All Parishes • Liturgy, Prayer and Mass Intentions: Dec. 17-2317 Monday 6 p.m.-1 a.m.(Tu) Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

18 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ......................................................................... † Richard Naumann

19 Wednesday 12 a.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 7:45 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ....................................................................................... † Steven Appert 9:00 a.m. Mass: St. Katherine ............................................................................† JoAnne Brown

20 Thursday 6 a.m. - Noon Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ......................................................† Bernard & † Martina Bauman

21 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ........ † Frank, † Cel, † Don, † Ray, † Leo, † Joan and † Joy Grad,

22 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ............................† Sandi, † Frank, † Maggie, † Ralph, † Geri and † Cheryl Jahner, † Willie & Helen Ibach

7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine ..............................................................................Alice Naumann

23 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ........................................................................................ For the People 10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ..................................................................† Mike & † Mary Materi

Dec. 16, 2018 • Third Sunday of Advent

Our Catholic Family

St. Paul Catholic Church372 Harold St, Hazelton

Directors of Religion EducationAdrian Shea 321-3274

Parish Office: 254-4588

St. Anthony Catholic Church613 N Broadway, Linton, 254-4588Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pm

Parish Secretary: Bridget RothEmail: stanthony@bektel.com

Bus Mgr/DRE: Sue SchumacherEmail: stanthonybusadmin@bektel.com

Director of Rel Ed: Denice KautzEmail: stacatholic@bektel.com

www.stanthonylinton.comwww.facebook.com/stanthonylinton

St. Katherine Catholic Church200 1st Ave N, Braddock

Directors of Religion EducationAdrian Shea 321-3274

Parish Office: 254-4588

Pastor: Fr. David Zimmer (Office) 254-4588

(Rectory) 254-4400

Deacon Ken Wolbaum782-4115

DIVINE MERCY CHAPELlocated in St. Anthony

Parish Center • East Entrance~ Always Accessible ~

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BEYOND SUNDAY Knowing that God is in our midst, how can I answer the question from the Gospel:“What should I do?”

Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,for great in your midst

is the Holy One of Israel!Isaiah 12:6

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The Pastor’s Point The Carmelite Sisterswill pray for your intentions!

You may mail your prayer requests to the following address:

Carmelite Monastery, 2051 91st Street SE, Hague, ND 58542

or prayer intentions may also be left on their prayer line: 701-336-7907

www.carmeloftheholyface.com

ADVENT “GAUDETE” SUNDAYPOTLUCK DINNER

Sunday, December 165 p.m.

at the KC HALL

In light of the 200th Year Anniversary of the famous Christmas carol, Silent Night,

there will be a presentation by Fr. Dave Zimmer

on the TRUE STORY OFSILENT NIGHT

and you will hear it sung in it’s original form.

All are invited from all three parishes.

Open to the public.

Come share great food and enjoy the fellowship!

Sponsored by theKnights of Columbus

ADuLT FAITH ForMATIoNclasses to begin at St. Paul Church, Hazelton,January 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. in church basement.

Call parish office by Dec. 28 if interested. Cost is $35.

