Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered on the 3rd weekend of the month. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 10:15-10:45AM, Thursday 11:00-11:45AM or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use—Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding or anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events.

DECEMBER 23, 2018 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

St. Leo Catholic Church

401 N 12TH STREET ~ MURRAY, KY 42071 www.stleoky.org

Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Mon, Wed & Thur from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Tues from 1:30PM-4:00PM Fri from 8:00AM-12:30PM Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30PM

PARISH STAFF Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor brandon.williams@pastoral.org Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.S.s.R Director of Campus Ministry, Newman Center Sr. Esperanza Rivera-Gomez, Hispanic Ministry sresperanza@stleoky.org Cell 270.925.3942 Megan Bell Pastoral Associate Sherry Orr Parish Office Manager Joe Orr Facilities Manager Josh Stewart PSR Coordinator Deacon Victor Fromm & Deacon Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacons

MASS SCHEDULE (CHECK BULLETIN/WEBSITE FOR CHANGES)

Weekend Saturday—4:00PM & Spanish Mass 5:30PM Sunday—8:00AM & 11:00AM

Weekday Mon, Tues & Thurs-12:05PM; Wed-6:00PM; Fri-8:00AM RECONCILIATION Sunday at 10:15AM & Thursday at 11:00AM or by calling to schedule an appointment.

2 W E L C O M E T O S T . L E O C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Kevin D’Angelo Sr. Bella Ezumah Joyce Hughes Michelle Orr Debbie D’Angelo Fr. Brandon Williams

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Sean Caldwell—Administration & Finance John Krieb—Building Committee Linda Ohnemus—Community Life Megan Bell—Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams—Liturgy Mike Basile—Social Justice

PRAYER REQUEST Patti Conklin Naomi Cunningham Hannah Gravitt Ron Ratliff James Strong Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Harold Jones Marie Dolchan Tom Rendek Mike Lockett Tammie Riggins Craig Carraway Kara Pecoraro John Mikulcik Kevin Munsey Mary Theresa Leach Eddie Shouse Jackie Dombro Nancy Lewandowski

For all Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces.

COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE MORAL CONSCIENCE

THE VIRTUES 385. What are the theological virtues? The theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. .

SAINTS SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: 4th Sunday Of Advent; Monday: Vigil of Christmas Tuesday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Wednesday: St. Stephen Thursday: St. John Friday: The Holy Innocents Saturday: 5th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket

Blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

—Luke 1:42

NEWS EVENTS

INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION For up to date information on any possible Mass changes, church activities cancellation or office closures, please watch WPSD Snowman 6 or check to the church’s Facebook page or our website at www.stleoky.org.

MASS OFFICE INFORMATION

Mass is Cancelled for December 26th The Parish Office Will Be Closed December 24th - 26th

MEMORIES DREAMS Throughout our lives, we retain the language and habits of our native region and family of origin. Should we return to our home after a long absence, we quickly revert to its familiar speech and practices. Our deep memory is reflected in old stories and words and speech patterns. This familiarity runs like an underground river and accompanies us wherever we go. Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected. Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pronouncements and dreams of the prophets point to this time when the Lord ’s words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled. The memories of her people are alive in her, and memories of her nourish our own living faith. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

O COME, LONG FORETOLD O come, Desired of nations,

Whom priest and prophet long foretold Will break the captive fetters,

Redeem the long-lost fold. Dear Savior, haste; come, come to earth,

Dispel the night and show your face, And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

—Simon J. Pellegrin (1663-1745), Tr. by Mary of St. Philip (1825-1904)

3 4 0 1 N . 1 2 T H S T . • M U R R A Y , K E N T U C K Y

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading—From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm—Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading—We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel—Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura—De ti, Belén, saldrá el que será el jefe de Israel (Miquea 5:1-4a). Salmo—Señor, muéstranos tu favor y sálvanos (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura—Aquí estoy, Dios mío, para hacer tu voluntad (Hebreos 10:5-10). Evangelio -- Bendita eres entre las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre (Lucas 1:39-45). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Martes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Miércoles: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128:1-5 o Sal 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

OUR MISSION St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community through liturgy, service, and evangelization.

