ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2013

Vigil, Third Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. George & Hedwig Eder Sunday, December 15, Third Sunday of Advent Is 35.1-6,10/Jas 5.7-10/Mt 11.2-11 7:30 a.m. For Our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. Deceased of the Morton Family 11:00 a.m. Angeline Kloka 5:00 p.m. Mary M. White 7:00 p.m. Rosary Monday, December 16, Advent Weekday Nm 24.2-7,15-17/Mt 21.23-27 6:15 a.m. Dale Jacobs 7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. William & Alvina Minnich 7:00 p.m. For All the Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, December 17, Late Advent Weekday Gn 49.2,8-10/Mt 1.1-17 6:15 a.m. James Francis Jahrsdoerfer 7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. Agnes Farnbauch 6:30 p.m. St. Monica Prayer Novena (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. Pedro Ledo, Sr. Wednesday, December 18, Late Advent Weekday Jer 23.5-8/Mt 1.18-25 6:15 a.m. George Tkacz 7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. Fred & Helen Tagtmeyer Deceased of the Swinehart Family 3:00 p.m. Rosary (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. NO MASS PENANCE SERVICE AT ST. CHARLES Thursday, December 19, Late Advent Weekday Jgs 13.2-7,24-25/Lk 1.5-25 6:15 a.m. Virgil Merkel 7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. Betty Parmeter 7:00 p.m. NO MASS Penance Service at St. Jude’s Friday, December 20, Late Advent Weekday Is 7.10-14/Lk 1.26-38 6:15 a.m. John & Delores Haggenjos 7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. Marilyn Brames 2:30-4:30 p.m. Advent/Christmas Confessions 7:00 p.m. Mark Murphy 7:30 p.m. NO Adoration and Benediction 7:30 p.m. Confessions until last heard Saturday, December 21, Late Advent Weekday, St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Sg 2.8-14/Lk 1.39-45 8:15 a.m. Richard & Dorothy VanAuken 2:30-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation Vigil, Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. Deceased of the Barrand Family Sunday, December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7.10-14/Rom 1.1-7/Mt 1.18-24 7:30 a.m. Deceased of the Minnick & Horstman Families 9:00 a.m. Donald Christen 11:00 a.m. Angelica Di Primio 5:00 p.m. For Our Parish Community 7:00 p.m. Rosary

Saturday, December 21

5:00 p.m. Servers: Anna Kuras, Hailie Markiton, Makayla McCoy, Claudia Ream Lectors: Ronald & Loretta Russell Offertory: Eric & Nichole Kelker Family

Sunday, December 22

7:30 a.m. Servers: Spencer Cater, Kayla Crosby, Andrew Krieger Lectors: Michael WilkIns, Dorothy Oross Offertory: Usher’s Choice

9:00 a.m. Servers: Brandon Gernhardt, Jared Gernhardt, Zachary Huhn, Claire Pittenger Lectors: Ed Tobey, Mary Huhn Offertory: David & Mary Huhn Family

11:00 a.m. Servers: Mikaela Brust, Ian Capuyan, Mariah McKenna, Logan Vinson Lectors: Jerry Nuerge, Dave Nuerge Offertory: Mike & Kelly Hughes Family

5:00 p.m. Servers: Kaylee Bobay, Lauryn Federspiel, Jeremiah Jauch, Matt Kochanski Lectors: Derek Pillie, Ryan Quandt Offertory: Tim & Sandy Cooper Family

ST. CHARLES FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP 07/01/2013 - 06/30/2014

December 8, 2013

Budgeted Collection Needed $ 37,548.00

December 8 Collection $ 31,523.91

Electronic Withdrawals-Weekly $ 2,692.00

Envelopes Used - 597

Electronic Withdrawals Weekly - 71

Percentage of envelopes/withdrawals - 33%

Total Collections $ 34,215.91

This Week - $ (3,332.09)

TOTAL - $ (83,477.92)

THANK YOU For Your Support of St. Charles Borromeo

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming of the Kingdom of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me?

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE AT ST. CHARLES

Friday, December 20

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Until last heard)

(NO Adoration and Benediction due to Confessions)

Saturday, December 21

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, December 23

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. until last heard

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

DECEMBER 15DECEMBER 15

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTTHIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Actions Worthy of PraiseActions Worthy of Praise

† Reading I Isaiah 35.1-6,10

(Israel’s deliverance)

† Reading II James 5.7-10

(Patience)

† Gospel Matthew 11.2-11

(Christ’s witness to John)

KEY PASSAGE: “Amen I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist, yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

Adult: What would Jesus see to praise about you right now?

Child: What good thing have you done so far during Advent to be like Jesus?

ATTENTION: LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS,

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST The new schedule beginning January thru May, 2014 is in preparation. Please submit any dates when you will NOT be available to the office by Monday December 16. You are asked to use the email address ministries@scbfw.org to submit your information. Please add this email address to your contacts list for future communications. If you do not use email, please call Karen Hope at 484-6570, to leave a message.

Volunteers will be needed for the Christmas & New Year’s Masses for the following times: (Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Ushers, Offertory Bearers-(Altar Servers being scheduled by Fr. Jacob)

December 24, Christmas Eve - 4:00, 6:30 p.m. & Midnight Mass December 25, Christmas Day - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass (No 7:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.)

December 31, Vigil, Mary, Mother of God - 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. January 1, Mary, Mother of God - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass (No 7:30 or 5:00 p.m.)

Sign-up sheets for Christmas and New Year’s Day are available in the back of Church. Thank You, Karen Hope

Rekindle the Fire

Rekindle the Fire will help you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ and will help you live your faith. The next Rekindle the Fire meeting will be held on Sunday, December 15, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Parish Office Basement.

All men are welcome to attend. Contact Chip Vandell with any questions, vandellr@ipfw.edu

GERMAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT All are invited to the annual German Christmas Concert featuring the Fort Wayne Mannerchor-Damenchor at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. The Choir will perform all the favorite German Christmas Songs for your enjoyment. Any questions, call Karen at St. Peter’s Church, (260)744-2765.

ST. VINCENT HARVEST HOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTY, Monday, December. 16, 11:15 a.m.-Mass in Chapel of Spiritual Center at St. Vincent’s followed by potluck in Community Room and “Steal Gift Exchange.” Bring food and a gift. Phone 482-2085 with reservations.

OPLATEK The Polish Christmas wafer, is available this year. Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the wafers. ($1.00 per package, three to a pack)

Questions? ? About the Priesthood or Religious Life, please

ask any one of our Religious here at St. Charles or call the

Vocations Office-Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at

574-234-0687.

ST. CHARLES VOCATION COMMITTEE www.ForYourVocation.org

Be patient until the Lord comes. Be patient and listen; ask

the Lord what he wants of you. (James 5.7-10)

VOCATION CROSS PROGRAM

Next weekend, December 22, Matt & Roberta

Buckley will take home the Vocation Cross. They

will pray daily throughout the week for an increase

in vocations.

THANK YOU TO THE ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY

Thank you to our Parish Community for the wonderful response for providing food and for playing games with the children at Interfaith Hospitality Network (a homeless shelter for families located just down the street on State Blvd.) As a community, we ask for prayers for the families that St. Charles served the week of December 8 - 14. THANK YOU. Maggie Kleber Margaret Digan Volunteer Coordinators for IHN

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Christmas is a special time for remembering others with cards and gifts. Some of our relatives and friends can no longer share the joys of the season with us, but are still very much a part of our memories at Christmas time. We are accepting donations for our sanctuary flowers that will decorate our church during the holidays in memory of those who have died. You may give whatever you choose. Please place your offering in an envelope marked CHRISTMAS FLOWERS and print the name of the deceased on the outside of the envelope. The names of those remembered will be published in the bulletin. PLEASE PLACE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE SUNDAY COLLECTION BASKET OR MAIL THEM TO THE PARISH OFFICE, 4916 TRIER RD., 46815 BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2013

Christmas at St. Charles

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 4:00 p.m.

Prelude Music beginning at 3:30 p.m. by

The Jaenicke Woodwind Quintet and Cantors

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass - 6:30 p.m.

Prelude Music beginning at 6:15 p.m.

by the Parish Children’s Choir,

accompanied by handbells and violin.

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass

Prelude Music Begins at 11:30 p.m.

The Adult Choir along with soloists, orchestra and

strings will perform. There will also be festive music

for organ, and carols sung by the congregation.

