Readings for the week of December 17th, 2017:

Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54

[Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

TODAY’S MISSAL PAGE 25 Monday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/

Mt 1:18-25

Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-

17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25

Wednesday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c

and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38

Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-

12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45

Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf.

1a]/Lk 1:46-56

Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10

and 14 [cf. Lk 21:28]/Lk 1:57-66

Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3,

4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38

Scripture Verse for the Week: John answered them, "I baptize with water; but

there is one among you whom you do not recognize,

the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap

I am not worthy to untie." - Jn 1:26-27

Please Remember

Pauline Hatala

May she enjoy Eternal Peace and may her family be

comforted by the Prince of Peace.

Office Hours: Mon-Friday 8:30am– 5:00pm

Phone: 330-825-9543

E-Mail: ppeacechurch@neo.rr.com

Web Address: www.princeofpeaceparish.org Fax: 330-706-1437 Faith Formation: 330-825-6445

E-Mail: princeofpeaceff@yahoo.com

Hall Kitchen Phone: 330-706-9392

Christmas Wafer: -- Oplatki is available in the

church vestibule. In early centuries of church life,

the custom of sharing non-liturgical wafers was

begun in Europe. When the oplatki is shared so are

messages of love, good health and happiness.

A donation of $1.00 per packet is requested.

BEQUESTS

Each year we are blessed by parishioners who have remembered the parish in their will. These gifts strengthen the parish so we can better serve people’s needs. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you may be able to reduce your taxable income this year and help us in our ministry with a gift made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish. Charitable IRA donations are tax exempt. If you would like to remember Prince of Peace Parish in your will, it would be sincerely appreci-ated. +Peace; Fr. Bob

Christmas Eve & Day Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Vigil Sunday, Dec. 24th

Children’s Liturgy 4:00 pm Vigil Liturgy 6:00 pm Midnight Liturgy 10:00 pm

Christmas Day Mass Monday, Dec. 25th

9:00 am Wednesday thru Friday Dec. 27th –Dec. 29th

7:30 am Mass New Year’s Day Mass Monday, Jan. 1st 9:00 am

Target Donations for BACM:

DECEMBER

SIDE DISHES

Thank you for your generosity.

Third Sunday of Advent: December 17, 2017

Remember our Homebound Parishioners at Christmas

In the Vestibule is a list of our Parishioners who are

unable to attend Mass, due to age, illness or distance.

Perhaps you would like to send a Christmas Card, so

that they will know we still remember and pray for

them. If you have younger children, they could draw

a picture to send. Our Seniors love to receive pic-

tures and cards.

Remember Your Loved Ones!

Christmas Decorations/Flowers Anyone wishing to make a

donation for the Christ-

mas Decorations/Flowers

can use the envelope in

their packet or just a plain

e n v e l o p e m a r k e d

“Flowers” with their name

and whom they want to

remember. The names will be listed in

the December 24th

bulletin.

Thank You.

Homebound Parishioners Over the next few winter months if any parishioners

find they are unable to come to Church on a regular

basis because of the weather or illness, please let the

rectory know. Our Sunday Eucharistic Ministry to the

Homebound would be happy to bring them Holy Com-

munion after the 8:00 am Mass on Sunday morning.

Please call 330-825-9543.

FF-Children’s Mass Faith Formation invites all children, ages 3 and up, to par-

ticipate in the processional at our Children’s Christmas

Mass on December 24th at 4pm. Children should dress as

angels or shepherds and need to be at the school no later

than 3:15pm. This invitation is for all children at Prince of

Peace, not just those involved in the FF program. Any

questions, please email us at princeofpeaceff@yahoo.com,

Faith Formation

Classes

Our Younger Students (Grades PreK—4th)

Will have class on Sunday, December 17th

(9:00—10:15am) and from 10:20-11:30 (PreK).

Our Christmas break will be both Sunday Decem-

ber 24th and 31st.