Silent Night, Holy Night” The song of our faith. I am surprised how many people do not know that the 200th anniversary of the song, “Silent Night” will be recog-nized this Christmas Eve when in 1818 it was first sung fol-lowing the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at St. Nicholas Church in a small village parish church near Salzburg, Austria. Two years earlier a newly ordained young priest Fr. Joseph Mohr, wrote the poem titled “Silent Night.” It contained six verses (we are only familiar with three). Two years later, Fr. Mohr asked a talented and gifted friend of his, Franz Gruber, to set his poem to music. Mr. Gruber composed the simple melody we are so familiar with today in one day, that day on Christ-mas Eve. It was originally written for guitar and two voices. Today, it is sung in 300 different languages and known as the Christmas carol of hope and peace. But there is much more to the story. Following my October visit to Salzburg, Austria, the pic-turesque city where “The Sound of Music” was filmed, one could not help but get as excited about the 200th celebration of the song. The Salzburg museum hosted an extensive ex-hibit on the history of the song and the impact it has had in the last 200 years in our world. My brother and I were drawn into the history and the story of a song that represents what we prepare to celebrate about our Faith in a few short weeks. We know how the song is sung and is heard today as a simple carol or a grand performance with full orchestra and chorus. But if you would like to hear how the song was originally sung 200 years ago, you are in for a real treat, if I must say so myself. Our Knights of Columbus Council will be hosting a pot-luck supper Sunday evening at the KC Hall and a special pre-sentation will be offered on the story of “Silent Night.” Fr. Mohr’s poem, turned Christmas Carol, is a perfect medita-tion for the Christmas Season, which is quickly approaching. What motivated Fr. Mohr to write his poem can still inspire us today as it did 200 years ago. Fr. Mohr’s concern for his people is what motivated him to write the poem. It was a dif-ficult time for his community and there was a lot of discour-agement in the community. As a priest serving their parish, Fr. Mohr wanted to give his parishioners hope just as the birth of the Christ child gave renewed hope to the world. Even the title represents the religious significance of the song. Night means darkness and in the darkness of night, a “holy” light shown in the birth of the Christ. “Silent night, holy night; all is calm, all is bright.” Fr. Mohr recognized that within the quiet and inconspicuous, something awe-inspiring has hap-pened that distinguishes this ‘night’ from other ‘nights’: God has become man. “Silent Night” is not a weather report for Bethlehem. It is the fulfillment of a prophecy that was fore-told for centuries. The birth of Christ brought hope to the world and it still does. We sing the song, but do we know what it is we are really singing about? It is my hope that on this 200th anniversary of a beauti-ful and inspiring Christmas carol, we will be drawn into the silence of a night that was so holy, that it could have only

been accomplished by an act of God himself. Let us find within the silence of our hearts, the holiness of God’s gift to the world and us for all time. It was introduced 200 years ago as a song to enliven and celebrate our faith. That faith we share has been passed on for generations for over 2000 years. It is staggering to think of its history and this mo-ment in time when we write the next chapter of our history of faith. It may have started with a “silent night” but it con-tinues with a “holy night” when we will celebrate another Christmas with those loved ones gathered around us and those whose memory will always be with us. Please join us for the potluck supper Sunday evening at the KC hall. Can you think of a more fitting way to recognize “Gaudate Sun-day” (the Third Sunday of Advent) to rejoice that the birth of our Lord is so near? Fr. Dave

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Parish PointsTIME, TALENT and TREASURE

Stewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE!Last weekend’s drawing winner is

Sophia HulmCongratulations Sophia!

(Your prize is on table in gathering area of church)

The two shall become one We offer our prayers and best wishes to Blake Selzler and Holli Glass who were married on Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. May Christ continue to bless them with His love as they experience the love and joy of the Sacrament of Marriage, which culminates one day in the eternal love and joy of heaven. God bless you, Blake and Holli, and be assured of our prayers.

May Katherine know heaven’s peace We offer our prayers to the family and friends of Katherine Gross whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony Church on Thursday, Dec. 13. May Katherine be numbered among the saints of heaven for the goodness and charity which she lived here on earth. Eternal rest grant unto Katherine O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Poinsettias for St. Paul ChurchDonations are being accepted to purchase Christmas poin-settias to adorn the altars at St. Paul! The weekly offering envelopes include a Christmas Flower Offering. Include the names of departed loved ones you would like remem-bered. Please make your donation by December 16 and make checks payable to the Altar Society! Thank you!!

Giving Tree This year for our Giving Tree we have cho-sen to do something a little more personal. As you know, there are many families in the Phil-ippines that are living in poverty each and ev-ery day. Over the years we have been blessed with wonderful Filipino families who give to our parishes and to our communities in various ways. We asked these families to choose people they know from their homes in the Philippines who they would like to help this Christmas. Your contribution to our giving tree will go directly to these families. Please prayerfully consider the way in which you and your families can give this Advent Season.

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Mass Times for Christmas and Holy Day of Mary, Mother of God

Christmas Eve, Monday Dec. 24 4 p.m. - St. AnthonyChristmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 Midnight Mass (12 a.m.) - St. Paul 8:30 a.m. - St. Anthony 11:00 a.m. - St. KatherineMary, Mother of God, Monday, Dec. 31 5:30 p.m. - St. AnthonyMary, Mother of God, Tuesday, Jan. 1 8:30 a.m. - St. Paul 10:30 a.m. - St. Katherine

Shh! It’s anothersurprise!

