First Sunday of Advent Our Lady of Sorrows Parish December 2, 2018

Tuesday Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church Readings: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Ginny DeLuca - Paulette Smith

Wednesday Advent Weekday Readings: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Anna DeFrancesco - Diane Balog 6:30 PM Saints Cyril & Methodius Church Evening Prayer Service

First Friday Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church Sacred Heart and Rosary Adoration 8:30 - 10:00 AM

6:00 PM † Al Chance - Joe, Phyllis, & Ethan Werner

Saturday The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Gn 3:9-15,20; Eph 1:3-6.11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Saint Matthias Church 4:00 PM Holy Name Society

Sunday December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent Readings: Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 Lk 3:1-6

9:30 AM Holy Name of Jesus Church 94th Birthday Reverend George Franko - Lenny & Mary Jane Yurcho

11:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Stephen Menosky - Diane & Dave Passmore

MEMORIAL FLAMES WEEK December 2, 2018:

SAINT MATTHIAS MEMORIAL FLAMES: Blessed Sacrament: † Dee Hodos Sacred Heart: † Infant Jesus: † Frances Triveri - Patti & Kenny Sorrowful Mother: † Daniel Rovnak - Mom, Pat Saint Joseph: † Saint Anthony: † Geri Bacha - M/M Mike Miller Saint Matthias: † Scott Gonda - Family

HOLY NAME OF JESUS MEMORIAL FLAMES: Blessed Virgin: † Edward Racek - Elizabeth Stroney Saint Joseph: † Sanctuary Lamp: † Julia Stanislaw - Daughter, Gerry

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of parishioners, Joseph P. Adams, Frank G. Blanco and Carole L. Laskay, who passed away. May they rest in peace.

Holy Name of Jesus Sunday, December 9, 2018 - 9:30 AM

Lectors: Sister Carole Suhar Extra Ordinary Ministers: Sister Carole, G. Mazzone, N. Szabo Servers: T. Hassay and L. Kent Greeters: D. Balog and B. Bolha Collectors: B. Balog, B. Bolha, J.A. Maxgay, N. Briach

Saint Matthias Saturday, December 8, 2018 - 4:00 PM

Lectors: L. Nelson and K. Stilson Extra Ordinary Ministers: Father, R. Allgower, K. Stilson, L. Nelson, D. Sliwinski, T. Weston Servers: B. Allgower and M. Allgower

Sunday, December 9, 2018 - 11:00 AM Lectors: S. Jones and M. Matincheck Extra Ordinary Ministers: Father, F. Gallo, L. Smith, S. Jones, C. Duritza, T. Krispinsky Servers: Servers needed

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Your Prayers Are Requested For The Sick Of Our Parish In Hospitals: Saint Elizabeth-Belmont: Shorty Prusak.

2018 ADVENT PROJECTS: The First Sunday of Advent: December 1-2; will be a second collection for the Dorothy Day House. The Second Sunday of Advent: the weekend of

December 8-9 a second collection for Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society. The Third Sunday of Advent: December 15-16, second col-lection of $10.00 Subway Gift Cards (only) for the Dorothy Day House. The Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 22-23 will be for the needs of Making Kids Count. Please bring to Church newborn and up diapers and unscented diaper wipes.

STAINED GLASS CONCERT: By the Youngs-town Symphony, 2:30 PM, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.

DOROTHY DAY HOUSE: Volunteers needed Thursday, December 20, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Sign up sheets in the vestibule of the churches.

Happy 94th Birthday, to Reverend George M. Franko, who celebrates his birthday on Saturday, December 8th. Have a Blessed, Healthy and Hap-py Birthday!!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: There will be a Mass celebrated on Fri-day, December 7, 6:00 PM at Saint Matthias Church. Min-isters are needed for this Mass.

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: "But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand." (LUKE 21:28). We celebrate Advent each year in preparation of the birth of Jesus. His first coming, as we await his second coming. In this Advent season, use the sacrament of Reconciliation to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. It’s never too late.

Thank You! Ďakujem!

November 18, 2018 Collection: Budget Actual Saint Matthias $4,500.00 - $2,517.50 Holy Name of Jesus $2,500.00 - $ 947.75 Saints Cyril & Methodius $1,500.00 - $ 631.00 Total $8,500.00 - $4,096.25

Envelopes Mailed Adults: 878 Children: 42 Envelopes Returned: Adults: 190 Children: 10 Candles: (SM) $63.00; (HNJ) $17.75

November 25, 2018 Collection: Budget Actual Saint Matthias $4,500.00 - $1,771.00 Holy Name of Jesus $2,500.00 - $1,257.75 Saints Cyril & Methodius $1,500.00 - $ 460.00 Total $8,500.00 - $3,488.75

Envelopes Mailed Adults: 878 Children: 42 Envelopes Returned: Adults: 178 Children: 05 Candles: (SM) $42.00; (HNJ) $23.00; (SSCM) $6.00

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: Inserted in your quarterly contribution envelopes you will find an envelope marked Christmas Flower Offering.

