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CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 19/20, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Breviary Week IV – p. 257 REMEMBER THE DEAD: Frances Spurlin REMEMBER THE SICK: Donna Boyle Amadio, Karen Anderson, Mary Bachu, Ryan Ball, Fern Clay Bazemor, Patrick Beck, Donna Borsellino, Joey Bohanon, Millie Bowers, Cynthia Bowser, James Boyd, Evon Brown, John Carney, Bina Chandra, Michelle Chernigo, Marie Cherney, Hilary Cohen, Robert Colaizzi, Elia Cuomo, Gerard Cuomo, Al D’Agostino, Joan Dalo, Judy DeMonaco, Paula Dunkum, Kathryn Edmonston, David Edwards, Morgan Eller, Brendan Feely, Carmine Fiesel, Sarah Flumerfelt, Patricia Galasso, Mike Gilley, David Green, Carol Hall, Pat Harney, Neil Hawley, Kenneth Halloway IV, Rachel Hancock, Mary Gerarde Hood, Candi Hubbard, Charles Jarrett, June Jennings, Mary Ann Johansen, Cindy Johnson, Christopher Kelch, Shannon Kelch, Amelia Koffman, Kathy Kohlstrand, Kathy Powers Krahling, Tina Krahling, Bill Laslo, Virginia Laurie, Mark Libaers, Tony Liene, Nancy Light, Thomas List, Logan MacArthur, Patrick McCarthy, Bunnie McClennen, Debbie Merritt, Gary Miller, Steven Oakley, Ernest Owens, Kevin Pigg, Daniel Ramsey, Irma Reagan, Betty Rehpelz, Kathy Richards, Harriet Robinson, Jean Robertson, Melissa Rozella, Theresa Sawyer and family members, Chris Schlotterbeck II, Paul Sclafani, Irene Shenasky, Sara Shenasky, Melody Smith, Pam Smith, Judy Spadaro, Clinton Speight, Barbara Stein, Jean Strangways, Tass Tucker, Maggie Tusmshi, Amy Underwood, Jacob Underwood, Patricia Flower Vermillion, Ryan Waddington, Ken Watson, Kevin Wein, Gene Wells, Oliver Wesolowski, Kevin Whelan, Larry Williams, Baxter Wilson, Lena Wolff, Daisy Wood, Ron Wyles, Charlie Yue, Amelia Zentz PRAYER REQUESTS: Sandy Aichinger, Brianna Alessandro, Vickie Alley, Bruno Baggio, Lumen Barbero, Paul Berger, Jack Boyd, U.T. and Yvonne Brown, Rose Brumley, Bob C., Mark Callahan, Donna Christman, Joseph Cianci, Jack Donahue, Joe Finn, Lorraine Forrer, Steven Lee Forrer, Alivia Grace Furr, Michelle Germano, Joan Geroe, Christina Gordon, Katie Gordon, Shelly Hanna, Richard Hegg, Blanche Henry, Ursula Hinkleman, Michelle & Jordan Jackson, Shannon Jennings, Joel, Theresa Lee, Nancy Loy, Maryann Lumley, Taccarra Mack, Mary Magoon, Jim Mahoney, Clara Marini, Maria McDonald, Bruce McKenna, John Meier, Eric Menehune, Christopher Molosso, John Murphy, Robert Norbeck, Maria Oakes, Maureen Palmer, Patrick Parnell, Melissa Perkinson, Sandy Piscatelli, Irma Reagan, Brad Richards, Fr. Michael Rigley, Paul Anthony Ross, George Louis Ross, Danny Santos, Colleen Seavey, Maria Sherman, Susan Smith, Roy Starrin, Gwen Stinard, Barbara Stone, Dianna Stookey, Betty Taylor, Ron Thompson, Carole Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, Paul Valentine, Ryder Waddington, Margaret Walker, Joan Warnalis, Linda Weed, Lena Wolff, Susy Wood, Lin Goodwin Yopp PRAYERLINE REQUESTS: Please call the Parish Office at 481-5702. CALENDAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Advent IV Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) RCIA 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation K-5 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation Edge (6-8) 9:30 a.m. Christmas Décor Up 12:30 p.m. K of C Christmas Party (offsite) 12:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop #2893 3:00 p.m. “A Festival of Carols” Music Program 4:00 p.m. LifeTeen 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 J.O.Y. Club 11:00 a.m. Boy Scout Troop #587 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve – Masses at: 4:00 p.m. – Church 4:00 p.m. – Family Room 9:00 p.m. – Church FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day – Mass at 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. Feast of the Holy Family Celebration (after Mass) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Feast of the Holy Family Celebration (after Masses) MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, December 21: Morning Prayer Tuesday, December 22: Tyler Piotti by The Benedetto Family Wednesday, December 23: Peter Donohoe by Nuala Grew Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. (Church): Bob and Sally Christian by Patricia Whitley; 4:00 p.m. (Family Room): Mary Lenahan by Nancy Kelly; 9:00 p.m.: Wayne McLeskey by Cheryl McLeskey Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day: 10:00 a.m.: Governor Bob McDonald and Family by Cheryl McLeskey Saturday, December 26: Aunt B by Mary Sorrentino Sunday, December 27: 8:15 a.m. William Morrissey by Bill & Mary Ann O’Prandy; 11:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners

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Page 1: DECEMBER 19/20, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CALENDAR · 4:00 p.m. (Family Room): Mary Lenahan by Nancy Kelly; 9:00 p.m.: Wayne McLeskey by Cheryl McLeskey Friday, December 25 –

CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

HOLY FAMILY CAN ONLY HAVE 3 BOARDS BULLETIN – 4-COLORANYTHING ELSE IN BLACK AND WHITE - PER CATHY

DECEMBER 19/20, 2015FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Breviary Week IV – p. 257

REMEMBER THE DEAD: Frances Spurlin

REMEMBER THE SICK: Donna Boyle Amadio, Karen Anderson, Mary Bachu, Ryan Ball, Fern Clay Bazemor, Patrick Beck, Donna Borsellino, Joey Bohanon, Millie Bowers, Cynthia Bowser, James Boyd, Evon Brown, John Carney, Bina Chandra, Michelle Chernigo, Marie Cherney, Hilary Cohen, Robert Colaizzi, Elia Cuomo, Gerard Cuomo, Al D’Agostino, Joan Dalo, Judy DeMonaco, Paula Dunkum, Kathryn Edmonston, David Edwards, Morgan Eller, Brendan Feely, Carmine Fiesel, Sarah Flumerfelt, Patricia Galasso, Mike Gilley, David Green, Carol Hall, Pat Harney, Neil Hawley, Kenneth Halloway IV, Rachel Hancock, Mary Gerarde Hood, Candi Hubbard, Charles Jarrett, June Jennings, Mary Ann Johansen, Cindy Johnson, Christopher Kelch, Shannon Kelch, Amelia Koffman, Kathy Kohlstrand, Kathy Powers Krahling, Tina Krahling, Bill Laslo, Virginia Laurie, Mark Libaers, Tony Liene, Nancy Light, Thomas List, Logan MacArthur, Patrick McCarthy, Bunnie McClennen, Debbie Merritt, Gary Miller, Steven Oakley, Ernest Owens, Kevin Pigg, Daniel Ramsey, Irma Reagan, Betty Rehpelz, Kathy Richards, Harriet Robinson, Jean Robertson, Melissa Rozella, Theresa Sawyer and family members, Chris Schlotterbeck II, Paul Sclafani, Irene Shenasky, Sara Shenasky, Melody Smith, Pam Smith, Judy Spadaro, Clinton Speight, Barbara Stein, Jean Strangways, Tass Tucker, Maggie Tusmshi, Amy Underwood, Jacob Underwood, Patricia Flower Vermillion, Ryan Waddington, Ken Watson, Kevin Wein, Gene Wells, Oliver Wesolowski, Kevin Whelan, Larry Williams, Baxter Wilson, Lena Wolff, Daisy Wood, Ron Wyles, Charlie Yue, Amelia Zentz