If you would like to go in on a Christ-

mas present for Father Dave, please contact Sue or Bridget at the parish office. 254-4588.

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I can’t make you give your life to Jesus, and quite frankly, if I could I wouldn’t. Christianity was never about manipulating anyone into anything. The whole movement can be reduced down to one simple truth: God wanted to be with us for all eternity, but He wanted us to freely choose Him, as He had chosen us. This small group of men and women were captivated by a person, who was the embodiment of love, and the interaction with Jesus changed them forever. Each had the chance to follow Jesus or not. I wish I could present Jesus in such a way that you would desire to know him because I am convinced that he is actually what you are looking for. I won’t make you, because Jesus didn’t make me give my life to him; I chose to follow Jesus.

Not long ago my older kids came back from a retreat where they heard the story of God’s love in a way that just seemed to resonate with them. All three came back with stories of wanting to give freely of themselves to this One who gave freely to them. After we shared for a lengthy time, I looked at my kids and told them, “What you are feeling right now is the reason why I do what I do.” I felt like they ‘got it,’ and I couldn’t have been prouder. Does that mean that they all effortlessly give everything to God on a daily basis? Of course not. But it does mean that each day they know that there is a reason and purpose for their life that is beyond simply self-gratification, the pursuit of wealth, popularity, or academic success. The relationship they have been looking for their entire life was waiting for them to freely request.

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assume that the world is going to affirm and consent to the story of God’s love simply because we have done so for so long in our country. As we become more selfish and more secular, the idea of agreeing to a relationship that seems to put limitations on our desires is less appealing. The world won’t look at Jesus the way that a follower will. Think of the woman caught in the act of adultery. She didn’t look at Jesus the same after she encountered him. For that matter, Matthew wasn’t the same, nor Peter, the rest of the Apostles, the blind Bartemaus and even Lazarus. The way that the woman at the well spoke about Jesus after spending time with him would have been different than if she was questioned about this wonder worker at an earlier time. What do you think the boy with the fish and the loaves thought of Jesus after that day? The servants at the wedding of Cana were never the same, nor Simon of Cyrene. Jesus had a way of being so appealing and interesting that people went out of their comfort zone to see and experience him. The woman with the issue of blood, the paralytic who was lowered into Jesus’s presence, and even the Pharasees. I wonder if you have ever met someone that has had that type of impact upon your life? If you did, would you want your family and friends to encounter that person?

Jesus is coming this Advent to offer you an opportunity to be in a relationship with him. He wants you to know how much he loves you, how important you are, and how he already knows about every one of your flaws and failings but loves you nonetheless. Jesus comes to each of us and is inviting us to bring the little we have and see what it is like to simply spend time with him. Think of the Kings from afar who traveled and brought gifts for the infant. Think of the shepherds and even the inn keeper, who likely talked about that event for the rest of his life. What do you have to offer Jesus this year? Do you know what he wants? Just you. He wants to be in a relationship with you, and He has done everything so that you would know that He means it when he says He loves you. Think of that one area in your life that you are ashamed of. Guess what? He already knows about it and still wants to be in a relationship with you. This month, spend some time asking what it would be like to give yourself a little more to Jesus, to spend time with him. What could happen if you let him love you a little more? I believe that the world needs to hear a bit about what that encounter is like. Merry Christmas.

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assume that the world is going to affirm and consent to the story of God’s love simply because we have done so for so long in our country. As we become more selfish and more secular, the idea of agreeing to a relationship that seems to put limitations on our desires is less appealing. The world won’t look at Jesus the way that a follower will. Think of the woman caught in the act of adultery. She didn’t look at Jesus the same after she encountered him. For that matter, Matthew wasn’t the same, nor Peter, the rest of the Apostles, the blind Bartemaus and even Lazarus. The way that the woman at the well spoke about Jesus after spending time with him would have been different than if she was questioned about this wonder worker at an earlier time. What do you think the boy with the fish and the loaves thought of Jesus after that day? The servants at the wedding of Cana were never the same, nor Simon of Cyrene. Jesus had a way of being so appealing and interesting that people went out of their comfort zone to see and experience him. The woman with the issue of blood, the paralytic who was lowered into Jesus’s presence, and even the Pharasees. I wonder if you have ever met someone that has had that type of impact upon your life? If you did, would you want your family and friends to encounter that person?