Classes Resume for Grades 5-8th on Sunday,

January 7th and Sunday, January 14th for

Younger Students, PreK-4th.

We will alternate weeks for “younger” and

“Older” students in our regular pattern for all of

2018, with the last class being held on April

29th.

Hospitals If any parishioner is admitted to the hospital,

please have a family member contact the par-

ish office at 330-825-9543 with the details as

soon as possible. Father Jackson makes regu-

lar visits to area hospitals and wants to make

sure he doesn’t miss anyone. He will also have

their names put on our parish prayer line.

Saturday, December 16th 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 pm Louise Pasternak Int. of Chuck & HoneyAnn Zagar Sunday, December 17th

8:00 am Jim Pace Int. of Mother, Louise Pace 10:30 am For the People of Prince of Peace Parish Monday, December 18th No Mass This Morning Tuesday, December 19th 7:30 am Stanley & Stella Pelc Int. of Bill & Irene Forshey Wednesday, December 20th 7:30 am Tony Kaluza Int. of Dolores Furrati & Gloria Masters Thursday, December 21st 7:30 am Paul Sr. & Viola Mong Int. of Anne Ozmore Friday, December 22nd 7:30 am Frank Mekina 100yrs Continued Health & Blessings Int. of Theodore Lysiak Saturday, December 23rd 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 pm Louise Pasternak Int. of Husband Joe & Family Sunday, December 24th 8:00 am For the People of Prince of Peace Parish 10:30 am Living & Deceased Karson Family Int. of Karson Family 4:00 pm Faith Formation Families & Students 6:00 pm William & Rose Diamond Int. of Frank & Carol Somodi 10:00 pm Frank Smrdel Int. of Wayne & Barbara Matuch

Rosary Group Here at Prince of Peace we do have a Ro-

sary Group and all are invited to come

pray the rosary. We meet in the Church

every Friday at 3PM. We recite the ro-

sary, the chaplet of Divine Mercy, and the

chaplet of the Holy Spirit.

Online Giving Consider trying Online Giving for our parishioners who prefer to donate through automatic draft. Online Giving is a secure personalized way to give to the parish. Sign up for Online Giving by using the t a b o n o u r p a r i s h w e b s i t e a t www.princeofpeaceparish.org or contact the parish office at 330-825-9543. It is a quick and easy to sign up today

The 8:00AM Choir will be

practicing for Christmas

service on Sunday’s after

the 8:00am Mass Novem-

ber 19th until December

17th. Please join them all

St. Augustine Church will be hosting a FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER from 1:00-3:00pm in the school gym. Anyone in need of food or fel-lowship is invited to attend.

Sisters in Scripture Bible Study–

Tues. December 19th 7PM

12/10/17

Regular & Misc. Collection ……. $ 5,592.00

Energy & Maintenance……………. $ 899.00

SVDP………………………………. $ 40.00

Major Facility Repairs…………….. $ 35.00

Christmas Flowers....……………… $ 495.00

Immaculate Conception……………. $ 570.00

Religious Retirement………………. $ 694.00

On Line Giving…………….. $ 1,614.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Prayer Shawl Meeting

If you are in need of a prayer

shawl during this time please con-

tact Dianne Ranftl at 330-239-

4962.

Children’s Weekly Worship Bulletins

Each week there are Children’s Worship Bulletins available for children, ages 3-6. They are located in the main Vestibule and at all entrance doors. These bulletins are based on the Gospel teachings, and include many activities while providing a great opportunity for our young children to learn and un-derstand our faith.

2017 Mass Intentions

Copies of the Prince of Peace Mass Intention Policy are

available in the vestibule. It is substantially the same as

last year, three intentions per parish family.

With “1” Weekend Mass (Sat. or Sun.) and 2 Week-

Day Masses.

This will allow more parishioners to have at least one

Weekend Mass.

Contact Jenny Roth at the rectory, 330-825-9543 or

email her at: ppeacechurch@neo.rr.com.

