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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TONIGHT
Sunday, December 17, 2017
is the last 7:00 PM Mass
to be offered
at Saint James Church
The Parish is Served by
Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor [email protected], [email protected]
Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Arthur Bandel, Permanent Deacon [email protected]
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
SUNDAY MASSES Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM
7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM & 7:00PM (Except Memorial Day through Labor Day)
DAILY MASS Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM
Evening Novena ~ Monday Evenings 6:45PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00AM
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM~4:00PM (closed daily 12:00-1:00PM)
A Welcoming Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us.
December 17, 2017
Images courtesy of Google.com
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"FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD BEFRIENDS THE ALIEN, FEEDING AND CLOTHING THEM. SO YOU TOO MUST BEFRIEND THE ALIEN, FOR YOU WERE ONCE ALIENS
YOURSELVES." An Advent Sourcebook, p. 98.
We begin this Third Week of Advent which is the last full week of the season, since next Sunday is Christmas Eve. Hopefully, during this season we have become more aware of not just the presence of Emmanuel in our lives but the hope that he will return again in glory. In the meantime, we continue to celebrate his life in us and the life of our parish and church.
The quotation at the beginning of this column is from the Book of Deuteronomy. The writer is reminding us of the presence of foreigners in our lives, and how we must care for them; like we do with anyone else. With all that is in the news about undocumented people being deported, this message is just as important for us today as it was when Deuteronomy was written. If we want the kingdom of God to be a reality for everyone, then we must be willing to care for all those whom God sends into our lives. If we want our society to be a just one, then we must promote justice for all by the way we treat them as equals to all of us.
In today's Gospel, John is telling the folks that whomever they are expecting, he is not the one. He is a voice call-ing out that there is someone who will come after him and who is greater than he. What John offers is an oppor-tunity for folks to get their lives in order so that they are ready to greet the Messiah when he appears. Are we just as prepared to meet the Lord if he were to return today, tomorrow or any time in our lifetime? Or are we just so content that we are willing to sit and wait, and maybe miss the opportunity to help others discover the wonder that Jesus is for all of us?
Let's not overlook the fact that even though we await the Lord's return in glory, he is present in the Word, the Breaking of the Bread, and especially in each of our lives. Like, John, we too are called to prepare the way of the Lord, all the while celebrating his presence among us.
HAPPY ADVENT!!!
~ FR. JOE
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Simbang Gabi: Filipino Novena Mass and Reception Monday, December 18 ~ 8:00 pm (all are invited!)
Advent Penance Service with Individual Confessions Wednesday, December 20 ~ 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE 4:00 pm Family Mass ~ 7:30 pm Mass ~ 12:00am Midnight Mass
(Christmas concert begins at 11:30 pm)
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon
NEW YEAR’S MASSES SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Monday, January 1, ~ 9:00 am ~ 10:30 am ~ 12:00 Noon (No 7:30 am Mass on New Year’s Day)
Advent and Christmas Schedule
Advent memorials
THE ADVENT WREATH IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Pete Petino r/b Janet & Family
THE ADVENT CANDLES WILL BURN IN LOVING MEMORY OF…...
Thanksgiving Parishioner
Bernie & Susie LoMacchio r/b Daughter, Patty
Jim Murphy r/b Florence Murphy & Family
Modesta Lordi
r/b Her Daughters, Phyllis & Anne
ADVENT “LITTLE BLUE BOOKS”
In Loving Memory of John D. Pflug, III and Garrett Gurrieri r/b Pflug Family
A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
BE SURE TO JOIN US THIS AFTERNOON: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 ~ 3:00PM IN THE CHURCH
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and come to church to listen to the Christmas story as woven through the Old and New Testaments and expressed in beautiful Christmas Carols sung by our Parish Choirs
A Christmas cookie reception will follow
All are welcome to experience this Christmas spirit-filled hour of scripture and song.
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RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
Thank you to the families enrolled in our parish
Home Study Program for decorating 100 star
ornaments which will hang on the Christmas Tree in
the Gathering Area of the Church. The children are
looking forward to coming to Mass to see their stars
shining brightly on the tree!
This is our last week of classes before the
Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Classes resume Sunday, January 7th and Tuesday,
January 9th for grades K through 7 and our 8th
graders also return to class on January 9th.
No Classes:
Sunday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31
Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, 2018
PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CUSTOM IS…
Here are a few of our 5th graders favorite Christmas customs and how they help them to remember Jesus.
“getting a tree with my friends, decorating it and going to families’ houses. It helps me remember Jesus because his birthday is on Christmas.”