OUR VISION St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of our parish and community: Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God Actively welcome all

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In ancient pagan Rome, these days in mid-December were a time for general slacking off at work and far too much rejoicing. The period of leisure after the harvest and a whole cluster of pagan festivals were a force for the church to reckon with. The Saturnalia, breaking out on December 17, was a time of high living and loose morals. Christians were advised by their bishops to drop out of the mayhem and do some serious fasting. A famous church council at Saragossa in Spain made a season of fasting mandatory from December 17 to December 23, exactly coinciding with the Saturnalia. The bishops at that time were perhaps less concerned with preparing for Christmas than with resisting the kind of loose living going on. Modern times have restored a bit of the Saturnalia spirit to our culture, so that a general period of partying with a vague connection to religion is now upon us. How does a Christian keep balance? The practice of charity by remembering the poor in our gift-giving, of hospitality in finding a place at our holiday tables for the poor and lonely, and of daily prayer in the home and at church are great helps. Although Advent is not a penitential season like Lent, it is a time for making room in our lives for what matters most. —Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch

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St. Leo — Weekly Information

Saturday December 29th at 4:00pm Please see sign up sheet in the Gathering Space.

Sunday December 30th at 8:00am Please see sign up sheet in the Gathering Space.

Sunday December 30th at 11:00am Please see sign up sheet in the Gathering Space.

If you are unable to be at for your scheduled time please get a sub & contact Jen Caldwell at 270.753.8804 or jencaldwell1112@gmail.com. Thank you for sharing your time & talent with our Parish. If you are interested in being a Lector or EMHC please contact Megan at megan@stleoky.org or at the Parish Office at 270.753.3876.

NOTE: DUE TO WIDESPREAD ILLNESS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THERE WILL BE

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Monday December 24th—Christmas Eve ROSARY 12:05 MASS—CANCELLED 4:00pm Children’s Christmas Mass 6:00pm Misa * 6:30pm RCIA—Not Meeting

Tuesday December 25th—Christmas 

Midnight Christmas Midnight Mass 

9:00am Christmas Day Mass/ Misa 12:05pm MASS—CANCELLED 4:30pm St. Leo Annual Christmas Dinner 5:30pm RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA— CANCELADO * 6:00pm ZUMBA—CANCELLED 6:30pm BINGO AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS— CANCELLED

Wednesday December 26th

6:00pm MASS—CANCELLED

7:00pm GRUPO DE JÓVENES HISPANOS— CANCELADO *

Thursday December 27th

11:00am Confessions 12:35pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy

6:00pm Preparación Matrimonial * 6:00pm WELCOME #3 MEETING—NOT MEETING

Friday December 28th 8:30am Chaplet of St. Michael 

Sunday December 30th  8:30am ASESORAMIENTO—CANCELADO* 9:15am   PSR—C  9:15am   A  F  F —G        L  S —N  M 10:00am M  P —     C  * 10:15am Confessions 11:30am C  M —     C * 2:30pm B       —C *

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Weekly Budgets Amount $ 7,178.07 Average YTD Budgeted $ 179,451.78 YTD Collection $ 163,720.62 Total BELOW Budget $ ( -15,731.16)

Sunday—December 16, 2018

Donations $ 5,524.36 St. Leo —Flower Collectons $ 35.00 Candle Collection $ 63.00 Capital Improvements $ 535.00 Children’s Collection $ 13.19 St. Leo—Immaculate Conception $ 1,610.00 Diocese—Retired Religious $ 40.00

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Monday December 24th

12:05pm MASS—CANCELLED 4:00pm William Fassler

Tuesday December 25th

Midnight Marie Labassi

9:00am Intentions of Adam & Megan Bell 12:05pm  MASS—CANCELLED 

Wednesday December 26th

6:00pm MASS—CANCELLED

Thursday December 27th 12:05pm Dick & Jan Weaver

Friday December 28th

8:00am Intentions of Darryl Rezac

Saturday December 29th

4:00pm Freddie Mallay 5:30pm Parish Families & Intentions in the Book

Sunday December 30th

8:00am Laverne Boeding 11:00am Marcia Ohnemus

Mass intentions are a great way to remember deceased loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays.

CORPORAL COMMUNION: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILIES

On Sunday, December 30th, the Knights of Columbus brothers and their families are invited to join in solidarity in prayer at the 11:00 AM Mass. We will have reserved seating in order for us to show spiritual unity. Please make plans to join us.

WALK FOR LIFE—JANUARY 20TH Please join us in a Walk For Life on January 20th immediately following the 11:00am Mass. We will march while praying the Rosary from the St. Leo parking lot to Sycamore and back. For those that do not want to march or are unable to a Rosary will be prayed in the Daily Mass Chapel. Upon returning soup and chili will be served in the Parish Hall. Thank you for choosing to support life! For more information please contact Darryl Rezac at 270.436.2022.

THE PARISH HALL IS CLOSED TO ALL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 28TH—JANUARY 4TH SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE STRIPPED, SEALED AND WAXED. WE ARE USING THESE ADDITIONAL DAYS TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS HAS TIME TO DRY WITHOUT ANY FOOT TRAFFIC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE UNDERSTANDING.

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