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Readings for the Week

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

Welcome

Church of St. Timothy | 707 89th Ave NE Blaine MN 55434 | 763.784.1329

Celebrating Advent!

The Second Week of Advent As we move through this season of advent we focus on not only the birth of Jesus, but also His second coming. Be awake, be ready! Prayer for the lighting of the first two candles of the advent wreath: God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share His wisdom and become one with Him when He comes in glory, for He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Advent wreaths are available in our parish gift shop.

December 8 through 14—the 2nd week of Advent • Make the Sundays of Advent special. Prepare a

special meal that is celebrated with family and friends. During this gathering is a great time to light the advent wreath.

• Celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 or 9 by praying the rosary.

• Take an opportunity to make a good confession to prepare your heart for the joy of Christmas. (Individual confession times are listed on page 3.)

• December 12 we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Search Catholic online sites to learn more about the holy encounter that is the basis of this feast.

• Venturing out for a walk in this winter wonderland? Try a silent walk—no headphones, no conversation. Just a time to appreciate the beauty of nature and pray as you walk.

• Have you chosen a service project for this holy season yet? Sponsor a family through St. Tim’s and provide food and gifts, or volunteer with Feed My Starving Children, or at Mary’s Place.

• Is there someone in your life who is hurting this Christmas? Offer to go with them to our Blue Christmas service on December 15.

• Read Matthew 11:2-11 to prepare for next Sunday’s Mass.

Question of the Week Our Need to Change

This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3) • Isaiah 11:1–10 - The rule of Emmanuel • Romans 15:4–9 - Prayer of encouragement • Matthew 3:1–12 - John the Baptist Adults: What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us? Kids: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus? Cover photo by Libby Huebner

May they rest in peace… Patricia McPherson

Frank Genosky

Welcome to the Church of St. Timothy! We are glad you are here, whether it is your first visit or you have been part of our parish community for years. If you have any special needs or questions please just approach one of our friendly greeters or ushers.

Times for individual confessions during Advent • Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday, December 11 after 9:00 a.m. Mass • Wednesday, December 18 after 9:00 a.m. Mass • Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. • Saturday, December 21 at 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. • Monday, December 23 after 9:00 a.m. Mass

All confessions all held in the crying room in the back of the church. The Most Meaningful Card to Send this Year Sending birthday cards to prisoners is so easy, but so very meaningful. You can be the one voice of cheer that a prisoner receives on their birthday. We will gather on Wednesday, December 11 at 1:00 in room 221 to write out cards—will you join us? Liturgical Ministers—have you signed up? Eucharistic Ministers, acolytes, lectors, projectionists, ushers and greeters, please sign up to help at our Christmas Eve and Christmas morning Masses. You can sign up after weekend Masses—look for the sheets in the back of the church.

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Parish News

Sunday, December 8 • 8:30 a.m. Nursery • 9:30 a.m. Breaking Open the Word • 10:30 a.m. Nursery • Fresh baked cookie sale after Masses • Breakfast with St. Nicolas after Masses

Monday, December 9 • 9:00 a.m. STARS Mass • 9:30 a.m. Quilters • 6:30 p.m. Bible study

Tuesday, December 10 • 8:30 a.m. Rosary • 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass • 9:30 a.m. Strength and balance workout • 6:30 p.m. Advent confessions

Wednesday, December 11 • 8:30 a.m. Rosary • 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass • 9:30 a.m. Advent confessions • 9:30 a.m. Coffee and conversation

Thursday, December 12 • 8:30 a.m. Rosary • 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass • 1:00 p.m. Crocheting mats for the homeless

Friday, December 13 • 8:30 a.m. Rosary • 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass

Sunday, December 15 • 8:30 a.m. Nursery • 9:30 a.m. Breaking Open the Word • 10:30 a.m. Nursery

Highlighted events coming up at St. Tim’s (Not a complete list of all events—please see our website for more details or call the parish office.)

