We, the parish family of Our Lady of Nazareth, do hereby covenant ourselves both individually

and collectively to God , our Father, by working to accomplish the goals set forth below. Having

been called by God, our Father, we are united by our commitment of service to others as living

witnesses of the life, death and resurrection of Christ as taught by the Scriptures and His example.

We, who are called to be ministers, missionaries and priests covenant ourselves to the following:

To develop authentic and meaningful liturgical celebrations to praise God and intensify our

faith. To advance the physical, social and emotional well-being of the parish family and the

human community by caring for the needs of the aged, poor, lonely, racially exploited, socially

oppressed, helpless and suffering people. To provide ample social activities so that we might

develop as a parish family. To provide continuous religious education and formation for all parish

members. To provide adequate physical surroundings, financial resources, and management to

implement this covenant. So help us God. Amen.

2505 Electric Road SW • Roanoke, Virginia 24018

(540) 774-0066 • Fax: (540) 774-2148 Website: www.oln-parish.com

EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM Weekdays: Consult inside of bulletin

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Lehman

pastor@oln-parish.com

Deacon Rev. Mr. Richard Surrusco

dsurrusco@cox.net

Minister for Music Daniel J. Keeley

music@oln-parish.com

Director of Christian Initiation and Adult Formation Karen Melendez

cf@oln-parish.com

Administrative Assistant for Religious Education Donna Keeley

sec.cf@oln-parish.com

Coordinator for Youth Ministry Maureen Van Doren youth@oln-parish.com

Parish Secretary Rita Harris

secretary@oln-parish.com

Parish Bookkeeper Colleen Hernandez

bookkeeper@oln-parish.com

Parish Nurse Maggie Caldarella

parishnurse@oln-parish.com

Maintenance Supervisor Najuge Joseph

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday−Friday: 8:00AM−4:00PM

December 18, 2016 • Fourth Sunday of Advent

REGULAR COLLECTION 12/11/2016

.................................................................. $29,754.01

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

.................................................................... $1,533.00

Do you have the ability to smile and say “Hello”? Then we have a place for you. The Usher Ministry is looking for those that are interested in serving. Please consider becoming a part of a ministry that serves the worshiping community in a warm, friendly and caring manner. We are in need of assistance for all of the masses, especially over the holidays. No experience required, just a willingness to serve and help others. Please contact Jeff McInnis at 540-598-4004 or jmcinnis@daa.com if you are interested in joining this welcoming and important ministry.

Question of the Week Matthew 1: 18-24

How do I know God is with me? What evidence do I have of God’s presence and care for me?

Readings for December 18 1st Isaiah 7: 10-14 2nd Romans 1: 1-7 Gospel Matthew 1: 18-24

Readings for Christmas Eve & Midnight 1st Isaiah 9:1-6 2nd Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Luke 2:1-14

Readings for Christmas Day 1st Isaiah 52:7-10 2nd Hebrews 1:1-6 Gospel John 1:1-18

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 5:30 pm () Mary Pena SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 7:30 am () William & Lee Dougherty 9:30 am () Deceased Members of the Lill &

Angermeier Family 11:30 am Our Parish Family MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 12:10 pm () Thomas Connolly Eucharistic Adoration 1:00-6:00 pm TUESDAY, DECEMB ER 20 6:45 am () Kathy Sizemore WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 8:30 am Morning Prayer & Mass () Louis Sabido Evening Prayer 5:30 pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:30 am () Thomas Calomeris FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 NO LITURGY CHRISTMAS EVE 6:00 pm () Charles Rowe, Sr. () Charles Rowe, Jr. () Charles Rowe, III 8:30 pm () Deceased Members of the Frank Corso Family

Midnight () Tom Ripley

SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 am () Honora & James Godfrey

USHER MINISTRY

Please welcome and

embrace the following child

who were baptized into

Christ and welcomed into

our parish family this

weekend.

Charles Douglas Speck

Charles & Casey, let us know how we can

help you grow your child’s faith.

The parish office will be closed on Friday,

December 23rd and Monday, December 26th

for the Christmas holiday.

It is not too late to sign up for the next Bible Study. There are several opportunities to help you come to know the Scriptures more intimately. Each of these studies takes a different approach to studying the Bible. The offerings for early 2017 as are follows: Monday nights, January 23 – April 3, 7:00 pm, The Gospel of Matthew (Little Rock Scripture Study) Wednesday mornings, January 18 – March 29, 10:00 am, The Sacred Heart of Jesus (Threshold Bible Study) Wednesday mornings, January 18 – March 29, 10:00 am, Acts of the Apostles – Part 2 (William S. Kurz, SJ) If interested, please contact Donna at 774-0773.

Our Annual Parish Christmas/Epiphany Party will be held on Sunday, January 8th from

3:00 until 5:00 pm. We will be celebrating the varied cultures in our parish. We are an international body...becoming more so each month as newcomers make Nazareth their home. Those coming to the event are asked to bring a finger food/dessert from their heritage. Hope to see you there!!!

