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A Weekly Bulletin for the parishes of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Weston,

Saint Boniface Catholic Church, Camden and Good Shepherd Mission, Glenville, West Virginia

Established 1848

The Holy Family December 29, 2019 Volume IV, Issue 53

The Lewis County Catholic Times

To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800-352-6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact the Diocese at 888-434-6237 or 304-233-0880.

The Feast of the Holy Family

T he Holy Family is the name given to the family unit of Jesus: The Divine Son of God Jesus, his mother the Virgin Mary, and

his foster-father Joseph. We know very little about the life of the Holy Family through the canonical Gospels. They speak of the early years of the Holy Family, including the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the flight into Egypt, and the finding of Jesus in the temple. While the exact details of the day-to-day life of the Holy Family may be unknown, we can still learn a lot from the stories we do have.

Devotion to the Holy Family is a recent development, but one that naturally grows out of a love for Jesus and his family. Devotion to the Holy Family grew in popularity in the 17th century, and several religious congregations have been founded under this title. The Holy Family also became portrayed in popular art of the period. On October 26, 1921 the Congregation of Rites (under Pope Benedict XV) inserted the Feast of the Holy Family into the Latin Rite general calendar. Until then it had been celebrated regionally. Popes before and including Benedict XV (especially Leo XIII) promoted the feast as a way to counter the breakdown of the family unit. Today the Church celebrates the Feast on the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day (Known as the Feast of Mary Mother of God in the Catholic Church). If both Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Sundays, no Sunday exists between the two dates, so the Church celebrates the Holy Family Feast on December 30th.

If the feast falls on the 30th, attendance is not obligatory. Up until 1969, the Holy Family feast was kept on the first Sunday after the Epiphany. It was transferred to its current date in 1969.

The Feast of the Holy Family is not just about the Holy Family, but about our own families too. The main purpose of the Feast is to present the Holy Family as the model for all Christian families, and for domestic life in general. Our family life becomes sanctified when we live the life of the Church within our homes. This is called the "domestic church" or the "church in miniature." St. John Chrysostom urged all Christians to make each home a "family church," and in doing so, this sanctifies the family unit. Just how does one live out the Church in the family? The best way is by making

Christ the center of family and individual life. Ways to do this include: reading scripture regularly, praying daily, attending Mass at least on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, imitating the actions of the Holy Family, going to confession frequently, and so forth, all done together as a family unit.

Commentary for the Readings in the Extraordinary Form: Sunday in the Octave of the Nativity

"Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel" (Gospel).

This prophecy that Jesus is also "a sign that shall be contradicted," indicates what we, too, may expect as "sons of God"; yet it strengthens our hope, if we but place ourselves daily under Mary's care; then the last words of the Gospel may also be applied to us: "the Child grew and became strong. . .full of wisdom." Yes, we are the "sons" and heirs" of God, Whom we can call "Father," because of "His Son, born of a woman," Mary (Epistle). Hence, Jesus, our Brother, actually "leapt down from heaven. . .with beauty. . .with strength" (Introit), to "direct our actions" in His "Name" (Prayer). In the Gradual we offer our "good word" of gratitude for the final victory. Then we will realize that Antichrists "who sought the Child's life are dead" (Communion Verse). Excerpted from My Sunday Missal, Confraternity of the Precious Blood

Mass Schedules for the Solemnity of Mary the

Mother of God (January 1)

A Holy Day of Obligation

St. Patrick’s

December 31, 2019

5:00 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration

6:00 p.m., Mass

January 1, 2020

12:30 p.m. Latin Mass

6:00 p.m., Mass

St. Boniface

December 31, 2019

5:00 p.m., Mass

January 1, 2020

8:30 a.m., Mass

Good Shepherd

December 31, 2019

7:30 p.m., Mass

January 1, 2020

10:30 a.m., Mass

St. Patrick Catholic Church 210 Center Avenue

Weston, West Virginia

26452 www.spchurchweston.org

304-269-3048

304-269-1244 (fax)