If you wish to have the names of your deceased family member/s or friend/s listed in the Christmas Memorial Flower bulletin insert this year, please use this envelope. On the back of the envelope, please print the name of the person/s you would like remembered. The cost is $10.00 per name; example: Joe Jones - $10.00, Joe & Sally Jones - $20.00, Joe Jones Family - $10.00. If you have any questions please call the parish office at 330-788-5082. All Christmas memorial flower envelopes must be re-turned to the parish office by Thursday, December 13. If you wish only to make a contribution towards the Christmas flowers you should use this same envelope. Any contribution under $10.00 per name will be consid-ered a flower donation only; and your name will not ap-pear in the Christmas Memorial Flower bulletin insert.

We welcome into Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Community

Noah Patrick Banna, child of Nazih Banna and Jennifer Sayavich baptized November 25, 2018. We cherish the life that has been given, we trust in God’s mercy and care, and we dedicate ourselves to protect and to nurture this little gift of life.

Dec 2 Stained Glass Concert, 2:30 PM, Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Youngstown Symphony. Dec 4 Quilters, 10:00 AM-Noon, SM Church. Dec 4 Christmas Cleaning at HNJ, 9:30 AM. Dec 5 Holy Name Society Meeting, 6:00 PM, FSC. Dec 5 Evening Prayer, 6:30 PM, Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. Dec 6 Choir Practice, 6:00 PM, SM Church. Dec 7 Sacred Heart & Rosary Meeting following 8 AM Morning Mass. Dec 9 ASCA Vilija Dinner, 4:00 PM, FSC. *********************************************** OUR LADY OF SORROWS SENIORS’ CLUB: Will hold heir monthly luncheon and meeting on Thursday, December 13, at 12:30 PM in the St. Joseph’s Hall at The Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church basement, The hall is handicap accessible with plenty of parking in the Church’s parking lot. Please make your reservation by calling Vice President, Kay Kalischak at (330) 967-4467 by Monday, December 10. A meeting with a money raffle and bingo will follow the luncheon. For the month of December, we will celebrate members, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Advent, Christmas and New Year’s. Decem-ber’s menu will be: Chicken Francaise, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dessert, salad, bread, butter, coffee, tea and wa-ter. The cost will be $10.00. No show members will be obligated to pay for their reserved luncheon. This is the last month for current members to pay their dues of $5.00. Members and guests are asked to wear Red, Green, White, or Gold as we celebrate the Christmas Season.

ANNUAL VILIJA DINNER: The American Slovak Cul-tural Association (ASCA) of the Mahoning Valley annual Vilija Dinner will be Sunday, December 9, 2018, 4:00 PM in the Father Snock Center at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 2800 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, OH. In addition to the traditional Slovak Christmas Eve meal, featuring fish, piro-hy, and kolače, there will be musical entertainment and much more. Celebrate your Slovak heritage. Tickets are $20/per person, with special prices for children. If you have special seating needs, let Ron know. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. For tickets and information contact: Ron Garchar 330-533-7077; or email loret-ta.ekoniak@gamil.com or call Loretta Ekoniak 330-549-3760. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Decem-ber 3, 2018.

HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHRISTMAS CLEANING: Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, December 4, at 9:30 AM to clean the Church. Bring your buckets and rags!

CHRISTMAS DECORATING AT HOLY NAME OF JESUS: Sunday, December 16, following the 9:30 AM Mass.

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ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE PARISH: If you are entering an assisted living facility or a long term nurs-ing facility, you or a family member must call the rectory at 330-788-5082, if you wish this information to appear in the bulletin under the heading Parishioners in Health Care Fa-cilities. We do not mean to make things difficult for you, but, we must respect your privacy in this transitional time of your life.

PARISHIONERS IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: Your continued prayers and support are requested for the following members of our parish family who are living in area nursing facilities: Antonine Village: Agnes Siragusa Assumption Village: Julia Basic, Mary Klucher, and Dorothy Lafko. Briarfield Ashley Circle: Mary Kocurek Continuing Healthcare of Boardman: Rosemarie Yohman Glenellen Senior Living: Edward Hudak and Mary Meyers. Greenbriar: Betty Kovach Humility House Nursing Home: Mary Farkas and Dorothy Ryznar. Ohio Living Park Vista: Mary Jane Vranches Omni Manor: Philomena McCaffrey Shepherd of the Valley: Georgieann Martinko, Catherine Pearce, and Ann Topolovcak. Windsor House Canfield: Dolores Kolar ****************************************************

The purpose of The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is to have a visual reminder of our beloved deceased not only on spe-cial days such as birthdays and anniversaries but also throughout the entire year. On the first weekend of each month, a Mass is celebrated for the repose of the souls of The Friends of Our La-dy of Sorrows Parish. In September, around the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Mass with intention for The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is celebrated and a small breakfast follows. Friends who are remembered are not necessarily parish-ioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and membership to The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is annual. Contact the parish office for further information.

