St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 4849 Castle Hayne Road ~ Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Phone: 910-675-2336 Fax: 910-675-3116 Website: ststanislauscatholic.org

Daily Masses: Weekend Masses:

Tuesday, New Years Day 9:00 AM

Thursday 12:00 PM Saturday 5:00 PM

Friday 8:30 AM Sunday 9:00 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:45 p.m., after the 8:30 a.m.

daily Masses, or by appointment

Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the office six months or more prior to

the proposed date of your wedding.

Parochial Administrator

Fr. Roger Malonda Nyimi ………… Ext. 12 Deacon

Deacon Jeff Jolly ………………… Ext. 14 Parish Bookkeeper Heather McLaren……………………….. Ext.13

ststans.finoffice@ec.rr.com Parish Secretary and

Bulletin Editor Rebecca Clements……..…………… Ext. 26

ststans4@ec.rr.com Parish Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Mass Intentions

Sun. 12/30 9:00 a.m. † Charlie Lipari by Ludi, Lena & Gene Tues. 1/1 9:00 a.m. † Paul Burey by Nancy Burey Thurs. 1/3 12:00 p.m. † Mary Elizabeth Dmytruk by Mary Anne Adams Fri. 1/4 8:30 a.m. † Elmer Kelly by his wife, Mary Kelly Sat. 1/5 5:00 p.m. † Dr. Albert Paul Glod by Ted Glod Sun. 1/6 9:00 a.m. For the Intentions of our Parishioners

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Psalm — Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128. Second Reading — See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2, 21-24) Gospel — The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. They found him in the temple, in the midst of the teachers (Luke 2:41-52). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

Parish Planner Sun. Dec. 30 10:15 AM No Faith Formation Class

Mon. Dec. 31 Parish Office Closed

Tues. Jan. 1 Happy New Year

Wed. Jan. 2 5:00 PM St. Stanislaus MMP– Cenacle (for more information call Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131

Thurs. Jan. 3 9:30 AM Bible Study

Sun. Jan. 6 10:15 AM 6:00 PM

Ladies Guild Meeting Rosary & Socialization (hosted by our Knights)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Today’s Meditation The idea, dream, and reality of family is so strong and durable that we use it to describe all that is best about human gatherings. We speak of the family of nations, of our church and parish families. The greatest compliment we can pay a friend or gracious host is to say that we feel at home with them, we feel part of the family. Families are the

first crucibles in which love is tested and tempered. Jesus himself was one of three people who lived in the shadow of each other. This family, like our own, did not always “get it right,” but they always tried to. These three “amateurs” were on holiday, and one of them got lost. Two were worried sick and took great measures to find the third, a boy after all, who was seeking the meaning of his calling. He found his vocation—to do his Father’s work—but he also returned home with his parents. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

We Welcome all Visitors!

Welcome to St. Stanislaus Parish. We are happy you chose to be with us today. If you are traveling, we pray for your safe journey. If you live in the Wilmington area, we hope you will return soon to worship with us.

Our Mission Statement

In recognition of God’s love and presence in every human being, the members of Saint Stanislaus Parish embrace the challenge to serve God and all His people. In fellowship with one another, we nurture our Catholic Faith through the celebration of the sacraments and reflection on the word of God. As a welcoming and culturally diverse Faith Community, we strive to proclaim and live the good News of Jesus Christ while providing for the spiritual and physical needs of those less fortunate.

Liturgical Ministries Schedule The Liturgical Ministries Schedule is now online.

A paper copy of the schedule can be found on the Information table in the Gathering Area

If you have questions about your schedule please contact Deacon Jeff, deacon.jeff@ec.rr.com

910-297-5847 Thank you!

Update for 2019 Please contact Rebecca in the office if you have placed a loved one on our prayer list and they are now no longer in need of prayers. This will allow us to update the list. If you have someone to add to the list you may also call to have them added for prayers. Thank you.

May all those in need of our prayers and their caretakers

feel God’s Love for them!

