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WEEKDAY/DÍA DE SEMANA
Rev. Michael Mac Mahon, Pastor
883-4359
Rev. Jonathan Howell, Associate Pastor
882-1132
Rev. Peter Park, Administrator of the
Korean Catholic Community
529-7242 Deacon Bob Becher, Deacon Lee Heckman
Deacon Matthew Koh, Deacon Tony Moreno
Deacon Larry Sisterman, Deacon Mike Sudnik
Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM
Sunday/Domingo 7:30, 9:00 & 11:45 AM
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO
Mon., Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. @ 7:30 AM
Lunes, Martes, Miercoles, Jueves, Viernes
Monday/Lunes 12:00 Noon
Tuesday/Martes 12:00 Noon
Wednesday/Miercoles 7:00 PM
Thursday/Jueves 12:00 Noon
Friday/Viernes 9:00 AM School Mass
(call the office to verify)
3:30-4:45 PM Saturday & by appointment.
RECONCILIATION/CONFESIONES
Send Bulletin Notices to
[email protected] (subject to approval)
Deadline for notices Tuesday at Noon.
BULLETIN NOTICES
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
BOOKSTORE HOURS
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Office (256) 881-4781 Fax (256) 881-5510
625 Airport Road SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
E-mail: hschurch@holyspir ithsv.com
Website: http://www.holyspirithsv.com
Administrative Assistant Mary Walker ext. 0
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/OFICINA
8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday/Lunes-Thursday/Jueves
8:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday/Viernes
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Adult Religious Ed. Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345
Religious Education Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345
Music Ministry Anne Vasile 881-4781 ext. 219
Dr. Rebecca Whited
Lori Lai 881-4781 ext. 218
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
at 9:30 AM in the Korean Rectory
and Sunday at 4:00 pm in Holy Spirit Church
KOREAN MASS
December 16, 2018
256-881-4852
256-430-1760
SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY SPIRIT REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HISPANIC MINISTRY/MINISTERIO HISPANO
The Hispanic Ministry Office is located in the Parish Life Center next to
the Nursery. It is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and
Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm. 256-881-2211 or [email protected].
Hispanic Community Mass Sundays 2:00 PM
Children/Adult Catechism Sundays 10:15-11:30 AM
Baptismal Preparation Classes First Sunday of the Month
3:30 PM Rooms A & B
Nuestra Comunidad Hispana celebra la Santa Misa todos los domin-
gos a las 2:00 pm. Catecismo (Ninos/Adultos ) cada domingo a las
10:15 am y Clases de Bautismo son los primeros domingos del mes
a las 3:30 pm en los salones A y B.
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Bulletin available on the web at holyspirithsv.com
PLEASE JOIN US! If you attend Holy Spirit
Church on a regular basis and have not registered
with the Parish, we invite you to do so. Complete
the following information and drop it in the offer-
tory basket and someone will contact you to help
with the registration.
If you have moved or changed phone numbers,
please let us know!
NAME_____________________________
DAYTIME PHONE__________________
WELCOME!...
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH...
...invites everyone to “...full, conscious, and active partic-
ipation” in the sacred liturgy. We hope you will join us
in lifting our hearts and voices to God!
THE VESTIBULE...
...is the place for meeting old friends and greeting visi-
tors! Reverence and quiet are expected in the church!
Please turn off cell phones and beepers.
AT HOLY COMMUNION…
… it is appropriate to make a sign of reverence, a bow or
a genuflection, before you receive Communion. To main-
tain the flow of the Communion procession, please make
the sign of reverence while the person in front of you re-
ceives Communion. If you choose to receive Holy Com-
munion in your hand, please do not reach for the host, but
present your palm, flat out and high enough to receive
Communion. Intinction is not permitted.
INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN…
...are welcome at Mass. Anytime they become restless
you may take them to the nursery. Our infant and toddler
nurseries are open during the 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM
Masses for children 6 mos.-4 years.
INFORMATION…
...please take a bulletin as you leave church. In it you will
find all the information you need to be an active Catholic
at Holy Spirit Catholic Church…
AGAIN WELCOME!...