“going to church and spending time with my family. It helps me celebrate Jesus’ birth.”
“getting presents because it reminds me of all the gifts Jesus grants to other people.”
“the presents because Jesus is like a gift. God sent Jesus to us. Just like our parents give us gifts. We give them gifts back. And we give God something in return. We pray and go to church so we are giving back to God.”
“waiting on Christmas Eve and praying to Jesus that my presents come. Praying reminds me of the Nativity and how the shepherds and Kings came to give Jesus gifts.”
Here are a few favorite customs from our staff:
“my father would go downstairs to turn on the Christmas music and we lined up (all 7 of us), youngest to oldest, and headed downstairs to find our gifts on Christmas morning. It reminds me of the three kings and the anticipation they had following the star and finally arriving to find the newborn King. What a gift they received!”
“putting up the Nativity with my siblings and trying to be the first one to unwrap and find baby Jesus and place him in the center. This reminds me of Jesus because he is the center of my life.”
“to go on a trolley ride through town with Santa while singing Christmas carols. We are reminded of Jesus' love through song and celebration and are thankful for the talents and joy God has blessed us with.”
“to set up the nativity under the tree before Christmas but we wait until after midnight to put baby Jesus in the manger. We do this before we open any presents to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.”
Whatever your favorite Christmas custom, let us remember JESUS, who IS the reason for the season.
SIMBANG GABI
(ADVENT NOVENA MASS AND
FELLOWSHIP/RECEPTION)
TOMORROW NIGHT!
On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 8:00pm, the
‘Simbang Gabi’ will be held at St. James the
Apostle Church in Springfield.
In anticipation of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus
Christ and in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the
Filipino Apostolate of Union County, NJ is hosting
the celebration of ‘SIMBANG GABI’ in 9 parishes
from December 15 to 23, 2017. Please pick up a
schedule of these masses in the gathering area.
Please join us in this celebration and in the fellowship
after the Mass. For additional information, please
call Gene and Nene Salle (516-225-5757) or Myra
Batallones (973-459-1848).
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GATHERING AREA CHRISTMAS TREE
“STAR OF WONDER!”
The theme for our Christmas Tree in the Gathering Area this year is “Star of Wonder” please bring an inexpensive star ornament to hang on our parish tree.
Please do not lend us expensive, or family heirlooms ornaments—every attempt is made to return the ornaments to their owners, but not guaranteed.
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PARISH INFORMATION
Sharing With One Another
CHRISTMAS WAFER ~ OPLATEK
The legacy of the Christmas Wafer (Oplatek) is revered and unique, a universal symbol of family and parish unity. Throughout the centuries millions of Catholics / Christians share this Christmas Wafer. It emphasizes that we pray that all sorrows and breeches may be healed and vanish; that forgiveness is exchanged; that joy may reign. We are truly “one in the Spirit” We are one in the Lord! As you break and share the Oplatek with your loved ones at Christmas, may distance between us disappear; may our thoughts unite us with fond and precious memories where our hearts are unable to be physically present.
“Glory to God in the Highest… Peace on Earth to All People of Good Will!”
Oplatek-Christmas Wafers will be available Dec. 16/17 after all masses while the supply lasts.
All proceeds from your generous “free-will offering” will be given to Fr. John Dennehy to donate to the St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark on behalf of our parish.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
If you would like the opportunity to have a loved one memorialized
during the Christmas Season please call Michelle Sblendorio
in the Rectory Office or see one of the priests after any mass.
973-376-3044
Saint James the
Apostle Parish School
Cordially invites you to attend
Our Christmas Pageant
“Star of Wonder”
Thursday, December 21
At 1:00 PM
Hatcher Hall
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child
with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him.”
Mt2:10-11
Join us for an Evening of Prayer, Adoration and
Benediction as we celebrate the Epiphany of the
Lord: Friday, January 5, 2018. Our evening will begin
at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
All are welcome
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COMMUNITY NEWS Keeping in Touch With One Another
ST WALBURGA MONASTERY Benedictine Spirituality Center, 851 N. Broad St.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208 ~ 908-353-3028
A New Year's Eve Retreat for women is offered at St Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ, 4:00 PM Sunday eve until 1:00 PM Monday. Join others to begin the New Year with prayer and reflection. Fee: $60. For information and registration contact Sr Marita, 908-353-3028; [email protected]
MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587
(908) 753-2091 * [email protected] Registration Required
YEAR-END DAY OF PRAYER
Sun., Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
($20-$30 As You Are Able)
Spend this last day of the year reflecting on the many gifts God has bestowed on you.
