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204 N US Highway One, P.O. Box 3726, Tequesta, FL 33469 Phone: (561) 746-7974 Fax: (561) 743-6127

Web Site: www.stjudecatholicchurch.net

Email: [email protected]

Very Rev. Charles E. Notabartolo

PASTOR

Rev. Frank D’Amato

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Very Rev. Albert Dello Russo, JCL

IN RESIDENCE

Deacon Les Loh

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM &

5:30 PM

Holyday of Obligation:

Vigil: 6:00 PM

Holyday: 7:30, 8:30 AM,

Noon & 6:00 PM

DAILY MASSES

(November through April)

Monday-Saturday 7:30 & 8:30 AM

(May & June, and Sept. & Oct.)

Monday - Friday: 7:30 & 8:30 AM

Saturday: 8:30 AM

(July and August)

Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM

Rosary following Daily Masses

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 PM in Chapel

(Other Times by Appointment)

OFFICE

Office Hours: Monday: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed for Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM

December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent

Saturday, December 1, First Saturday 4:00 p.m. Kathleen Zito by Her Children (Fr. Frank)

First Sunday of Advent, December 2

7:30 a.m. Dec’d of Miner Family by Family (Fr. Frank) 9:00 a.m. Molly Schultz by Her Mom (Fr. Albert) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish (Fr. Chuck) 5:30 p.m. Maria Sabella by Marianna DiMaria (Fr. Art) Monday, December 3

7:30 a.m. Denis Killane by His Family (Fr. Frank) 8:30 a.m. Peter Scanlon by His Wife, Mary Jane

(Fr. Chuck) Tuesday, December 4

7:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory (Fr. Chuck) 8:30 a.m. Emily Baurys by Her Niece (Fr. Frank) Wednesday, December 5

7:30 a.m. Patricia Virgilo by Her Husband, Ben (Fr. Frank) 8:30 a.m. Walt Foran by His Family (Fr. Albert) Thursday, December 6 7:30 a.m. Fred Smallhoover by Al & Mona Janke (Fr. Chuck) 8:30 a.m. Adele Marie Bradley by Her Family (Fr. Albert) Friday, December 7, First Friday 7:30 a.m. Bobbie LeMay by the Wilt Family (Fr. Albert) 8:30 a.m. Dec’d of Endter Family by Vi Endter (Fr. Frank) 6:00 p.m. Anthony Carpentiere, Sr. & Rose Pratt (Fr. Albert)

Saturday, December 8, The Immaculate Conception 7:30 a.m. Tom & Teresa Martin by Their Daughter, Mary (Fr. Chuck) 8:30 a.m. John Hallinan by His Wife, Betty

(Fr. Frank) Noon Giuseppe Lentini by His Family(Fr. Chuck) 4:00 p.m. Jim Wollam by His Sisters (Fr. Chuck)

Second Sunday of Advent, December 9

7:30 a.m. Gerald & Helen Fellows by Their Son, David (Fr. Frank) 9:00 a.m. Yolanda Azzolino by Her Daughter, Pam (Fr. Art) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish (Fr. Albert) 5:30 p.m. Maria & Gaspare Piazza By Their Grandchildren (Fr. Frank)

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We look forward to welcoming your child into our parish family at St. Jude Catholic Church.

A mandatory pre baptism parental preparation program is held in the mornings of the second Saturday in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. No babysitting is provided. The next Bap-tism Class will be on January 12th at 10:00 a.m. Registration in the Parish is required.

Please contact the Parish Secretary at 746-7974.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in ad-vance and no other plans should be finalized until the parish priest has been consulted. You must be a regis-tered member of the parish for at least 6 months before making arrangement.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

This process is for those wishing to become a full mem-ber of the Roman Catholic Church. (Non baptized per-sons, baptized in another faith, baptized Catholics but have not received Eucharist or Confirmation or would like updating.) See page 10 of the bulletin.