Purificator Laundering December 16 — Theodora Hardin December 23 — Ellen Durgin December 30 — Lorraine Burge
Rest in Peace!
Ginger Finzel, mother of Brian Finzel
Hospital Care: If you or a member of your family are sick or in the hospital and need Deacon Mike Sudnik, please call him at 604-3374. If you need a Priest, you may call Fr. Mike at 883-4359 or Fr. Jonathan at 882-1132, day or night.
Steven Arndt Jennifer Bailey James Brocato Rachel Smith Burge Shea Butler Leonard Carrillon Lisa and Sam Citrano Bernie Cobb Carson Corrigan Wanda Counts Nigel Craik Kaylin D’Elia Ray & Sylvia Deep Jim Delaney Heidi DeLeuil Woody De Leuil Patty Denton Rosemary Digesu Henry L. Dithmer Tillman Dooley Gene Drass Brian Duerr Nancy Ellsworth Patricia Emerson Margaret Eskew Janet Farner Solange Fevry George Fleming Don Garvie
Shane Gizelbach Hayden Glenn Annamarie Happ Jeff Hargett Don Harr Marge Harrington Joan Hart Jean Hidden Wesley Hobbs John Paul Holm Sr. Rosa Hongsduset Bill & Judy Hornsby Nancy Jansen Danny Jenkins Teddy Kalisz Mary Karisny Bob Kearney
Marcia & Bill Leonard Betty Mac Mahon Mafalda McNamee Ann & Bill Marshall Kim Martin Nicole Martin Jean-Max Moise Ann Morea Patricia Morea Rebecca Morgan
Kirsten Norris Billie Pagakis William Parrs Oanh (Christine) Pham Remington Pitman Kevin Rebman Leah Reed Gerry Richards Jeanne Richmond Patrick Riley Joel Rivera Fred Rodrigue Mary Rumanes Katie Sanders Amy Scoggins Sondra Simon
Erlene Skipper Mary Anne & Delmar Smith Randy VanderWal Anne Wolfsberger Nancy Yanosky Elaine Yodzebicis Kirk Yodzebicis Vanessa Young Pam Zeller Private Intention
Altar Duty December 22 - Heather Dixson, Patti & Anna Rakoczy
LECTORS December 15 - 16
5:00p B. Clopp (OT) — B. Dineen (NT)
7:30a G. Holland (OT) — L. Brunegraff (NT)
9:00a P. Eads (OT) — M. Potthoff (NT)
11:45a Youth Mass
LECTORS December 22 - 23
5:00p J. Fontenot (OT) — K. Lozen (NT)
7:30a M. Jeude (OT) — E. Hoshaw (NT)
9:00a B. Butler (OT) — K. Frew (NT)
11:45a Youth Mass
December 17 ~ 23
Monday 7:30 AM
12:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM
12:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM
7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM
12:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:45 AM
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Cathy Yarbrough
John Reynolds
Douglas Jenrath
Pat Myers
Valeria Licuanan
Jack Connor
Steve Happ
Pro-Life Intentions
Joe & Sylvia LeBlanc
Sidney Davis
Parishioners
Cathy Lichay
Quang & Tinh Le
Mass Intentions
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Our Week at a Glance
Today KofC Christmas Card Sale
Dec. 16 KofC Breakfast
Monday
Dec. 17 Tuesday 9:30a St. Vincent de Paul Mtg - LIB
Dec. 18 7p Penance Service
Wednesday Rosary after 7:30a Mass
Dec. 19 9:30a Mothers’ Group - LIB
1p Homeschool Handbells - CR
4p Handbells - CR
5:30p CCM Mtg. - LIB
Thursday 6:30a That Man Is You - A/B
Dec. 20 Pro-Life Rosary after Noon Mass
3:30p Children’s Choir - CR
6p HS School Christmas Program
6p Fraternus - CAF
7p St. Vincent de Paul - MP
Friday
Dec. 21
Saturday Dec. 22 3:30p St. Gregory Choir
Sunday 10:15a Plotts and Valentine Baptisms
Dec. 23
PARISH BREAKFAST!