Christmas Day Masses 7:30 a.m. NO MASS

9:00 a.m. Praise to Our Newborn King

No incense will be used

11:00 a.m. Come and Celebrate

No incense will be used

Music by St. Charles Guitar Group

5:00 p.m. NO MASS

Due to Christmas, the Parish Office will be closed on

Tuesday December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and

Thursday, December 26.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

ORATIO Oratio hour is time for delving deeper into the mysteries of our faith, guided discussion, and seeking answers to questions that are brought up in our everyday lives that challenge our faith. Bring a friend and please join us for faith, food, fellowship and laughter!

ST. CHARLES YOUTH MINISTRY

EVENTS CALENDAR ORATIO HOUR

Thursday, Thursday, December 19 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Youth Center

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stcharlesoratio

And on Twitter: @StCharlesTeen

ATTENTION ADULTS OF THE PARISH “Have you felt God calling you to serve, but you aren’t sure how?

Maybe he is calling you to serve youth. We have a plethora of roles to fill. We need musicians, food help, prayer support, and more! Please contact Stacey by email at youthministrystcharles@gmail.com or by phone (260) 484-7307, for more information on ways that you can help.

HASA 300 CLUB $150.00

December 9 John & Jeanette Bierbaum

St. Charles Borromeo Parish Office Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

(260) 482-2186

Three new products from MARKET DAY to make your life easier! Chicken & Cheese Ravioli, delicious chicken, cheeses and spinach-filled ravioli from freezer to table in

no time at all! Pair it with our Sweet Corn Cob Minis, great for small hands to hold onto. For breakfast, our Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Bowls, 18-1 oz. bowls for just $9.99. Now is the time to give Market Day a try! Order through January 9, 2014; pick up on Tuesday, January 14.

THANK YOU from Market Day!

ADVENT GIVING TREE 2013 Pro-Life (date: 12/15). Monetary gifts. Place your

envelope marked Pro-Life Giving Tree in the Sunday

collection basket.

SCRIP NEWS

Last Chance! This is the final weekend for SCRIP sales before Christmas and for the year! The SCRIP office will be open everyday this week from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the final cash sale day is Friday, December 20.

Great Lakes made some of our more popular items available in smaller denominations; Panera and Pizza Hut are available in $5 gift cards. They make great stocking stuffers! Other items to consider are $8 Mike’s Car Wash, $15 iTunes, or any of the many $10 gift cards.

Still planning the menu for a special holiday gathering? We still have plenty of Honey Baked Ham, always a favorite, in stock. How about a pan of wings from the wing spot of your choice? And, of course, nothing is easier than pizza. Don’t forget to stock up on these items so you have them on hand during our break.

Holiday Schedule: During the school year, SCRIP follows the school schedule. Therefore, the SCRIP office will close at the end of sales on Friday, December 20. We will be closed for the two weeks that the school enjoys their Christmas break. Sales will resume on Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2014.

VOLUNTEERS: A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers. Your help is more important than ever at this time of year. A special thank you to those of you who stepped in when you saw that we were a person short during sales.

Mon., Dec. 16 Classroom Delivery - Emily Sylvester & Sue Christle Fri., Dec. 20 Sue Christle, Lisa Madinski, Kelly Wolf, Amy Copeland **CHRISTMAS BREAK – NO SCRIP SALES

2014 Sat., Jan. 4 Ana Etter, Linda Lothamer, Diane Mercedes Sun., Jan. 5 Kasey Eckland, Katie Firks, Terri Wallace

CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2013 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 is the deadline for receiving 2013 contributions to be credited to your 2013 record. Please place your contributions in the collection basket, or drop off any donations you wish credited for the year 2013 to the Parish Office before this deadline.

A special THANK YOU to all the parents of the children in our parish Sunday Preschool/Kindergarten Religious Education Program for all the gifts of food, clothing, and toys they brought to Mass last week. The items have been delivered to the food pantry and Catholic Charities for distribution. May God bless all of you for your generosity! Children learn by example and you have set a great example of caring for the poor. Kathy Dougherty Director of PreSchool RE

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2013

“It is a good

and holy thought

to pray for the dead.” 2 Macabees:12

EVANGELIZING THE WORLD Welcome to our new members and confirmed Secretary, Jamie Black! The Legion of Mary at St. Charles will now meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Building for their weekly meeting and rosary. If you are interested in the work we do or have questions about the Legion of Mary, come to a meeting--visitors are always welcome! You may also contact us by email at lomscb@gmail.com, or phone (260) 452-8283.

We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of Joseph Woenker, Beatrice Yeranko, Terry Barnhill, Rita Martin and Ivan Brames.

HANDBELLS AT MASS Appreciation is expressed to our St. Charles Handbell Choir which rang the Advent hymns, “Lo How a Rose E’re Blooming” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” for the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 7. Several new members have joined us this fall but we still have room for more. If you would be interested in learning how to ring handbells in the new year, please contact Tim Robison at the Church, 446-3118.

CHORAL MUSIC AT THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES We thank our Parish Children’s Choir for singing their Advent anthem, “The Waiting Carol” by world-renowned children’s music composer, Helen Kemp at this weekend’s 9:00 a.m. Mass. The choir will also be singing for the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, with additional accompaniment by the St. Charles Handbell Choir, and violin. Thanks also to our Adult Choir which is singing one of the most well-known choral pieces written for our time, “E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come,” written by the noted composer, Paul Manz. This piece was written with prayer and hope as his son lay near death in the hospital in the early 1960’s.

Organ Music December 15 (7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses)

Prelude: “When the King Shall Come Again”—arr. David Cherwien

Postlude: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel—arr. Hendrik Andriessen

We welcome back Marjoleine Gravley who will be the guest organist at this weekends’ 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday!

Tim Robison, Organist/Director of Music

FROM THE ORGAN BENCH

BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL SAINTS SPOTLIGHT

Say an extra prayer this week...our Bishop Dwenger students are taking finals on Wednesday, December 18; Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December

20. May the patron saint of studying, St. Joseph of Cupertino, guide all students to prepare their minds for the upcoming exams.

Please patronize this sponsor as a thank you for their kind generosity. Be sure to tell our sponsors you saw their advertisement on the St. Charles bulletin.

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PRO-LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS Anyone interested in purchasing Pro-Life Christmas Cards, please call Ann Gillig at 627-0796. Cards provided by the Allen County Right to Life.

Battle of the Badges 2013 Red Cross Blood Drive

Now thru Saturday, December 21 Give Blood in Honor of Everyday Heroes

Fire Fighters, Police, EMT

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org to schedule your blood donation appointment. Sites: F.W. Do-nor Center, E. California Rd and Lutheran Hospital, Suite 107, W. Jefferson Blvd. Come to donate and receive a t-shirt, enjoy Pizza Hut pizza after donating, and vote for your favor-ite first responders!

TOP HAT—FREDERICK OZANAM

In the beginning men wore top hats to their meetings. After meeting the top hat was passed and each member put money in the hat for the poor.

Top Hat award is given annually to honor individuals who inspire the Fort Wayne district of the St. Vincent de Paul Society to seek out and serve the poor and needy.

Top Hat is the highest honor given to the Vincentian who most exemplifies the spirit of our founder, Blessed Frederick Ozanam.

JEANETTE HATFIELD EARNS TOP HAT AWARD

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CONGRATULATIONS!

Jeanette has served on committees for regional conferences held in Fort Wayne. She has helped plan the annual Mass and breakfast when our conference was the sponsor. Jeanette has assisted with planning and serving when her conference was the host for the district council

meeting. She is compassionate for the clients she visits and does all she can to assist with their needs. She is also an active member of the Christ Child Society. Jeanette and her husband, Dennis, have been members of St. Charles since 1965.

Other St. Charles Vincentians who have earned this award are Cletus Rumschlag, Marcella Rogawski, Fritz Dunderman and Dave Schubert.

Project Rachel Project Rachel Project Rachel Project Rachel A Catholic-based ministry that offers hope and healing for all suffering from the wounds of abortion, women, men and family members. Confidential hotline (574) 386-8295 (English or Spanish)

If you would like to know more about this ministry, please contact: Mary Glowaski, (260) 399-1458, Lisa Everett (574) 234-0687 or visit these websites: www.diocesefwsb.org/CYAM or www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/family-life-office.