ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH LES R A H C ST. BO FORT WAYNE, INDIANA RCH U H C OLIC H T A C O R R O ME
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2013
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Vigil, Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. Deceased of the Barrand Family Sunday, December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7.10-14/Rom 1.1-7/Mt 1.18-24 7:30 a.m. Deceased of the Minnick & Horstman Families 9:00 a.m. Donald Christen 11:00 a.m. Angelica Di Primio 5:00 p.m. For Our Parish Community 7:00 p.m. Rosary Monday, December 23, Late Advent Weekday, St. John Kanty, Priest Mal 3.1-4,23-24/Lk 1.57-66 6:15 a.m. Gerald Holocher 8:15 a.m. Vivian Welch 2:30-4:30 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Bradley Byers 7:30 p.m. Confessions (Until Last Heard) Tuesday, December 24, Late Advent Weekday 2 Sm 7.1-5/8-12,14,16/Lk 1.67-79 6:15 a.m. NO MASS 8:15 a.m. Marjorie Bennett CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY MASSES Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 Is 62.1-5/Acts 13.16-17,22-25/Mt 1.1-25 4:00 p.m. Jan Elaine Schleinkofer Service 6:30 p.m. Msgr. Edward Hession Is 9.1-6/Ti 2.11-14/Lk 2.1-14 12 Midnight Karen & Melissa Koors For Our Parish Community Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 Is 52.7-10/Heb 1.1-6/Jn 1.1-18 7:30 a.m. NO MASS 9:00 a.m. Tom & Lauren Russell Griffith 11:00 a.m. Dr. William Lewis 5:00 p.m. NO MASS Thursday, December 26, St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6.8-10;7.54-59/Mt 10.17-22 6:15 a.m. Deceased of the Craney & Barton Families 8:15 a.m. John Stoody 7:00 p.m. Kilian Oberstar Friday, December 27, St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1.1-4/Jn 20.1-8 6:15 a.m. Curt Fuhs & A.J. Gladieux 8:15 a.m. Conrad Cierniak 7:00 p.m. Donald & Phyllis Feichter 7:30 p.m. Adoration and Benediction Saturday, December 28, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1.5-2.2/Mt 2.13-18 8:15 a.m. Mary Alice Kleber Vigil, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 5:00 p.m. Richard & Michael Zurbuch Sunday, December 29, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3.2-6,12-14/Col 3.12-21/Mt 2.13-15,19-23 7:30 a.m. For Our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. Marie Dunderman 11:00 a.m. Nicholas Hackman 5:00 p.m. Doris Mohl 7:00 p.m. Rosary RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE AT ST. CHARLES ST. CHARLES FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP 07/01/2013-06/30/2014 Saturday, December 28 5:00 p.m. Servers: Erica Robinson, Taylor Russell, Alex Schneider Lectors: Steve Harper Offertory: Scott & Sarah Robinson Family Sunday, December 29 December 15, 2013 Budgeted Collection Needed $ 37,548.00 December 15 Collection $ 25,861.78 Electronic Withdrawals-Weekly $ 2,692.00 Electronic Withdrawals-Monthly $ 15,960.67 Envelopes Used - 535 Monday, December 23 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. until last heard Electronic Withdrawals Weekly - 71 Electronic Withdrawal - Monthly - 131 Percentage of envelopes/withdrawals - 36% Total Collections $ 44,514.45 This Week + $ 6,966.45 TOTAL - $ (76,511.47) THANK YOU For Your Support of St. Charles Borromeo FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT When he discovered that Mary was with child, Joseph resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and became instead the protector of the child Jesus and His mother Mary. God grant that I may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit! 7:30 a.m. Servers: Marie Lothamer, Seamus Pierson, Michael Sundahl Lectors: Mary Kuhnen, Cece Dunderman Offertory: Usher s Choice 9:00 a.m. Servers: Bridgette Black, Laura Eckrich, Jared Lee, Andrew Sordelet Lectors: Jackie Berg, Mitch Black Offertory: Robert & Emily Mondok Family 11:00 a.m. Servers: Isaac Blume, Joshua Dickel, Sarah Frazier, Colton Shutt Lectors: David Lonsway, Leanne Mensing Offertory: Usher s Choice 5:00 p.m. Servers: Natalie Onion, Owen Potosky, Garett Seibert, Raegan Stauffer Lectors: Carol Merkel, Dave Stevens Offertory: Jill Onion & Family Please pray for the following members of our parish community who will marry soon. I & II Allison Egts - Daniel Vought, Jr.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2013 ST. CHARLES YOUTH MINISTRY ORATIO Oratio hour is time for delving deeper into the mysteries of our faith, guided discussion, and seeking answers to questions that are brought up in our everyday lives that challenge our faith. Bring a friend and please join us for faith, food, fellowship and laughter! EVENTS CALENDAR ORATIO HOUR Thursday, December 26 No Oratio Hour Merry Christmas Thursday, January 2, 2014 Oratio Hour 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Youth Center Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ stcharlesoratio And on Twitter: @StCharlesTeen DECEMBER 22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Welcoming light Reading I Isaiah 7.10-14 (Birth of Emmanuel) Reading II Romans 1.1-7 (Greetings from Paul) Gospel Matthew 1.18-24 (The birth of Jesus) KEY PASSAGE: When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. Adult: Whom do you find it difficult to welcome in your life? What can you do to overcome that? Child: What could you do this week to make someone feel welcome, as Joseph welcomed Mary? OPLATEK LAST DAY TO PURCHASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 The Polish Christmas wafer is available. Please stop by the Parish Office, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday to pick up the wafers. ($1.00 per package, three to a pack) CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Christmas is a special time for remembering others with cards and gifts. Some of our relatives and friends can no longer share the joys of the season with us, but are still very much a part of our memories at Christmas time. We are accepting donations for our sanctuary flowers that will decorate our church during the holidays in memory of those who have died. You may give whatever you choose. Please place your offering in an envelope marked CHRISTMAS FLOWERS and print the name of the deceased on the outside of the envelope. The names of those remembered will be published in the bulletin. PLEASE PLACE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE SUNDAY COLLECTION BASKET OR MAIL THEM TO THE PARISH OFFICE, 4916 TRIER RD., 46815 BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27. St. Charles Borromeo Parish Office Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (260) 482-2186 SCRIP NEWS We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for choosing SCRIP for your holiday needs. A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers who shared their time with us during this busy time of year as well as the parish office staff and school office staff for the support they lend in so many different ways. The SCRIP office will be closed for the next two weeks. Sales will resume the first weekend of the New Year. Until then, we pray you enjoy a blessed Christmas. Sincerely, Peggy & Madonna Three great deals from MARKET DAY this month; our Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce are $2.50 off; warm yourself up with our Broccoli Cheddar Soup, being offered $1.00 off; and finally, our Zucchini Munchables are also $1.00..this month only! Order through January 9, 2014 by 11:00 p.m. Any questions or to place an order, call Sarah, 486-5587. THANK YOU from Market Day! HASA 300 CLUB $150.00 December 16 Cathy Jacob JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A WORLD FILLED WITH PEACE AND BEAUTY. Merry Christmas! Msgr. John, Fr. James, Fr. Jacob, Sr. Genevieve, Sr. Gayle and the Parish Staff!