Parish Office Phone Number: 561-746-7974

Parish Secretary: Janet Richards, Ext. 222

Bookkeeper: Sandi Gallagher, Ext. 224

Receptionist: Mary Lehman, Ext. 221

Facilities Manager: Tom Lehman, 746-7974

Deacon Les Loh: 746-7974, Ext. 234 Religious Education Grades K thru 9

Pia McCarthy, Secretary: Ext. 231 Youth Ministry & Confirmation

Frank Faranda: 748-8805

Director of Music Ministry

Lisa Bucheck: 746-7974, Ext. 223

Our Parish School

All Saints Catholic School 1759 Indian Creek Parkway

Jupiter, FL 33458

Phone Number: 748-8994 Web Site: www.allsaintsjupiter.org

The First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

The Masses for the Solemnity of the Holy Day of the

Immaculate Conception are:

Friday Evening Vigil Mass: December 7th at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 8th at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., & Noon.

The 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass is for the Second Sunday of Advent, not the Holy Day.

All Masses are in the Church.

Sacrificial Giving Sacrificial Giving Sacrificial Giving

November 18th Offertory Giving $17,553.80 Maintenance: $ 20.00

November 25th Offertory Giving $27,083.33

Maintenance: $ 863.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Jesus tells us to be vigilant. Today marks the beginning of Advent, the great liturgical season of vigilance, of waiting, and watching. Let’s get ready with joy and anticipation, even if it involves some work on our part. Spend some time in the presence

of the Lord. As you keep vigil before the Blessed Sacrament, bring to Christ some problem or

dilemma that you have been fretting over, and then say: “Lord, I’m waiting for you to solve this, to

show me the way out, the way forward. I’ve been running, planning, worrying, but now I’m

going to let you work.” ~ Word on Fire

December 7th, is First Friday. Masses are 7:30 & 8:30 a.m. Also, please plan to spend some time with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. If you have signed up for an hour

please remember to be there. A sign up sheet is available in the lobby of the Adoration Chapel. In 1673, a French Visitandine (Visitation) nun named Margaret Mary Alacoque had visions of Je-sus, wherein He asked the Church to honor His Most Sacred Heart. In particular, Jesus asked the faithful to “receive Communion on the First Fri-days, for nine consecutive months.” The request was connected to a specific promise made to all who venerated and promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart. Attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is assuredly the best means of honoring and loving the adorable Heart of Jesus.

Our Advent Wreaths will be blessed this week. You can use this blessing for your own wreath at home: “Father of all creation, bless this evergreen wreath and candles. Let the green be a sign of the everlasting life we find in Christ. Let the wreath remind us of

hopeful longing and faithful promise fulfilled in Je-sus’ birth.” Light the first purple candle. Called the prophecy candle, it is to remind us of the period of joyful waiting for the coming of the Savior.

Prayer for Hope

It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, My trust, O Lord, since my youth.

On you I have leaned from my birth, From my mother’s womb you have been my help.

My hope has always been in you. When my strength fails do not forsake me.

But be my hope, through Jesus Christ our Lord, The Promised Hope of all the world.

Amen.

Please note that when you or your loved one is admitted into the hospital we are not aware of this fact. If you or your loved one would like to be visited by a

Priest please call the Parish Office to inform us and give us the person’s name and room number.

We will do our best to get a Priest to see you or your loved one as soon as possible.


Advent is a period for devout and joyful expectation. Moderation should be observed in

the decoration of the Altar and should

not overshadow the joy of Christmas. There will be no Altar Flowers during the

Advent Season as we await the coming of the Christ Child!

We want to thank all our Parishioners who have given their generous donations of Altar Flowers each week.

Also a big thank you to Flower Mart in Jupiter (561) 747-6659, for their beautiful altar flower arrangements

and holiday florals.

Sue Young, Kevin Halligan, Michael Girard, Helene DiBlasi, Walt Osborne, Lucille Kehoe, Robert Battis, Pete Gilbert, Ronald Bedard, Elvira Nel-

son, Thomas Brodesser, Grace Rotondo, Mariana diMaria, Norma Gaspari, Kerri Noyes, Karen Martin, Marianna diMaria, Kathleen Hoffman, Gloria Semi-nara, Norma Gaspari, Michael Hallinan, Lee Alliver-to, Kathleen Shea, Michael Ciabattoni, Richard Wirth, Dorothy VanKeuren, and Michael Elliot.