TODAY, December 16
8:30 am —11:00 am
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Hash-brown Casserole,
Bacon, Sausage and Fruit Cocktail
Tickets: $6 per person or $25 for the whole family
Sponsored by our 764.
Our Parish News
The Confraternity
of Christian Mothers
The Confraternity of Christian
Mothers at Holy Spirit meets the
third Wednesday of the month
(Dec.19) from 5:30-6:45 pm in the
parish library. Wednesday evening Mass is at
7:00pm and Confession is available after Mass.
The Confraternity is open to all mothers interested
in growing in holiness, passing the Catholic faith to
their children, and committing to praying for their
children, family, and each other. If interested in
becoming a member join us at our next meeting.
For additional information contact Lillian Novela-
Gilsdorf at gilsdorf@rcn. For interesting articles
about motherhood and to learn more about the
Confraternity of Christian Mothers visit the
Archconfraternity website at:
http://www.capuchin.com/index.php/acm
Church Finance Report
1 July - 31 November 2018
Weekly Offertory $699,982
Development Fund Donations $71,718
Program Revenue, Reimbursements & Int. $35,049
Total Income $806,749
Budget Expenses $768,436
Dev. Expenses - PLC, A/C, Renovation
and tables $ 57,157
Total Expenses $825,593
Retained Receipts (Incomes-Expenses) ($18,844)
School Subsidies - YTD
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School $27,425
SJPII Operating Subsidy $15,000
SJPII Parish Commitment -
Holy Spirit Foundation $12,500
Total Subsidies $54,925
Program Revenue - CCD Tuition, CRHP, Bookstore, One Voice
Reimbursements - Linens, Flowers, School Janitorial
Dec. 20: A Pro Life Rosary is offered the third
Thursday of each month after the Noon Mass.
Please join us for a few minutes to pray for the sanc-
tity of life in our nation and the world this Thursday.
Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Prayer
Every weekday morning at 7:00
in the Church
“The Giving Tree”
The Saint Vincent dePaul Society
thanks all those who bought gifts,
filled stockings, brought hams, or
donated food to the Thanksgiving/
Christmas Food Drive!
You made it very special for 183 chil-
dren and their families!
Currently the food pantry is in great
need of cereal, and can also use
canned fruit.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you are interested in becoming Catholic
please contact the Office of Religious
Education and speak with Tracy Finke our
Director 256-881-0345 or
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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS 2018
Advent Penance Service
Tuesday, December 18 - 7:00 PM
4th Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 23 - Usual Mass schedule
Christmas Eve
No Morning Masses
12:00 Noon - Prepare Church for Christmas
3:30 PM - Children’s Program
4:00 PM - Children’s Mass
7:00 PM - Youth Mass
9:00 PM - Spanish Mass
Midnight Mass (12:00 AM)
Christmas Day
10:00 AM - Mass
10:00 AM - Korean Mass
in Korean Rectory
12 Noon - Spanish Mass
PENANCE SERVICES
St. John’s Church/Madison
Monday-December 17-Confessions: 5-8 PM
Holy Spirit Church
Tuesday-December 18 7:00 PM
St. Mary’s of the Visitation Church
Saturday-December 22 10:00 AM
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3222 County Road 548 Hanceville, AL 35077
Enjoy a FREE horse-drawn wagon ride around the
Shrine property with your family and friends!
Dates Available:
Dec. 17th-21st 1-4:30 PM
Dec. 22nd 10 AM-Noon, 1-4:30 PM
Dec. 27th-28th 1:00-4:00 PM
Dec. 29th 10 AM-Noon, 1-4:30 PM
RSVP at 256-787-4121 to reserve. (Rides book fast!)
What is Gaudete Sunday?
Gaudete Sunday is the name given to
the third Sunday of Advent. The
name is taken from the words of the
introit (the fragment of a psalm with
its antiphon sung while the celebrant and ministers
enter the church and approach the altar), Gaudete in
Domino semper, " rejoice in the Lord always."