PRAYER REQUESTS: Sandy Aichinger, Brianna Alessandro, Vickie Alley, Bruno Baggio, Lumen Barbero, Paul Berger, Jack Boyd, U.T. and Yvonne Brown, Rose Brumley, Bob C., Mark Callahan, Donna Christman, Joseph Cianci, Jack Donahue, Joe Finn, Lorraine Forrer, Steven Lee Forrer, Alivia Grace Furr, Michelle Germano, Joan Geroe, Christina Gordon, Katie Gordon, Shelly Hanna, Richard Hegg, Blanche Henry, Ursula Hinkleman, Michelle & Jordan Jackson, Shannon Jennings, Joel, Theresa Lee, Nancy Loy, Maryann Lumley, Taccarra Mack, Mary Magoon, Jim Mahoney, Clara Marini, Maria McDonald, Bruce McKenna, John Meier, Eric Menehune, Christopher Molosso, John Murphy, Robert Norbeck, Maria Oakes, Maureen Palmer, Patrick Parnell, Melissa Perkinson, Sandy Piscatelli, Irma Reagan, Brad Richards, Fr. Michael Rigley, Paul Anthony Ross, George Louis Ross, Danny Santos, Colleen Seavey, Maria Sherman, Susan Smith, Roy Starrin, Gwen Stinard, Barbara Stone, Dianna Stookey, Betty Taylor, Ron Thompson, Carole Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, Paul Valentine, Ryder Waddington, Margaret Walker, Joan Warnalis, Linda Weed, Lena Wolff, Susy Wood, Lin Goodwin Yopp

PRAYERLINE REQUESTS: Please call the Parish Office at 481-5702.

CALENDAR

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 – Advent IVChildren’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)RCIA 9:30 a.m.Christian Formation K-5 9:30 a.m.Christian Formation Edge (6-8) 9:30 a.m.Christmas Décor Up 12:30 p.m.K of C Christmas Party (offsite) 12:30 p.m.Girl Scout Troop #2893 3:00 p.m.“A Festival of Carols” Music Program 4:00 p.m.LifeTeen 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23J.O.Y. Club 11:00 a.m.Boy Scout Troop #587 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24Christmas Eve – Masses at: 4:00 p.m. – Church 4:00 p.m. – Family Room 9:00 p.m. – Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25Christmas Day – Mass at 10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Reconciliation 4:30 p.m.Feast of the Holy Family Celebration (after Mass)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Feast of the Holy Family Celebration (after Masses)

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMonday, December 21: Morning PrayerTuesday, December 22: Tyler Piotti by The Benedetto FamilyWednesday, December 23: Peter Donohoe by Nuala GrewThursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. (Church): Bob and Sally Christian by Patricia Whitley; 4:00 p.m. (Family Room): Mary Lenahan by Nancy Kelly; 9:00 p.m.: Wayne McLeskey by Cheryl McLeskeyFriday, December 25 – Christmas Day: 10:00 a.m.: Governor Bob McDonald and Family by Cheryl McLeskeySaturday, December 26: Aunt B by Mary SorrentinoSunday, December 27: 8:15 a.m. William Morrissey by Bill & Mary Ann O’Prandy; 11:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2015

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSunday, December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45Monday, December 21: Saint Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of the church: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45Tuesday, December 22: 1 Sm 1:24-28; (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8d; Lk 1:46-56Wednesday, December 23: Saint John of Kanty, priest: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5b, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25Friday, December 25: Christmas Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14Saturday, December 26: Saint Stephen, the first martyr: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 1bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22Sunday, December 27: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and

Joseph: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Lk 2:41-52

PARISH COUNCIL: Fr. Gaudy Pugat, President; Greg Brown, Chairperson; Todd Solomon, Vice-Chairperson; Kathy Staskin, Secretary; Brian Alexander; Dick Dietz; Joe Kelly; Julianna Luecke (Youth Representative); Beverly Manlove; Bill Shannon; Gwen Stinard.

FINANCE COUNCIL: Fr. Gaudy Pugat; Andy Ward, Chairperson; Joy Bixler, Vice-Chairperson; Jean MacLeay, Secretary; Steve Ambrose, Andy McClaskey, Terry McElroy.