Jesus is coming this Advent to offer you an opportunity to be in a relationship with him. He wants you to know how much he loves you, how important you are, and how he already knows about every one of your flaws and failings but loves you nonetheless. Jesus comes to each of us and is inviting us to bring the little we have and see what it is like to simply spend time with him. Think of the Kings from afar who traveled and brought gifts for the infant. Think of the shepherds and even the inn keeper, who likely talked about that event for the rest of his life. What do you have to offer Jesus this year? Do you know what he wants? Just you. He wants to be in a relationship with you, and He has done everything so that you would know that He means it when he says He loves you. Think of that one area in your life that you are ashamed of. Guess what? He already knows about it and still wants to be in a relationship with you. This month, spend some time asking what it would be like to give yourself a little more to Jesus, to spend time with him. What could happen if you let him love you a little more? I believe that the world needs to hear a bit about what that encounter is like. Merry Christmas.

Check out our online magazine at www.catholicfam.org

A monthly resource for the entire parish family

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PerpetualEucharistic Adoration

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel ~ Always Accessible ~ East Entrance of Parish Center

Eucharistic Adoration during these hours:Monday 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday

Wednesday 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Noon)

Please contact Denice Kautz400-4939

to commit to an hour of adoration.

Thank you.

Those Needing Prayer Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace. We ask God to graciously give them what He knows they most need and what is best for them in their particular circumstance. Thank you for your prayer and concern for our brothers and sisters who are dear to Jesus. We ask that you please help us keep our parish family prayer list updated. When we receive a prayer request, the name of the individual in need of our prayers will be printed here in the bulletin for one month. If we are not informed that it is desired they stay on this list longer, their name will be removed. St. Anthony Office 254-4588.

Dani SchumacherDonna WalkerArlene SchneiderSeth BlazeJonathan Carlson

Karen StrandHarley BruunHazel JacobArleen Svalen

Alvin TschosikJerry SengerMark NaadenFrank PrivatskyNattie Nagel

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The Rosary: Before every Mass. Confessions: 1/2 hour before weekday Mass; Saturdays 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; or anytime by appointment.

✟ St. Anthony Parish

✟ St. Katherine Parish

✟ St. Paul Parish

Mass: Saturdays 7 p.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 9 a.m. Confessions: • Saturdays 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Mass: Sundays 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 7:45 a.m. Confessions: Sundays 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. or by appointment

Sunday, Dec. 23, at 8:30 a.m. GIFTS: Loren and Char Beastrom LECTOR: Tom VollerSACRISTAN: Cindy Schmidt MUSIC: Lori and Taiya SchmidtSERVERS: Cole Baumiller and DeLons SchiermeisterEMHC: (B) Mike Appert (PB) Linda Appert (PB) Janel BaumgartnerUSHERS: Dennis Kalberer and Leo SchmidtMONEY COUNTERS: Dianne Kalberer and Char BeastromSNOW REMOVAL: Dec 16-22: Jeff Humann Family; Dec 23-29: Adele Kalberer Family

Happy Birthday!December 16 .......................Allie DockterDecember 16 ............................Jodi HulmDecember 16 .............. Cynthia OhlhauserDecember 16 .....................Edison SorrelsDecember 17 ................... Michael AppertDecember 17 ..................Cheryl BrandnerDecember 17 ............................John GlattDecember 17 .......................Mark NaadenDecember 20 .................Florence RohrickDecember 21 .......................Craig BirndleDecember 21 ................. Rose Nagel-VolkDecember 22 ....................Wyatt KalbererDecember 22 .......................Hubert MockDecember 23 .......................Alvina SchellDecember 24 ...................... Barbara LeierDecember 24 ......................... Troy ScherrDecember 24 .............................. Joe SheaDecember 25 ...........................Erica WaldDecember 28 ................... Jared BaumillerDecember 28 ......................... Alex JahnerDecember 28 ...................James SchmaltzDecember 29 ..............Anastasia BenedictDecember 29 ................. Lakin Twardoski

Happy Anniversary!Dec. 21 .............. Calvin & Patricia BoschDec. 26 ........Bruce & Stephanie DoolittleDec. 28 ................... Mike & Becky SmallDec. 29 ............................. Joe & Pat Shea

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our FINANCIAL oFFErING To GoD - Fiscal Year 2018-19 - Week 24

God bless you as you celebrate!

