We are called by our Baptism to actively live our Catholic Faith by proclaiming the Word of God, Jesus Christ, in all that we say and do, serving God’s people and building a community filled with the Holy Spirit that is nourished

by Scripture and Sacraments.

ST. EGBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1705 EVANS STREET, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

(252) 726-3418 WWW.STEGBERT.ORG

Kimberlee Felix, Principal kfelix@stegbert.org Maura McCoy, Administrative Assistant adminassistant@stegbert.org

PRE-KINDERGARTEN—SIXTH GRADE

• Full Day Pre-Kindergarten: Age 4 by August 31 • Kindergarten: Age 5 by August 31 • First Grade: Age 6 by August 31 • Daily Recess, Physical Education, Art, Music,

Religion and Technology • After School Program: Open Daily until 5:30 PM • Nationally Accredited by Cognia AdvancED/

SACS

DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD: MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

WELCOME! We thank you for celebrating the Holy Eucharist with us this weekend. If you are visiting, we pray that you have a wonderful visit and safe travel. If you are new to the area and are considering St. Egbert Church as your Parish Family, please stop by the Church Office during regular office hours to register (see office hours above). Registration forms are also available online and in the vestibule.

FOUNDED IN 1929 A ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF RALEIGH

Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

SAINT EGBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1706 EVANS STREET

MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28557-4033

252.726.3559

WEBSITE: WWW.CRYSTALCOASTCATHOLIC.ORG

PARISH MINISTERS Fr. Ryszard Kolodziej, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Frank Moeslein, Pastor Emeritus Cherie Amedy, Parish Executive Secretary Joe McKenzie, Pastoral Associate John Bunting, Pastoral Associate/Liturgy Barbara Wilson, Faith Formation Assistant

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Weekends

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 11:00 AM Misa en Español: 9:30 AM

Weekdays Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM Communion Service Wednesday: Noon Thursday: 7:00 PM Holy Days: Call the office for schedule

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 4:15—5:00 PM.

From Father Ryszard November 21, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in St. Augustine, Florida on September 8, 1565. The first official proclamation of this holiday took place in Charleston, Massachusetts on June 20,1676 when the city council set June 26th as a day of thanksgiving. On October 3,1863 President Abraham Lincoln declared a National Day of Thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, No-vember 26th. In 1942 President Franklin Roose-velt issued a proclamation by which the fourth Thursday in November was designated as Thanksgiving Day in the entire United States. Although not a Catholic holy day, it reminds us to be grateful for all the blessings in our life not only to God but also to other fellow human beings. A 13 century Persian poet and Sufi mystic Rumi wrote: "Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life". An American novelist, Alice Walker stated: "Thank you is the best prayer that anyone could say". And a French writer Mar-cel Proust, encouraged his contemporaries: "Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our soul blossom". For some, since Covid-19 is still in full swing, this year's celebration of Thanksgiving might be simi-lar to that of last year. But even though we might be separated by many miles from our loved ones, we will be united with them in spirit. Whatever your plans are for Thursday, I wish you a Very Blessed and Healthy Thanksgiving. May the good things in life be yours in abundance. I thank the Lord for you, for your support, prayers, and friendship. Thanks to Ronnie Stanley for taking me to lunch. We were joined by Barbara Zaik. It was a memo-rable day. I truly enjoyed it. Thank you also to Paul Acheson for sending me dinner. I appreciate it too. With continued blessings, Fr. Ryszard