Day begins and ends with communal prayer. Bring bag lunch.
SAGE HOME HEALTH CARE
S.A.G.E. Inc. provides health and personal care
services that help clients remain in their
homes. This offers a cost-effective and more desira-
ble alternative to nursing home care.S.A.G.E. Inc.,
offers an experienced Clinical Nursing Team with
over fifty years of experience in Home Care.
For more information call (908) 659-9668.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
If you are caring for someone 60 years of age or older
and you feel stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed, there
is help available.
Catholic Charities offers confidential counseling sessions
for caregivers of Union County Residents. Our
counselors can meet with you at 505 South Avenue
East, Cranford, NJ 07016 or in your own home for
your convenience.
Please call 908-497-3900 for more information and to
schedule an appointment.
You don’t have to do it all on your own!
BULLETIN HOLIDAY SCHEDULE All submissions due at 12:00 NOON
New Year’s Eve: The December 31, 2017 bulletin is due
Monday, December 18
**************************************** Epiphany of the Lord:
January 7, 2018 bulletin is due Wednesday, December 27, 2017
A DIVINE CHILD’S BIRTH GIVES
HOPE – WILL YOU?
The birth of the infant Jesus represents hope for all
humanity. Many people due to their impoverished
conditions have difficulty finding hope in this joyous
season. Please help Catholic Charities be a beacon of
hope by giving items to our donation bin. We accept
the following: all forms of used clothing, small
appliances, shoes, linens, sheets, towels, stuffed
animals, novels, and children’s books. Thank you.
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SAINT JAMES PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Want to keep up with events at St. James? Know a friend or neighbor who might like to hear about what’s going on in our vibrant parish? Send an email to:
to be added to our email list and be notified of parish events. The Publicity Committee also has a mail slot in the rectory for your convenience.
EVANGELIZATION CORNER
Mrs. Kim Mailley, Pastoral Associate For The New Evangelization
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo Coordinator
The Youth Group celebrated the 2nd week of Advent by making a Peace Pole. It is in the Gathering Area of the Church - be sure to take a look at the wishes of Peace from around the world and the special message on top just from the Youth Group! A great big Shout Out to the group as they worked very hard on this!!
December 17th: the Youth Group Christmas Party takes place 5:30pm in the school gym, concluding with Mass together at 7:00pm. Families are welcome to join us!
Next Youth Group Meeting - Sunday January 7th at its new time 7-9pm - Winter Wonderland Party
Understand the Entire Bible! A 24-Part Study Featuring Jeff Cavins
Saint James the Apostle Church– Gym
Wednesdays, beginning January 10, 2018 at 7:00PM
To register please email:
[email protected] or call the parish office 973-376-3044.
Fee $10 Optional workbook fee: $40.00
Light refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Geri Bujnowski: [email protected]
FEED MY PEOPLE
Mrs. Lisa Gillo, Coordinator
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
Mrs. Claire Bernstein, Coordinator WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY COMMISSIONED
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Kristin Gage Robert Kennedy Schella Kieschke Teresa Matthews
Karen Moore Vivian Troya-Furnaguera
Maria Yambao
Thank you to all the Extraordinary Ministers
who serve our parish.
70 lbs of meatloaf, 10 lbs of ham and 423 sandwiches were collect last weekend. Thank you for your continued generosity! A HUGE thank you to all that have donated to this ministry over the years, especially those that have been so consistent month after month....
I also truly appreciate the time & effort of all the drivers. TOGETHER, we have fed many, many hungry people.
God Bless & Merry Christmas!
Lisa Gillo
Saint James Mom’s Group!
Join us in the rectory from 4:00 ~ 5:00PM
Sunday, January 14, 2018 Come pray with other Catholic moms as we
discuss how the weekly readings apply to moms of today!
All moms (and children) are welcome!
For more information contact Traci Burns:
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DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings
To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle
Sanctuary Lamp
In Thanksgiving ~ Parishioner
Bread And Wine
Frank Benson ~ Angie & Children
A TIME TO SEEK
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, A.J. Carlucci, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart, David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, Stephen Patricco,
Aric Patten, Phillip Patten, Aaron Pluto, Arthur Raymond, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki,
1Lt. Steven Rogacki, Frank Wulff
Harlan Acosta, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, Peter Carey, Joseph Gurliaccio, Joseph Furnaguera,
Sebastian Valencia Obando
THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO HEAL
Ronald Alaniz, Irene Baranski, Paul Barbato,
Connie Bellott, Ann Benedek, Gail Boykewich,
Helen Chelis, Phyllis Colosimo, Dave Darby,
Kristina De Jesus, Marie Del Mauro,
Honorise DeSisto, Scott Dillensnyder, Lee Ebert, Matthew Friedman, Miguel Antonio Garcia,
Monica Gomes, Luke Granger, Ana Harper,
Steven Hensle, Kevin Keating, Jake Kessler,
Angela Klopfer, Tony La Salle, Chenoa Lipski,
Marian Lordi, Charlotte McNelis, Ilene Maldonado,
Josephine Massa, Gene Melleno, Simone Miller,
Jean Nittie, Filippa Nolfo, Kyle Noonan,
John Pangiochi, John Rehis, Rev. Tom Roberts,
Ginny Sampson, Jack Silbert,
Carmina Caivano Stoney, Sandra Turlowicz,
Adam Wuest
A TIME TO BE BORN
Ronald Kulig, Annunziata Mazza, Kenneth Meyer,
Sr. Ann Murtha, Rev. Michael Santoro
A TIME TO DIE
A TIME TO WED
MARIAN DEVOTION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:30-7:30pm in our Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us.
HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE
Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Ave., Union
Come join us in prayer for one hour on the first
Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM before the
Blessed Sacrament.
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SUNDAY, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent
5:00PM (Saturday)
Susie LoMacchio ~ Daughter
7:30AM
Josephine Pascarello ~ Family
9:00AM
Richard Birch ~ Dave & Diane Woodruff
10:30AM
Stephen Napolitano ~ Kennedy Family
12:00PM
Angelo & Louie DelMauro ~ Mother, Maria
7:00PM
Mamie & Joseph Liantonio ~ Joanne Rullo MONDAY, December 18
7:30AM
Betty May Clarke ~ Teresa Catania
TUESDAY, December 19
7:30AM
For the People of Saint James
WEDNESDAY, December 20
7:30AM
Ann Marie Piramo~ Gaston Family
THURSDAY, December 21 St. Peter Canisus
7:30AM
David Michael Wohltman & Leroy Kimney
~ Jack Cataneo
FRIDAY, December 22
7:30AM
Cornelius O’Donnell ~ Son, Tim
SATURDAY, December 23
8:00AM
Modesta Lordi ~ Daughters, Phyllis & Annie
SUNDAY, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent
5:00PM (Saturday)
Tillie Catenacci ~ Granddaughters
7:30AM
Battaglia Family~ Family
9:00AM
Angela Raimondo ~ Evelyn Raimondo Kaiser &
Marianne Van Volkenbury
10:30AM
Ann & Vincent Petrignani & Carmela Frio ~
Ann & Donna
12:00PM
Bob & Lucille Purcell ~ Family
SUNDAY, December 24 Christmas Eve
4:00PM
For the People of Saint James
7:30PM
For the People of Saint James
12:00AM
For the People of Saint James
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK
At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick. Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially in critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening condition. We will continue to pray for and mention the names of our sick parishioners for three weeks when we receive notice from the family or the individual asking for prayers. After three weeks, the name will continue to be listed in the bulletin, until we receive notice otherwise. If the condition worsens, please call the Rectory so that the name can be mentioned during Mass again.
May They Rest in the Peace of Christ
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS
If you or someone you know is in the hospital please
inform the hospital staff that you are Catholic and a
member of Saint James the Apostle Church. The
priests and deacons will be able to find you so a visit
can be arranged. Contact the Rectory to have a name
added at Mass and/or to the Prayer Line.
Please be sure to include hospital information.
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PASTOR Father Joseph F. Barbone, M.A.
[email protected], [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Jeong Gyeong Kim (Father Silvano Kim)
WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Father John D. Dennehy
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Arthur Bandel
Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni Deacon Dan O’Neill
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio
SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081
Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, M.B.A., Ed.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-ASD Cert.
[email protected] 8TH GRADE / CONFIRMATION / YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Colleen Tyra
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Matthew Wilson
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION
Mrs. Kim Mailley [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug
PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]
PARISH STAFF INFORMATION
Fr. Joseph Barbone
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Fr. Jeong Gyeong Kim
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for scheduling information.
RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.
EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please contact the Parish Office.
THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith. Contact the Parish Office for details.
BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.
CATECHESIS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Dec. 17
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a
Welcoming and Diverse Community,
We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle
Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,
Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the
Needs of One Another,
as We Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth.