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 No Daily Mass

Thursday No Daily Mass Saturday 5:00 PM

Friday No Daily Mass 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. 1/6 9:00 a.m. For the Intentions of our Parishioners Tues. 1/ 8 9:00 a.m. No Daily Mass Thurs. 1/10 12:00 p.m. No Daily Mass Fri. 1/11 8:30 a.m. No Daily Mass Sat. 1/12 5:00 p.m. † Paul Burey by Nancy Burey Sun. 1/13 9:00 a.m. For the Intentions of our Parishioners

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). 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. Jan. 6 10:15 AM Ladies Guild Meeting

Tues. Jan. 8 6:00 PM

Wed. Jan.9 5:00 PM St. Stanislaus MMP– Cenacle (for more information call Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131

Thurs. Jan. 10 9:30 AM Bible Study

Fri. Jan. 11 8:30 AM Chaplet

Sun. Jan. 13 10:15 AM Faith Formation Class Knights will sell Chili Cook Off tickets

Pastoral Council Meeting

Sat. Jan. 12 Knights will sell Chili Cook Off tickets

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Today’s Meditation The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew’s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the fulfillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi’s home

country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be attentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. 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 23, 2018

Offertory 4,268.25 Christmas 4,032.30 Immaculate Conception 5.00 Mass Intentions 30.00 Debt Reduction 145.00 Religious Retirement 10.00 $8,490.55

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

A time to mourn:

St. Stanislaus Parish extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Rosetta Debevec who passed away on Thursday, December 20th. She will be sadly missed by her family and her St. Stanislaus family as well.

The Main Sanctuary Candle will burn

from Jan. 4th thru Jan. 10th

for the Repose of the soul of

Rosetta Debevec

prayerfully offered by

St. Stanislaus Parish

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.

E Mail Addresses Please!

If you have changed your email address or you think that we may not

have it here in the office please let Rebecca know say that we may

update our system. We would like to have as many as possible in the

system so that we may send informa on that will occasionally

come up and be important to send out to our parishioners.

Thank you!

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

If you would like to serve your Parish as a Liturgical Minister such as a

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

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