Weekly Readings

www.usccb.org/bible/readings

Dec 24, 4th Sunday of Advent

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

2 Sm/Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Rom 16:25-27

Lk/Lc 1:26-38

Dec 25, Monday-Lunes

The Nativity / La Natividad

Is 52:7-10; Heb/Hb 1:1-6

Jn 1:1-18

Dec 26, Tuesday-Martes

St Stephen / San Esteban

Acts/Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Mt 10:17-22

Dec 27, Wednesday-Miércoles

St John / San Juan

1 Jn 1:1-4

Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Dec 28, Thursday-Jueves

Holy Innocents / Santo Inocnetes

1 Jn 1:5-2:2

Mt 2:13-18

Dec 29, Friday-Viernes

1 Jn 2:3-11

Lk/Lc 2:22-35

Dec 30, Saturday-Sábado

1 Jn 2:12-17

Lk/Lc 2:36-40

Dec 31, Sunday-Domingo

Holy Family / La Sagrada Familia

Sir/Si 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21

Lk/Lc 2:22-40

Mass Intentions Sat, Dec 23, 5:30 p.m.

†Emilia Roman

Sun, Dec 24, 8:30 a.m.

†Joe McCarty

Sun, Dec 24, 10:30 a.m.

Parish

Christmas Eve, Dec 24, 7:00 p.m.

Parish

Sat, Dec 30, 5:30 p.m.

Parish

Sun, Dec 31, 8:30 a.m.

McCarty and May Families

Sun, Dec 30, 10:30 a.m.

Knights of Columbus

Saint Mary Iglesia Católica

101 Baker Street

Milan, MO

63556

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B, Cuarto Domingo de Adviento, el año B

del Evangelio de San Marcus December/Diciembre 23/24, 2017

Ministerial Assignments Date/Fecha Sábado 5:30 pm Misa Sun 8:30 am

Director of Worship Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Edwin Roman

Jim & Darlene Jim & Darlene

Altar Server/Acolyte/Acólitos Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

America, Andrew, Jocelyn Jose, Alex, Ismael

Geneva/Marian Geneva/Marian

Audio/Visual Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Erick Angel

Ryan Angel

Lector Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Geneva y Jeronimo Saul y Tania

Gary Drummond Gary Drummond

Palabra de Dios por los niños Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Mariam y Cecilia Mariam y Cecilia

Mariam Mariam

Hospitality / Acomodadores Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Evelia y Angel Virginia y Amelia

Dan & Dennis Dan & Dennis

Communion Minister Dec 23-24Dec 30-31

Fernando y Irma Ana y Alfredo

Kathleen & Sherry Kathleen & Sherry

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.

Yo soy la esclava del Señor; Que se cumpla en mi lo que has dicho.

Soon to be Bishop McKnight asks each of us to find personal ways we might reach out to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the communities where we live and serve. The call reminded me of the misión, simple yet profound, our Blessed Mother asked of Juan Diego. There was no way Juan could ever understand the immense results of his simple “yes” to Mary. We too, cannot know the size of the task. nor the result achieved, but that should never limit our desire to answer “yes” to the call to be of service.

Pronto será el obispo McKnight quien nos pide a cada uno de nosotros que busquemos maneras personales para ayudar a las necesidades físicas y espirituales de las comunidades donde vivi-mos y servimos. La llamada me recordó la misión, simple pero pro-funda, que nuestra Santísima Madre le pidió a Juan Diego. No ha-bía manera de que Juan pudiera entender los inmensos resultados de su simple "sí" a María. Nosotros también, no podemos saber el tamaño de la tarea. ni el resultado logrado, pero eso nunca debería limitar nuestro deseo de responder "sí" a la llamada a servir.

Weekly Schedule of Services Mass Saturday in Spanish / Sábado en Español, Milan 5:30 p.m.

Mass Sunday in English / Domingo en Inglés

Milan 8:30 a.m. — Unionville 10:30 a.m. Evening Vespers with Communion: Wed, 5:30 p.m.

Reconciliation, Saturday, 4:30-5:15 p.m. & by appointment

From The Deacon’s Desk...

www.stmary.church

Diácono John Weaver Pastoral Administrator deacon@stmary.church

(573) 864-5502

Padre Dylan Schrader Sacramental Ministe

dylanschrader@gmail.com

Dear Friends in parishes of the Jefferson City Diocese - We've had a busy fall thus far. Lots of activi-ty at the Abbey Guest Center. Here are three more retreats and days of reflection that we're offering dur-ing November and December. God's blessings to you all. Abbey Guest Center, Conception, MO 64433, 660 944-2809; email: guests@conception.edu; Site: www.conceptionabbey.org/guests

December 30-Jan 1 Annual New Year’s Retreat Begin the New Year in prayer and reflection. Staff and Monks will look forward to the feast of the Epiphany—a reflection upon what the Lord has made known to us and how we will reflect that in our daily lives. Take time to bring in the New Year with more than resolutions. How do we make what the Lord has manifested in our lives become the gifts we offer to others? We will also offer special sessions and handouts in Spanish. Room/Meal/Director fees: $180 single room; $300 double room ($150 each)

All our retreats and days of recollection provide a setting for quiet reflection, personal prayer and relaxa-tion along with the opportunity to join the monastic community for prayer and Eucharist. Day programs can include overnight accommodations upon request.