The next luncheon will be on Tuesday, January 10th from 11:00-1:00 pm. Natures Outlet will present

“Natural Remedies or Supplements vs. Prescription Meds”. This is a potluck lunch. Please RSVP to Maggie at 774-0066.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, January 17th from 12:00 until 5:00 pm. Sign

up online at redcrossblood.org. Questions? Contact Maggie at parishnurse@oln-parish.com.

Denotes article in bulletin

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 10:00 am Rosary in the Chapel SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 9:30-11:15 am High School Formation 9:30-11:30 am Children’s Catechumenate 5:00-6:30 pm BOBS Christmas Party MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:30 am Homily Helpers 6:30 pm Children’s Choir WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 6:30 pm Uth Praise 7:00-9:00 pm Parish Choir FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 CHRISTMAS EVE 10:00 am Rosary in the Chapel CHRISTMAS DAY

BIBLE STUDY

THERE WILL BE NO CHRISTIAN

FORMATION CLASSES OR ATRIUM

CLASSES THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 19 OR

THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 25

CLASSES RESUME THE WEEK OF JANUARY 1

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Usually during the weekend Liturgy as scheduled. A pre-baptismal

session for parents and godparents is offered to better acquaint them

with the sacrament.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturday at 4:00 pm. At other times, contact priest for appointment.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Candidates should be enrolled in religious education and attend mass

regularly Youth Confirmation takes place in the 10th grade or later

during the Easter season. For adult preparation, contact the parish

office.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Engaged couples please call the parish office before a marriage date is

set. A priest or deacon will guide you through the marriage prep pro-

cess.

PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Care ministers support our priests in bringing Eucharist to

homebound parishioners, those in hospitals, nursing homes, and assist-

ed living facilities. Call the Parish Office at 774-0066 if a hospitalized

or homebound family member or friend would like to receive Eucha-

rist and/or the Sacrament of the Sick.

REGISTRATION

Welcome! Registration ordinarily takes place every second weekend

of the month. You can also register by coming in to the parish office.

Notify the parish office if you have changed your address or phone

number.

Your box of 2017 offertory envelopes can be found

on tables in the Fellowship Hall. Please make sure

you pick them up this week.

OLN EPIPHANY PARTY

DECEMBER LUNCHEON

BLOOD DRIVE

Many thanks to my OLN parish family for all of the prayers, get well cards, and meals. They were an inspiration and great help during my illness. Kathy Atkins

Are you over 55 and weighing your options to live in a cozy, affordable, faith based community? Consider the SpiritServ co-housing community. There are only 14 homes left to purchase. Attend the free informational meeting on Monday, December 19th at 1:00 pm at 2009 G Electric Road (Oak Grove Shopping Center) Roanoke. Contact Paul Wyar at (540) 520-4937 for more information.

On Sunday January 1st from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God with those at Madonna House. Bring the family to see their Christmas decorations and enjoy a festive buffet lunch. Leave your prayer intentions with the Infant Jesus in their chapel. The event will close at 4:00 pm with Evening Prayer. Please note that they will not be having Mass on Saturday December 31st. Their next mass will be on Saturday, January 7th at 8:30 am. Madonna House is located. at 828 Campbell Ave. Phone number 343-8464.

We are still accepting donations for Christmas flowers. If you would like to make a donation in memory of living or deceased relatives and/or friends, please place your donation in either the Christmas flower envelope found in your box of collection envelopes or a regular envelope. Please make sure your name, telephone number, and the name of the person to be remembered on the envelope. You may drop the envelope in the regular Sunday collection or bring it to the office.

For those who could not attend the Communal Reconciliation Service, Fr. Joe will be in our Reconciliation Room (off the chapel) on Monday December 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm and on Wednesday, December 21st from 10:00-12:00 noon. He is also in the Reconciliation Room on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm or you can call and make an appointment.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

The Liturgies of Christmas will be:

Christmas Eve at 6:00 pm

Nursery provided during this mass only

Christmas Eve at 8:30 pm

Midnight—prelude begins at 11:30 pm

10:00 am on Christmas Day

THANK YOU

Events Elsewhere

Advent & Christmas Notes

SPIRITSERVE COHOUSING COMMUNITY

OPEN HOUSE AT MADONNA HOUSE

ADVENT RECONCILIATION

Christmas Choir Rehearsals

Children’s Choir (ages 5-11)

Tuesdays—6:30-7:30 pm

December 20th

Children must be able to read well so they can learn

the music faster

Youth Praise (middle school and up)

Thursdays—6:30-8:00 pm

December 22nd

Instrumentalists are reminded to bring home

their instruments after school.

Adult Choir

Thursdays—7:00-9:00 pm

December 22nd

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS