DECEMBER 23, 2018

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASS SCHEDULE:�

Saturday: Vigil 4:00pm�

Sunday: 11am�

Monday, Tuesday &�

Friday 8am�

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CONFESSIONS:

Saturdays 3:00 p.m. or

anytime by appointment.�

�

BAPTISM: For

information, please �

contact the Rectory at �

440�232�8166 during

office hours.�

�

MARRIAGES: Limited �

to registered parishioners

only. Arrangements for

date and time must be

made six months in

advance. Final preparations

should be made five weeks

before the wedding date. �

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SACRAMENT OF

HOLY ORDERS

(PRIESTHOOD/

DIACONATE): For

information please contact

the Diocese at 216�696�

6525. .�

�

PARISH SCHOOL OF

RELIGION: Please call

Rectory office.�

�

REGISTRATION: If you

are new in the parish,

please register at the

rectory or online at our

website. If you moved out

of the parish, please notify

the rectory.�

�

400 CENTER ROAD, BEDFORD, �

OHIO 44146�2296�

Fr. Joe Seebauer�Pastor�

� � �jseebauer.cco�edford@gmail.com�

Fr. Isidore Munishi�Pastoral Associate�

�216�394�7374�

Rev. Mr. Bill Starkey�Deacon�

�wstarkey@ourladyo�opebedford.org�

Mrs. Louise Mar�n�Pastoral Associate�

�lmar n@ourladyo�opebedford.org�

Mrs. Verna J. Hudak�Secretary�

�vhudak@ourladyo�opebedford.org�

Mr. Bob Vano�Business Manager�

Mrs. Lore#a Gardner�Office Volunteer�

Chris McGilton�Music Director�

Office�(440) 232�8166�

Office Fax�(440) 786�9929�

Parish Website:�

www.ourladyo�opebedford.org�

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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS�

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, �

8:30am �12 noon and 12:30�2:30pm.�

Anytime for emergencies.�

� � Here we are, mere days from Christmas, and we hear a Gospel anticipating the birth of another

child. Mary has received word that her cousin Elizabeth is with child. Pregnant as she is, Mary "set out

and traveled to the hill country in haste." She has recently received the greatest news of her life � that she

is to be mother to the Messiah by the power of the Holy Spirit � but her concern is for her cousin in need.

Through God's grace, Elizabeth turns it into an opportunity to honor the coming Christ. "Blessed are you

among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Yet Mary's example of selflessness should in-

spire us.�

� As Christmas draws near, there is plenty of goodness to anticipate for many of us. We'll reunite with

family and friends, uphold time�honored traditions, swap stories old and new, exchange gifts, and wel-

come Jesus at the Christmas liturgy. These are wonderful things! Of course, they probably all come with

their own to�do list. Shop for last�minute gifts, pick up recipe ingredients, ready the guest room, or pack

your own bags. Mary probably had things to do as well. She had a lot to consider, for one thing. How do

you plan to tell your parents you're pregnant, but no man was involved? When Joseph finds out, who will

care for the practical needs of you and your child? Into what may have been a chaos of questions, Mary

receives news that someone is in need. She goes immediately.�

� In these final days before Christmas, stay watchful and awake! You never know when God might in-

vite you to welcome, hospitality, and compassion. It might be tempting to reject the opportunity for your

own needs. Follow the example of Mary! If God is providing you an opportunity to love, He will provide

the means to accomplish all your other tasks. This Christmas season, may you too hear, "Blessed are you

