St. Mary Mystical Rose

Guiding LightDecember 24, 2017

St. Mary Mystical Rose

Guiding LightDecember 24, 2017 - 4th Sunday of Advent, Vigil of Christmas

Dear Families & Friends of St. Mary Mystical Rose

Merry Christmas 2017 and welcome the Happy New Year 2018 with Jesus’ JOY!

Wishing you the love of God, with blessings of Peace, Faith, and Hope in this Holy Season—for

our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ is born unto us. He brings news of good tidings and salvation to all

from God our Heavenly Father!

May the Lord’s comfort, healing, peace, and joy fill your hearts with graces of the Holy Spirit!

SHALOM—good health, prosperity, and blessings to all people of goodwill!

Best Wishes and Merry Christmas!God bless you and your loved ones.

With love and prayers,

Fr. George Patau’aveStaff & parish leadership

Liturgy & Prayer

Bob AgiusJake SchmidtMary AgiusMarge StelzerMarjorie BrohlBarbara WeilerAndy BommaritoAgnes MaaMarge DeCreaseBonnie McNicholJackie LualdiSarah Renee CollinsBernice OsbornePeggy Havelt

Jacob GordonRick HallerDonna PricePeggy Zabel Sapi Patau’aveDonna SzyskaBill HollowayJoseph RobertsBaby Will Haskin (King)Colleen KingDean KasterMichelle SchapmanYvonne KasterTimothy SchrandPhyliss Ross

Please pray for all those who are in need of our prayers, especially:

Masses for the Week

Monday, December 25, 2017 10:00 AM Mass Theresa Koves — Requested by Josie Raska 11:30 AM MassTuesday, December 26, 2017 9:00 AM No MassWednesday, December 27, 2017 9:00 AM No MassThursday, December 28, 2017 9:00 AM No MassFriday, December 29, 2017 9:00 AM No MassSaturday, December 30, 2017 4:30 PM Mass Joseph Richard Mac — Requested by Paul KaminskiSunday, December 31, 2017 9:30 AM Mass For all St. Mary Mystical Rose parishioners

Please call the Parish Office at 586-784-5966 to add or update this list . For information on Prayer Shawls please contact Pat Grudzinski at 586-784-5123.

Master Sgt. Julie CurtisPhoebe MalkowiczAdam S. GirardotAndrew RichardsPFC Ethan JacobMC2 Jeffery RichardsonPaul RaskaSN Michael DeClercqEvan Malkowicz

Please Pray for our Military Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. Amen.

Liturgical Minister ScheduleDecember 30 & 31, 2017

Mass 4:30 PM 9:30 AMServers As assigned As assignedLectors Maddy GilchristEME Evelyn Girardot

Rosemary Caron Mike Murphy

Joyce MroszSharon PostonMissy Darling

Sacristan Cindy Sowinski Josie ScaglioneUshers William Metzger

Will CaronChad NikkelChris Ostrowski

Readings for the Week of December 24, 2017Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25Monday: Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 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, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 or, for Year B, Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40

Mass ScheduleSaturday ....................4:30 PMSunday ........................9:30 AM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday9:00 AM

Fridays During Advent9:00 AM

Days of Obligation and Solemnity Feast Days

TBA

Private Confession1st and 3rd Saturday at

4:00 PM or by appointment.

Parish Membership: We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish.

Infant Baptism: Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month.

Marriage: If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred.

Sick Calls: We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office.

Annulment Process: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information.

Faith Formation NewsToday we celebrate both the Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas

Eve. We give thanks to the Father, for he has sent his only begotten Son, born of the Virgin Mary, born to save us from sin and death.

At this sacred time of year, we give thanks for our catechists, Mrs. Elaine Dean, Mrs. Jessica Rafalski, Mrs. Missy Darling, Mrs. Sara Hernandez, Mrs. Mary Berger, Ms. Heather Gerst, Mr. Roger Cunningham, Mrs. Evelyn Girardot and Mrs. Jennifer Nikkel, who help to bring our children to know Him who was born in the manger as well as Fr. George.

We also thank all of our parish prayer warriors who lift our students and their needs in prayer.

Additionally, to all who have donated their time, talent and treasure to make our programs a success, we give thanks.

Blessed Christmas to all, Denise & Kim Faith Formation

CSAChristmas

While the spirit of generosity is most evident at Christmas, Christian stewards in the Archdiocese of Detroit share their gifts year-round through the Catholic Services Appeal.

The Archdiocese is grateful for the nearly 64,000 faithful who pledged $21.9 million to the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal. CSA gifts support valuable ministries, programs, and services that touch the lives of thousands each day.

As you plan your year-end donations, consider benefiting your parish with a gift to the CSA. Parishes that exceed their CSA targets receive the excess funds, without archdiocesan assessment, as refunds for parish programs and projects.

To make a gift to the Catholic Services Appeal, or for more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to aod.org.

Parish DirectorySt. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church24040 Armada Ridge Road, Armada, MI 48005

www.stmarymysticalrose.orgParish Office Phone .........................................586-784-5966Emergency calls ................................................586-473-8142Parish Fax ............................................................586-784-9330

Parish Office HoursTuesday and Thursday | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pastor ...................................................Rev. George Patau’ave fathergeorge@stmarymysticalrose.orgCFO/Bookkeeper .......................................Gordon BirgbauerAsst. Coordinator

for Religious Ed .............................................. Kim Glowicki kglowicki@stmarymysticalrose.orgCoordinator of Religious Ed .................................................... Denise Green dgreen@stmarymysticalrose.orgSecretary ............................................ Diane Desmet-Muhsa ddesmetmuhsam@stmarymysticalrose.orgMusic Director ....................................................Tony Berdych 586-784-9763RCIA Coordinator .......................................... Karen Klapatch kklapatch@stmarymysticalrose.orgRCIA Coordinator .....................................................Ed StelzerRCIA Coordinator .............................................. Denise GreenBulletin Editor ................ editor@stmarymysticalrose.orgCSA Chairperson ........................................... Karen Klapatch Bible Study Coordinator ........................................Ed Stelzer

Parish Council/Commissions/MinistriesParish Council Chair .....................................Michel FlaniganParish Council Co-Chair ....................................Mary BergerParish Council Secretary ................................ Missy DarlingMembers at Large ................................... MaryAnn Westfall Vicariate Rep ..................................Karen Klapatch, Mary K.Christian Service Chair ............................... Karen KlapatchChristian Service Co-Chair ........................................ Mary K.Finance Council Chair .......................................David StelzerWorship Com./Rel. Ed ........ Heather Gerst, Denise GreenUsher Coordinator .............................................Mike MurphyLector Coordinator ................................Stephanie GoubertEME Coordinator ............................................... Denise GreenSacristan Coordinator ..................................Cindy SowinskiAltar Server Coordinator................................Heather GerstKnights of Columbus ...................................... Mel Campbell 810-543-0913Am. Her. Girls ...................................................Janine Gilchrist Janine.ahg@gmail.comAHG Parish Rep.................................................. Denise GreenBoy/Cub Scouts ..............................................Cindy MalburgPrayer Shawl Ministry ....................................Pat GrudzinskiFragrant Rose Prayer Group ......................... Marge StelzerFood Pantry .............................................Roger Cunningham nasllc@hotmail.com

Calendar of Events

Monday December 25, 2017 Christmas Day10:00 AM Christmas Day Mass11:30 AM Christmas Day MassTuesday December 26, 2017 9:00 AM Mass6:30 PM No Faith Formation Grades K - 6 Wednesday December 27, 20179:00 AM No Mass6:30 PM AHG MeetingThursday December 28, 20179:00 AM Mass1:00 PM Prayer Shawl6:30 PM No Faith FormationFriday December 29, 2017 9:00 AM MassSaturday December 30, 20174:30 PM MassSunday December 31, 20179:30 AM Sunday Mass5:00 PM Mass7:00 PM Mass

Monday January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day11:00 AM MassTuesday January 2, 20189:00 AM Mass6:30 PM No Faith Formation Grades K -6Wednesday January 3, 20189:00 AM MassThursday January 4, 20189;00 AM Mass6:30 PM No Faith Formation Grades 7 & 8Friday January 5, 20189:00 AM Mass - First FridaySaturday January 6, 20184:30 PM MassSunday January 7, 20189:30 AM Mass

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Parish Office HoursThe parish office will be closed the week of

Decembember 25th and the week of January 1st. We will resume regular office hours beginning

January 8, 2018.Have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!