If there is anyone who does NOT want their name printed on our weekly parish birthday/anniversary list (or if we have missed your name and date), please call parish office 254-4588. Thank you.

• Members of the Pastorial Parish Council: Anne Carr, Delrae Hulm, Laura Hulm, Dan Imdieke, Charles Pavlicek, Janette Volk, Janel Baumgartner, David Kalberer, Lori Schmidt, Temree Appert, Sandy Baumgartner, Connie Wolbaum, • Members of Finance Committee: Mike Appert, Paul Keeney, Carol Ogren, Cindy Schmidt, Tom Shea, Tim Volk, Jodi Kelsch.

MINuTES from all council meetings will be posted at all parish entrances. The public is al-ways welcome to attend the council meetings.Questions/Concerns? If you have any ques-tions or concerns about the spiritual needs of our parish, you may contact Fr. Zimmer or the parish office (254-4588) or one of the parish pastoral council members:

Saturday, Dec. 22, at 7:00 p.m. LECTOR: Temree MUSIC: Grace, Anna, JanelSERVERS: William and Isaac SACRISTAN: ToniEMHC: (PB) Audrey and Mary GIFTS: Toni Hager

GOAL$485,000

$300,000

$400,000

Received

MaintainingOur Legacy

$240,035

• ST. ANTHoNY Dec. 7-8 Year-to-DateAdult/Loose Contributions .........$3,976................$94,088Children Contributions ...............$ 21................$ 563TOTAL Contributions ................$3,997................$94,651Budget ........................................$3,977................$95,448Over (Under) ..............................$ 20............... ($ 797)

• ST. KATHErINEAdult/Loose Contributions .........$ 370................$16,632Children Contributions ...............$ 9................$ 190TOTAL Contributions ................$ 378................$16,822Budget ....................................... $ 716................$17,184Over (Under) ............................. $ 338.............. ($ 362)

• ST. PAuLAdult/Loose Contributions .........$ 794................$15,589Children Contributions ...............$ 18................$ 245TOTAL Contributions ................$ 812................$15,834Budget ........................................$ 681................$16,344Over (Under) ..............................$ 131............... ($ 510)

(B) Body of Christ(PB) Precious Blood

Dec. 22-23 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. SundayROSARY: Bobbie Jo Brindle Linda KelschGIFTS: Mike & Jodi Kelsch Family Jon Richter FamilySERVERS: Isaac Brindle Brooklyn & Gracie SchumacherLECTOR: Shawna Paul Sandy MeidingerEMHC: (B) Jodi Kelsch (B) Rose Fettig, Linda Kelsch (B) Annette Pavlicek (PB) Billie & Steve Schumacher (PB) Dan and Anne CarrUSHERS: Alex Jahner, Gary Hulm Pat and Parker Gerving Corbley Ogren, Virgil Hulm Tom Jochim, Lance JangulaMUSIC: Diane N. and singers Catherine, Marie, ChildrenSACRISTAN: Bobbie Jo Brindle Catherine Unger GREETERS: Front Entrance Kyle and Bridget Roth Ramp Entrance Jon Richter Family MONEY COUNTERS: Ray Hulm, Dave Job MEDIA: Lucas Schumacher COFFEE & DONUTS: Steve & Billie Schumacher

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Mass at St. Anthony Church broadcasted LIVE on BEK TV Channel 25! Sundays 10:30 a.m. Mass and Holy Days(NOTE: Televised Mass does not meet the weekend obligation for those able to attend Mass.)

