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Church Office Phone: 864/422-1648 Fax: 864/277-5969 Email: [email protected] Website: olrgreenville.com Emergency Number: 877/598-3974 Church Office Hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Monday through Friday Fr. Dwight Longenecker Email: [email protected] School Office Phone: 864/277-5350 School Office Hours: 8:00AM - 3:30PM Monday-Friday Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:15PM Vigil Sunday 9:00AM 5:00pm Call Church Office or consult bulletin for Holy Day Schedule Daily Mass Schedule Monday 8:30AM Wednesday 6:00PM Thursday 8:30AM Friday 9:00AM First Friday Adoration 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Mass at 8:00PM Confession Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45PM Saturday 4:00 - 5:00PM or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 4:45-5:45PM Benediction 5:45PM Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church 3710 Augusta Rd. † Greenville, SC 29605 December 4, 2016 The Second Sunday of Advent Dear Brothers and Sisters, The readings for the second Sunday of Advent always focus on St. John the Baptist. As we enter a new phase of our life together at Our Lady of the Rosary it is worth remembering the prophetic and preaching aspect of our ministry. John the Baptist was a prophet. This means he lived and proclaimed a message from God to his people. The message was one of God’s judgement and mercy. The people had wandered and strayed from God’s love. If they would return to them, he would welcome and forgive. This is still the timeless message of the Christian gospel. Very often Catholics tend to get side tracked. We get absorbed in doing good works. We educate the young. We feed the hungry. We campaign against evil. We try to make the world a better place. All of these things are good, but the good can sometimes be the enemy of the best. The first calling is to proclaim the gospel of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. If we do not do that then, in the words of Pope Francis, the church has become no more than another “non governmental agency”. When we forget the primary message of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and focus only on good works it is not long before people draw the conclusion that they can do all those good works without going to church or believing in Christ. John the Baptist helps us to remember the core message, the primary gospel and the foundational need to turn to the Lord and pray for true renewal of heart, mind, soul, and body . As we move through Advent to the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity, let us turn again and put him first in our lives, our homes, and our parish. Your Pastor, Fr. Longenecker Your advertisement could be HERE! If you are interested in advertising in our bulletin and e-bulletin contact the parish office at 864-422-1648 or [email protected].
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Church Office Phone: 864/422-1648 Fax: 864/277-5969
Email: [email protected] Website: olrgreenville.com
Emergency Number: 877/598-3974
Church Office Hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM,
Monday through Friday
Fr. Dwight Longenecker Email: [email protected]
School Office Phone: 864/277-5350 School Office Hours: 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Monday-Friday
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:15PM Vigil Sunday 9:00AM 5:00pm
Call Church Office or consult bulletin for Holy Day Schedule
Daily Mass Schedule Monday 8:30AM Wednesday 6:00PM Thursday 8:30AM Friday 9:00AM First Friday Adoration 9:00AM -
5:00PM; Mass at 8:00PM
Confession Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45PM Saturday 4:00 - 5:00PM or by
appointment
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 4:45-5:45PM Benediction 5:45PM
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
3710 Augusta Rd. † Greenville, SC 29605
December 4, 2016 The Second Sunday of Advent Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The readings for the second Sunday of Advent always focus on St. John the Baptist. As we enter a new phase of our life together at Our Lady of the Rosary it is worth remembering the prophetic and preaching aspect of our ministry.
John the Baptist was a prophet. This means he lived and proclaimed a message from God to his people. The message was one of God’s judgement and mercy. The people had wandered and strayed from God’s love. If they would return to them, he would welcome and forgive.
This is still the timeless message of the Christian gospel. Very often Catholics tend to get side tracked. We get absorbed in doing good works. We educate the young. We feed the hungry. We campaign against evil. We try to make the world a better place. All of these things are good, but the good can sometimes be the enemy of the best.
The first calling is to proclaim the gospel of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. If we do not do that then, in the words of Pope Francis, the church has become no more than another “non governmental agency”.
When we forget the primary message of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and focus only on good works it is not long before people draw the conclusion that they can do all those good works without going to church or believing in Christ.
John the Baptist helps us to remember the core message, the primary gospel and the foundational need to turn to the Lord and pray for true renewal of heart, mind, soul, and body .
As we move through Advent to the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity, let us turn again and put him first in our lives, our homes, and our parish.
Your Pastor, Fr. Longenecker
Your advertisement could be
HERE!
If you are interested in
advertising in our bulletin
and e-bulletin contact the
parish office at
864-422-1648 or
December 4, 2016
Ministries and
Committees
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Parish Council
Jennifer Brank .............. 422-1648
Parish Finance Council
Robert Van Norden ...... 422-1648
School Board
Joseph Del Collo .......... 901-8648
Jr. High Youth Group
TBD ............................... 422-1648
High School Youth Group (JPII)
Mikael McKinney ........ 238-2432
Music Director
Rahab Rice………………..483-2311
Evangelization
Tommy Smith ............... 422-1648
Deacon Raymond Perham
Bereavement
Joan Macalka ................ 297-1539
Marianne Stoddard……..360-2406 Prison Ministry
Dcn. Ray Perham .......... 422-1648
St. Martha’s Guild
....................................... 422-1648
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Louisa Storen, LSW800-921-8122
Baptism Preparation
Katie Orbon ……………….422-1648
Deacon Richard Ballard
EMOHC
Marie White .................. 277-6449
Lectors
Dcn. Richard Ballard ... 422-1648
Ushers
Greg Moman ............. 297-7016
Altar Servers
Pat Mohr ....................... 609-9747
Welcoming Committee
Dcn. Richard Ballard... 422-1648
Knights of Columbus
Jeff Crouch….. …………..430-0938
Nick Hine
Pastoral Counseling
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Marriage Preparation
Dcn. Richard Ballard ...422-1648
Respect Life
Victoria Norris …………..967-2713
Safe Environment Coordinator
Dcn. Richard Ballard…..422-1648
Deacon Ron Meyer
St. Vincent de Paul
Pauline Bellavance…….…422-1648
Homebound/Shut Ins
Shawna Fesler………….....422-1648
Pastoral Staff Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Pastor
Deacon Raymond Perham Deacon Richard Ballard, D. Min., LPC, Pastoral Associate
Deacon Ron Meyer Deacon Ed Case
Parish Office—864-422-1648 OLR School—864-277-5350 Dir. of Faith Formation/Communication Katie Orbon School Principal Marianne Tully [email protected] [email protected] Organist/Choir Director Rahab Rice School Secretary Annette Danfy [email protected] [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator Mikael McKinney Director of Advancement & Enrollment [email protected] Christine Barr Parish Receptionist Beth Jones [email protected] [email protected]
Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 3,—Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sat. 5:15 PM Gertrude Campbell-
Stephens + & Hugh Campbell + Sun. 9:00AM Katie O’Brien Vogg + 5:00PM For All Parishioners Mon. 8:30AM Kate Menegay + Wed. 6:00PM Edwin Sorensen + Thur. 8:30 AM For the Dead Fri. 9:00 AM For the Living Sat. 5:15 PM Sydney Johnson +
Sun. 9:00AM McDara Folan + 5:00PM For All Parishioners
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Dale Amorosia, Barbara Andersen, Ruth Ballard, Virginia Bellew, Laurie Bernard, Sandra Brock, Annette Burgess, Will Busby, The Carson Family, Ruby Clarke, Laura Coulter, Megan Counihan, Christy Dias, William Everingham, Betsy Furman, Larry & Cynthia Good, Teresa Gray, Phillip Greene, Lynn Holdsworth, Harry Hominuk, Eileen Howard, Bethe Kitchen, William Lacy, Kenneth Landgrover, Cooper Landreph, John Loesch, Katherine Lowry, Mike McGrady, Jan Meyer, “Kat” Moman, Mrs. That Nguyen, Leah Parisi, Thien Pham, Andres Prestoza, Eric Provencher, Patrick Roberts, Charlie Rooney, Nancy and Earl Smith, Teresa Squillace, Frank Striplin, Peter Stryker, Annette Sullivan, Tedrick Family, Mary Lou Whelan, Kayla Wiegand, Steve Wiltberger, and all those who are sick .
Parish Operating Financials Needed each week $10,000 Received week ending11/27/16 $9,999
High School Youth Group Meets after 5:00 Mass on Sundays
December 4 – Regular meeting December 11 – Regular meeting December 17&18 – M4L fundraiser after all Masses! Serving hot chocolate and candy canes for donations! December 18 – Decorating the Parish Christmas trees, and Christmas party! This is a wonderful YG tradition! December 25 – No meeting. Merry Christmas! January 1 – No meeting. Happy New year! January 8 – Regular Meeting
OLR School News
Make every Christmas
purchase count by giving the
gift that gives twice! The last date to
order Scrip for gift giving will be
Monday, December 12th.
Spiritual Adoption
Week 30—By this week, Baby weighs
almost 4 pounds. He has tiny toenails
now, and his fingernails have grown in,
too. Some babies have a head of hair
already; others have only peach fuzz. He is moving
around a lot, and getting ready for his big day.
Religious Education classes (K5-8th grades) will NOT meet Sunday, December 4th.
Classes will resume December 11th.
Important Parish Dates! The next SVdP meeting will be
January 8th, at the Mother Teresa
House, after the 9:00 Mass.
Upcoming Second Collections for the Diocese of Charleston
December 11—Retirement Fund for Religious
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM AT MOTHER TERESA HOUSE, LOCATED AT 110 JAMES DRIVE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Adult Faith Exploration Classes
take place each Monday
7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Parish Center Please see our website or call the parish
office for a list of classes.
This Monday, December 5th, will be the last class until the new year.
>Fall 40 Days for Life, the peaceful, prayerful vigil to end abortion, ended Sunday, Nov. 6th. We are still tallying our Rosaries for Life. Turn in your counts on the blue sheets at the Infant of Prague/Pro-life Corner in the blue basket. Our goal is 600 Rosaries.
Brick Courtyard Project You are invited to purchase inscribed bricks to
be used in the courtyard of the new church and
in a new Garden of Remembrance. Please pick
up a brochure after Mass this weekend or view
it on the church website.
Would you like to help with the ministry of Mother Teresa House?
Don’t have spare time to volunteer? You can still contribute!
The parish office has a list of needed items for this ministry. Call to see how you can help.
864-422-1648
God of hope, you raised up
John the baptizer as a herald
who calls us to conversion. As
we joyfully await the glorious
coming of Christ, we pray to
you for the needs of the
church and the world. Hear
our humble prayer that we
may serve you in holiness and
faith and give voice to your
presence among us until the
day of the coming of your
Son, Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.
If you are interested in joining OLR or have
registered since June you are invited to a
New Member Breakfast
on December 11, 2016,
after the
9:00 am Mass.
You will have the opportunity to
register with the parish and learn about the ministry
opportunities available at OLR.
Please let us know if you will be able to attend.
864-422-1648, [email protected]
Mass times for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
Wednesday, December 7th, 6:00 pm Vigil Mass
Thursday, December 8th, 9:00 am
In accordance with the Diocesan calendar the church office will be closed on December 8th.