Our Prayer List

Anthony Apostolico Saul Ayano Leo Battistelli Peggy Battistelli Sharon Battistelli Bozena Bekier Kara Bennett Mary Berrie Sinead Berrie Elaine Bonnett Jim Browne Rita Cadigan Betty Cascone Nathan Clemente Teresa Coleman Bob Collins JoAnne Condra Henry Cowart Adona Cyrus Max Dahlmann Nadine Davis Leighton Diorec Jean Dousharm James Dudley Tea Dudley Janice Dukovic Anna Evanko Cathy Finucane Owanna Fishgold Stella Florence Mary Fornini J.D. Grainger Jr. Shirley Graham Brenda Grainger Fran Gurgul Celie Wirth Hardin Joseph Haynes Michael Hill Marsha Humphreys

Grace Jenkins Thomas Kelley Virginia Kistler Bea Kosmowski Betty LaFaze Kathleen LaVigne Cathy Lanunziata Katie Lemaire Kathleen Lenahan Stephen Likens Laura Longo Edwin Lorek Tim Ludlum Gloria Luyon Mary Malakian Larry Malakian Mia Marchesie Mike Masone Josephine McCoy David Moore Mike Muno Melissa Peirsall Mary Pelland Marie Rampersad Rosa Marie Santos Eveanne Schechter Larry Schmidt Dakota Stouffer Pat Strickland Gerritt Swart Jill Swart Polly Thompkins Junior Underwood Kevin Vernon Mike Vorderburg Jean Vorderburg David Whitfield Armmanda Wilson Arynne Wilson

Stewardship of Treasure

December 16, 2018

Offertory 2,981.00 Special Parish Needs 500.00 Christmas Offering 60.00 Immaculate Conception 20.00 Mass Intentions 30.00 Debt Reduction 1,175.30 Religious Retirement 10.00 Seasonal Flowers 10.00 $4,586.30

There will be a Second Collection next weekend for Priests’ Welfare & Retirement

Thank You for your Support.

May God Bless You Always, And in All Ways!

There is an appointed time for everything, and time

for every affair under the heavens.

—Ecclesiastes 3

We will reserve this space for the purpose of sharing with our parishioners some of the times in our lives when one of ours is born or we mourn a loss or to celebrate a time to laugh or a time to dance. Please let us know by calling Rebecca in the office at 675-2336, if there is something you would like to share.

Happy New Year “The LORD bless you

and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

First Sunday of the Month Rosary

Each first Sunday of the month, our Knights of Columbus sponsor the Recitation of the Rosary in our Parish Hall followed by some Socialization time. All are invited to come and join them. This is a nice way to spend time with fellow parishioners in prayer and friendship. This Sunday, January 6, 2018 you may come and join them at 6:00 PM. Thank you!

BUNCO NEWS

Join us for BUNCO on Friday, January 25th, in the Parish Hall. Please arrive by 6:15. The cost is $5.00 per person. Donate a nonperishable food item, or cash, to Helping Hands, and receive a free raffle ticket. Never played BUNCO?

We'll teach you-it's fun and easy to learn! Questions, or to sign up by phone, call Ellen at 910-399-2810.

Looking Ahead to the New Year

Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guild will have their January meeting on Sunday, January 6th at 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. They will host Bunco Night on Friday, January 25th. This is a fun-filled night for all.

Social Ministries

Social Ministries will begin their annual collection of goodies for our loyal and sweet furry companions at the Humane Society on 23rd St. on January 6th.They need food, shelter and love just like us. By bringing in donations of pet food, clean towels, blankets and pet toys you can make these wonderful creatures much happier. A bin will be provided a bin for your donations that will be delivered to the shelter. Thank you very much for your caring and generosity.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume their meetings in January 2019, the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Their first meeting of 2019 will be on Wednesday, January 9th.

If you have any yarn that you would like to donate to them, they would greatly appreciate that. You can drop off materials to the office between 8 Am and Noon.

