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WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 4:30 PM; Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM &
12:00 PM
WEEK DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00 AM
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays at 3:00 PM
December 18, 2016
December 6, 2020
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 4:30 PM; Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM &
12:00 PM
WEEK DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00 AM
RECONCILIATION
By Appointment
Chancellor St. Thomas a’Becket
Catholic Church 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton 48188
Website: www.abecket.org
facebook.com/abecketcanton
“We WELCOME all,
WORSHIP together at the Eucharistic table, and give WITNESS to Jesus Christ.”
This Tuesday, December 8th, we celebrate the Feast of the Immacu-late Conception, which commemo-rates our belief that Mary was conceived without original sin. This Feast is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at Noon and 6:30 PM. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is not only a holy day of obligation, but also the patronal feast day for the United States, so we are strongly encour-aged to participate in the Eucharist on that day. Advent is a great time to celebrate feast days in honor of Our Lady and to reflect on Mary’s willingness to be the Mother of God. Next Saturday, December 12th, (not a holyday of obligation) we celebrate Mary, as Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of all the Americas. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. The pregnant Mary offers a powerful symbol for us during Advent as we await the coming of Christmas! There will be at least two opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation this season. I will be participating in a Reconciliation Service with individual absolution at St. John Neumann on Tuesday, December 15th at 7 PM. It would be great to see many of you there. On Tuesday, December 22nd, here at Becket, eight priests will be available for individual Reconciliation from 7 - 8:30 PM. This will NOT be a service this year. Also, I am available by appointment for an individual celebration of the Sacrament. Email me with a couple dates and times that work for you and I will respond right away for an individual appointment.
Advent Peace and Blessings! Fr. Chris
All our staff are working from home once again and will not be
present in the office until Dec. 8th. If you need to contact any staff
member, please leave a voicemail at their extension and/or send them
an email; messages left for the parish office will be checked several
times a day. This policy will be in effect from November 18th -
December 8th in compliance with Governor Whitmer's directives and
MIOSHA emergency rules
Gift cards and other requested items for the Giving Tree are due back by next Sunday, Dec. 13th.
Thank you in advance.
THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
IS THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
(Holy day of Obligation)
MASSES WILL BE AT
12 NOON AND 6:30 PM
Crosses for Deceased Anyone who had a cross on display for their loved one who passed between Oct. 2019 and Oct. 2020 should see Lisa Bittner after any weekend mass, or the office once the office is open again. They belong to the family members now.
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Children’s Faith Formation
ANSWER: You get tinselitus!
HAPPY ADVENT!!! Today is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. Here are some fun facts.
He was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Myra during a time when Christians were persecuted by the Romans.
He was jailed by the Roman Emperor Diocletian for seven years until he was freed when Emperor Constantine, the first Christian Emperor, issued the Edict of Milan in 313.
St. Nicholas attended the first Council of Nicaea in 325.
According to legend, he helped three girls who couldn’t get married and were about to be sold by their fathers to slavery due to poverty by throwing purses of gold through their window for three consecutive nights.
The name “Santa Claus” came from “Sinterklaas,” the Dutch name for St. Nicholas.
The Dutch celebrated the feast day of St. Nicholas on the 6th of Dec.
Oranges are traditionally given to children in Holland, supposedly coming from Sinterklaas. These oranges often came in three, symbolizing the three bags of gold St. Nicholas gave in the legend where he helped three girls avoid slavery. Children receive their gifts in shoes, because the saint used to leave gifts in children’s shoes. This is the idea from where Christmas stockings originated. Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8 Key Passage: The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) Family Questions Adults: With whom could you be more patient this week, as Gad has been patient with you? Children: With whom could you be more patient and kind to this week?
I pray you all remain healthy and safe! Blessings!
Betsy
For the Kids: What happens when you eat Christmas decorations? Thought For the Adults: “The saints did not all begin well, but they ended well.” St. John Vianney
Volunteers Light Advent
Candles at Mass During the season of Advent, we begin each liturgy by lighting the Advent wreath and praying for the coming of Christ.
Next weekend, 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 12-13
4:30 PM Melissa Francis & her Faith Form. class
8:00 AM Wozniak Family
10:00 AM Moore Family
12:00 PM Lee Vargas Family .
Reconciliation and Mass
Schedule for Advent
Advent Reconciliation w/Individual Absolution
Tuesday, Dec 22nd at 7 PM
Individual Reconciliation By Appointment - email [email protected]
Also
Reconciliation Service with individual absolution at St. John Neumann
on Tuesday, December 15th at 7 PM.