Queridos hermanos y hermanas: El primer Día de Acción de Gracias Estadouni-dense se celebró en St. Augustine, Florida, el 8 de Septiembre de 1565. La primera proclama-ción oficial de este día festivo tuvo lugar en Charleston, Massachusetts el 20 de Junio de 1676, cuando el ayuntamiento fijó el 26 de Ju-nio como día de Acción de Gracias. El 3 de Oc-tubre de 1986, el presidente Abraham Lincoln declaró el Día Nacional de Acción de Gracias que se celebrará el jueves 26 de Noviembre. En 1942, el presidente Franklin Roosevelt emitió una proclama por la que el cuarto jueves de Noviembre se designaba como Día de Acción de Gracias en todo Estados Unidos. Aunque no es un día santo Católico, nos recuer-da que debemos estar agradecidos por todas las bendiciones en nuestra vida no solo para Dios sino también para otros seres humanos. Un poeta persa del siglo XIII y místico, Sufí Ru-mi, escribió: "Usa la gratitud como un manto, y alimentará cada rincón de tu vida". Una novelis-ta estadounidense, Alice Walker declaró: "Gracias es la mejor oración que alguien podría decir". Y un escritor francés Marcel Proust, ani-mó a sus contemporáneos: "Seamos agradeci-dos con las personas que nos hacen felices. Son los encantadores jardineros que hacen florecer nuestra alma". Para algunos, dado que Covid-19 todavía está en pleno apogeo, la celebración del Día de Ac-ción de Gracias de este año podría ser similar a la del año pasado. Pero aunque estemos sepa-rados por muchas millas de nuestros seres que-ridos, estaremos unidos con ellos en espíritu. Cualesquiera que sean sus planes para el jue-ves, les deseo un Día de Acción de Gracias muy bendecido y saludable. Que las cosas buenas de la vida sean tuyas en abundancia. Doy gracias al Señor por ti, por tu apoyo, ora-ciones y amistad. Gracias a Ronnie Stanley por llevarme a almor-zar. Nos acompañó Barbara Zaik. Fue un día memorable. Realmente lo disfruté. Gracias también a Paul Acheson por enviarme la cena. También lo agradezco. Con continuas bendiciones, P. Ryszard

You are Invited to A Christmas Silver Jubilee Parish Celebration

A Party to celebrate the upcoming Christmas Season,

Officially Welcome Father Ryszard and recognize his 25th Year in the Priesthood

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Fellowship Hors d'oeuvre

Children’s Activities

In the Moeslein Hall (Parish Hall) and Adjoining Areas 3:00-6:00 PM

Please signup in advance. Signup sheets are available at the entry doors to the church

Tu estas invitado Una celebración parroquial del Jubileo de Plata de Navidad

Una fiesta para celebrar la temporada navideña, la bienvenida ofi-cialmente al padre Ryszard y reconoser su vigésimo quinto año en el

sacerdocio

Domingo, 5 de diciembre de 2021 Compañerismo

Refrigerios Actividades para niños

En el salón Moeslein (salón parroquial) y áreas contiguas

3: 00-6: 00 P. M.

Regístrese con anticipación. Las hojas de registro están disponibles en las puertas de entrada a la iglesia

Reading & Hymnal Numbers Readings: 1192

Gathering: #574 Crown Him With Many Crowns Psalm: 1192 “The Lord is King: He is robed in majesty” Acclamations: 193, 327, 361, 362, 363, 391

Offertory: #520 This is the Feast of Victory Communion: #712 The King of Love My Shepherd is #510 Jesus, Remember Me Sending: #601 Laudate Dominum

Financial Investment in Our Parish

Contributions: $ 13,493.00

November 21, 2021 Worship Schedule

November 20 — November 28

Saturday, November 20th

First Reconciliation Year 2 Group

5:00 PM Vigil Mass +Paul Heim (Mary Heim) Angel Tree Kickoff—Agape Room Sunday, November 21st, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 AM Mass +Frank Precht (Joan Shaw) 9:30-10:45 AM Faith Formation Elementary School Grades 9:30 AM Misa en Espanol 11:00 AM Mass Pro Populo Angel Tree Kickoff—Agape Room

Monday, November 22nd 9:00 AM Mass

Tuesday, November 23rd

9:00 AM Communion Service

9:00 AM Ladies Guild Pancake Breakfast—School

Wednesday, November 24th School Closed Office Closed Noon Mass Thursday, November 25th School Closed Office Closed 9:00 AM Mass +Robert Rosenfeld (Gigi Seerbo) Friday, November 26th School Closed Office Closed 9:00 AM Mass

Saturday, November 27th 5:00 PM Vigil Mass +Ray Lancia (Diana & Nick Viglianese) Angel Tree—Agape Room Sunday, November 28th, First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Mass +Fred Ibrahim (Raymonda & Girls) 9:30 AM Misa en Espanol Pro Populo 11:00 AM Mass +Bill Colbert (Helen Huff) Angel Tree—Agape Room

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is

to come!

St. Egbert Catholic School Our mission is to provide a total education;

one that will develop a child’s mind, body, and spirit.

Honoring our Veterans At flagpole on Friday, we hon-

ored some of the Veterans in our

school community. Our students

led our prayers and pledge and

then we recognized some of the

grandparents and parents of our

children. We ended our ceremo-

ny with Mrs. Norris, sixth grade

teacher, saying a prayer for all

Veterans. We thank all Veterans

and will continue to keep them in

our prayers.

Miles for the Mission Our students have continued to run “Miles for the Mission” and have donated 650 cans so far. We will deliver all the canned goods to Martha’s Mission this Friday. Thank you to all who donated to this project.

Praying for Ms. Kay Many of you may know Ms. Kay, one of our parishion-ers. She is also quite famous at our school with our children. Ms. Kay has volunteered at our school for several years until this year. This past summer, she had a brain tumor and was in and out of the hospital. At the beginning of the year, our students sent her prayers and get-well wishes. She wrote a response to our children (below). We will continue to pray for Ms. Kay while she is receiving treatment in Pennsylvania. From Ms. Kay: Thank you for the get-well letters and cards that you made me. When I read each one of them, they brought me so much joy. I had happy tears and a wonderful feel-ing within me. I hope you remember that it does matter when showing kindness to the people around you every day and to the people you have never met and may nev-er meet. Kindness means so much to the person who is receiving it, and hopefully the person showing kindness to someone, feels the same joy themselves. Sounds like a wonderful world to live in. Thank you very much for your letters and cards.

November

11/23 Turkey Pancakes Ladies Guild 11/24-28 Thanksgiving Break 11/29 Students Return

Happy Thanksgiving!

Emergencies: In cases of emergency, contact the Pastor directly through the Parish Office (252) 726-3559 during regular business hours. Sacraments and Communion: If you know of anyone, either in the Hospital, Hospice Care or Home Bound that would like to receive Communion or Sacraments, please call the office at (252) 726-3559 to let us know. Infant Baptism: Registered and participating parishioners may schedule baptism for infants (contact before the child’s birth) or children (younger than 7-years old) after completion of a preparation workshop and reception of godparent documents. Please contact Joe McKenzie at (252)726-3559 for details. Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 to 5:00 PM. First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (1st and 2nd Grades) Confirmation (8th through 10th Grades) Please call Mr. Joe McKenzie at (252)726-3559, Monday through Thursday. Marriage: The couple must meet with the Pastor before setting a date and at least 6 months in advance of an anticipated wedding in order to complete the preparation process. All aspects of marriage planning require the participation and approval of trained parish personnel. Please contact the parish office at (252)726-3559.

Parish Office: 252.726.3559

Email: stegbertchurch@stegbert.org

Contact Information

Cherie Amedy ..... ……….camedy@stegbert.org

John Bunting…………… jbunting@stegbert.org

Fr. Ryszard Kolodziej…………… (252)726-3559

Kimberlee Felix ................ kfelix@stegbert.org

Joe McKenzie ............ jmckenzie@stegbert.org

Rev. Msgr. Frank Moeslein,…..Pastor Emeritus

Barbara Wilson ............ bwilson@stegbert.org

Robert Wunsch ............ rwunsch@stegbert.org

Parish Prayer Line Requests for prayers can be made by contacting: • Barbara Wilson (252) 726-2968

Sick Relatives and Friends

Steven Barber Patrick Barret Mark Barrows Ron Betts Meg Bradford George Brown Raye Lynn Brown Jean Burger Debbie C. Anderson Carter Susan Craver Fred Crump Aldridge Delaroderie Tommy Doyle Cori Dungan Patrick Egan Marie Louise Entremont Mary Alice Fatica Jane Garner Sharon Gillespie Howard Gillikin Patsy Godwin Teresa Gordon Cathy Gunn Gail Harty Ed Hopkins Peter Kelly

Jean Kerwin Norma Krajczar Chas Kristie Deacon Mark Leonard Marston Luce E. J. Lyles Marie McCoy Doreen McKinner Diane Martin Grace Minter Paul Mitchell Lori Moore Patrick John Morrisey Helene Mottolo Linda Nelson Kiona Osowski John Pasceri Diane Pevear Bill Santoni David Styron Mark Sullivan Mary Ann Sullivan Dee Taylor Amy Thullen Joe Tortorice Brandi Turner Linda Turner Wilfred Venet Virginia Wainwright Taylor White Sally Woelkers

PARISH INFORMATION

Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel

Thank you for your generous sup-port of our “Be Christ for Others” Program! Several weeks ago , we began this important parish-wide program and we are starting to see signs that our offertory col-

lections are growing through the generosity of YOU, our faithful parish community. Next week we will be publish-ing in the bulletin a report with important highlights from our program. Thank you very much to all who participat-ed. Your generosity shows your willingness as faithful stewards to be a part of the ongoing missions of St. Egbert Catholic Church.

Parish Organizations/Events FAITH FORMATION

For information contact: Joe McKenzie or Barbara Wilson (252) 726-3559

CHOIR Choir rehearsal: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Church. Contact: John Bunting (252) 726-3559

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

St. Egbert Home and School Association Contact: Madeline Furtner, President (252)-269-5235 Noel Wordsworth, Vice President St. Egbert School Advisory Committee (2nd Monday) Contact: Bill Stompf, Chairman (252) 240-0793 St. Egbert Ladies Guild (2nd Thursday) Contact: Linda Corsmeier, President (919) 612-1232 St. Egbert Men’s Club (1st Monday) Contact: Frank Gancarz, President (252) 222-0964 St. Egbert Monday Morning Bible Study (9:30 AM) Contact: Jim Zahradka

(252) 728-5191 St. Egbert Rosary Makers (3rd Wednesday) Contact: Christine Betts (252) 240-2603 Wendy Gower (252)723-8193 St. Egbert Parish Council (4th Thursday) Contact: Carl Sauer, Chairman (252) 622-7498 St. Egbert Finance Council (Quarterly) Contact: Bill Stompf, Chairman (252) 240-0793 Hispanic Music Ministry and Almas Misioneras Ensamble Contact: Adonail Garcia (252)342-2303 Lectors, Adoration Contact: Lizzethe Alvarado Castro (252)723-2866

CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS

Knights of Columbus (1st Thursday) Contact: Jim Hibbs, Grand Knight (252) 622-7230 Secular Franciscans (2nd Sunday of the month) Contact: Joan Rogers (252) 717-2773 Catholic Charities—Family Support Services (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday) 10 AM to 1 PM. Please con-tact the Parish Office for information (252) 726-3559

Advent Angel Tree Project: Help Provide Christmas Gifts For those in

Need

It is time again to start thinking about our An-gel Tree Project which provides Christmas gifts to local families in need. We have an Angel Tree Pro-ject Group to assist in collecting, organizing, and pre-paring Angel Tree gifts for distribution. We need VOLUNTEERS who will be available after Masses on Angel Tree Kick Off Weekend of November 27 & 28 to help record Angel sponsors and review project information with sponsors. VOLUNTEERS are needed to collect and organize Angel gifts on the drop off weekends November 27 & 28, and December 4 & 5, after all Masses, shop-pers for Angels who are not adopted (money provid-ed), gift wrappers, and distribution assistants to help carry Angel gifts to cars on Angel pick up evening Wednesday, December 15. To volunteer please call the Parish Office at 252-726-3559. ADOPTING an ANGEL: Our Advent Angel Tree will be up the weekends of November 20 & 21, and November 27 & 28, with the names of Angles hop-ing to be adopted. As in past years we know our pa-rishioners will be generous. If you are not able to shop but would like to help someone in need monetary gifts would be greatly appreciated.

Holiday Food Drive As in years past, the Parish Office will be accept-ing donations of frozen turkeys, hams, and non-perishable side dish item for those in need in our community. Donations will be distributed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office Monday through Friday during regular hours of operation.