Pastor: Very Rev. James R. DeViese, Jr.,

J.C.L., JL

pastor@spchurchweston.net

Associate Pastor: Fr. Cody Ford

(304) 462-7130

cford@dwc.org

Secretary: Sandra Mick, Parish Secretary

secretary@spchurchweston.net

Parish Office Hours: Sunday, 10:30 - 12:30

Monday, 9 - 4

Tuesday, 9 - 4

Wednesday, Noon - 5:00 Thursday, 9 - 1

Friday, 9 - 1

Prayer Chain: Micki Snyder, 304 269-3688

or 304 476-8819

Weekend Masses: Saturday, 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m.,

12:30 p.m. (Latin)

Weekday Masses: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:15 a.m.

Wed., 6:00 p.m.

Reconciliation: Wednesday and Saturday, 5:00pm,

Sunday, 8:45 & 11:45 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 5:00 to 5:45p.m.

(See Weekly Schedule for any

changes to times or location!)

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Weekly Mass Intentions, Liturgical Calendar

Saturday, December 28, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 5:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Mass for †Ed Hubbs by Jacob and Jessica Hubbs

Sunday, December 29, THE HOLY FAMILY 8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:30 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish

11:45 a.m. Confessions 12:30 p.m. (Latin –SUNDAY IN THE Octave of Christmas) Mass for †June Bennett, Jack Powers, Gerald & Pat McCartney

Monday, December 30, Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

8:15 a.m. Mass for †Rev. Bartholomew Stack

Tuesday, December 31, Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:15 a.m. Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood

Tuesday, December 31, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

6:00 p.m. Mass for People of the Parish

Wednesday, January 1, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

12:30 p.m. (Latin Mass – Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord 6:00 p.m. Mass for †Arthur P. CapoBianco, Jr.

Thursday, January 2, Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors of the Church

8:15 a.m. for †Msgr. Franck Quoex Friday, January 3, Holy Name of Jesus

8:15 a.m. Mass for Family of †Madison Jane Cunningham Saturday, January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

5:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Mass for Mass for †James A. Weber by family

Sunday, January 5, EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:30 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish

11:45 a.m. Confessions 12:30 p.m. (Latin –The Most Holy Name of Jesus) Mass for †Mary Frances Spiker by Margaret Blake

Ministry Schedule

Server Reader EMHC Cantor

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 6:00 PM

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Brady Jordan Conner Jordan Malea Clem

J. J. Jordan

Larry Bowers Luanne Bowers Valerie Corley

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 6:00 PM

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Morgan Turner Ian Droppleman

Payton Aman

Rudy Pascasio

Erin Turner Becky King

Micki Snyder

Saturday, Jan 4, 2020 6:00 PM

The Epiphany of the Lord

Ian Droppleman Kamryn Franklin

Marley Riley

Michael Ruffing

Larry Bowers Anna Lee Determan

Pam Thompson Donna Lake

Sunday, Jan 5, 2020 9:30 AM

The Epiphany of the Lord

Joe Derico Jordyn Aman

Makenna West Caleb Stamper

Fred Turner

Steve Corley Betty Hill

Erin Turner

John Collins

January Rosary Leaders Saturday: J.J. Jordan Sunday: Jeremy Garton Wednesday :

January & February Funeral Greeters: Gennett Casto and Barb King January Linens: Barb King

Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp is burning December 22, 2019—January 4, 2020 in memory of In memory of Arthur P. CapoBianco Jr.. If you would like to memorialize the sanctuary lamp in honor/memory of someone for a two-week period, please call the parish office at 304-269-3048.