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THE SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY: Will be hosting their annual indoor Nativity Display on Sunday December 9 from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM at Villa Maria Con-ference Center, 225 Villa Marie Road, Villa Maria, PA. It is a display of hundreds of nativity sets from around the world and will also feature entertainment from musicians and choirs. Admission and parking are free. A spaghetti dinner will be held from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM on Sunday, December 9 at a cost of $8 for a large dinner and $5 for a small dinner. Children 4 and under eat free and take out is available.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM Please print.

Name:____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________ City:_________________________State:____Zip:___________

Telephone: __________________________________________

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE BY BUD OZAR: At this time of the year we are very conscious of our family as we make preparations for Christmas. Today’s gospel warns us not to be consumed by all the consumer activi-ty. This Advent appreciate the gift of people in your life. The best gift this season might be your appreciation of others.

VOCATIONS:"May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all." The call to live in love may be as a priest, religious or deacon. Do you know of someone or are you yourself called to live this way? If so, contact Father Christopher Luoni email him at cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org or call at 330-744-8451.

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK: St. Joseph the Provider Society of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, 633 Porter Avenue, Campbell, OH 44405. Saturday, December 8, 2018. 10:00 AM until sold out.

Doors open at 9:00 AM. Cookies $8.00 a pound - Spe-cialty cookies $6.00 a dozen. Nut and apricot kolachi $11.00 each. For information call: Tess Szenborn 330-755-4255 or Pat Bozichovich 330-755-7552.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION: All clergy, employees and families are invited to the Solemn Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at Saint Columba Cathedral at 6:00 PM. Music for

the Mass will be provided by the Saint Cecilia Mariachi Band from Painesville, Ohio. After Mass there will be a reception in Saint Columba Hall.

ST. JUDE CHURCH: A special service of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 4:30 PM. This service will include the beautiful music of Advent and Christmas performed by soloists, choirs and instrumentalists. The children of the 3rd grade CCD will also depict the Christmas story. Refreshments will be served after the service in the hall. There is no charge for this program but a free will offering will be taken to help defray expenses. 180 7th Street, Columbiana, OH.

If you would like to join the parish or if you have re-cently changed your name, address or telephone number, please complete and return this form to the rectory.

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THE FRIENDS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH

† Reverend Bonaventure Babik - Niece, Elaine † Katharina Fedor Babik - Granddaughter, Elaine † Dorothy M. Babnic - Husband, Bob & Family † Dorothy B. Babnic - Cousin, Bob † Steve T. Basic - Julia Basic & Sons † Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Babnich - Son, Bob & Family † Helen & John Bobby - Jim & Jackie Bobby † Douglas A. Bott - Wife, Donna & Family † Edwin Buday - Wife, Mary Ann † Mr. & Mrs. Michael Buddie - Don & Helen Samuels † Josephine Bugbee - Niece, Betty Medina † Scott Burin - Doreen, Danielle, & Brittany † Janet Franko Caiazza - Family † Frank Casciano - Wife & Family † George Ceremuga - Wife, Marge & Family † Helen Chizmar - Family † Frank Cipkala - Sister, Gertie & Richard Gross † Lisa Currao - John & Ann Ferenchak † Joseph R. Danko - Son, James & Denise † Carole Deley - Family † Virginia L. (Ginny) DeLuca - Family † Mr. & Mrs. Ralph DeMichael - Family † Salvatore & Anna DiFrancesco - Children † Ervin Dodge - Louise, Children, & Grandchildren † Ethel Draia - Family † Ambrose J. & Ann M. Drapcho - Children & Grandchildren † William Drapcho - Wife, Gloria & Family † Mr. & Mrs. George L. Elias - G. Roger & Carole Elias † Dorothy & John Ferenchak - John & Ann Ferenchak † Michaelena Ferenchak - Daughters, Arlene, Karen, & Lisa † Martha J. Ferenchak - John & Ann Ferenchak † Edward E. Franko - Family † Helen & Frank Gbur - Children † Christina Lacni Gbur - Granddaughter, Elaine † Gerchak Family - Family † Bill Gonda - Family † Scott Gonda - Family † Carl J. Gordulic - Family † Frances Gordulic - Family † Bertha & Ed Grisdale - Granddaughters, Arlene, Karen, & Lisa † Tom & Mary Hamrock - Family † Nancy Hassay - Hassay Family † Thomas Hassay, Sr. - Charlotte Good & The Hassay Family † Valent Hlebovy Family - Cecilia Morrison † Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hodos - Fred & Betty Hodos † Steve J. Hruska - Wife, Ann & Family † John J. Hudak - Wife & Family † Mr. & Mrs. Stefan A. Hudak - Daughter, Agnes † Mary & George Jacobs - Mary Lou † Jennie & Red Jason - Karen, Gav, Cody, & Jamey † Stephen & Edna L. Kachmar - Daughter, Agnes Kachmar † John E. Kavulic - Wife, Grace & Family † John & Mary Kavulic - Rose & John Klarich † Mary L. & Michael W. Klucher - Family † Dolores Koshan - Cousin, Betty Medina † Susan & Stephen Kotasek, Sr. Family - Gerald & Judy Kotasek † Mr. & Mrs. Paul Krispinsky - Children & Grandchildren † Steven Krupa - Wife, Olga † George E. Krusel - Wife, Betty † Ronald Krusel - Mom, Betty † John R. Kulifay - Wife, Theresa † Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kulifay - Sister In-Law, Theresa † Christopher Lafko - Mom, Dorothy