Christmas Eve Masses
4 PM Mass in the church and Outside w/live nativity;
Evening Masses at 6 PM, 8 PM, And 10 PM
(no midnight mass)
Christmas Day Mass
Mass at 10:00 AM only
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW
Monetary Christmas Gifts Our Christmas Window is
opening soon. All donations marked as “Christmas” and given between December 10
th and
January 10th, OR given on
Christmas, are not assessed the
7% Archdiocesan tax. And Gifts given by December 31st are, of course, tax deductible for you.
Your gift remains with the parish 100%. Your gift will be recorded on your family donor statement for the year it was received.
As always, your generous support of St. Thomas a’Becket is most appreciated!
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ST. THOMAS á BECKET
555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton, MI 48188 Main Office: (734) 981-1333
Rel. Ed. Office: (734) 981-6680 Office Fax: (734) 981-1481
WEBSITE: www.abecket.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 4:30 PM; Sunday - 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00 AM Reconciliation by appointment
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Fr. Christopher Maus, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Manny Chircop, Weekend Asst. James Ward, Deacon
[email protected] Lisa Bittner, Pastoral Minister
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Betsy Crapps, Director [email protected] Anne Truax, Asst. Director [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
Patrick Gauthier, Director [email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Deacon Jim Ward, Director
MUSIC MINISTRY Kevin Ryan, Dir. of Music and Liturgy
[email protected] Janine Grady-Creedon, Associate Dir.
PARISH ADMNISTRATION
Grace Pellerito, Dir. of Finance & Admin. [email protected]
Barbara Palazzolo, Office Mgr./Editor [email protected]
Pam Michels, Parish Secretary/Website [email protected]
Rick St. Peter, Maintenance - [email protected]
BAPTISMS
Celebrated Monthly - Must be registered in the parish at least 3 months
prior to Baptism date - Contact Lisa Bittner, Ext. 16
MARRIAGE
Contact the parish office
All Saints Catholic School (734) 459-2490
www.allsaintscs.com
Gratitude: Adapted from the National SVDP Contemplation Even though Thanksgiving is over, and we are in hopeful anticipation of the baby Jesus coming in a few weeks, it is always good to examine the role that gratitude plays in our lives. St. Vincent stated that gratitude is very closely tied to the Vincentian virtue of humility. We are grateful not simply as a matter of manners, but because we are undeserving. We sometimes make lists of things for which we are grateful. How often are things on the list, things that we did not earn? Some things are ours only by the grace of God. Our gratitude for God’s gift to us comes with a duty and desire to repay that love. God is here. We are not alone, we have been chosen. For every gift and grace that we receive, there is another that we can give to someone else - gratefully and gladly. Blessed Frederick Ozanam said, “It only remains for us to humble ourselves in gratitude for having been chosen, frail and weak as we are, as instruments of so great an enterprise.” We must ask ourselves this question. “What am I thankful for, and how can I repay it in the service to others?”
Please share your gifts this Christmas season.
SVDP
NEWSLETTER
Limited Time Offer Have you been thinking about joining the Knights of Columbus? Even under the current pandemic restrictions the Knights remain an active organization providing help to the community, supporting life, strengthening our family and enriching our faith. Our council here at St. Thomas a’Becket is looking for interested Catholic men over 18 years old to help us
continue the great work we do. Your participation level is up to you and much appreciated. Now is the time to join, it is easy and free for a limited time. Pay no dues for the first 12 months. Go to kofc.org/joinus and use the code MCGIVNEY2020 to register online by December 31st! We are the Kern Council #8284.
Please join us for our next “Happy Hour with the Holy Spirit” on Wed., December 9th @ 7PM via Zoom. The study topic will be - "Cur Deus Homo? ( Why was God a Man?) - the story of the Incar-nation" as facilitated by Deacon Jim. All men and women of the parish and local
community are invited and welcome. So Invite and Ignite someone’s Faith! Please RSVP to Deacon Jim via email at [email protected] and request the web-link connection. We hope to see you there!
Peace and Justice Committee Please consider joining the Peace and Justice Committee as we continue our discussion on Catholic Social Teaching. The next zoom meeting will be Monday, December 7 at 7 PM. If you are interested in participating, simply send an email to [email protected] and a link will be sent to you. Join us as we explore what some call the Church’s best kept secret.
Happy Hour With the
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St. Thomas a’Becket December 6, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B
Entrance Antiphon: Come and Set Us Free (Trevor Thomson)
Refrain Come, come, Lord Jesus. Come, come save your people. Come and set us free. 1. Awaken our hearts so that we may stand firm. Awaken our hearts to compassion. Come be our strength and come be our joy. Set us free. 2. Awaken our hearts to your holy ways. Awaken our hearts to forgiveness. Lead us, O Lord, to the light of your truth. Set us free.
