St. Joseph. Church. St. Michael the Archangel. Church

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1 St. Joseph Church 301 South State Street, DuBois, PA Mailing address: 25 Robinson Street Telephone: (814) Ext. 2 Fax: stjosephdubois@yahoo.com STAFF Pastor: Fr. Daniel Kresinski Resident: Fr. Edward Walk Administrator: Msgr. Richard Siefer Assistant: Deacon Patrick Comfort St. Michael the Archangel Office Manager: Janice Maloney St. Joseph Office Manager: Eileen Stephen Religious Education: Rita Smith Website: OFFICE HOURS St. Joseph 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday St. Michael 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday BULLETIN INFORMATION Must be submitted in writing to the parish offices by 2:00 p.m. (9) nine days prior to the weekend of the announcement.. St. Michael the Archangel Church 15 Robinson Street, DuBois, PA Mailing address: 25 Robinson Street Telephone: (814) Ext. 1 Fax: michaelarchangel@choiceon .com Mission Statement: The parishes of St. Joseph and St. Michael the Archangel are a Pilgrim Community of Faith founded on Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition brought here by our Lithuanian and Polish ancestors and shared with all. Our Faith Community seeks to both make Christ known and to know Christ. This is accomplished through teaching, evangelization, service, community worship and fellowship offered to all people who seek to know Christ and give glory to God. BAPTISMS: Parents should call the parish office for arrangements. A special class is required before or after the child s birth. To register for the class, please call MARRIAGES: Please contact the pastor at least 6 months before the wedding, before other arrangements are made. Pre-Cana classes are required. PRAYER CHAIN: For requests at St. Joseph call ; for St. Michael call or Please renew the request monthly if needed. SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please inform the parish office of members unable to get to church. They can be placed on a monthly visitation list. Hospitals no longer inform churches of patients, so you must call the parish office. DUBOIS AREA ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISHES MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena 5:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Sunday Morning: 7:00 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel 8:00 a.m. St. Catherine of Siena 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph Church 10:00 a.m. St. Catherine of Siena Holy Day Vigil: 5:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena 7:00 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Holy Day Mass: 7:00 a.m. St. Catherine of Siena 9:00 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel 12:10 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to join the parish stop by the parish office or go to the church website for a registration form. Please remember to register as a married couple when you get married or as an adult or after graduating from college. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES: Sponsor certificates are issued to registered parishioners practicing their Catholic faith. Church Law requires that a sponsor must be baptized, confirmed, receives communion, and if married, living a valid church marriage. OUTREACH: If you need assistance going to Mass, preparing meals, getting groceries etc., please call Theresa at Outreach dinners are served 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Church Hall. Saturdays Sundays CONFESSION SCHEDULE 3:30-4:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel 8:30-8:50 a.m. St. Joseph RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT DCC SUNDAYS 11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M. DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC PRE-K THROUGH

2 December 11, 2016 ST. MICHAEL/ST. JOSEPH MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 17th & 18th READERS 5:30 p.m. Mary Syktich 7:00 a.m. Carol Rehermann 9:00 a.m. Irene Rasavage EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5: 30 p.m. Ed & Valerie Nowak and Debbie Robison 7:00 am. Megan Posteraro, Luanne Varacallo, and Chris Varacallo 9:00 a.m. Don Aravich (Host), Carolyn Rhoades, Judy Masonis-Rensel ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 p.m. Levi & Andrew Potash 7:00 a.m. Addison White 9:00 a.m. Jennelle Adams St. Michael s Collection: Dec 3rd & Dec 4th Regular $ , Loose $ , Monthly $343.00, Votive Candles $67.50, Immaculate Conception $40.00, Flowers $ Total: $ ST. JOSEPH S COLLECTION: DECEMBER 4TH Regular $2,141.00, Loose $204.00, Fuel $10.00, Votive Candles $74.10, Building Fund $221.00, Donation $120.00, Flowers $320.00, Holy Day $ TOTAL $3, REMINDER-Formed will be ending Dec. 31. If you would like to finish viewing CD s, books, classes, audio & DVD s please do so before ending date. If you are interested in continuing on your own, consult the website-for as little as $9.99 per month Having delicious food at Christmas dinner? Donate to a food drive so everyone can have something to eat. OPLATKI (Christmas Wafers) also known as the Bread of Peace, is shared by the head of the house with all present on Christmas Eve before any food is partaken. Asking for forgiveness and wishes for peace and love are exchanged. The Oplateki is available in front of St. Joseph s altar. The cost is $2.00 each. A SEASON OF HOPE Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiah s vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can t buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises. Last Religious Education classes for 2016 will be December 18th. Classes will resume on January 8th, A Blessed Christmas to All! OUR BULLETIN SPONSOR SANCTUARY THIS WEEK CANDLES IS: burn this week in memory of: Stephanie Roman Rindosh, & Isabelle State Straub Farm Agent by: the Straub Family and for: Denise Statler WE ARE GRATEFUL by: John & Mary FOR Joan YOUR Yargar SUPPORT The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold their Christmas banquet this Monday Dec. 12, at the Bellamaura Restaurant in Reynoldsville at 6 p.m. Please bring a baby gift for Catholic Charities in lieu of exchanging gifts.