Scripture Readings December 30, 2019—January 5, 2020

Monday: 1 Jn 2: 12-17/ Ps 96: 7-8a. 8b-9. 10/ Lk 2: 36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2: 22-28/ Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4/ Jn 1: 19-28 Wednesday: Nm 6: 22-27/ Ps 67: 2-3. 5. 6. 8 (2a)/ Gal 4: 4-7/ Lk 2: 16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2: 22-28/ Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4/ Jn 1: 19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2: 29 – 3: 6/ Ps 98: 1. 3cd-4. 5-6/ Jn 1: 29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3: 7-10/ Ps 98: 1. 7-8. 9/ Jn 1: 35-42 Sunday: Is 60: 1-6/ Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13/ Eph 3: 2-3a. 5-6/ Mt 2: 1-12

Weekly Attendance & Collection

Saturday: 87 Sunday: 181 Latin Mass: 42

General: $4270.83 Loan: $55.00 School: $25.00

2019 Catholic Sharing Appeal: Goal: $21,345 Progress: $15,551

Second and Special Collections

January 25 & 26: Church in Latin America

February 26 (Ash Wednesday): Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe

UPCOMING EVENTS

St. Boniface/Good Shepherd January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m., Combined Pastoral Council Meeting at Saint Boniface Church

St. Patrick’s

December 29, 2019 No CCD or Adult Religious Education December 31, 2019 & January 1, 2020 Parish Office Closed January 5, 2020 8:00 a.m., CCD or Adult Religious Education resumes January 8, 2020 6:30 p.m., RCIA resumes January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m., Combined Pastoral Council Meeting at Saint Boniface Church January 12, 2020 1:15 p.m., Confession 2:00 p.m., Latin Mass January 12, 2020 6:00 p.m., Dead Theologians resumes January 31—February 2,2020 Knights of Columbus Retreat at Mary Help of Christians Pastoral Center, Huttonsville

Our Neighbor Collections for December

St. Boniface Church Toilet tissue

St. Patrick Church Laundry detergent & shampoo

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays, 5—6 p.m., St. Boniface Church, Camden

Wednesdays, 5—6 p.m., St. Patrick Church, Weston

Happy 50th Anniversary Paul and Helen Derico!

Paul and Helen were married on December 27, 1969 at Holy Rosary Church in Buckhannon. When you see them, please wish them a Happy Anniversary.

Prayer List

Of your charity, please offer prayers for…

Those who are sick: St. Patrick Church: Fr . Kent Dur ig (Ruby), Sam Aman, Nick Bakas, Jean Scott Chase, John Collins, Brad Curtis, Nick Cutlip, Paul Derico, Rose Determan, Larry Dodson, Carl Ford, Theresa Francis, Marsha Garton, Beth Griffith, Lori Hamrick, Robert Hamilton, Dave Hardman, Shirley Hubbs , Mary Jo Hull, Julia Marsh, Philomena Martin, Ed and Mary Ann Murray, Susan Murray, Mary Oldaker, Delores Paugh, Raylee Rahming, Mike Riley, Brenda Riley, Shane Rowan, Sheila Sayre, Jim Shaver, Sr. Eileen Sinnott, Sr. Peggy Sinnott, John Snyder, Kimberly Snyder, Mary Taylor, Lisa Toms, Grace Turner St. Boniface Church: Norma Aman, Dot Butler , Anna Cr im, Marguer ite Dombroski, Vicki Radcliff, Rose Anita Duley Good Shepherd Mission: Hampton Castleber ry, Judi Connell, T. A. Corcoran, Wayne Falerios, Heather Griffen, Bonnie Klotz, Bettie Kritzer, Betty Maddix, Denise Mitchell, Dr. Carl Nichols, Mary Nicholson, Jean Ott, Mary Jo Pucka, Mitch Snider, Myra Spivey, Ben Timmer Those who have died: May the souls of all the faithful depar ted, through the mer cy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

All Military Personnel: Alan Hamilton, Aaron Hamilton, Stephen Lindsey, R. Brody Springer, Justin Stark, Angel Mack

Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

Former priests and religious of our churches

Those who are homebound, in assisted living or nursing homes.

Parish Membership & Benefits: To be considered an “active” member of any parish (and thus eligible for Sacraments, sponsor eligibility, and the “Active Parishioner Rate of tuition” at a Catholic school), the parish takes into account the following things. First, to receive a discount at a Catholic School or to receive a sacrament, the children MUST attend weekend Mass. Second, family & individual involvement in parish life and ministries are taken into consideration. Mass attendance is only able to be tracked accurately via collection envelopes. If you are not receiving envelopes currently, please contact the appropriate person at your parish. Parishioners over 18 should register as a household to help us keep records accurate and up-to-date.

Catholic Daughters of

the Americas

Court Victory 379

Next Meeting: January 20 6:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Church

All members are urged to bring a potential new member to our next meeting. If you are interested in joining the Daughters but don’t personally know any of the members, please come to the next meeting!

The Catholic Daughters are women of Faith under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, glorifying the Lord, and serving others! The Court is not exclusive to parishioners of St. Patrick Church. Members can be from any parish that does not have a court. Yearly dues are $30. Checks can be made payable to CDA 379 and mailed to P. O. Box 764, Weston, WV 26452

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Mass Intentions

Having the Holy Sacrifice of Mass offered is more effective than flowers or memorial gifts for your deceased loved ones or as a special intention for a living person or special occasion. Mass Intentions can be placed in a “Mass Intention” envelope and placed in the collection basket or given to the priest or the appropriate person at your parish. Please indicate if the person is living or deceased and the date you would like the Mass to be said. Mass dates are filled on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Now is the time to make your requests for specific dates in the upcoming year. Please get your requests to the appropriate person at your parish.

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The Saint Patrick School Foundation Report December 2019

Many years ago, during the tenure of Father O’Donavon, the

“St. Patrick School Foundation” for the benefit of St Patrick School was founded. It is directed by a volunteer board.

Total assets Dec 9th, 2019 - $1,950.000 16% Rate of Return in 2019 Earned interest and dividend 2019 - $56,118 Contribution to St Patrick School 2019 - $49,920 Contribution to Corpus of the trust - $6,198

We would like to thank all of those who have donated to the

Foundation as this would not be a possibility without you. If you would like to contribute to this great cause you may do so by writing a check, donating stock or adding to your will. It is also a great way to remember a loved one. Just be sure to write to “St Patrick Foundation.”

A Prayer for the New Year O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to Thy friendship; give prosperity to our country and peace among the nations of the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon our enemies, if we have any; assist the poor and the sick; have pity on the souls of those whom this year has taken from us; and do Thou be merciful to those who during the coming year will be summoned before Thy judgment seat. May all our actions be preceded by Thy inspirations and carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, having been begun in Thee, may likewise be ended through Thee.

Amen.

Liturgical Calendar for Traditional Latin Mass

December 30: Sixth Day in the Octave of

Christmas December 31: Seventh Day in the Octave

of Christmas January 1: The Octave of the Nativity of the

Lord January 2: Feria in Christmastide January 3: Feria in Christmastide January 4: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Widow January 5: The Most Holy Name of Jesus

Traditional Latin Mass

The Traditional Latin Mass (the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite) is offered weekly at St. Patrick Church in Weston. Confessions begin at 11:45 followed by Mass at 12:30. The second Sunday of each month is the traditional “High” Mass with music and the choir. Everyone is invited. This Mass does fulfill as your weekend Mass obligation. Please note that on Sunday, January 12 confessions will begin at 1:15 and Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m.

March for Life THE 47th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C. commemorates the 1973 Supreme Court legalization of abortion, which has resulted in the deaths of over 61 million innocent, unborn children. Please join this March to help us rededicate ourselves to stopping this culture of death. A bus, sponsored by the Monongalia Chapter of West Virginians for Life, will leave on Friday, January 24, 2020 from the JC Penney parking lot at the Morgantown Mall at 4:00 a.m. It will return there on the same day at around 11:00 p.m. A Congressional meeting is planned for 10:00 a.m. in Rayburn HOB room 2168. The cost is $15 a person or $30 for a family of 3 or more. Call 304-594-9845 for mandatory bus reservations. Reservation deadline is January 17. Checks need made payable to WVFL-Mon County Chapter and mailed to PO Box 1479, Morgantown, WV 26507-1479

Glenville Blood-Drive Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. To help replenish the supply, a Blood Drive will be held at the First Baptist Church in Glenville on January 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for availability or register on-line at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=gilmergirlscouts

Combined Pastoral Council Meeting

There will be a Pastoral Council meeting for members of the Pastoral Councils of all three parishes on Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Boniface Church in Camden. This meeting is only for members of the Pastoral Councils. Members of the Pastoral Council of St. Patrick’s Church are: Jesse Cunningham, Joe Derico, Jeremy Garton, Mike Jefferson, Judy Jerden, Michele Turner. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

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Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus in the film “The Story of the Nativity” on formed.org. This fast-paced, thought-provoking look at the true story of the Nativity clarifies widespread misunderstandings of Jesus’ origin.

Charitable Giving As the year draws to a close, many begin to consider giving

to charitable organizations. Our parish community offers several opportunities for giving as a 501(c)3 organization:

The parishes of St. Patrick’s, St. Boniface, Good Shepherd

Mission are always very grateful for the generosity of all who contribute to continue the missions of our parishes. Checks can be made payable to the parish you wish to support.

The St. Patrick’s Catholic School Annual Fund is an ongoing fundraising effort that helps to fund our parish school, keeping the cost of education down. Checks can be made to St. Patrick School Annual Fund.

The Pipe Organ Renovation/Restoration Project at St. Patrick’s Church. "In the Latin Church the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument which adds a wonderful splendor to the Church’s ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man’s mind to God and to higher things" (article 120, "Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy," Vatican II). All gifts are tax-deductible. Contact the Parish Office for more details.

Our parish school is also blessed to benefit from The St. Patrick School Foundation, an invested fund of over $1.8 million, that provides a portion of the returns to our school each year. The Foundation's mission is to ensure the long-term stability and viability of St. Patrick School through a combination of fundraising and investment. Checks may be made to The St. Patrick School Foundation.

As you consider your end-of-year charitable giving, please consider one of the above, that our parishes and school may continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ here in Lewis County and beyond for many years to come!

Knights of Columbus Retreat

Members of the Knights Council #1415 (active or not) are invited to a retreat Friday, January 31 through Sunday February 2 at Mary Help of Christians Pastoral Center

in Huttonsville, WV. The cos of the retreat is approximately $120 per person. If interested, please contact J. J. Jordan at 304-517-8091. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary

If you didn’t get a copy of “ Jesus, and the Jewish Roots of Mary” by Brante Pitre at one of the Christmas Masses, please pick up a copy today.

Bestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist casts new light on the Virgin Mary, illuminating her role in the Old and New Testaments. Are Catholic teachings on Mary really biblical? Or are they the “traditions of men”? Should she be called the “Mother of God,” or just the mother of Jesus? Did she actually remain a virgin her whole life or do the “brothers of Jesus” refer to her other children? By praying to Mary, are Catholics worshipping her? And what does Mary have to do with the quest to understand Jesus? In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Dr. Pitre takes readers step-by-step from the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation to reveal how deeply biblical Catholic beliefs about Mary really are. Dr. Pitre uses the Old Testament and Ancient Judaism to unlock how the Bible itself teaches that Mary is in fact the new Eve, the Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and the new Ark of the Covenant.

10th Anniversary CD’s Available Cd’s are still available of Fr. DeViese’s 10th Anniversary Mass in June. Call 304-269-3048 to request your copy.