NEW EVANGELIZATION TEAM (NET): Mike McCormick and Kathy Staskin, Co-Chairpersons; Mike DeJaeger, Shannan LePage, Elizabeth Panchik, Tom Rumely; Dean Schleicher; Steve Winter, Fr. Gaudy.

BULLETIN: The deadline for bulletin notices is Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Please submit to Carla, the Parish Secretary. Any inserts will need to be digital as everything is emailed to the publishing company.

COLUMBARIUM: There are Columbarium niches available. The cost is $2,000.00 for a double niche. Contact Terry McElroy at 481-5702.

“LIVING OUR MISSION” CAMPAIGN: For current updates, listen to the announcements at Mass, check our website, and see the thermometer posters in the Commons. If you have not turned in your pledge card, please do so as soon as possible and please make checks payable to “Living Our Mission” (not Holy Family). Also, make sure your address and phone number are on the pledge card.

WEEKLY OFFERTORY Budget 2015/2016 is $1,077,484.00. This includes Schools Parish Sharing Assessment of $84,719.00.

Weekly Budget $ 20,720.85Actual Collection (Dec. 12/13) $ 32,385.20Amount over Budget $ 11,664.35Year to Date Budgeted Collections $ 497,300.40Year to Date Actual Collection (46%) $ 495,583.06Under Yearly Budget ($ 1,717.34)

The amount in ( ) indicates a deficit

Holy Family Operating Fund: $202,097.22Social Ministry: $17,733.05Haiti Fund: $75,469.99Capital Reserve: $180,270.63

SUNDAY NURSERY: Childcare is provided in the Nursery during Sunday Masses. Children ages 6 months-4 years old are welcome. Please contact Kathy at [email protected] with any questions.

“TOOLS FOR EVANGELIZING FAMILYAND FRIENDS:”Join us for “Tools for Evangelizing Family and Friends” between the Masses on Sunday, December 20. Come and learn how to reach out to family and friends who are no longer members of the Catholic Church. The presentation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Day School:This time next month we will be entering into a new calendar year. But, first let’s savor every moment of this joyous season as we enter the new liturgical year and prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. In chapel and the classrooms, we are talking about waiting patiently. Oftentimes the quality of being patient is hard to find in today’s society. Take time out this Advent to slow down and savor some quiet time – make room in your life for Jesus Christ! Farm Fresh: The Key Tags Have Arrived!For everyone who has been waiting so patiently, thank you! The key tags are in at the Day School office during the week and available at the Welcome Office after each Mass on the weekend.

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CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

FACEBOOK: Holy Family is on Facebook! Be sure to like our page. Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church VB

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Remember to bring your food items each week when you come to Mass. Please bring any of the following: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti, Coffee, Tea, Canned Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Meat (including Stew and Chili), Canned Soup, Boxed Potatoes, Rice Mixes, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal, Pancake Syrup, and Pancake Mix.

WINTER WEAR CLOTHING DRIVETO START IN JANUARYYour Knights of Columbus at the Church of the Holy Family will conduct a Winter Wear Clothing Drive again starting January 2, 2016, and continuing through February. We ask that you start THINKING ahead about items you may wish to donate to the needy or abused in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. But PLEASE do not bring any items to the church until after New Year’s.

FUN-TASTIC AUCTION –JANUARY 30, 2016 Join us at Holy Family for an exciting evening. There will be gourmet heavy hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, a silent auction of 100+ items and a professional auctioneer for our live auction.

We are collecting donations now and would appreciate your help. Can you donate a service, a gift card, or a collectible? Added to the donations that we have mentioned in the past few weeks are two wine tasting parties for ten at Total Wine, a spa day for your dog at Boulevard Veterinary, a three month family membership at The Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club, gift cards for Dan Ryan, Lynnhaven Fish House, and Ramone Photography. Watch the bulletin for more details.

All proceeds from this auction stay at Holy Family for our ministries. Pre-sale tickets will be available after all Masses and in the Parish Office beginning January 9, 2016, for $20. The cost at the door will be $25.

If you have any questions about donations, please call John or Pat Wiersch at (757) 463-2263.