3 3rd Sunday of Advent St. Joseph Church News Angel Tree Please have all gifts returned by 1:00 p.m. today in order for the gifts to be sorted and distributed before Christmas. St. Michael Church News Saint Michael the Archangel Angel Tree Angel Tree gifts are due back today by noon. Please remember to attach your angel to the gift. If you have any questions, please contact or Thanks for your help. FOOD THAT IS NEEDED FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY. Food in boxes: Macaroni & Cheese, Stuffing, Instant Potatoes, Scallop Potatoes, Cereal. Food in cans or jars: All kinds of Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, Jelly, Peanut Butter. Congratulations to Matt and Lisa (Hughes) Gabler on the baptism of their little girl: Caroline Kelly There is still time to join the St. Joseph s Christmas Choir for 6 pm vigil Mass, this Christmas Eve. This is the last Christmas choir that will perform at St. Joseph church, and we want to make the walls resound with joyful praise for the newborn King. To join, or if you have any questions regarding rehearsals or music, please contact Chris at All are welcome! Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of Leo Foradori and Michael Gudalis, who passed away recently. Please keep them and their families and friends in your prayers. May they Rest in Peace and let the perpetual light shine upon them. MEMORIAL CANDLES The candles on the altar of Our Blessed Mother this week are in memory of the Helen Galinis by Buzzell family and Michael Marchiori by Mary Ann Nicometo Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of James D Anna brother of Nancy Murray, who passed away recently please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Donations have been received to our Memorial fund in honor of Pauline Zurinsky by: Thomas & Pamela Jesberger and for John S. Skraba by: Barbara Varischetti St. Michael s SANCTUARY CANDLES burn this week in memory of: Jordan Andrulonis by: Dad & Jackie and for: George Nedza by: wife Catherine Hosts at St. Michael this week are given in memory of: Mackie & Fred Atkinson by: Georgie Carr

4 COMMUNITY NEWS DuBois Central Catholic celebrates the Advent Season The annual Family Advent Celebration at DuBois Central Catholic will be held today at 1 p.m. in the school auditorium, middle and high school students will perform both choral and instrumental selections. The middle school Drama Club will present The Good News, a play that teaches the importance of helping the less fortunate. Those attending are asked to bring a family sized tray of treats to share in the cafeteria following the performance. Advent Penance Services 2016 Sunday, December 11, SS. Cosmas & Damian at 3 p.m. in Punxsutawney Monday, December 12, Assumption at 7 p.m. in Sykesville Tuesday, December 13, Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. in Brookville Wednesday, December 14, St. Tobias at 7 p.m. in Brockway Sunday, December 18, St. Catherine, at 3 p.m. in DuBois This will be the last opportunity before Christmas. All are encouraged to receive the sacrament during the Advent Season: all Penance Services are open to anyone and provide for individual confession and group meditation FREE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM Will begin January A group for this lifestyle change program is being organized now and is open to anyone who has risk factors for diabetes. Sponsored by the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois. SHALOM Christmas Concert Please join us as we welcome and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with music at the Shalom Christmas Concert to be held at the Paul G. Reitz Theater on Sunday December 18 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. All are Welcome. For more info contact Judy@ or Rich@

5 Saturday December 10 Advent weekday 5:30 p.m. Orville & Theresa Smiley by Bob Smiley SM Sunday December 11 Third Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Helen Novitsky by Grandson Matthew Klebacha SM 9:00 a.m. Deceased members of the Sam Skraba family By Tim & Carolyn Robinson SJ Monday, December 12 USA: Our Lady of Guadalupe NO MASS Tuesday, December 13 Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr NO MASS Wednesday, December 14 Saint John of the Cross, NO MASS Priest and Doctor of the Church Thursday, December 15 Advent Weekday 5:00 p.m. Reken & Vilkinosky family by Fran & Jim Fye SJ Friday, December 16 Advent Weekday 5:00 p.m. Michael Gulvas by Grandchildren SM Saturday December 17 Late Advent weekday 5:30 p.m. George S. Nedza by Children and Wife SM Sunday December 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. Fred & Rose Herzing by Tom & Lori Herzing and family SM 9:00 a.m. Living & Deceased members of the Yanek family by Irene Yanek SJ Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others-- educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today s second collection. CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE Saturday, December 17th St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Hall 108 N. 3rd St DuBois 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Nutrolls Baklava Fancy Breads Cookies Pastries Fudge

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