Greeting & Introduction
Penitential Act Response: Lord/Christ, have mercy.
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness (Psalm 85) Antiphon Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Verses 1. I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD—for he proclaims peace to his people.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
2. Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
3. The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and prepare the way of his steps.
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel Acclamation
(continued….)
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Gospel Verse: Luke 3:4, 6 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8
Homily
Nicene Creed:
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of the Faithful Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all members of the Body of Christ: that God will give us the energy to pursue conversion,
advocate for justice and peace, and be heralds of God’s presence in the world, we pray to the Lord:
For healing of our political systems: that God will lead us to honest dialogue, greater respect for one
another, and a deeper commitment to the truth, we pray to the Lord:
For all who lack freedom or who feel entrapped by life, particularly the unemployed and those in
abusive relationships: that they may experience hope and opportunity through God’s presence
and love, we pray to the Lord:
For all who are alone or in isolation: that God will sustain them, help them be aware of the blessings
in their lives, and inspire us to reach out and accompany them, we pray to the Lord:
For all of us gathered here at St. Thomas a’Becket: that we may dedicate ourselves to promoting
faithful, honest, and loving relationships this Advent season, we pray to the Lord:
For all who are being treated for Covid-19 and for the sick in our community: that God will ease their
pain, heal them, and restore them to their communities of family and friends, especially:
. we pray to the Lord:
For all who have died in faith: that the Good Shepherd will gather them into the peace and joy of
God’s presence forever, especially:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Preparation of the Gifts Response: Blessed be God for ever.
(continued…..)
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Sanctus:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamation: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father…
Lamb of God: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Communion Antiphon: Ready the Way (Curtis Stephan) Refrain:
Ready the way, ready the way, ready the way of the Lord.
Ready the way, ready the way, ready the way of the Lord.
Communion Prayer Final Blessing & Dismissal
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Please remember these people who are sick
and have asked for our prayers:
Baptisms A Parent of child to be baptized must contact Lisa Bittner at 981-1333
four to six weeks before desired baptismal date. Family must be registered In the parish at least three months prior to Baptism date.
Pray for the Sick
God Bless All Our Service Men and Women, including:
*Kim Adams Christopher Andrews
*Tina Annin *Kim Babcock *Janice Bailey Holly Bendeur Marty Bogart
*Patricia Boljesic *Kathy Brunton
Alan Brunton Orville Bushman *Patti Cappuccitti Robert Catalano
Jim Clagg Cliff Cook
Edwina Cook Rich Cook
Alex Cooper Christine Dick Jake DiPonio
Joseph Dondzila *Teresa Duncan
*Ted Duprey *Richard Emerick *Joanne Erpelding
Tomas Flores Jerry Franks Diana Freese Randy Fritz
Frances Gagne *Liam Gasca
*Richard Gordon
*parishioners
1st Lt. Stephen J. Kilijanczyk Capt. Kristen Lovio, MD Capt. Vincent Malainy
Lt. Luke Masiarak Christian Mejia
Cpl. Kyle David Mimnaugh Sgt. Joseph M. Nelson USMC
Lt. Nicholas Norville SSgt Melissa Ann Nyman
Michael Pelot SN Alexander S. Petrarca
CW4 Stephen Piku, Jr. Spec. Anthony Piotrowski
PFC Jesse Pointer 1st Lt. Michael Pool
PFC Ryan Porter LCpl. Daniel Quaine
Sr. AMN Addison W. Queen David M. Rhein, SFC
Nelson Rodriguez, SFC Spec. Michael Rusaki
Michael Sadler Cpl. Todd F. Schuller Capt. Thomas Scott
SPC Adam Seidl SGT Eric Simoneaux Sgt. Jason Simons SN Jannel Skiver
Sgt. Nathan P. Smith LCpl Mark A. Smith
LCpl Michael A. Smith AMN Nathan Staugler
Lt. CMdr. Steven Stefaniak LCpl Richard Strayhan Lt. Jeffrey Strohman
PFC Derrik Trace TSgt. Susan Van Vliet
Pvt. John Ward Sgt. Jason Wilburn
SSgt. Paul J. Abel Col. Kenneth Amidon Spc. Anthony C. Barth 1st. Lt. Brad Bentlage
AME3 Richard C. Bernard 1st Lt. Randall Bittner
MS2 Christopher Boulton Cpl. Mike Burton
PFC Jeremy Burton Major Monica Bury
PFC Kaitlyn Bury Pvt. Amber Bury
Sgt. Brian Chun-Ming PFC Gregory Cox PFC Mitchell Cox Cpl. Chris Crocker
SSgt. Michael Cousins CW3 Edward David
Cpl Joseph Dempsey Capt. James R. Driver
Michael Driver CW03 Joseph Dziuban
A1C Devin Dziuban Pvt. Tyler Ehnis
Cpl Maya Euliss, USMC FN Adam Farmer USN PFC Terry D. Fichtner
PFC Timothy Fry Spec. Joseph Furca Lt. Michon Girardot
LCorp. Justin Goleniak USMC Sgt. Michael Grigorian Sgt. Dennis Hendzell
LCpl. Benjamin Howie AO3 Joseph Hubel
LSSN Steven Hyland Cpl. Timothy Iverson
Cpl. Junior Novas Jaquez Major Craig Jayson Pvt. 2 Robert Kelly
NOTE: As military personnel return home, please call Parish office and notify us.