Many Blessings, The Auction Committee

2016 BAPTISM CLASSES AND DATES

Class: Thursday, January 21, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Baptism Date: Sunday, January 31 – 11:00 a.m. MassClass: Thursday, April 14, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Baptism Date: Saturday, April 30 – 5:30 p.m. Mass

SIMBANG GABI SCHEDULE – 2015:Simbang Gabi is a Philippine tradition of a nine-day Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It began December 15. The local schedule for the Diocese of Richmond is as follows:

Saturday, December 19, 5:30 p.m. – St. MarkMonday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. – St. NicholasTuesday, December 22, 6:15 p.m. – St. Gregory the GreatTuesday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. – Church of the AscensionWednesday, December 23, 7:00 p.m. – St. Pius X, Norfolk

GOLDEN SENIORS NEXT MEETINGThursday, January 21

10:00 a.m. in the Family Room (Everyone is invited)

Stay Independent! Services and Resources for Seniors

John Skirven, CEO of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, will discuss a wide range of challenges and opportunities for older Virginians to remain engaged and active in their communities.

Senior Services is the area agency on aging for South Hampton Roads, providing transportation, nutrition, care coordination, benefits counseling, personal wellness programs, and advocacy for seniors and their families.

Tours / Trips and First Thursdays will resume in February.

Need a ride to the meeting? Call Barbara Morris at 496-2696.

Membership information? Call Cathy Haley at 463-0525.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2015

HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS ANDNEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE:

• December 24 – Christmas Eve:4:00 p.m. – Church4:00 p.m. – Family Room9:00 p.m. – Church

• December 25 – Christmas Day:10:00 a.m.

• December 31 – New Year’s Eve:5:30 p.m.

• January 1 – New Year’s Day:10:00 a.m.

MUSIC NOTESA Festival of Carols

Sunday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m.Caroling by you!

Led by our Choirs of all ages, Bells, and Instrumentalists A present from your Holy Family Music Ministry

Liturgy Schedule of Choirs:

Christmas Eve:4:00 p.m. Church: Children’s Choir, Teen Singers, Liturgical Ensemble (guitars, strings, flute) and Holy Family Ringers (Handbells)9:00 p.m.: Christmas Choir

Christmas Day: Cantor, Brass, Organ, Piano

December 27, January 3, and January 10 at 11:00 a.m.: Christmas Choir

December 27 and January 10 at 11:00 a.m.: Liturgical Ensemble

January 3 at 11:00 a.m.: Holy Family Ringers (Handbells)

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

THE YEAR OF MERCY: In proclaiming the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis proclaimed his desire that this Holy Year be “steeped in mercy,” as we disciples “go out to every man and woman,” bringing the “balm of mercy” to “believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!” (Misericordiae Vultus, 5) In her visitation to Elizabeth, Mary beautifully presents just such an image. Despite the perils of her pregnancy, not to mention her preoccupations as a young unwed mother, Mary instantly, unselfishly “goes out” of herself, hastening far and over dangerous terrain, to “bring the balm of God’s tender mercy” in assistance rendered to her older relative. Since Baptism and the Eucharist have made us, in a way, bearers of the living Christ within as Mary was, such selfless “going out” of ourselves to be of loving service to others in mercy should especially mark our Christmas season this Jubilee Year.

– Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana.Used with permission.

FORMED: Holy Family is excited to announce that we are the first parish in Virginia Beach to offer FORMED, a FREE digital platform for YOU and your FAMILY, featuring faith-forming Catholic videos, audio and e-books from the Augustine Institute, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press, St. Paul Center, and Word on Fire – all in one place, on-demand. Learn and watch about the beauty of the Catholic faith anytime and anywhere. It’s very similar to Netflix or Amazon Prime, but it’s CATHOLIC!

To register for FORMED, please visit www.formed.orgHoly Family Parish Code: E72VN2Need help registering? Visit http://formed.org/tutorials/.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWSThe Knights will be holding their Christmas Party this Sunday, December 20, at 12:30 p.m., at the restaurant “37 North.”