† George Lafko - Wife, Dorothy † George & Jane LaHita - Daughter, Betty Medina † George R. LaHita - Sister, Betty Medina † Judge John J. & Ethel V. Leskovyansky - Son, John & Family † Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lisko - Family † Rita Petty LoGiudice - Sue Yarab † Andy Lucansky - Wife, Norma & Family † Lawrence McCaffrey Family - Wife, Philomena McCaffrey † Maddamma Family - Norma Lucansky † Martha M. Martinko - Family †Thomas Martinko-Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchild † Frank & Mary Jane Masonic - Niece, Betty Medina † Jack Maxgay - Wife & Family † Dr. Federico Medina - Wife, Elizabeth † Matilde Medina - Betty Medina † Ann Marie Miller - Mom † Mr. & Mrs. William Mokrovich - Daughter, JoAnn Mokrovich † Julia (Jay) Morris - Daughter, Julieann Morris & Ted Kistler † Krista Musolino - Mom & Dad † Holly Nelson - Family † Mr. & Mrs. Steve Novak - Children † Martin & Dorothy Novotny Family - Dorothy Rock † Helen Olbrych - Husband, Joseph & Family † Al Pasquale - Wife, Flo & Family † Richard Pearce - Wife, Catherine & Family † Robert D. Patrick - Wife, Rita † Robert D. Patrick , Jr. - Mom, Rita † Mike & Margaret Penich - Daughter, Barbara † Gert & Nick Petrus - John & Ann Ferenchak † Dave Petty - Sue Yarab † Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Phillips - Son, Larry † Frank & Jennie Popovich - Family † Marissa J. Plakosh - Mother, Jeanne † Joseph & Pauline Popovich - Family † Leonard Puhalla - Wife, Marge † Joseph & Eleanor Rock Family - Dorothy Rock † Paul S. Rovnak, Sr. - Wife, Mary Ann Rovnak † Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ruschak - Ted & Diane Russell † Mr. & Mrs. Ted Russell, Sr. - Ted & Diane Russell † Janice V. & Michael J. Scavina - Son & Daughter † Marie O. Scott - Loretta Smith † David Senchak - Mom, Mary Lou † Michael T. Senchak - Wife, Mary Lou † David Senvisky - Rose, Dana, David, Frankie, & Gracie † Emil Shevetz - Wife, Eleanor & Family † John Sova Family - Helen Sova, Wife and Mother † Anna & William F. Stana - Family † Lucy Stanek - Husband, John & Family † Helen & Walter Stanyard - Judy & Gerald Kotasek † Edward & Emily Swierz - Son, Denis † Thomas Tinkler - Wife, Shirley † John Titak - Wife & Children † Rosemarie Sewell Titak - Titak Family † Rose & Joseph Tricolo - Daughter, Joan Cellio † Frances Triveri - Patti L. Kosek † Triveri Family - Patti L. Kosek † Arlene & Anthony Van - John & Ann Ferenchak † Beverly Varso - Mother, Ann & Brother, John † John Varso, Sr. - Wife, Ann & Son, John † Kathy Wittenauer - Mom, Betty † Sophia & Nick Yacovone - Jim & Jackie Bobby † Eugene D. Zentko - Wife, Kathryn & Family