It is common for a family to receive many Mass Cards

after a funeral but Prince of Peace will only be able to

retain ten intentions at the Parish. Families can distribute

Mass Intentions to other parishes or Prince of Peace can

distribute them to missionary priests via the Diocesan

Propagation of the Faith.

Has your address or phone number changed? Or have you eliminated your land line? If so, please call the parish office at 330-825-9543 so we can update our records. Thank you!

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath:

The circle of the wreath has no beginning or end,

which symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality

of the soul and the everlasting life found in Christ.

Evergreens symbolize growth and continuous life.

Even the different evergreens used have a traditional

meaning that can be adapted to our faith: Laurel

signifies victory over persecution and suffering; pine

and yew, immortality; and cedar, represents strength

and healing. Holly also has a special Christian

symbolism: the prickly leaves remind us of the

crown of thorns, and the red holly berries are symbolic

of the blood Christ shed for us on the cross. The

pinecones, nuts or seedpods used in the wreath

symbolize the fruit of life and the resurrection. All

together, the wreath depicts the

immortality of our soul and the

new, everlasting life promised to

us through Christ’s life, death and

resurrection.

The Candles:

First Week: purple candle stands for Hope

Second Week: purple candle stands for Love

Third Week: pink candle represents Joy

Fourth Week: purple candle symbolizes Peace

Community Pregnancy Center Giving Tree THANK YOU!

“Once again the Prince of Peace St. Vin-

cent de Paul Giving Tree, was a HUGE

success. Thanks to your generous and

enthusiastic donations, we were able to

provide the Center with nearly 1000

greatly needed items.

The staff at the Center was thrilled with

the donations and the families who re-

ceive these gifts will see a little bit brighter New Year be-

cause of your kindness. We are truly blessed with such a

loving and generous church family.

Thank you….and well done!

The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2006 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 17, 2017

REMINDER:

Weekly bulletin announce-

ments should be received by

11AM Tuesday morning.

Please email to ppeacechurch@neo.rr.com

Thank you

To Prince Of Peace Church

If you would like to register at Prince of Peace or have any questions, please call the church office at 330-825-9543 or visit our website: www.princeofpeaceparish.org

Prince of Peace Clothing & Memorial Bricks With the Holidays quickly approaching, place your order now for your Prince of Peace clothing, or me-morial brick. The cost of the bricks are $45. To see a catalog of clothing items available or to place your order, contact the Rectory at 330-825-9543.

MEMORIAL BRICKS Each brick can contain 3 lines with 14 letters and or

spaces per line. One of the lines may be used for a

symbol such as a Cross. The cost per brick is $45. Your Name: _________________

Phone Number: _________________ Name(s) to Appear ______________________

On Brick:

(Please Print) ______________________

______________________

*Any questions, please call the Rectory: 330-825-9543

ACME COMMUNITY CASH BACK- Please help by saving your Acme cash register re-ceipts. You can place your Acme receipts in the col-lection baskets at Mass. Be sure that the area showing the amount of Community Cashback is visi-ble on your receipt. Receipts must be turned in to Prince of Peace by December 31, 2017. Thank you!

Dear Parishioners,

We would like to thank you for your

continued support of the Maintenance and

Major Facility Repairs funds. This past year

we have completed the following projects:

New ceilings and LED lights installed in

the rear vestibule (by the Rectory)

Painting in the rectory basement and

counting room; also installed new LED lights

New ceilings in the school hallway

Three large trees removed from the

Church property

Installed “stone flooring” in the school

entrance

Installed LED lights throughout the

entire school

New shades installed in all school

classrooms

School Hallway, gym and kitchen re-

ceived a new coat of paint

Later this month we will be installing

new LED lighting in the school gym and re-

placing all the floors throughout the school,

including the hallway, gym and kitchen en-

trance.

The Maintenance Crew