Please contact Rebecca in the office if you would like a shawl for yourself or a family member. The shawls have been blessed and are a beautiful way to share the

Priests’ Welfare & Retirement Collection January 5th & 6th

St. Stanislaus Parish is now assessed over $10,200 annually for the Priests Welfare & Retirement Fund of the Diocese of Raleigh. We have collected only $2,955.00, so far in this fiscal year. (July 2018-June 2019). What we do not receive in these special collections must be paid from our general funds.

This collection is different than the special collection we participated in during early December to support Retired Religious. That was a national collection to assist religious orders (brothers & sisters); this collection is to assist Priests in the Diocese of Raleigh. Please be as generous as you can. Your donations help honor those who have served our families faithfully. Thank you for you generosity.

Mass for Life and NC Right to Life

The Diocese of Raleigh is partnering with NC Right to Life to continue the tradition of taking a stand for the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. The Diocesan Mass for Life will be celebrated by Bishop Luis Zarama on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth St. in Raleigh at 11:00 am. All the faithful of North Carolina are invited to participate in the NC Rally for Life at 1:00 pm and the NC March for Life at 2:00 pm at the Halifax Mall in Downtown Raleigh. The Invocation will be by Bishop Luis Raphael. The keynote speaker will be Dr. George Delgado, a national Catholic Speaker on Pro-Life themes, and is a regular on "Catholic Answers Live". Along with the keynote speaker there will be live music, youth speakers, local politicians and much more.

Special Wedding Anniversaries

With the New Year coming we would like to know if any of our couples will be celebrating their 50th, 60th or 70th

Wedding Anniversary.

We are aware of just one but if you are celebrating in 2019 please let Rebecca in the office know.

You may call 910-675-2336

Pastoral Council Chairperson — Maria Stanley 910-259-8497 Vice Chairperson — Marty Yakimovich 910-617-2805 Secretary — Cindy Geppert 910-663-4302 Fellowship Outreach — Ellen Graskoski 910-399-2810 Cemetery — Regina Kapral 910-796-0048 Evangelization — Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131 Communication — Gene Keith 910-231-4002 Maintenance — Marty Yakimovich 910-617-2805 Dominic Bianco 910-675-0524 Liturgical — Larry Seese 910-371-1525 Faith Formation — Mike Szalkiewicz 910-264-7588 Youth Ministry — Maria Stanley 910-259-8497 Finance — Larry Cash 910-675-2006

Finance Council Chairperson — Larry Cash 910-675-2006

Members:

Bozena Bekier Debbie Cool Dennis Kudro Tom Radewicz

Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight — Calvin Beasley 910-530-0508 Meetings — First Tuesday of each month Rosary — First Sunday of each month Social — Third Wednesday of each month

Ladies Guild President — Rae Kudro 910-769-5364

Meetings — First Sunday of each month

Social Ministries Chairperson — Carolyn Cash 910-675-2006

Evangelization Contact — Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131

Bible Study Coordinator — Helen Rice 910-604-2499 Sept.— May—Each Thursday 9:30 AM—In the Parish Hall

Helping Hands Coordinator — Larry Seese 910-371-1525

Every Other Thursday

Liturgical Team Deacon Jeff Jolly 910-675-2336 Larry Seese 910-371-1525 Rae Kudro 910-769-5364

Music Adult Choir Director Sheila Hardison ststans-music@bizec.rr.com Youth Choir Director Cindy Geppert emrahllc2@gmail.com

Faith Formation Directors Maria Stanley 910-612-7287 Debbie Cool 910-443-0661

Safe Environment Team Leader—Deacon Jeff Jolly 910-675-2336 Members: Tim Dominowski Maria Stanley Elizabeth Scharf Miranda Witkowski

Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact — Elaine Howard 740-359-6877 Sept.– May 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to Noon.

FIG (Followers In God) Youth Group

Contact: Louis Stanley 910-259-8497 Meetings third Sunday of each month Sept.— April — 12:00 PM May—August — After 9:00 AM Mass

St. Stanislaus Councils & Ministries

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Reader, Greeter, Usher, Sacristan or Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist please contact a member of the Liturgical Team.

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