Weekly Mass Intentions & Liturgical Calendar

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St. Boniface Catholic Church

9140 US HGWY 33 W

Camden, West Virginia 26338

304-269-3048 304-269-1244 (fax)

Good Shepherd Catholic Mission

701 Mineral Rd.

Glenville, West Virginia 26351

304-269-3048 304-269-1244 (fax)

Pastor: Very Rev. James R. DeViese, Jr.,

J.C.L., JL

pastor@spchurchweston.net

Associate Pastor: Rev. Cody Ford

(304) 462-7130

cford@dwc.org

Secretary:

Sandra Mick, Parish Secretary secretary@spchurchweston.net

St. Boniface Mass Schedule Weekend Masses:

Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation:

Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration:

Tuesday, 5:00 to 5:45p.m.

Good Shepherd Mass Schedule Weekend Masses:

Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses:

Monday, Noon

Reconciliation:

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

(See Weekly Schedule for any

changes to times or location!)

Weekly Attendance & Collection

St. Boniface Saturday: 12 Sunday: 47 General: $855 CSA (Goal: $5200): $5902 Good Shepherd Sunday: 25 General: $ CSA (Goal $2000): $1025

Second and Special Collections

January 25 & 26: Church in Latin America

February 26 (Ash Wednesday): Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe

Ministry Schedule

Saturday, January 4, 2020 Servers: Jim Aman Reader: Ric Carder Sunday, January 5, 2020 Greeter: Gary Cunningham Reader: John Law EMHC: Garry Norton, Tom Snyder Ushers: Tom and Thomas Snyder

Good Shepherd

Sunday, January 5, 2020 Servers: Keely McWhirter Reader: Dave Corcoran EMHC: Bob Klotz, Sonnee Stanley Usher: Mitch Snider, John Nicholson

St. Patrick Catholic School

Pre-School – 8th Grade

224 Center Ave., Weston, WV 26452 304-269-5547

www.stpatswv.org email: st.pats@stpatswv.org

Dr. Ian E. Scheu, Principal

Regina Frazier, Secretary

St. Boniface

Saturday, December 28, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

4:00 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood

Sunday, December 29, THE HOLY FAMILY

8:00 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. Mass for Intentions of the Celebrant

Tuesday, December 31, Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

5:00 p.m. Mass for People of the Parish

Wednesday, January 1, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

8:30 a.m. Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood

Thursday, January 2, Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors of the Church

9:00 a.m. No Mass

Saturday, January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

4:00 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass for the People of the Parish

Sunday, January 5, EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Mass for Intentions of the Celebrant

8:00 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. Mass for Intentions of the Celebrant

Good Shepherd Sunday, December 29, FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

10:00 a.m. Confessions 10:30 a.m. Mass for †Lee and Shelly Kraus by Kristi McWhirter

Monday, December 30, Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

12:00 p.m. Mass for †Russ Conklin by Kristi McWhirter

Tuesday, December 31, Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

7:30 p.m. Mass for †Steve Madden by Kristi McWhirter

Wednesday, January 1, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

10:30 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish

Sunday, January 5, EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Mass for Intentions of the 10:00 a.m. Confessions

10:30 a.m. Mass for Bishop Brennan

2020 Church Calendars are Here

Please pick up your 2020 church calendar before leaving church today. These calendars are loaded with information such as the liturgical calendar, Holy days of Obligation, and Saint days. The theme of the calendar is “I AM” and each month feature sacred art and a Bible verse reflecting upon the theme.

Offering Envelopes are in the Vestibule

of Saint Boniface Church The yearly offering envelopes for St. Boniface Church have arrived and placed in the vestibule of the church. Thank you Roberta Garton for labeling the boxes and setting them out.