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Christmas at St. Charles Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 4:00 p.m. Prelude Music beginning at 3:30 p.m. by The Jaenicke Woodwind Quintet and Cantors Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 6:30 p.m. Prelude Music beginning at 6:15 p.m. by the Parish Children s Choir, accompanied by handbells and violin. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Prelude Music Begins at 11:30 p.m. The Adult Choir along with soloists, orchestra and strings will perform. There will also be festive music for organ, and carols sung by the congregation. Christmas Day Masses 7:30 a.m. NO MASS 9:00 a.m. Praise to Our Newborn King No incense will be used 11:00 a.m. Come and Celebrate No incense will be used Music by St. Charles Guitar Group 5:00 p.m. NO MASS Due to Christmas, the Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2013 ST. CHARLES VOCATION COMMITTEE Stop asking for a sign and become one. Consider becoming a Priest or Religious. (Isaiah 7.10-14) Merry Christmas! from Amy, Lisa, RE Staff and students of the Religious Ed Classes of 2013. VOCATION CROSS PROGRAM Next weekend, December 29, Mike Freygang will take home the Vocation Cross. He will pray daily throughout the week for an increase in vocations. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO THE ADVENT GIVING TREE St. Charles Conference St. Vincent de Paul Society THANK YOU to all parishioners who generously participated by taking an ornament from the Advent Giving Tree. The total amount received from certificates, gift cards and monetary contributions was $4,000.00, a 24 percent decrease from 2012. The funds were distributed to 23 families (99 individuals) which helped these families with their Christmas celebrations. EVANGELIZING THE WORLD Welcome to our new members and confirmed Secretary, Jamie Black! The Legion of Mary at St. Charles will now meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Building for their weekly meeting and rosary. If you are interested in the work we do or have questions about the Legion of Mary, come to a meeting--visitors are always welcome! You may also contact us by email at lomscb@gmail.com, or phone (260) 452-8283. MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH A Christmas Concert Sunday, December 29, 7:00 p.m. in PB Church 1515 Barthold St. Choir & Handbells-Admission is Free CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL For some families, the spirit of Christmas is difficult to grasp because of the everyday challenges they are faced with in meeting their basic needs. As our Holy Father, Pope Francis said, It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, in which we are called to recognize the suffering Christ, even if this appears to bring us no tangible and immediate benefits. I think of the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned, and many others. These are served by Catholic Charities every day. The need is growing, and it is through you that Catholic Charities exists to be the charitable arms of the Church through the agency s programs and services. Catholic Charities mission is to serve those in need as Christ would have us do. As you go through this Christmas season, please consider making a financial contribution to help Catholic Charities continue to serve vulnerable populations that others may turn away. CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2013 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 is the deadline for receiving 2013 contributions to be credited to your 2013 record. Please place your contributions in the collection basket, or drop off any donations you wish credited for the year 2013 to the Parish Office before this deadline. They had fun celebrating the season in their PJ s and watching The Legend of the Candy Cane with a visit from Santa. It is a good and holy thought to pray for the dead. 2 Macabees:12 We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of James Hornak. BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL SAINTS SPOTLIGHT Merry Christmas from Bishop Dwenger High School to all families in our feeder parishes. May the glory and blessing of Jesus birth be with you throughout the Christmas season and into the New Year! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Decatur, In, seeks a Director of Religious Education and Pastoral Care. This is a full-time position with insurance and benefits. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Religious Education Program K-8; helping at St. Joseph Catholic School; working with altar servers; liturgical involvement and training; sacramental preparation; homebound ministry. Send a simple letter of introduction along with educational background to DRE Search c/o Fr. Dave Voors, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 414 Madison St., Decatur, IN 46733. Deadline, January 8, 2014. YOUNG ADULT OVERNIGHT RETREAT Are you in your 20 s or 30 s? You Are Invited January 11 & 12, 2014 Learn more and register at www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-retreats Please patronize this sponsor as a thank you for their kind generosity. Be sure to tell our sponsors you saw their advertisement on the St. Charles bulletin. {Jacob Coleman]