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9. The obligation to attend Mass is lifted. 2019 Contributions Please be aware that federal standards require St. Timothy’s to treat all contributions received in 2019 as 2019 contributions for tax purposes. The date on your check or written instructions to hold checks can have no bearing on which year we will record your checks according to IRS policies. The following contributions will be recorded in 2019: • Anything mailed with a postmark in 2019. • Donations hand delivered to our office by

4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. • Donations put in the collection basket on or before

Tuesday, December 31, 2019. • Donations initiated online through our website on

or before December 31, 2019. The parish office will close at 4:00 p.m. on December 31. Thank you for the financial support you give to St. Timothy’s parish.

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Donations for our Christmas décor If you would like to remember a deceased loved one, or honor a friend or relative at Christmas time, consider giving a donation toward our church’s Christmas decorating. We’ll publish just the names of those people memorialized or honored, in the bulletin after Christmas. If you’d like to make a donation, use the form below. Donations can be placed in the Sunday collection (marked “Christmas Decorations”) or dropped off at the parish center. Your name _____________________________ In memory of ____________________________

or In honor of _____________________________ Amount donated ________________________

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‘Tis the Season! It’s that time again...Christmas baskets! St. Timothy’s will again be providing Christmas baskets for needy families in our parish and surrounding community. We invite you to purchase a gift for one of the family members by taking a card from the trees in church by December 8. Wrapped and tagged gifts are due back to the office by December 10. If you would like to donate money and/or food to our Christmas baskets, please send or bring your contributions marked "Christmas baskets" to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket. Volunteers needed for Christmas Basket Project Interested in volunteering for something that brings personal reward and help to those in need? Then this is the project for you! Here are the shifts we need help with: • Sunday, December 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (two separate shifts), receive and tag presents in the parish office as they come in.

• Tuesday, December 10, 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (two-hour shifts) receive and tag presents in the parish center as they arrive.

• Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 a.m. (two hours) room 224, sorting and wrapping presents (12 people).

• Sunday, December 15, 9:40 a.m., in the hospitality center, carry presents down from the parish office and set up for distribution of baskets. (15 people).

• Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 a.m., drivers meet and pick up food from Cub and bring it back to St. Tim's; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in hospitality center, packing the food baskets (20 people); 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., final set up and start distributing baskets (16 people); 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. distributing baskets/presents (10 people); 1:00 p.m., delivery (6 drivers), teams work the best.

• Please call the parish office at 763.784.1329 if you can help!

Searching for meaningful Christmas gifts? Look no further than our gift shop for that special gift that enhances the meaning of Christmas. Come see our exciting new line of gifts and fun items from Faith Works. This is a unique variety of meaningful gifts focused on quality and value for everyone you touch with your life. Stop in the gift shop in the parish center whenever the office is open including Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Looking for something you don’t see in the gift shop? Leave us a note with what you need, your name, your phone number, and when you need the item and we will try to get it for you if we can. Thank you for supporting your parish gift shop. Fresh Baked Christmas Cookies The Council of Women will be selling fresh baked Christmas cookies in the hospitality center after all Masses this weekend. This is the best way to get a variety of cookies, in smaller quantities, at a reasonable price, and with no mess in your kitchen!

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Mission Statement We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community that values full participation in worship and community service.

We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic community providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.

Office hours: Monday, Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday 8:00AM-12:30 p.m.

Mass schedule: *ASL Interpreter at 8:30 a.m. Mass* Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: *8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Tues-Friday, (Comm Service Monday) 9:00 a.m.

Holydays: variable

Rosary: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. in parish center chapel

Sacrament of Reconciliation Individual: Saturday following 5:00 p.m. Mass Penitential prayer service: variable

Prayer requests: Call 763.717.1730 or 651.233.9622

Communion for the homebound: Contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office.

Baptisms: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call the parish office for scheduling. Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding.

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Joe Whalen Deacon/baptism ministry: Tom Quayle Deacon/marriage ministry: Joe Frederick Director of Administration and Finance: Cathy Sullivan Stewardship and Development Director: David Bach Bookkeeper: Libby Huebner Office Supervisor: Jill Hanson Maintenance Director: Barry Schuetzler Director of Liturgy and Music: Bill Steffl Coordinator of Liturgical Music: Therese Jorgensen Junior and Senior High Youth Minister: Kristen Neuman DRE; Middle school programs; basket programs: Margaret Kelly Coordinator for Children’s Ministries Kristen Raaen Pastoral Minister; Befrienders: Maggie Philbrook Bulletin editor/communications Libby Huebner