Scripture Readings December 30, 2019—January 5,

2020

Monday: 1 Jn 2: 12-17/ Ps 96: 7-8a. 8b-9. 10/ Lk 2: 36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2: 22-28/ Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4/ Jn 1: 19-28 Wednesday: Nm 6: 22-27/ Ps 67: 2-3. 5. 6. 8 (2a)/ Gal 4: 4-7/ Lk 2: 16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2: 22-28/ Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4/ Jn 1: 19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2: 29 – 3: 6/ Ps 98: 1. 3cd-4. 5-6/ Jn 1: 29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3: 7-10/ Ps 98: 1. 7-8. 9/ Jn 1: 35-42 Sunday: Is 60: 1-6/ Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13/ Eph 3: 2-3a. 5-6/ Mt 2: 1-12

Prayer List

Of your charity, please offer prayers for…

Those who are sick: St. Patrick Church: Fr . Kent Dur ig (Ruby), Sam Aman, Nick Bakas, Jean Scott Chase, John Collins, Brad Curtis, Nick Cutlip, Paul Derico, Rose Determan, Larry Dodson, Carl Ford, Theresa Francis, Marsha Garton, Beth Griffith, Lori Hamrick, Robert Hamilton, Dave Hardman, Shirley Hubbs , Mary Jo Hull, Julia Marsh, Philomena Martin, Ed and Mary Ann Murray, Susan Murray, Mary Oldaker, Delores Paugh, Raylee Rahming, Mike Riley, Brenda Riley, Shane Rowan, Sheila Sayre, Jim Shaver, Sr. Eileen Sinnott, Sr. Peggy Sinnot, John Snyder, Kimberly Snyder, Mary Taylor, Lisa Toms, Grace Turner St. Boniface Church: Norma Aman, Dot Butler , Anna Cr im, Marguer ite Dombroski, Vicki Radcliff, Rose Anita Duley Good Shepherd Mission: Hampton Castleber ry, Judi Connell, T. A. Corcoran, Wayne Falerios, Heather Griffen, Bonnie Klotz, Bettie Kritzer, Betty Maddix, Denise Mitchell, Dr. Carl Nichols, Mary Nicholson, Jean Ott, Mary Jo Pucka, Mitch Snider, Myra Spivey, Ben Timmer Those who have died: May the souls of all the faithful depar ted, through the mer cy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

All Military Personnel: Alan Hamilton, Aaron Hamilton, Stephen Lindsey, R. Brody Springer, Justin Stark, Angel Mack

Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

Former priests and religious of our churches

Those who are homebound, in assisted living or nursing homes.

St. Patrick School Is Registered with Amazon Smile

St. Patrick School is registered with

Amazon Smile! Simply go to smile.amazon.com and link St. Patrick Church & School to your account. When you shop through Amazon Smile, the school will receive 0.5% of your purchases. Subscribe and Save orders are not eligible for the Amazon Smile program. It’s an easy way for you to give to the school without spending any extra money.

Use a ScripNow® eGift Card for your Amazon Purchases

Use a Scripnow e-card to pay for your Amazon Smile order and you earn another 2.25% for the school. If you do not have a Scripnow account, contact Missy Jordan at 304-517-8619.

UPCOMING EVENTS

St. Boniface/Good Shepherd January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m., Combined Pastoral Council Meeting at Saint Boniface Church

St. Patrick’s

December 29, 2019 No CCD or Adult Religious Education December 31, 2019 & January 1, 2020 Parish Office Closed January 5, 2020 8:00 a.m., CCD or Adult Religious Education resumes January 8, 2020 6:30 p.m., RCIA resumes January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m., Combined Pastoral Council Meeting at Saint Boniface Church January 12, 2020 1:15 p.m., Confession 2:00 p.m., Latin Mass January 12, 2020 6:00 p.m., Dead Theologians resumes January 31—February 2,2020 Knights of Columbus Retreat at Mary Help of Christians Pastoral Center, Huttonsville

Our Neighbor Collections for December

St. Boniface Church Toilet tissue

St. Patrick Church Laundry detergent & shampoo

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays, 5—6 p.m., St. Boniface Church, Camden

Wednesdays, 5—6 p.m., St. Patrick Church, Weston