Mark Pidgeon Joe Quinlan Paul Reiner Kerry Rende
Molly Reynolds *John Rowe Jill Russell
*Brian Schumacher Linda Servello
*Sue Shay Denzel & Merna Short
Georgia Silliman *Peter Slazinski *Nancy Sleyter Bob Sommeriva Evan Stoecklein Christine Stover
Don Svoboda *Juanita Swatek Ginny Thompson
Kara Timko Tom Tompkins
*Frances Toscano Sophie Varney
Carolyn Vellucci Kayce Warner
Erik Weber Susan Wirth
Denise Wright *Bob Yancey
Fred Zabkiewicz Nicole Zapinski Jennifer Zhang
Next Available Baptism Dates
January 3 and 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM
And February 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Contact Deacon Jim at
*John Grabowski *Jim Grupa
*Mary Jo Hanson Steve Haycox Kevin Howard Jim Jasnowski
Patsy Jean Niki Jenks
Millie & John Jordan *Anne Kelly-Smirthwaite
Joshua Khan *Chuck Kozub
*Sal Lauto Andrew Linn
*Baby Paisley Long Carmie Loveland
*Jill Maisano Helen Marsh
*Pat Marunich Thomas Mazurek
Kathy McCann *James McElgunn
Kim McInerney Paula McNulty Elaine Miller Rick Morga
*Elsie Morin Pat Morrison *Joe Nader Steve Naida
Maylene Naujokas Michael O’Malley
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Readings for the Week
December 6, 2020
Mass Intention Week of Dec. 6, 2020
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of parishioner Kimberly Babcock, wife of Patrick Babcock. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Lectors for Dec. 12-13, 2020
4:30 PM Pam Rossi
8:00 AM Caroline Wetter
10:00 AM Glenny Tjahjadi
12:00 PM Lee Vargas
Celebrants for Dec. 12-13, 2020
4:30 PM Fr Manny Chircop
8:00 AM Fr Chris Maus
10:00 AM Fr Chris Maus
12:00 PM Fr Manny Chircop
Monday, Dec. 7
9:00 AM Elaine Pucher
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (holy day of obligation) 12 PM Alan Arnett
Int. of Len and Marge
Rosiewicz
6:30 PM People of the Parish
Wednesday, Dec. 9
No Mass
Thursday, Dec. 10
9:00 AM Steve & Sidney Webber
Friday, Dec. 11
9:00 AM Bill Stewart
Saturday, Dec. 12
4:30 PM Nancy Morency
Andrew Stapleton
Hope Lillian Lubrano
Sunday, Dec. 13
8:00 AM Fred Johnson
Joseph & Mary Caruana
10:00 AM Hope Lubrano
Judy Mines
Anthony Calabrese
12:00 PM Cathleen Lopez
Jerry Ross
$20,180.00
$7,414.27
607.70
8,260.50
$16,282.47
$423,780.00
$467,698.41
2871
2579
232
234
Weekly Budget
Enveloped Collection
Loose Offerings
Online Giving
Total Collection
YTD Budget - Wk 21
YTD Collections
No. Registered Fam.
No. of Env. Issued
No. of Env. Used
No. of Online Givers
Financial Statement
Nov. 22, 2020
Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8] 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Monday: Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f] Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1] Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 [1] Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20 Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8] Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12] Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d] Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 51-54 [Is 61:10b] 1 Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
$20,180.00
$8,851.00
$829.00
$10,349.50
$20,029.50
$443,960.00
$487,727.91
2871
2579
174
238
Weekly Budget
Enveloped Collection
Loose Offerings
Online Giving
Total Collection
YTD Budget - Wk 22
YTD Collections
No. Registered Fam.
No. of Env. Issued
No. of Env. Used
No. of Online Givers
Financial Statement
Nov. 29, 2020