CALENDAR•  FOOD PANTRY, Linton, open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ..................................................................Every Wednesday•  ST. ANTHONY FELLOWSHIP (donuts, coffee, juice) ................................................................. most Sundays•  ST. KATHERINE FELLOWSHIP (basement) 7 p.m. Mass ..................................................................... Jan. 5•  ST. PAUL FELLOWSHIP (basement) ...................................................................................................Dec. 16 •  TURQUOISE TABLE GATHERING in Parish Center 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. .......................Wednesday, Dec. 19

EVENTS• KC ADVENT PARTY, KC Hall, 5 p.m. potluck supper. (see page 3) .............................................Sunday, Dec. 16 Open to the public - everyone is invited! Come hear the true story of “Silent Night”

•  THE TRUE STORY OF SILENT NIGHT, presented by Fr. Dave at the Advent Party ....................Sunday, Dec. 16 Everyone is invited! (See KC Advent Party above)

•  PENANCE SERVICE, Sts. Peter & Paul, Strasburg .................................................................Wednesday, Dec. 19

• CHOIR PRACTICE for Christmas Eve Mass, St. Anthony, in church balconey 8 p.m. ............Wednesday, Dec. 19 Adults and students can join after CCD class at 8:30 p.m.

MEETINGS•  KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meeting, Linton KC Hall 7 p.m. ....................................................Tuesday, Jan. 8

EDUCATION•  CCD CLASSES, St. Anthony/St. Paul, K-6 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.; 7-12 at 7-8:30 p.m. .........Wednesday, Dec. 19

•  NO CCD CLASSES, St. Anthony/St. Paul, no classes • Merry Christmas .......................Wednesday, Dec. 26

•  CCD CLASSES, St. Anthony/St. Paul, K-6 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.; 7-12 at 7-8:30 p.m. ........... Wednesday, Jan. 2

•  ADULT FORMATION, St. Paul Church, 12 week adult classes begin, 7 p.m. ................... Wednesday, Jan. 9    Call parish office by Dec. 28 if interested. Cost is $35.

Memorize and Spread Vital resources to save a life. It is important to commit two simple resources to memory. The first is the pregnancy help hotline number, 800-712-HELP. The second is the website www.pregnancycenters.org. As pro-lifers, we must always be ready at a moment’s notice to help people who may be tempted to have an abortion, and to point them to real alternatives.

vocation view—“What ought we to do?” Let joy and gladness show forth in you. You are called to be the presence of Jesus. (Luke 3: 10-18)

We have arrived at Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete is the Latin word for “rejoice”) this Third Week of Advent, and the Scrip-tures take on a joyful tone as we continue our preparations for the feast of our Sav-ior’s birth. Our Second Reading gives us cause for joy as St Paul reminds us, “The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all….” Then he gives us a prescription for maintaining this peace: “In everything, by prayer and peti-tion, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Paul’s instructions for obtain-ing peace come as an early Christmas gift. They remind us that we can and should go to God with all our needs and present them to Him along with our thanks. This guidance calls to mind a vital aspect of a stewardship way of life: gratitude to God in response to His great love and countless gifts to us.

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Sunday Readings and BackgroundsThird Sunday of Advent • Week of Dec. 16, 2018

reading I : Zephaniah 3:14-18aRejoice, for the Lord is in your midst.• The prophet Zephaniah preached during a difficult time in

Israel’s history.• Zephaniah told his listeners that the day of the Lord would

be a joyless day because they had not been faithful.• The faithful remnant, who knew their only hope was in

God, would be saved.

reading II : Philippians 4:4-7Rejoice in the Lord always.• The sense of excitement at the arrival of the Lord contin-

ues in the second reading.• Paul calls the Philippians to joy and peace because of the

coming of the Lord.• They should live their lives as a people saved by the

mercy and love of God.

Gospel : Luke 3:10-18John the Baptist announces the coming of the Messiah.• At the time the Gospel of Luke was written, Christians

had begun to realize that Christ’s return might not be immediate.

• They needed to learn how to live in readiness, to be aware

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

that their own deaths might come before the day of the Lord.• Today’s passage instructs people to live justly within their

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MyersFuneral Home

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The Gospel passage, from Luke, shows us how to live out this thanks, making our lives a “Christmas gift” to Christ in joyful response to His love for us. When the crowds hear John the Baptist’s message that their Savior is coming, they ask him what they should do to prepare. He responds, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do the same.” He tells tax collectors to stop collecting more than is prescribed and soldiers, to be satisfied with their wages. In other words, he tells them to be good and generous stewards of all God’s gifts to them! As the great feast of Christmas draws near, let us rejoice in Christ’s extravagant love. Let’s avail ourselves of the peace He longs to give us. And let’s look carefully at our lives to make sure we are indeed making of them a gift fitting for Him.