The Scriptural basis for this Sunday comes from
Philippians 4:4-5, Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall
say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be
known to all. The Lord is near. Similar to Laetare
Sunday during Lent, Gaudete Sunday is a minor
"break" from the more penitential nature of the Ad-
vent season, and signals a shift from a penitential
style of waiting to a more joyful tone.
In the past, when organs and flowers were forbid-
den during the Advent Season, they were permitted
during Gaudete Sunday. Because of the more joyful
tone of Gaudete Sunday, rose colored (pink) vest-
ments may be used instead of the normal violet ones.
Also, the rose colored Advent candle is lit.
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Religious Education Tracy Finke 881-0345
Did you find the needle?
December 9 - p. 4: floor of the manger
Somewhere in this Bulletin a needle is hiding.
See if you can find it!
FORMED.ORG
Holy Spirit Parish has renewed its subscription to
FORMED.ORG so that you can continue to enjoy
Catholic Studies, CDs, and Movies in the comfort of
your own home. To register and take advantage of
this great opportunity to learn the Catholic Faith, go
to www.formed.org. When you register, put in our
Parish Code: GMQYWM
Catholics who avail of Lighthouse
books, CD’s, and booklets rejoice in
their Catholic faith and are able to
evangelize others leading them into
the Church. Try one today!
Confirmation Session January 9th
Our next Confirmation Session will be on
Wednesday, January 9 at 6:00 pm in the school
auditorium. Please be sure that your Candidate
arrives by 5:50 pm so that we can begin class
promptly at 6pm. Enter the doors under the porch
in the back parking lot of the school. Candidates
are welcome to attend Youth Group starting at 3:15
pm in the Youth Room. Dinner is served at 5 pm.
We are in constant need of smart phones
in Haiti, especially iPhones. They MUST
BE GSM phones, i.e. ATT or T-Mobile. GTE or
Sprint phones will NOT work. They must be un-
locked which is easily done.
If you are trading in your older 5s, 6s or 7 for a newer
phone and would like to donate it, most of these
phones carry a $100-$200 value and we would be
happy to write you a receipt. Contact Bob McCoy
256 603-7398 for further information. Thank you for
your support of the Holy Spirit Haiti Mission.
1) “Pivotal Players” followed by “Divine Mercy”:
This class will meet in the Parish Library after the
9:00 Mass. It will begin on January 13th. After
“Pivotal Players,” the class, “Divine Mercy, the Sec-
ond Greatest Story Ever Told” will be offered. All
will end a week or so after Easter.
2) “The Mass” with Bishop Barron followed by
“Divine Mercy”: “The Mass” will begin on Tues-
days starting on January 13th at 1:00 pm in Room A
and B. This class lasts for 7 weeks and will end on
February 19. On February 26th at 1:00 pm in Room
A and B “Divine Mercy, the Second Greatest Story
Ever Told” will begin.
3) Fulfilled Part II: Star ting on January 13th we
will begin the second part of the Fulfilled Program.
This class meets in the Edenderry Room on Sundays
after the 9:00 o’clock Mass.
4) Bible Study with Dr. Ken Muenstermann:
Thursday night Bible Study will continue in the
school auditorium with Dr. Ken Muenstermann.
Join us for an important film screening
on sex trafficking:
“8 Days” January 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Parish Life Center
Free admission
Sponsored by: Junior League of Huntsville and
Knights of Columbus Council 764
SAVE THE DATE:
The Knights of Columbus
Council 764 will be
hosting a blood drive on
January 6th in the
Parish Life Center.
As you know, blood cannot be manufactured by an-
yone but us and during this time of the year there is a
great demand because of the Holiday season. Reser-
vations are being taken now for half hour incre-
ments from 8:30 in the morning until 1:00. This is
also donut Sunday so plan to donate blood and have
some donuts. More information about the times to
come later.
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If you are a High School or college student inter-
ested in proclaiming The Word one or two Sun-
days a month at the 11:45 Mass, please call Lori
Lai at #256-882-6483 or email
[email protected] for more information.