who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."�

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2019 PARISH CALENDARS�

� 2019 parish calendars will be available this weekend,

December 22/23. We are grateful to the St. John family

who are providing the parish calendars. Please feel free

to take one.�

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HOSPITAL VISITATION�

� Because of the Privacy Act, parish visitation to the hos-

pitalized can occur only at the request of the patient or a

family member. Let us know if you or a family member

is in the hospital and wants a visit from the rectory.�

�

CHRISTMAS WAFERS (OPLATKY)�

Christmas Wafers (oplatky) are still available in the

sacristy for $2.00 per pack of four.�

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PLEASE REMEMBER THIS�

The close of 2018 is just around the corner.�

Year End Contributions�

� � A simple rule to remember is that if your donation is

deposited in 2018 for the year 2018 or 2019 it will be rec-

orded in 2018. If the donation is deposited in the bank in

2019 for 2018 or 2019 it will be recorded in 2019. If you

have any questions, please feel free to contact the rectory.�

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK�

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Saturday, December 22�

3:00 p.m.�����������������������������������������������������Confession�

4:00 p.m..�������������������������������Theresa Rieta Mendoza�

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Sunday, December 23�

Fourth Sunday of Advent�

SM�9:15 a.m.�������������������������Begin & Green Families�

OLH�11:00 a.m.��������������������������������������Chris Kustala�

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Monday, December 24�

8:00 a.m..�����������������������������������������������Lino M. Rivera�

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Wednesday, December 26�

8:00 a.m.�������������������������������������������Frances Wenckus�

Thursday, December 27�

8:00 a.m..�������������������������������������������Mary Ellen Maire�

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Friday, December 28�

8:00 a.m..�������������������Living & Deceased Parishioners�

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Saturday, December 29�

3:00 p.m.�����������������������������������������������������Confession�

4:00p.m..����������������������������������������������Robert Stewart�

Sunday, December 30�

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph�

SM�9:15 a.m.���������������������������Len & Eleanor Emrein�

OLH�11:00 a.m.�������������������������������Raymond Koenig�

OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS�

December 15/16, 2018�

Weekly Collection�����������������������������������������������$3,627.00�

Envelopes used���������������������������������������������������������������210�

Comfort the Needy��������������������������������������������������$438.00�

Repairs & Maintenance�������������������������������������������$618.00�

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Thank you for your generosity!!�

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MASS COUNT�

OLH: 4pm�121; 11am�161 Total�282�

STM: 4pm�153; 9:15am�115 Total�268�

OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�

ST. MARY CHURCH:�

OUR LADY OF HOPE� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � BEDFORD, OHIO�

ST. MARY & OUR LADY OF HOPE:�

OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�

ST. MARY & OUR LADY OF HOPE:�

Christmas Mass Schedule

Monday, December 24

Christmas Eve

OLH—4:00 p.m. ������Dec. Mem. of Andrasak Family�

SM—4:00 p.m.����������������������������������������������Leroy Vlk�

Tuesday, December 25

Christmas Day

OLH—9:15 a.m..�������������������������������Frances Wenckus�

SM—11:00 a.m...�����Living & Deceased Parishioners�

� Fr. Joe Seebauer and the staff of

Our Lady of Hope Parish wish you

and your family a very Blessed Christ-

mas. The rectory office will be closed

on Monday, December 24th and Tues-

day, December 25th for Christmas .

The office will be open at St. Mary on

Wednesday, December 26th.�

YOUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED . . .

Please remember in your prayers all of

the sick in our parish and families, es-

pecially: Jim Waple, Ann Murg, Virginia Vitale,

Mary Emling, Daniel Baran, Berta Uguccini, Carmen

Whaley, Trudy Zimo, Jerry Bryndal, Joseph Trav-

agliante, Eileen Salupo, Chuck Deininger, Bernie Syl-

vester, Lil Kalal, James Tench, Andy Mizsak, Matthew

Reeve, Charles Sprowls, Albert Finn, Alan Parker, R.C.,

James Smith, Bob Franklin, Sharon Lauricella, Gwen

Yates, Harold Fischer, Ronald Richnavsky, Veda Wag-

ner, Rosemary Holycross, Joe McElhone, Mae Saliga,

Laverne Krempasky, Larry Krempasky, B.J. Dragan,

Paul Melzer, Patricia Zak, Matthew J. Zamiska, John T.

Jones, Jr., Nina Jones, Daisy Darus, Sr. Patricia Raelene,

Gerry Lantos, Louise Dragan, Janet Layne, Ken Hudak,

Marc Sylvester...�

OUR LADY OF HOPE CHURCH:�

FOURTH SUNDAY OF SUNDAY� DECEMBER 23, 2018�

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Please remember to use our advertisers.�

They make our bulletins possible.�

Dear Parishioners, �

As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Ad-

vent and look toward the Incarnation just

two days away, we hear the prophesy of

Micah which was written over 700 years

before Jesus was born: “You Bethlehem,

too small to be among the clans of Judah,

from you shall come forth for me one who

is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is

from of old, from ancient times. He shall

stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the

Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord, his God; and they

shall remain, for now his greatness shall reach to the

ends of the Earth. He shall be peace” (Micah 5:1, 3�4).

Matthew’s Gospel quotes this prophesy from Micah

when he told the story of the Magi that we will hear on

the Epiphany. Little did Micah know that he was writing

about the future Prince of Peace, God�Hero, Father�

Forever, Wonder�Counselor who would be born on that

first Christmas.�

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In the Gospel for the fourth Sunday of Advent we heard

the story of the Visitation of the Blessed Mother Mary to

Elizabeth. In this famous passage, we enter into the en-

counter of two pregnant women carrying in their wombs

two aspects of the mystery of salvation. The elderly

Elizabeth carries the future John the Baptist who will be

the herald of the Messiah, and Mary carries the Messiah

himself. Both women have undergone amazing dining

experiences which have brought them to this moment of

encounter. Though separated greatly by age, Elizabeth

and Mary have much in common. Both are miraculously

pregnant, and both come from very humble backgrounds.

Both of these holy women said “yes” to the will of God

in their lives.�

�

Jesus, whose birth we celebrate on Christmas, also came

from very humble beginnings, and he said “yes” to the

will of his Father in Heaven. The shepherds who were

the first people to hear about the birth of Jesus were also

humble and poor. And what was the message pro-

claimed to them by the angel? “Do not be afraid; for

behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that

will be for all people. For today in the city of David a

savior has been born for you who is Christ the

Lord” (Luke 2:10�11). Bringing joy, peace, and justice

to the world was an endeavor that Jesus began on that

first Christmas. Over 2000 years later we are the hands

and feet of Christ commissioned to spread the Good

News, the Gospel, and to bring joy, peace, and justice

into the world. It’s a world in desperate need for the

healing touch of Christ. As we gather on this final week

of Advent and throughout the Christmas season and be-

yond, may we experience the joy of Christ’s birth in our

hearts and then share it with everyone we

meet.�

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Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas! �

Father Joe�

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CATHOLIC COMMUNTIES OF BEDFORD�

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New Year’s Mass Schedule�

�

Monday, December 31st�

Our Lady of Hope�4:00pm�

St. Mary�4:00pm�

Tuesday, January 1st�

St. Mary�9:15am�

Our Lady of Hope�11:00am�

LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS!!�

� Our Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party was wonderful!!

Thank you to all the elves that were servers and decora-

tors�the whole evening was just so much fun!! Also,

thank you to all those who came to celebrate with us. We

appreciate all of you!! Merry Christmas!!�

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM�

� � This is the last weekend to purchase gift

certificates before Christmas. Certificates can

be purchased after the 4:00 p.m. and 11:00

a.m. Masses in the Narthex. Gift certificates

are always a good gift, especially for those on your list

who are hard to buy for. We have many in stock. Please

stop and look!! We will not be ordering certificates this

next week following Christmas.�

� � Certificates will not be sold after the Christmas

Eve or Christmas Day Masses.�

Our Sharing Tree project has been completed

for the year. As always, the Our Lady of Hope

parish has shown tremendous generosity. You

provided 152 gifts for children, along with

stocking stuffers. In addition, 74 beautiful hats,

scarves, gloves, and other warm items were pro-

vided. Your support has certainly provided a more joyous

Christmas for those in need. Thank you!!�

OFFICE CLOSURE AT ST. MARY�

The boiler at Saint Mary will be replaced beginning Satur-

day, January 5

th

. Masses on the weekend of January 5�6

will not be affected nor will the daily Masses on January 9

�10 be affected. The Saint Mary office, however, which

gets all of its heat from the boiler will be closed on

Wednesday, January 9

th

and Thursday, January 10

th

. On

both of those days, the office at Our Lady of Hope will be

open. We apologize for any inconvenience. �

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE�

After numerous delays due to weather and an unfortunate

leak which affected the church, the roof project is finally

complete. It cost the parish $79,900, and the damage to

the inside of the church by the organ was covered by the

roofer’s insurance. We also got the carpets cleaned in the

entire church as a result of the claim. �

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