friday, January 31, 2003—Report St. Martin at 8:30 am
Contact Dee at 216-663-7258 for more information.
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