Please call the Parish office with your requests for our sick. Their name will be removed after two weeks if we do not hear from you.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Many of us have treasured stories involving Religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests who impacted our lives and gave of themselves so generously out of love for us and the Church. These dedicated religious women and men of faith responded enthusiastically to Jesus Christ and gave of themselves in joyful ser-vice.

Though age and infirmity have caused many to retire from active ministry, these holy women and men continue to offer their lives in prayer for us eve-ry day. From their sanctuaries of holiness, they con-tinue to live their vocation of service to Jesus Christ and His Church.

As grateful members of the faithful, we are invited to participate in a special collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious on the weekend of De-cember 8 and 9, to assist nearly 31,000 retired reli-gious women and men. Through our prayers and fi-nancial support we can walk with these dedicated women and men of faith as they live out the final chapter in their story of faith and service.

Thank you for all that you do for our retired religious women and men, for your prayers, your friendship. Your love and your generosity. May God bless you with every grace and strength and may our Blessed Mother always intercede for you.

With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito

Bishop of Palm Beach

The Sanctuary Candle in the Church this week will burn,

In Loving Memory of

Anthony Robert Giordano By His Wife, Trish

The Sanctuary Candle in the Adoration Chapel this week will burn,

In Loving Memory of

Bill Frenz By His Wife, Robbie


On December 9th

after all the Morning Masses

in the Parish Center! We hope you can make it!

For more info about the Knights, go to our page at: www.stjudecatholicchurch.net,

Click on Ministries to find K of C. Follow us on Face-book at www.kofc6569.org. Join us at www.KofC.org/

JoinUS. Contact A.J. Reichel at 704-300-6484.

St. Jude Council of Catholic Women invites YOU to become a member of our organization!

Please join us December 19th for our annual Christ-mas luncheon. We begin by inducting our new mem-bers at the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel and then we travel to Hobe Sound Country Club for lunch.

The food is always sensational and the camaraderie with our sisters in faith is so very special. We will also have an encore performance by our very own Trish Giordano and her Jupiter Fred Astaire Dance

Troupe. They brought down the house last year! Price is $36. Please contact Vi Endter at 561-746-

5224 or by email at [email protected].

St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has informed us that one of our family's is in desperate need of transportation. If you are able to donate a vehicle please contact

the Parish Office. (561) 746-7974. Thank you!

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, December 5th. We meet from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Room 8 of the Parish Center.

We would appreciate donations of “gently used” sheets for the backing of our quilts. This past month, we were able to donate 20 lap quilts to the “Back to Basics” pro-gram and 12 quilts to St. Mary’s in Pahokee.

Your donations can be dropped off in the Church office or brought to Room 8 on the Wednesday mornings that we meet. Thank you again for your previous donations.

If you have a question or are interested in joining, please contact Christine at 748-8378. If you can’t sew, you can help organize, press, tie quilt knots or cut fab-rics. We do look forward to new members!

IS HERE!!!! and there

are some tags left!

The Giving Tree is in the Vesti-bule of the Church. For each tag

you select, please purchase the item, wrap it and tape the tag to the outside of the gift. Gift cards can be wrapped or placed in envelopes with the tag affixed to the outside.

All gifts should be placed under the tree by Sun-day, December 9th so they can be sorted and de-livered before the children start their Christmas vacation.

Thank you in advance for your continued generosity. This parish tradition supports our neighbors who are

experiencing financial hardship!


ATTN: CCW Members, Knights of Columbus Members, Parents, Grandparents, all those

interested in the safety of young people.

On December 5th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., in the Parish Center, St. Jude will host a presentation of the adult module of PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN. A representative of the Diocesan Office of Safe Environ-ments will present this workshop. It’s one of the requirements for any Parishioner who will become engaged in ministry with the youth of our Parish and/or Diocesan community. The information provided in the VIR-TUS workshop can give you the awareness, information and tools to make a huge difference in your ability to protect your young loved ones. Anyone responsible for a child today should consider this a must-do! To reserve your space in this program, please register on-line at: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=14051&theme=0. Please Note: This is an ADULT program and not intended for mi-nors. Please call Deacon Les at 561-746-7974 Ext 234 if you have questions. NOTE: For Parish or Diocesan ministry authorization, this certification now requires renewal every 5 years, either in person or online.