Parish Nursing Program... The Faith Based Health Ministry Network (a program sponsored by Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri) will sponsor a parish nursing course in spring, 2018. Date/time to be determined. If you are interested, please contact Susan Devaney~ 573 696 1424~ devaney.susan@gmail.com.

Go to Unionville Bulletin

Pastoral Council Gary Drummond, councilPresident@stmarymilan.com

Jerónimo Chinchilla, Tom Nee, Buildings; Fernando Bahena, Sheri Ryan Activities; Jean Nee, Jerónimo Chinchilla Liturgy; Mariam Camacho, Cecelia Pacheco, Formation;

Mariam Camacho, Eric Chinchilla, Youth; Josefina Bahena, Dan VanIngen, Social Justice; John Mino, Alfredo Reyes, Rex May, Teresa Blair, Stewardship; Jean Nee, Altar Society;

Edwin Pacheco, Roman Bahena, San Juan Bautisa

Get to Mass early; don't calculate how late you can be, Pope says By Editor, Catholic News Service, December 20, 2017

(CNS) Don't be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visi-

tors. The words and gestures that open the celebration help the faithful come together as one and pre-

pare them to listen to the Word of God and celebrate the Eucharist worthily, he said. "It is not a good

habit to be looking at the clock" and calculating how much of the beginning of Mass would be OK to

miss and still fulfill one's obligation, he said. Get to Mass early, not late, he said, because it is during

the introductory rites that "we begin to adore God as a community" and "to prepare the heart for this

celebration with the community. Understanding these holy signs is necessary to experience the Mass

and all of its beauty," the Pope said.

The gestures that accompany the Mass "risk going unnoticed," he said, but they "are very signifi-

cant because they express from the start that the Mass is an encounter of love with Christ," who offers

his body on the cross, becoming victim and priest. After the entrance, the celebrant bows and kisses

the altar as an expression of veneration because the altar is a symbol of Christ, the pope said.

Everyone gathers around the altar, "not to look at each other. No. But to look at Christ," who is at the

center of the community — not far away.

With the sign of the cross, the priest and assembly recognize the liturgy is carried out "in the name

of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." It is a sign of the mystery of the Trinity, of Christ's

loving sacrifice and resurrection, and of each person's baptism, he said. Pope Francis again urged par-

ents and grandparents to teach children from a very young age how to make the sign of the cross

properly and what it means. He said so often kids are just gesturing "a picture of something" that is

definitely not a cross. "Explain to them that they will have Jesus' cross as protection," he added.

The celebrant will then greet the assembly, for example, with "The Lord be with you," and the

assembly's response, "And with your spirit," shows the community of God in dialogue, he said. "We

are entering into a 'symphony,' " he said, "in which different tones of voices resound, including mo-

ments of silence, with an aim of creating an 'accord' among all participants, that is, to see each other as

animated by the one Spirit and for the same purpose. One expresses in this way the common faith and

the mutual desire to be with the Lord and to live in unity with the whole community," he said.

The penitential act following the greeting invites all to recognize their sins and ask for forgiveness.

It is more than a moment of self-reflection, he said; it is "an invitation to admit that one is a sinner

with humility and sincerity, like the publican at the temple. The first thing we have to do is recognize

our situations of death in order to be able to rise up with him toward a new life."

Calendar of Events

Sat, Dec 23 5:00 pm

Práctica musical para coro con Jan, Bread of Life iglesia

Sat, Dec 23 5:30 pm

Los músicos del coro con Jan, Bread of Life iglesia

Sat, Dec 23 5:30 pm

Palabra de Dios por los niños Bread of Life Iglesia

Sat, Dec 23 630 pm

Rito para pedir las posadas Milan Salon

Sun, Dec 24 8:30 am

Liturgy of the Word for Children Bread of Life Church

Sun, Dec 24 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve Mass Bread of Life Church