EXPERIENCING grief, hospitalization, relo-
cation, loneliness, job loss, cancer, financial
stress, disability, difficult pregnancy, long-term
illness…? Need the listening ear of someone
who will keep your story in confidence and pray
with and for you?
If so, call the Church Office at #256-881-
4781. You will be paired with a Stephen Minis-
ter of the same gender who will meet with you
weekly until your situation improves.
If you or someone you know is home-
bound or in an assisted living facility
and needs communion, please call the
church office for assistance.
If a loved one has passed away and
you would like the Divine Mercy
Chaplet said on their behalf, con-
tact Yvonne McCarthy at 256-830-
5225. Leave a message with the
person's name or text the infor-
mation to 256-508-8836.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Open Hours:
Tuesday: 1am; Shared Open Hours:
All are filled
Hour Coordinator Open Hours:
1am, 5am, 7am, 8am, Noon, 6pm, 8pm
For more information, to schedule an hour, or to
obtain the keypad code for late night/early
morning entry, contact one of the following
Chapel Committee members: Bob Dineen, 880-
0221, Pete Robert, 882-0033, Malen Colberg,
(Spanish) 650-5194 or Maritza Holland
(Spanish) 808-551-2901.
The "O Antiphons" of Advent
The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons
since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons
that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Pray-
er from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theolo-
gy that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the
messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the
coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testa-
ment hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use
of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for
the Divine Messiah.
December 17
O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
December 18
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!
December 19
O Root of Jesse’s stem,
sign of God’s love for all his people:
come to save us without delay!
December 20
O Key of David,
opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom:
come and free the prisoners of darkness!
December 21
O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in dark-
ness and in the shadow of death.
December 22
O King of all nations and keystone
of the Church:
come and save man, whom you formed
from the dust!
December 23
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law:
come to save us, Lord our God! —From Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers
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256-881-4852
Holy Spirit Regional
Catholic School
American Heritage Girls
http://ahg-al7361.org/
American Heritage Girls is the premier
national character development organization for
young women that embraces Christian values and
encourages family involvement. The Mission of AHG
is “Building women of integrity through service to
God, family, community and country.”
For information please contact Troop coordinator,
Ava Joly [email protected] or 256-683-9354.
Cub Scout Pack 361
Calling all boys in Kindergarten through
5th grade! Interested in joining scouting
and learning lifelong skills, making
friends as well as going camping and hiking?
More information on the pack is available at: http://
hspack361.com/. If you have any questions, please
contact Eric Davis, Cubmaster at
[email protected], 727-239-5759.
The 3rd Sunday of Advent calls us to rejoice in the
Lord always and welcome Christ in our lives. We
pray that this Advent is a time of renewal for you
and your family. Please join us for mass on Fridays
at 9:00am as the school celebrates the coming of the
Lord!
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School is a 2013 Na-
tional Blue Ribbon recipient from the Department of
Education and also accredited by AdvancEd. If you
are interested in seeing what HSRCS is all about,
please contact us for a tour at 256-881-4852.
Our Mission: We strive to provide an education
strongly rooted in Catholic Values, reflecting each
student’s unique qualities and promoting excellence
in the whole person.
Our Vision: To challenge students to be faith-filled
individuals as they discover and utilize their gifts
and talents through academic success and service to
others.
Job opportunities: HSRCS is seeking substitute
Saint John Paul II
Catholic High School
256-430-1760 www.jp2falcons.org
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a college
preparatory school for grades 9-12, serving North
Alabama. Founded in 1996 as Catholic High
School, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is
sponsored by the Diocese of Birmingham in Ala-
bama. The school holds accreditation from the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and
membership in the National Catholic Education
Association.