“Consider a Gift of Flowers for our Christmas Altar in Memory or In Honor of a Loved One.”

All those making donations of $15 or more will have their name and that of your loved ones placed in our Bulletin after Christmas. You may either use the Christmas Flower enve-lopes in your monthly packet with the names printed on the envelope or pick up an envelope at the Church on the tables behind the back pews.

If you have somewhat of a “green thumb” and enjoy working with beautiful

plants and flowers, WE NEED YOU

to help with the Christmas Altar Flowers in setting up and then helping

to water them afterwards! If you want to join the “Flower Power”

girls, please call, Mary in the Parish Office at 746-7974, Ext. 221.

Sacrament of Penance, Wednesday, December 19th ~ 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Monday, December 24th 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Children’s Liturgy), and 11:00 p.m.

Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.

Mary, Mother of God Monday, December 31st, at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.

“Let us pray for healing of abortion and miscarriage.”

Project Rachel invites you to pray a Holy Hour for those impacted by abortion and miscarriage. Join us through guided rosary, personal prayer

and adoration.

Where: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola

When: Dec. 7th ~ First Friday of the Month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. For further details please call or text:

561-531-3008 or email: [email protected]


Extends a very personal invitation to everyone…. To come and experience our annual amazing

Night in Bethlehem Living Nativity and Christmas Music Concert

Saturday, December 15th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Witness as we transform our Parish Hall into the City of Bethlehem, all while enjoying great fellowship, beautiful music of the season

and a living nativity performance!

Frank Faranda, Director of Student Ministries 561-748-8805 or ymdirector@atjude church. net

Virginia Maple Honey Ham ~ Garlic & Chives Mashed Potatoes ~ Cipollini and Pancetta Infused Risotto ~ Baby

Carrots with Ginger Butter ~ Rolls and Butter ~ Eggnog Bread Pudding

~ Beverages and Coffee

Our Chef is Mr. Dennis Forgony

The event is free ~ Donations to cover costs are greatly appreciated.

This is a can’t miss holiday tradition for the entire family.

Please RSVP no later than

Monday, December 10th

to secure your spot!

Limited to 250 Guests.


Our Food Pantry is becoming de-pleted now that the Thanksgiving deliveries have been made! We are in critical need of the follow-ing: Canned Foods, Soups

(preferably with pop tops), Vegetables, Rice, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Tuna, Tomato Sauce, Ce-reals, Mac-n-Cheese, Various Types of Condiments & Bottled Beverages, Personal care and Toiletry items.

Please place your donations in the tall green Food Bins at the corners of the Church. Thank you!

Calling all Catholic

Moms or Dads

with Preschoolers!

St. Jude welcomes you to be a part of Catholic Tots.

“The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name.” ~ Luke 1:49

The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The next meeting is: December 11th. You’re invited to join a gathering of Catholic moms or dads and their children ages 5 and under for an hour of crafts, stories, videos,

etc., all intended to help the moms, dads and their chil-dren grow in their Catholic faith. For planning purpos-es, please call Meaghan Hildebrandt at 561-768-0846

or meg615@gmail to let us know you’re coming.

Little Flowers Girls’ Club is a Catholic Club

for girls ages 5-12 that teaches virtues

through scripture, Saints’ biographies and

the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Girls learn vir-tues and life skills through a distinctly Catholic lens.

The next meeting is Tuesday, December 4th, at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Little Flowers Girls’ Club future meetings will be the 2nd Tuesday of the month for girls and their moms.

For more info or to RSVP call: Cindy Fulmer at 561-629-3889 or email: [email protected].

Where: St. Jude Catholic Church

When: December 11th, 2018

Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke? If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the below symptoms, call 911 right away. It is important to seek medical treatment immediately. Sudden Numbness, Difficulty Speaking, Severe Dizziness, Loss of Coordination, Sudden Loss of Vision, Sudden Intense Headache, Brief Loss of Consciousness. Protect your health by participating in the Life Line Screening Health Screenings that will be at St. Jude.

Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package, which includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word “circle” to 797979.

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DO NOT PARK IN THE ST. JUDE CHURCH “FIRE LANES”

Parking in the “Fire lanes” around the church can make it difficult for large emergency vehicles to make the turns necessary to access the closest door to

treat a patient or to leave the church to get to a hospital. Fire lanes were developed for matters where minutes can make a difference to a life. Please be considerate of your fellow worshipers and park in designated areas, and NOT in the “Fire Lanes”. Thank you!

Are you interested

in becoming an

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist or a Lector

here at St. Jude!

WE NEED YOU!

If you are in good standing in the Church and a per-son who is willing to make a commitment to serve in one of the most important offices in the church, WE NEED YOU!

By prayerfully responding to God’s love and call, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors are visible signs of faith, hope and love to all Parish-ioners and witnesses to Christ’s love.

We find that we are always short in off season months. So those of you who live here year round, your time and talent are presently needed to help serve the Lord.

If you are interested please call the Parish office and speak with either Mary or Janet. 561-746-7974.

Are you interested in becoming a

Permanent Deacon?

Application for the Formation Program for the Permanent Diaconate will be accepted. Men in-terested in applying are asked to speak to Fr. Chuck for permission to apply and should down-load the application from the Diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. Pastor permission is required, no exceptions. Seminary classes will begin in the of Fall of 2020. To be considered, applicants must submit their applica-tion by the deadline of December 31, 2018. Ap-plications received after Dec. 31st will not be ac-cepted. For more information, contact Lina Salcedo in the Diocesan Diaconate Office at 561-

775-9540 or [email protected].

Proceeds Benefit Our Friends in Need in PBC ~ Ac-cepting Donations. Enjoy a shopping experience at our “upscale thrift store”.

Store Hours: Monday ~ Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The phone number is: 561-401-9585

250 W. Indiantown Rd., #108 (at the West end of the line of stores) on the South side of Indiantown Rd., exactly 0.3 miles from the RR crossing & Alt. A-1-

A. Entrance and Parking are in the Back. Volunteers are needed! Our store is busy!

Please do not take for granted that you are regis-tered in the Parish just because you attend Mass

here. It could be quite embarrassing to us, to you, and to your family when someone wants to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you are asked to be a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation requiring a note of Catholicity from us. If we have no record of your membership, we cannot provide these services for you. A registration form is in our bulletin and you can register by going to our web-

site or in the Parish Office. Thank you!


The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse by Church personnel are

encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim As-sistance Coordinator, Lorraine Sabatella, can be reached at 561-801-0999. The Dioce-

san Office of Safe Environments provides safety resources, guidance, education and training to its employees, all Church personnel and volunteers. Parents and other caregivers are also encouraged to attend these trainings

that emphasize prevention. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse, safety education programs and resources, as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments or use the direct

link www.diocesepb.org/safe-environments.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Regular gatherings are on most Tuesday Evenings at 7:00

p.m. in the Parish Center in Room 8.

If one of the following descriptions fits YOU… YOU’RE INVITED!

FULLY INITIATED CATHOLIC who may have last studied the faith many years ago and would like to update your knowledge of our Catholic faith.

BAPTIZED CATHOLIC WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED YOUR SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION: First Communion and/or Confirmation.

PERSON BAPTIZED IN ANOTHER CHRISTIAN RELIGION who wants to learn more about possibly becoming Catholic.

NON-BAPTIZED PERSON who would like to learn more about potentially becoming Catholic.

The early stages of RCIA are known as the “inquiry” phase and a non-Catholic engaging in this part of the pro-cess is not making a commitment to become Catholic. Regular gatherings will begin on Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Jude Parish Center ~ Room 8. All are welcome! Registration form and calendar are available on our website: https://stjudecatholicchurch.net/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/. Questions? Contact Deacon Les at 561-746-7974, Ext. 234 or [email protected].

“We Honor Those in The Military”“We Honor Those in The Military”

Please call the Parish Office at 746-7974 and let us know the names of your loved ones who are actively serving our Country in the Military. This section acknowledges the men and women presently serving in the armed forces. We are grateful to them

for protecting us all.

They are: SSGT Michael Faranda, Army; Capt. Matthew Jordan, USAF; Sgt. Walter Foran, USMC; Cad. Michela Foran, West Point; Cad. William Foran, West Point; S/Sgt. Karyn Carey, USAF; Sgt. Cory Ryan Chobot Army; Lt. Col. Noemi Antedomenico, USAF.

Prayer for our Troops: O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military ser-vice. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity, and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Guard our churches, our homes, our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings, and all those within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies from within and without. Grant peace with victory founded upon justice. Instill in the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen


Catechism Question ~ The Morality of the PassionsCatechism Question ~ The Morality of the PassionsCatechism Question ~ The Morality of the Passions

371. Are the passions morally good or bad?

The passions insofar as they are movements of the sensible appetite are neither good nor bad in themselves. They are good when they contribute to a good action and they are evil in the oppo-site case. They can be taken up into the virtues or perverted by the vices.

Readings for next Sunday, Second Sunday of Advent

December 9, 2018

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9

Responsorial Psalm: 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5,6

Second Reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3:1-6

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at the Parish Office. You may also request a mailed registration form (for you to complete) by calling the

Parish Secretary at 561-746-7974 or by filling out this coupon and dropping it in the collection basket

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Week 37

Gabriel is absorbing about a gallon of amniotic fluid per day. He is now receiving valuable

antibodies from mom to fight off infections. Fat is deposited in Gabriel’s cheeks this week, and the muscles that help Gabriel suck are helping to fill Gabriel’s little face. Gabriel is about 6

pounds and over 20 inches in length.

I’m still eating leftovers from Thanksgiving. I’m a little plump, but I’m ready for my first picture.

Mom is probably seeing the doctor every week now.

“Welcome one another, then as Christ, welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7)

John the Baptist, while still in the womb of Elizabeth, recognized

Jesus in the womb of Mary and leapt for joy. This Advent season may we recognize Jesus as our Savior and be open to his Joy, peace, and love.


Feast Day ~ December 8thFeast Day ~ December 8th

Virgin most holy and immaculate, To you, the honor of our people, and the loving protector of our city,

do we turn with loving trust.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary! In you there is no sin.

Awaken in all of us a renewed desire for holiness: May the splendor of truth shine forth in our words,

The song of charity resound in our works, Purity and chastity abide in our hearts and bodies,

And the full beauty of the Gospel be evident in our lives.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary! In you the Word of God became flesh.

Help us always to heed the Lord’s voice: May we never be indifferent to the cry of the poor,

Or untouched by the sufferings of the sick and those in need; May we be sensitive to the loneliness of the elderly and

The vulnerability of children, And always love and cherish the life of every human being.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary!

In you is the fullness of joy born of life with God.

Help us never to forget the meaning of our earthly journey: May the kindly light of faith illumine our days, The comforting power of hope direct our steps, The contagious warmth of love stir our hearts;

And may our gaze be fixed on God, in whom true joy is found.

You are all-beautiful, O Mary! Hear our prayer, graciously hear our plea:

May the beauty of God’s merciful love in Jesus abide in our hearts,

And may this divine beauty save us, our city and the entire world. Amen

~ Pope Francis on December 8, 2013, Rome


The Advent season brings with it a number of joys, expectations and opportunities to celebrate. It also brings with it crass consumerism, exploitation of the true meaning of Christmas and an opportunity for self-indulgence. We should be careful, this holiday season, to truly celebrate the most monumental moment in human history ~ the Incarnation of Christ.

Advent is a season of preparation for the birth of the Lord. Just as the Israelites awaited the birth of the Messiah for generations, so we await the coming of our king ~ Jesus. Many Israelites waited to see the Anointed One who would be crowned king and save them from captivity. But, the day never arrived during their earthly life, because Christ brought a spiritual kingdom. We, on the other hand, have been blessed to live in this Kingdom of God! The age of the Church. So, our anticipation of salvation must be re-lived eve-ry year as a commemoration of Christ becoming man.