Mon, Dec 25 9:00 am

Christmas Day Mass Unionville Church

Mon, Dec 25 9-10:00 am

Christmas No Aerobics, Milan Parish Hall

Tue, Dec 26 6:00 pm

Práctica de los músicos del grupo de oracion, Milan salon

Wed, Dec 27 9-10:00 am

Aerobics, Milan Parish Hall

Wed, Dec 27 4:30 pm

Vacation — No PSR, Grades 2-6

Wed, Dec 27 5:30 pm

Evening Prayer-Vesperas Com-munion Service, Servicio de Comunión, Milan Salon

Wed, Dec 27 6:00 pm

Práctica musical para coro con Jan, Milan Parish Hall

Wed, Dec 27 6:45 pm

Vacation, No Adult RCIA Milan Video Classroom

Wed, Dec 27 8-10:00 pm

AA-Al Anon, Milan Parish Hall

Events Continued...

Question of the Week 4th Sunday Advent - Luke 1:26-38

Key Passage: The angel Gabriel said to Mary, “Hail full of grace! The Lord is with you…Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Question for adults: Do you have evidence or how else might you know that God is with you ?

Question for children: How can you tell God is with you?

Pregunta de la Semana 4° Domingo Adviento -- Jucas 1, 26-38

Pasaje Crucial: Entro el ángel Gabriel a donde ella estaba y le dijo: “Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo…No temas, María, porque has halla-do gracia ante Dios.” Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Tiene pruebas o qué otra manera podría ust-ed sabe que Dios está con usted?

Pregunta para los niños: ¿Cómo puede saber que Dios está con usted?

Income and

Expense

Prior 30

Calendar

Fiscal

Year

Contribution Budget $7,380 $42,500

Contributions Received $11,142 $44,298

Total Expenditures $7,263 $43,580

Total Receipts $11,167 $46,218

Thu, Dec 28 6:00 pm

Práctica de los músicos del grupo de oracion, Milan salon.

Thu, Dec 28 7:00 pm

El grupo de oracion. Todos estan invitados. Milan salon

Fri, Dec 29 9-10:00 am

Aerobics, Milan Parish Hall

Sat, Dec 30 5:00 pm

Práctica musical para coro con Edwin, Bread of Life iglesia

Sat, Dec 30 5:30 pm

Los músicos del coro con Edwin, Bread of Life iglesia

Mon, Jan 1 9:00 am

Mary Mother of God Unionville Church

Mon, Jan 1 12:00 pm

Mary Mother of God Milan Parish Hall

Happy Birthday/ Feliz Cumpleanos...December/Diciembre 25, Rodrigo Martinez;

28, Jennifer Bahena.

Happy Birthday: December 21, Sophia Villarreal; 24, Jenna Knowles.

Wedding Anniversary:

December No anniversaries

recorded.

We lift up to the Lord in

prayer all those who enter the

eternal peace of Christ, espe-

cially Kerry, the son of Mari-

lyn O’Toole . For all the sick,

especially Clark and Melba

Hackney, may the promise and the gift of the peace of Christ fill their hearts

and minds, and may almighty God always provide their every need. We pray

too, for those who struggle with grief or addictions and those who labor to

provide our well being and freedom especially first responders and military,

and for those separated from their loved ones and family.

PSR 1st Communion to 6th grade, Wednesday, Jan 10, 4:30 pm

Youth & Adult RCIA Inquiry, Parish Hall, January 15, 4:30 pm

Income and

Expense

Prior 30

Calendar

Days

Fiscal

Year to

Date

Budgeted Contributions $2,600 $15,000

Contributions Received $3,134 $18,715

Total Expenditures $2,194 $14,480

Total Receipts $3,169 $19,719

Weekly Readings www.usccb.org/bible/readings

Dec 24, 4th Sunday of Advent

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Rom 16:25-27

Lk 1:26-38

Dec 25, Monday, The Nativity

Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6

Jn 1:1-18

Dec 26, Tuesday, St Stephen an

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Mt 10:17-22

Dec 27, Wednesday, St John

1 Jn 1:1-4

Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Dec 28, Thursday

Holy Innocents

1 Jn 1:5-2:2

Mt 2:13-18

Dec 29, Friday

1 Jn 2:3-11

Lk 2:22-35

Dec 30, Saturday

1 Jn 2:12-17

Lk 2:36-40

Dec 31, Sunday, Holy Family

Sir 3:2-6, 12-14;

Col 3:12-21

Lk 2:22-40

Saint Mary

Catholic Church 1118 East Main Street

Unionville, Missouri 63565

P.O. Box 147,

Milan, Missouri 63556

(660) 947-2599 - StMary.Church

Milan Rectory (660) 265-4110

Pastoral Administrator

Deacon John Weaver

(573) 864-5502 - deacon@stmary.church

Sacramental Minister

Father Dylan Schrader

dylanschrader@gmail.com

Rosary Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday in English

Milan 8:30 a.m.— Unionville 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation, Sunday following mass. Or by appointment

Infant Baptism Preparation, Marriage Preparation or Adult Initiation

by appointment with Deacon John

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

Sunday, December 23, 2017

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.

May it be done to me according to your word.

As the ordination of our new bishop draws near, my thoughts turn to ways we of Saint Mary might continue to build up the kingdom of God. Soon to be Bishop McKnight asks each of us to find personal ways we might reach out to serve the phy-sical and spiritual needs of the communi-ties where we live and serve. The call reminded me of the misión, simple yet profound, our Blessed Mother asked of Juan Diego. There was no way Juan could ever understand the immense re-sults of his simple “yes” to Mary. We too, cannot know the size of the task. nor the result achieved, but that should never limit our desire to answer “yes” to the call to serve God and his creation.

From the Deacon’s desk...

Ministers

Assignments December

2017

Lead Rosary Janoah Medecce

Director of Worship Joe Koenen

Acolyte Jaylee Knowles, Ed Brockmeyer

Lector Gene Brummer

Hospitality Marty & Janet Schmidt

Communion Minister Melba Hackney Kay Bonifazi

Church Cleaning Ed & Deb Penca

Plants/Decorate Mary and Kathleen

Supplies Mary Greinert

(CNS) Callista L. Gingrich presented her letters of credential to Pope Fran-cis, formally assuming her duties as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Gingrich met privately with the pope Dec. 22 after introducing her husband, former House Speaker Newt Gin-grich, and members of her staff. Neither the Vatican nor the U.S. em-bassy provided details about their private discussion.

In a statement, the embassy said, "Ambassador Gingrich looks forward to working with the Holy See to de-fend human rights, advance religious freedom, combat human trafficking and to seek peaceful solutions to cri-ses around the world." But in the weeks before her papal audience, Pope Francis and U.S. Pres-ident Donald Trump had very public

disagreements on other issues. Pope Francis had asked Trump to respect the "status quo" of Jerusalem by not recognizing it as the capital of Israel until the city's status was deter-mined by a peace process. Also, the Vatican expressed disap-pointment that the Trump administra-tion pulled out of the U.N. process for drafting global compacts on migration and on refugees and that the admin-

istration withdrew U.S. support for the Paris Accord on reducing climate change. Meeting Pope Fran-cis, Gingrich gave him a collection of sacred music recorded by the choir she was a long-time member of at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immacu-late Conception in

Washington, the embassy said. She also gave him a donation for the char-ity of his choice. After meeting the pope and Cardi-nal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, the new ambassador was ac-companied to St. Peter's Basilica by Msgr. Francis Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, and a canon of St. Peter's Basilica

— IN LOVING MEMORY —

The beautiful floral arrange-ment for our Christmas deco-ration and celebration are provided through the genero-sity of:

Bud and Betty Jacobs in me-mory of their parents;

Melba Hackney in memory of her mother Bertha Johnes; Marth and Janet Schmidt for father Bill Morris and brother Tommy and also De-loris Schmidt; Doris Benson remembering her parents Frank and Sylvie Van Ersvelde; Joy and Bill Bovy; Janoah Medecce in memory of George Richardson; Kelly Purdy in memory of Connie Knowles; Joe Koenen in memory of his mother Marilyn.

Question of the Week 4thSunday Advent Luke 1:26-38

Key Passage: The angel Gabriel said to Mary, “Hail full of grace! The Lord is with you…Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

Question for adults: Do you have evidence or how else might you know that God is with you?

Question for children: How can you tell God is with you?

Calendar of Events

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Faith Formation

faith@stmarysunionville.com

Liturgy liturgy@stmarysunionville.com

Social Concerns concerns@stmarysunionville.com

Mass Intentions

Sun Dec 24 10:30 Parish

Sun Dec 24 7:00p Parish

Sat Dec 30, 5:30p Parish

Sun Dec 31 8:30a McCarty & Mays

Sun Dec 31 10:30 Knights of Columbus

Sun, Dec 24 10:00 am

Holy Rosary Unionville Church

Sun, Dec 24 10:30 am

4th Sunday Advent Unionville Church

Sun, Dec 24 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve Milan Bread of Life

Mon Dec 25 9:00 am

Christmas Day Holy Mass Unionville Church

Sun, Dec 31 10:00 am

Holy Rosary Unionville Church

Sun, Dec 31 10:30 am

The Holy Family Unionville Church

Mon Jan 1 9:00 am

Communion Service Mary Mother of God Unionville Church

Gingrich formally begins service

as U.S. ambassador to Holy See By Editor, Catholic News Service, December 22, 2017