The gifts of God’s eternal love and the Church He gave to guide us to heaven are meant for everyone. It is up to us to share these gifts with the world, starting with those we love and those in our own community. Chances are you know someone – maybe many people – who have left the Catholic Church. Often, all they are waiting for is an invitation to come home, an invitation that can be extended to them by ordinary followers of Jesus Christ, like you and me. (from catholicscomehome.org)

Challenge yourself this year – who can you invite to Mass this Christmas season?

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CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

“BELONGING:”At this time, with so much tension and unrest in our world,

we think it is important that we go deep in our spiritual lives and see how we can be people of peace, justice, and love in our world. Belonging wakes us up to our Christian call to be people of peace and justice. In prayer, conversation, and action, “Belonging” helps us to internalize and live out these Gospel values.

“Belonging” is a small group process developed by the JustFaith Ministries… It is an invitation to transform and deepen our spiritual lives by expanding our hearts and minds… awakening us to our connectedness and unity with all creation. It is an invitation…to live deeply and fully by making room for wonder, wounds and mystery… to listen carefully to Scripture and each other… to draw the world down into ourselves and hold it in prayer. There is a prayerful, reflective tone to each session… holy listening … sharing of a book and several articles… prayers, exercises, and questions that sometimes focus on disturbing social realities.

“Belonging” is a shared spiritual, transformative journey… a structured opportunity to practice living deeply and loving broadly.

Two hour sessions, plus one immersion experience (going to the margins of society) beginning Thursday, January 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. For further information, please contact Renee McCarthy at 486-3375 or [email protected].

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MESSAGEFROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Holy Family,

“And the Word became fleshand made his dwelling among us,and we saw his glory,the glory as of the Father’s only Son,full of grace and truth.”

This year we celebrate Christmas during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The title of Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is Misericordiae Vultus. This could be translated as the face of mercy. Jesus is God’s face of mercy.

In the face of misery and wretchedness, human beings need the merciful heart of God. God was so much aware of this that he did not need to wait for us to seek his mercy. He sent his only Son to become the gift and the face of mercy and compassion.

To celebrate Christmas is to encounter the face of God’s mercy so that we in turn become the face of mercy in the world today.

May the Mercy of God come to dwell in your homes today and always. Joy to you, joy to your families and joy to the world!

Fr. Gaudy

“CARE FOR OUR EARTH”According to Consumer Reports’ survey, 92% of Americans think that recycling is good for our environment. But not all of those 92% recycle faithfully because in my opinion recycling can be inconvenient or because it’s not thought about. I believe that to the degree we consider the health of our Earth a priority, to that extent we recycle. So, recycling can be one measure which indicates how important the Earth’s well-being is to us. When it comes to the difficult-to-recycle items (electronic appliances, expired medications), we may not have or make the time to carry them to the location where they are collected; it’s inconvenient! As regards PARISH social events, little thought or effort is required to dump our cups, plates, bowls, and napkins in trash containers. However, sorting out our trash/garbage from the recyclable items can be a bother. Or dumping the liquid in our cups and glasses in containers provided for that purpose before disposing of them in the recycle bin takes extra effort, and is inconvenient. When we are present at social events (whether at the parish or elsewhere) it is important to THINK about recycling even though extra time and effort will be needed. Our parish Environmental Committee has been working to make recycling more efficient. There now are more trash and recyclable containers side by side located around the room. There are signs indicating what goes where. There are containers where the contents of your cups and glasses can be disposed of. What’s left is for those who attend these celebrations to CARE. Bear in mind that “IT’S NOT REALLY RECYCLABLE UNLESS YOU RECYCLE IT.” Ed Marroni – 587-4887 – Holy Family Parish Environmental Committee

THE GIVING TREE COMMITTEE would like to take this time to say thank you very much for your generous donations this Christmas Season. As a church you have made many wishes come true. Thank you and God Bless,The Giving Tree Committee

NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS: “It is by God’s will that we have been sanctified.” How is God calling you to grow in holiness? He may be inviting you to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. Call Father Michael Boehling at 804-359-5661 or e-mail [email protected].

“PIZZA WITH SANTA:”Thank you to all those who supported and attended “Pizza with Santa.” Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers as we prepare for our pilgrimage to Poland next summer.

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