While spending time with friends and family is a good thing, for Catholics the season of Advent is not all about celebrating. Advent is an opportunity to make the spiritual preparation for God-becoming-man a sacred opportunity to grow in faith, hope, and love. We need to stop, which is difficult in our busyness, and reflect on the fact that the supreme being, the omnipotent One, the Alpha and Omega, the Lion of Judah, the Morningstar, the Messiah, King, and our Lord and Savior humbled Himself to take on our fallen nature in order that he might save us all.

Below are some ways in which we might turn this season into one of hopeful preparation and penance. Advent season is a penitential one, but the Joy that accompanies it is the expectation of Christ’s birth.

1) Pray throughout the season. This is the most im-portant part of making the season truly sacred. Use an Advent devotional to help as a daily prayer guide. Of course, the Eucharist and the Mass should be the cen-ter of any prayer life. Pray the Mass with so much love that Mass becomes the center of our lives. Thus, we have the word, “Christ-Mass.”

2) Give yourself as a gift to the less fortunate. There are ample opportunities to serve those less fortunate than ourselves. Spend an afternoon at a shelter or food bank. Help St. Vincent de Paul distribute food and gifts. Visit the elderly or sick in a nursing home. These are the kind of gifts that require true sacrifice, but also have an eternal reward.

3) Try to spread the real meaning of the season. We wait to fully celebrate Christmas after Advent is over. Send religious Christmas cards so others will truly know why we celebrate Christmas. If you have a manger scene at home, don’t put Jesus into it until the morning of Christmas. Place a manger scene in your front yard before the lights go up! Allow yourself to slow down. Try not to rush through Advent in order to “get to the good stuff” of Christ-mas. Whatever you do to make Advent a special time of preparation, remember that nothing is as important as nurturing the relationship you have with Jesus.


Our Lady’s Rosary Prayer Group ~ Our Blessed Mother has always asked us to pray the Rosary to

help us become closer to Jesus. Our families, church, clergy, country, and the world are in need of all the Rosaries we can pray. Peace can only come through God and prayer. All are welcome to join us on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. If you have a question, please call Mary at 746-7974. (Please enter through the doors on the south side of the Chapel.) Please also note the Rosary is said after the 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. morning Masses in the Chapel.

Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle Prayer Group meets on Friday mornings after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Church Cry Room. We do hope that you will be able to join us. Devotion to Mary is always on the First Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

The Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed every day in the Adoration Chapel from 9:00 a.m. in the morning until 9:00 p.m. in the evening. On the First Friday of the month, exposition is 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. the following morning, First Satur-

day. If you wish to participate in the opportunity to spend time in silent prayer before the Lord and bring many blessings to yourself, your family and our parish, please contact Jim and Marie Ross at 561-345-5037.

Attention: Men of the Parish ages 18 and over are welcome to an hour of Men’s Fellowship, Prayer & Scripture Reading every 2nd & 4th Saturday morning. We will gather in the Parish Center, from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. “Where one alone

would be overcome, two will put up resistance: and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12. Please call Frank Maurno at 561-512-6541.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The early stages of RCIA are known as the ‘inquiry’ phase. A non-Catholic engag-ing in this part of the process is not making a commitment to become Catholic. Regular gatherings are on most Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Cen-

ter in Room 8. If one of the following descriptions fits you… You’re Invited! RCIA is for: Those who are interested in becoming Catholic; Those who want to learn about the Catholic faith and teachings; Those adults who were Baptized Catholic but have not yet made their First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation; Those Catholics who want to learn more about their Catholic Faith. Please contact Deacon Les for information: 561-746-7974, ext. 234 or [email protected] . Thank You!

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Devotions to Our Blessed MotherDevotions to Our Blessed MotherDevotions to Our Blessed Mother

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary,

at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold.

In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires,

{here mention your request}

through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

(Starting on St. Andrew’s Feast Day, November 30, this beautiful prayer is traditionally recited 15 times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the real focus of

Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for His coming.)


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