Youth Activity Lori Lai 256-882-6483 [email protected]
Website: http://holyspirithsv.com/?page_id=2578
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ordered the slaughter of all young male children in the village. Truth be told, it has never been easy to be a child. Historian John Boswell reveals in The Kindness of Strangers that child abandonment was a common and often accepted practice from antiquity until the Renais-sance. Although strides have been made in child welfare, abuse, neglect, and exploitation are still alarmingly wide-spread. A society that puts children first has a great future to look forward to. Be a voice for those who are still learn-ing to speak. TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195). “He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children.” Thursday, Dec 20, 2018 ADVENT WEEKDAY The key to the mystery With all the Advent talk of expectant waiting for new life, the reality for many families is that some of their sick and elderly are choosing this time of year to let go and go home to God. We hold these mysteries of birth and death together. If you are around death and the dying at this time of year—or any time—remember that a God who can bring life from Mary, a virgin, and Elizabeth, an elderly woman, can draw eternal life out of the bounds of death. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “She was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.” Friday, Dec 21, 2018 MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH OR ADVENT WEEKDAY How to get things done Have you noticed there are only four more shopping days left till Christmas? Better get moving or there won’t be enough time to put up the decorations, finish sending Christmas greetings, get the food prepared, and clean up the house for the guests. Maybe you need to beg the in-tercession of today’s saint, Peter Canisius (1521-97), who is known as the patron saint of getting things done. He said, “If you have too much to do, with God’s help you will find time to do it all.” Hey, it’s worth a try. Otherwise, you might need to call on Saint Jude, patron of hopeless causes! TODAY'S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephani-ah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197). “Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spo-ken to her by the Lord.” Saturday, Dec 22, 2018 ADVENT WEEKDAY Generous Christmas to you The constant jingle-jangle of ads this time of year reminds us that it is not too late to get into the “spirit of giving.” Most of the time those words are followed by encourage-ment to run to the local mall for last-minute shopping, but there are many other ways to give as well. We can give of our time, lend an ear, share our table, make a donation, deliver a gift to those who are less fortunate. There are many ways to experience the special feeling that comes from an act of generosity. If there is magic to the season, that is surely it. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 (198). “He has filled the hungry with good things.” ©2018 .
Sunday, Dec 16, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT The forgotten wrong In an affluent society, the sin rarely referred to is avarice. We redefine it as ambition, upward mobility, or simply “doing well.” But the clutch of personal possessions is still the spiritual stranglehold it always was. The needle’s eye isn’t getting any bigger, and our modern camels still won’t pass through. John the Baptist offers several key reme-dies. First, share what you have with those who don’t have. Second, don’t cheat, ever. Third, don’t keep striving for more. Finally, be humble. These remedies for avarice are countercultural. They also prepare the way of the One who is coming. TODAY'S READINGS: Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18 (9). "The crowds asked John the Baptist: ‘What should we do?’ ” Monday, Dec 17, 2018 ADVENT WEEKDAY Trace your holy family tree The internet has given a boost to the widespread fascina-tion with genealogy. Any number of websites will do the research for people who want to find out more about their ancestors. Folks in the ancient world also took a keen interest in their forebears. For them, where you came from and who came before you had a lot to do with your social standing. It’s not surprising, then, that Jesus got the ancestry.com treatment not once but twice in the gospels: in Matthew and Luke. While Matthew’s version had some unexpected characters, it also traced Jesus back to David and Abraham and therefore made him worthy of great esteem. Advent is a good time to renew your acquaint-ance with Christian tradition. Read a good history of the church, like Paul Johnson’s now classic A History of Christianity (1976). TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 (193). “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018 ADVENT WEEKDAY Give measure for measure Joseph, Mary’s betrothed, is called a righteous man. That is an antique word best explained in terms of weights. A righteous weight is truthful in its measure. Joseph weighed the situation—pregnant fiancée, not his child—and originally determined the most generous measure of his response: to get out of the deal and protect Mary with-out causing scandal. God, however, asked for more from this good man: to marry the woman and raise the child as his own. This baker’s-dozen measure of what justice re-quires is still in force today. Pray that the Lord of justice will help you imitate Joseph’s brand of benevolent giving. TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25“This is the name they give him: ‘The Lord our justice.’ ” Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018 ADVENT WEEKDAY Turn your heart toward children After hearing of a newborn king in Bethlehem, King Herod
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day
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HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 881-4781 + extension
Baptism Preparation Class
For parents and godparents, February 13—7:00 PM
in the Multi Purpose Room of the Parish Life Center.
Please call the parish office to make a reservation so
we can plan for you! 881-4781 “0”
ADMINISTRATIVE Adopt-A-Plot Cathy White 316-5605
Communications Michael Rafferty 539-2165
Data Entry Joe Hodges 880-0211
Money Counters Pat Carrigan 882-1911
Connie Robert 882-0033
Pastoral Council Jon Hollihan 882-2666
Print Shop & Mailing Maritza Holland 881-4781
COMMUNITY Beginning Experience Voice Mail 837-8375
Catholic Family Services 1010 Church Street 536-0073
Catholic Women of the Diocese of Birmingham
Carol Chapuran 882-0655
Cursillo in Christianity Bob McCoy 532-1991
KAIROS Prison Ministry
Knights of Columbus #764 http:/www.kofc764.com
Ladies’ Auxiliary #764 Lora Valentine 585-5374
Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer 881-1526
Meals on Wheels Jonathan Duerr 527-4345
Our Lady’s Prayer Group Debbie Cvitan 881-3874
Pro-Life Gisela Dyer 885-1786
HISPANIC OFFICE Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Maria Jose Bonilla 881-4781 ext. 225
Hispanic Ministry Office Maritza Holland 881-2211
MUSIC Adult Choirs Anne Vasile ext. 219 881-4781
St. Cecilia Choir and Dr. Rebecca Whited 736-4566
St. Nicholas Choir and
St. Gregory Youth Choir [email protected]
Youth Mass Ensemble John Onder [email protected]
LITURGY Altar Guild Catherine Trenkle 683-4629
Altar Servers Tracy Finke 881-0345
Eucharistic Ministers Lynne Greco 882-0888
Lectors Vicki Pape 883-0835
Altar Linens Connie Beveridge 882-3414
Wedding Coordinator Mary Walker ext. 0 881-4781
PARISH LIFE Bookstore Jeanne King 881-1385
Holy Spirit Travel Club Sandy Wells [email protected]
Hospitality Committee Debra Kibler 714-3468
Nursery Sharon Brown 881-4781
Parish Life Center Library Dexter Nilsson 881-6366
Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist
Bob Dineen 880-0221
Pete Robert 882-0033
Malen Colberg (Spanish) 650-5194
Maritza Holland(Spanish) 808-551-2901
Jason Poyer 881-1526
Widowed Group Hugo Jenrath 682-1694
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Maritza Holland 881-2211
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Adult Education & Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA
Tracy Finke 881-0345
Faith Formation - Ages 3 thru grade 12, and
Vacation Bible School Tracy Finke 881-0345
SOCIAL JUSTICE Haiti Parish Twinning Program
Bob McCoy 532-1991
Habitat for Humanity Marianne Higgins 653-1843
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
Michael Sudnik 604-3374 [email protected]
Society of St.Vincent DePaul Lorraine Burge 881-4781
Stephen Ministry Lee or Kathy Heckman 881-4781
Carolyn Brunty 881-4781
YOUTH Boy Scouts RJ Sollohub 529-5200
Cub Scouts Eric Davis 727-239-5759
American Heritage Girls Ava Joly
Youth Ministry Lori Lai 882-6483
Parish Ministries & Contact Persons
Fr. Michael Mac Mahon 216
Fr. Jonathan Howell 217
Anne Vasile 219
Tracy Finke 223
Deacon Mike Sudnik 212
Kyle Becher 220
Judy Rebman 224
Print Shop 211
Disaster Relief 232
Bookstore 215
Maritza Holland 251
Maria Jose Bonilla 225
MARRIAGE
Arrangements for weddings must be made six
months in advance with our priests. A Marriage
Preparation Class is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you are ill and would like to receive the Sacra-
ment of the Sick and/or the Eucharist please contact
the parish office to make arrangements.
Contact parish office prior to hospitalization,
surgery or during illness.
Grand Knight Tim Steigerwald 651-9314
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #764