Joyfully Proclaim the Presence of Jesus to the Total Community

10 Willow Avenue at Belair Road Baltimore, MD 21206 PHONE 410-665-1054 FAX 410-665-4024 Email: parish@smoverlea.org www.smoverlea.org

St. Michael St Clement School ~ 410-668-8797

December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent

What could you do so that others see in you what it means to follow Jesus?

PASTORAL TEAM

Rev. Jojo Opalda, Administrator Deacon Henry Davis, O.S.F., Pastoral Associate

Brendan Fitzgerald, Seminarian Mrs. Nikki Lux, DRE & Parish Manager

Mr. Rich Olkowski, High School Youth Minister Mr. James Kraus, Director of Music & Liturgy Mr. Kevin Callahan, Organist & Choirmaster

Mr. James Spangler, Facilities Manager To contact Pastoral Team members by email type first intial+last

name@smoverlea.org.

ST. MICHAEL ST. CLEMENT SCHOOL Mr. Paul Kristoff, Co-Principal Dr. Jane Towery, Co-Principal

ASSISTING CLERGY Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Tewes

Rev. Salvatore J. Livigni, In Residence Rev. Gonzalo Cadavid-Rivera, In Residence

PARISH CENTER HOURS Entrance is located at 10 Willow Avenue

Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday Thursday Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Closed for Lunch 12:30-1:15 p.m. Weeknights: Receptionist on duty until 8:00 p.m. Sundays: Receptionist on duty from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (Church)

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Church) 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass (Church)

Weekday Masses (Marian Chapel): Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

Holy Day Schedule: As Announced in the Bulletin

Confessions: Saturday: 3:00 3:45 p.m. in Church Additional times during Advent and Lent

Eucharistic Adoration: Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the Month. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Parish Center Oratory and is open during regular Parish Center hours for private prayers.

EQUIPO PASTORAL Rev. Jojo Opalda, Administrator

Dicono Henry Davis, O.S.F., Pastoral Asociado Brendan Fitzgerald, Seminarian

Mrs. Nikki Lux, Directora de Formacin en la Fe

Mr. Rich Olkowski, Ministro de Jvenes

Mr. James Kraus, Director de Msica y Liturgia

Mr. Kevin Callahan, Organista & Coro

Mr. James Spangler, Jefe de Mantenimiento Para ponerse en contacto con los miembros del equipo pastoral por

correo electrnico marque: primera inicial + apellido @ smoverlea.org.

ESCUELA DE SAN MIIGUELA SAN CLEMENTE

Mr. Paul Kristoff, Co-Director de la Escuela

Dr. Jane Towery, Co-Director de la Escuela

ASISTENCIA CLERO Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Tewes

Rev. Salvatore J. Livigni, En Residencia Rev. Gonzalo Cadavid-Rivera, En Residencia

HORARIO PARROQUIAL La entrada se encuentra en la avenida 10 Willow

Das Laborales: 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Lunes a Jueves El viernes y el sbado est cerrado. Cerrado para el almuerzo de 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Entre Semana en las noches: Recepcionista en servicio hasta 8:00 p.m.

Domingos: Recepcionista de turno de 8:30-1:30 p.m.

CALENDARIO LITRGICO Misas de fin de semana: Sbados: 4:00 p.m. (Iglesia) Domingo: 7:30, 9:00 y 10:30 (Iglesia),12:30 p.m. Misa en Espaol (Iglesia) Misas en das laborales (Capilla Marian): Lunes a sabado: 9:00 a.m. Horario Das Santos: Tal como se anuncia en el Boletn Confesiones: Domingo: antes de la Misa, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Iglesia) Temporadas adicionales durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma Adoracin Eucarstica: Despus de la Misa de 9:00 a.m. el primer sbado del mes, y los sbados durante el Adviento, Navidad, Cuaresma y Pascua. El Santsimo Sacramento est reservado en el Oratorio localizado en la oficina parroquial, y est abierto durante las horas regulares de oficina para la oracin personal.

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SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY

Baptisms: 3rd Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (Spanish), and 4th Sundays (English) at Noon. Parents and godparents are required to attend a Preparation Class. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for both Preparation Class and Baptism.

Penance/Reconciliation: Confessions are heard in chapel on Saturday 3:00 3:45 pm as well as by appointment. Parish Communal Reconciliation Services are held during Advent and Lent.

Marriage: Couples planning to be married should contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the anticipated date. All engaged couples must take a Marriage Preparation Course as required by the Archdiocese. Do not set a date or reserve a hall until after you have met with a priest or deacon.

Pastoral Care of the Sick: If a parishioner is in the hospital or homebound and unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office. In case of emergency, call the Parish Office anytime, day or night. Please notify the Parish Office if a parishioner is in the hospital and wishes to be anointed. Those who are seriously ill or persons advanced in years should be anointed. Masses of Anointing are celebrated several times a year.

RCIA: If you are interested in becoming Catholic or completing your initiation by receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, contact the Faith Formation Office.

Priesthood, Diaconate, and Religious Life: If you feel God may be calling you to ministry as a priest, deacon, or member of a religious community contact a parish priest, deacon, seminarian, or call the Archdiocesan Director of Vocations, Rev. James L. Sorra, at 410-547-5426.

MINISTERIO SACRAMENTAL Bautismos: el primer, tercero y cuarto domingo a la 2:00 p.m. Los padres y padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparacin. Por favor, llame a la oficina parroquial para organizar tanto la clase como el

bautismo. Penitencia / Reconciliacin: las confesiones son escuchadas en la iglesia los domingos de 11:00-11:35 a.m. y con cita previa. Servicios parroquiales comunales de Reconciliacin se llevan a cabo durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma.

Matrimonio: Las parejas que planean casarse deben comunicarse con un sacerdote o dicono por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha prevista. Todas las parejas comprometidas deben tomar un curso de preparacin para el matrimonio como lo exige la Arquidicesis. No establezca una fecha o reservar una sala hasta que se haya reunido con un sacerdote o dicono.

Pastoral de los Enfermos: Si un feligrs est en el hospital o en sus hogares y no pueden asistir a Misa y desea recibir la Sagrada Comunin, por favor pngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial. En caso de emergencia, llame a la Oficina Parroquial en cualquier momento del da o de la noche. Por favor, notifique a la oficina parroquial si un feligrs est en el hospital y desea ser ungido. Los que estn gravemente enfermos o personas de edad avanzada deben ser ungidos. Misas de Uncin se celebran varias veces al ao. RCIA: Si usted est interesado en ser catlico o completar su iniciacin recibiendo los sacramentos de la Eucarista y / o Confirmacin, pngase en contacto con la Oficina de Formacin en la Fe.

Sacerdocio, Diaconado y la vida religiosa: Si usted siente que Dios lo est llamando al ministerio como sacerdote, dicono, o miembro de una comunidad religiosa, pngase en contacto con un sacerdote, dicono, seminarista, o llame al Director Arquidocesano de Vocaciones, Rev. James L. Sorra at 410 547-5426.

SHEPHERDS CORNER

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Today, St. John the Baptist has a

message to tell us about Jesus Christ. In this

season of Advent, the Church extends to us the

call of John the Baptist to repent and confess our

sins in preparation of the One who is to come.

Advent is an opportunity to rediscover our total

dependence on God. God has made us for

Himself, as, St. Augustine discovered, and our

hearts are restless till they rest in God. When

we realize our dependence on God and make

room for Him in our lives, in our homes, in our

communities and in our church, then we are on

the way to true repentance after the example of

John the Baptist.

Dear friends, let us listen to the voice that shouts

in the wilderness for He is the voice, that speaks

well of the name of His Only Son Our Lord

Jesus Christ.

God Bless Us Always,

Fr. Jojo

Saturday, Dec 9 4:00 pm Elaine Robinette Sunday, Dec 10 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 7:30 am Bonnie Fitch 9:00 am Gen and Frank Novotny 10:30 am Bette Wilson 12:30 pm All Parish Member Monday, Dec 11 Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 5:17-26

9:00 am Bob Hancock Tuesday, Dec 12 Zechariah 2:14-17; Luke 1:26-38 9:00 am Barry Mains Wednesday, Dec 13 Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 9:00 am All Parish Members Thursday, Dec 14 Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15 9:00 am Robert and Frances Fortenbaugh Friday, Dec. 15 Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19

9:00 am Joyce Bartolomeo Saturday, Dec 16 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 9:00 am Bill Connolly 4:00 pm Cammie Roberson Sunday, Dec 17 Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28

7:30 am Sr. Marian OKeeffe 9:00 am Edward Supik 10:30 am Thomas & Muriel Huber

12:30 pm All Parish Member

Community Life

Welcome to St. Michaels! If you are visiting with us this weekend, or have been away from the Church for a while, we invite you to become an active part of our parish community. Registration forms may be found in the bulletin racks. Please fill one out and return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket. We encourage all to share fully in the life of the parish by being actively involved in our ministries and being faithful stewards of time, talent and treasure. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to proclaim the Good News in our parish community. If you have a change of address or phone number or are moving out of the parish, please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible. Also, when adult children turn 18, they should register under their own names as soon as possible. If you are not Roman Catholic, please know that you are most welcome. While we are unable to extend an invitation to our non-Catholic brothers and sisters to receive Holy Communion, please feel free to come forward at Communion time and ask for a blessing. Bienvenidos a San Miguel! Los formularios de inscripcin se pueden encontrar en las estanteras que se encuentran en la capilla y la Iglesia. Por favor, llene una y regrsela a la Oficina de la parroquia o colquela en la cesta de la ofrenda. Animamos a todos a participar plenamente en la vida de la parroquia, participando activamente en nuestros ministerios y siendo administradores fieles de tiempo, talento y tesoro. Por favor, piadosamente considere cmo Dios nos est llamando a anunciar la Buena Nueva en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Si usted tiene un cambio de direccin o

nmero de telfono o se estn moviendo fuera de la parroquia, por favor, notifique a la Oficina de la Parroquia tan pronto como sea posible. Adems, cuando los hijos cumplen los 18 aos, debern registrasen con sus propios nombres tan pronto como sea posible.

We Pray for the Sick If you or a loved one wishes to be remembered in prayer please call the parish office. Currently we pray for Jack Resop, Karen Kielar and Kelly Green, Betsy Rickter, Sarah Rickter

Sentman and Greg Sentman. Prayers for Those Who Protect and Defend Us

Countless men and women place their lives in harms way each day, many in areas riddled by war and violence. May God watch over them and protect them. Please pray

especially for Deputy Sheriff Michael Burgess, Corp. Isaac Carl Rush, Sgt. Christopher Baldwin, Pvt. Cole Hagley, Officer John Rogers, Cpl. Michael Smith, BCPD, and Wilbur Smith BCFD & EMT, Officer Buddy Pugh, Officer Christopher Robinson, Officer Norman Rogers, Jr., Lt. Victor Barba-Sorra, Col. Robert Wojciechowski, Patrick Cook, Lora Hamilton, Sgt. Richard J. Peschek, Lt. Kevin Flaherty, Daniel

Michael Ging, Officer Mark Flaherty, Officer Joseph Robinson, Officer Anastasia Robinson, Officer Michael Forish, Sgt. Raymond Conger, Lt. Joe Conger, Michael A. Violanti, Jr., David R. Edwards, Jr., Sgt. John Kollar, Officer

Dennis Gunther, Capt. BCFD H. Vern Jenkins, Officer Zachary Adams, Private Jordan Ussell, USMC, Tyler Adelsberger, Seaman, Officer Donald Oakjones, Jr., and all who protect and defend us. To have a name added or

removed from the list contact the Parish Office.

DANGER! The ceiling in the Youth Room collapsed and rather than take a chance on a similar accident in the Chapel Meeting Room both rooms have been closed to all activities. If you have already scheduled an event, please check with the parish office to see where you will be meeting

Holy Name Society We will pray the Most Holy Rosary on Sunday Dec 10 at 8:30 am for the intention of vocations to the priesthood and Religious life and Sacred Matrimony and an increase to

Holy Name membership. All are welcome. Please pray with us. The 9 am Mass is our Holy Name Mass. Bless His Holy Name!

January Wedding Anniversaries If your wedding anniversary is in January, plan to join us at the Anniversary Mass on January 6th at 4:00 p.m. Call

the Parish Office 410-665-1054 to register for the celebration. Pipe Organ Donations We are still seeking donations to help cover the cost of replacing 5 reservoirs in our 1931 Mller pipe organ. We are just beginning our journey to our goal of $10,000 to cover

this important cost. For more information or questions, please contact our organist, Kevin Callahan. Health Care Committee We will gladly check your blood pressure at no charge by the side entrance of the main church

on the 1st Sunday of each month after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

This Week at St. Michaels Meeting Rooms: Parish Meeting Room (PMR) Conference Room 1 (CR1), Conference Room 2 (CR2), Upstairs Conference Room (UCR), Youth Center 1 (YC1) and Youth Center 2 (YC2) are in the Parish Center; Chapel Meeting Room (CMR) & Youth Room (YR) are in the Lower Church. For all Parish Center meetings come to the main entrance of

the school at 10 Willow Ave. Sunday, December 10 8:00 am Breakfast with Santa (Laboure Hall) 10:00 am Childrens Faith Formation (Gym) 11:30 am Bilingual Mass (Church) 12:30 pm Guadalupe Celebration (Gym)

6:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting (SR)

Monday, December 11 7:00 pm RCIA (CR2) Tuesday, December 12 6:30 pm Cub Scout Meeting (SR) 7:00 pm Confirmation Prep (YC1, YC2) Wednesday, December 13 3:00 pm Daisy Troop Meeting (SR)

7:00 pm Luz y Salvacon Prayer Group (Chapel)

7:00 pm Advent Tri-Parish Reconciliation (Church) Thursday, December 14 3:00 pm Junior Troop Meeting (SR)

4:00 pm Boy Scout Baking (Gym Kitchen) 7:00 pm Acts of the Apostles (PMR)

Pastoral Council 2017-2018

Executive Board

Lizzette Vargas, Chair vargas190@comcast.net

Maria Luque, Vice Chair lomboluque1@msn.com

Sue Saumenig, Secretary suzibob@gmail.com

Commission Greg Krasowski, Chair, Liturgy wgsk17@yahoo.com

Amy Unverzagt, Chair, Evangelization amyunverzagt@yahoo.com

Tom Maher, Evangelization thomasmaher7@gmail.com

Joyce Contrino, Evangelization penguinjoy@aol.com

Charlie Stevenson, Evangelization anjinsan@geotrees.com

Clint Elliott, Chair, Service C_elliot@comcast.net Dennis Boland, Chair, Youth unionguy27@comcast.net

Teresa Propst, Chair, Faith Formation teresapropst@gmail.com

William Sullivan, Chair, Comm. Life williamanyvac@gmail.com

Belkys Pinson, Chair, Hispanic belkisp15@hotmail.com

Chris Borowy borowychris@gmail.com

Parish Corporators Mike Brown mikeb4313@yahoo.com

Cass Roberson cassandtim@verizon.net

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Friday, December 15 7:00 pm Spanish Holy Name Saturday, December 16 10:00 am Sacrament of First Reconciliation (Church)

4:00 pm Boy Scout Bake Sale (SR) 7:00 pm Filipino Simban gabi Mass (Church)

Sunday, December 17 9:00 am Childrens Faith Formation (Gym) 6:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting (SR)

Liturgy

Mass Attendance Dec 2 4:00pm 123; 7:30am 85; 9:00 am 79; 10:30am 218; 12:30am (Spanish) 211; Total 716

Celebrants Next Weekend December 16th and 17th Please note this schedule is subject to change. 3:00 pm (Confessions) Fr. Jojo Opalda 4:00 pm Fr. Jojo Opalda 7:30 am Fr. Sal Livigni 9:00 am Msgr. Tom Tewes

10:30 am Fr. Jojo Opalda

12:30 pm Fr. Gonzalo Cadavid-Rivera Advent Tri-Parish Reconciliation

Its that time again! During the seasons of Advent and Lent

we focus on making our lives right with God. This Advent it is our turn to host the Reconciliation Service. The service will be held on December 13th at 7 pm in our Church. There will be other priests from St. Clement Mary Hofbauer and Church of the Annunciation celebrating the sacrament with us.

Catholic Faith Formation

CHRISTIAN FORMATION St. Michael St Clement School: A Catholic, faith-based education rooted in strong values and service to others serving

grades Pre K 3 8th grade. On-site before and after school care is available to all full time students. Options available in Pre-K include half day and full days as well as partial or full week options in Laboure Hall. For more information, contact Natasha Farzad 410-668-8797 or www.stmstc.org Childrens Faith Formation: The Faith Formation Office is open weekdays from 9 am 3 pm. Sessions meet on Sundays from 9:00-11:30 am for Grades Pre K-8 RCIA Monday evenings, 7 pm. Call 410-665-1054, ext. 106 or email www.smoverlea.org

FORMACIN CRISTIANA Escuela de San Miguel San Clemente: una educacin catlica, basada en la fe arraigada en fuertes valores y servicio a los dems, sirviendo a los grados Pre K3 8 grado. En el sitio antes y despus del cuidado de la escuela, est disponible para todos los estudiantes de tiempo completo. Las opciones disponibles en Pre-K incluyen medio da y das completos as

como opciones de semana parcial o completa en pasillo de Labour. Para obtener ms informacin, pngase en contacto en Natasha Farzad 410-668-8797 www.stmstc.org Educacin Religiosa: La Oficina de Formacin en Fe est abierta entre semana de 9am-3pm. Las clases se renen los domingos de 9:30-11:30am, para los grados K-8. Recepcionista espaol disponible el lunes y el jueves 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

RCIA Espaol: Los domingos a las 9:30am en el CR2. Llamar al 410-665-1054 para ms informacin www.smoverlea.org

School Did You Know?.... Our Pre-K - 3rd grade students, as well as, our instrumental band and choir, will be performing a Christmas Program entitled "Love

Came Down at Christmas" on Monday, December 11th at 6:30PM in the school gym. We have an afterschool club called "The Children of Mary"

for students in grades 3-8. They are collecting non-perishable snacks, toiletries, & small bottles of water for

"Rita's Supper Table", an outreach program for community members in need. Our students will be participating in a dress down day on Tuesday, December 12th and will be collecting $1.00 or an

unwrapped toy to donate to the "Make a Wish Foundation."

For more information, please visit our website at

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High School Youth Group Christmas Caroling: Saturday, December 16 This is a great way to share our Christmas spirit with those who are elderly and cant get around. We will meet in the

youth center at 11:00 a.m. From there we will visit some of our elderly parishioners, sing a couple of Christmas carols

and give them some Christmas cookies. Following caroling we will come back to the youth center for hot chocolate and cookies. This should end around 2:00 p.m. Please sign up by December 101h. Permission slip is required. Adult Drivers are needed! Christmas Party: Thursday, December 28

This will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. More details will be given next week. Save the date!

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RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you know someone who has been asking about what you believe. If so, bring them to a Monday

evening session. Our next gathering is Dec. 11th. The topic this week is The People of God.

Preparation for First Reconciliation In this last week of preparation the children will remember the story of the Good Shepherd. The lamb needed the shepherds help when he chose to run from the one who loved him most. Sometimes we are like the lamb and go

down dangerous paths. Though we may be discouraged by ourselves, Jesus is our Good Shepherd, constantly tending and searching, ready to welcome us back in love and forgiveness. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers as they prepare to celebrate the sacrament for

the first time on Dec. 16th.

Childrens Faith Formation Next week (the 17th) is our last class before our Holiday Break. We will gather at our usual time 9 a.m. We will then be enjoying a long winter break until January 21st when classes resume. Please remember to go Mass while we are away.

Catholic Question Corner Question: Can women become priests? A: No, the Church follows the example set by Jesus. For further reading, see the First Council of Nicaea (year 325), a Statement by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of

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the Faith (Oct. 1976), CCC 1552, 1575-1578, 1598, 1600, & Canon 1024 in the Revised Code of Canon Law. (This is a feature of the Evangelization committee. If you have

a question to be answered, let us know.)

Service and Justice

Helping Hands Committee The Helping Hands Committee gives a hand when you need help in a pinch with errands, food shopping, a ride to the doctor, mass, etc. or relief for a caretaker. If you have a need or would like to help when available call Jane Oakjones at 410-866-8674.

Christmas Baskets St. Michaels Food Pantry will be distributing food baskets to the needy for Christmas. If you are in need or know anyone who is call the Parish Office at 410-665-1054. The Christmas basket call-in deadline is December 11th. The distribution date will be Saturday, December 16th.

Food Pantry Donations We are in need of pancake mix, syrup, boxed potatoes, peanut butter & jelly (small jars), small jars of mayo. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please call 410-665-1054 or come by the Parish

Office weekdays. Food is distributed from 10 am to 12 pm Monday - Thursday. Gift cards are greatly appreciated, and can be left or sent to the Parish Office attention to the Food Pantry.

Respect Life Committee Needs Chairperson The Respect Life Committee exists to encourage members of our community to embrace a consistent ethic of life; that is, life is sacred from conception to natural death. If you are interested in leading this mission or would just like to volunteer, please contact the Parish Office at 410-665-1054.

Suffering Post- Stress? Call Rachels Vineyard Baltimore

Project Rachel 410-625-8491 / email rvbaltimore@archbalt.org

Heart of Mercy Healing Ministry for Women The Sisters of the Good Shepherd offer counseling services with

a licensed therapist. Are you looking for help dealing with depression, anxiety, post-abortion healing, relationship issues, spiritual difficulties, improving your self-esteem or other issues that keep you from experiencing the fullness of life that Christ offers? If so, please contact Sr. Mary Frances, RGS at 410-245-0870.

Resource Exchange Program at St. Vincent De Paul Church The Resource Exchange is a program of the Social Action Committee at St. Vincent de Paul Church. We place homeless persons in apartments in cooperation with Health Care for the Homeless. We are always looking for gently used small furniture pieces and household items. The complete list is on our website at stvchurch.org. For more information call 410-

657-5874.

Parish Activities

LAST CHANCE TO BUY A TICKET!! If you have been waiting to join the 500 Club, you have until Sunday Afternoon before the winning ticket is drawn and some lucky person will win

$10,000. We will pull the winning ticket at the Parish Christmas Party this weekend. Tickets will be sold at all the Masses this weekend

and up to the drawing time on Sunday afternoon. Dont be left out! The dinner that was planned for the 500 Club

members will be held in the Spring. You will receive information about that after the holidays.

December 10th Christmas Party You didnt sign up for the party? Thats OK! Bring a dish and come anyway. Join the party in the gym after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. The I Love My Church $10,000 raffle will come to a close that day with the drawing giving some lucky person a $10,000 prize.

Stewardship

December 4, 2017 Envelopes .............................................. $ 7,153.01 Loose Offerings ........................................ $ 908.75

*Total ................................................... $ 8,061.76 2nd Collection(Christmas Flowers) .......... $ 2,231.30 Year to Date Offertory (23 week) Envelopes ............................................. $160,056.56 Loose Offerings ..................................... $ 13,083.60 EFT/ACH ................................................ $ 8,568.98 Total .................................................... $181,709.14

*Average Weekly Offertory ....................... $ 7,900.40

Average Weekly shortfall $178.04 Our budget is based on weekly income of $8,078.44 (envelopes and loose). Thank you for your generosity to our parish community.

Second Collection This Weekend: Retired Religious Fund Help religious communities. Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry, writes a religious sister. Your ift to todays collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order

priests. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders!

Second Collection Next Weekend: Religious Education Your donation assists the parish in meeting the expenses and needs of the Religious Education program for our children

Memorial Donations Donations can be made to St. Michael the Archangel (Church or School) in memory of a loved one in lieu of flowers. St. Michael's will send an acknowledgement to the family of the deceased. For more information, please contact the Parish

Office @ 410-665-1054 or the School Office @ 410-668-8797.

Online Giving for Offertory/Credit Card Capability St. Michael the Archangel Church can now accept online donations for Offertory through the website at www.smoverlea.org/giving. In addition, the School can accept

donations for Annual Appeal on the giving page. You will also notice there is a button for most of the upcoming events that allows for online registration and payment using a credit card or ACH Check. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish office at 410-665-1054.

December Poor Box Donations Poor box donations received during the month of December will benefit the St. Michaels Pantry.

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Christmas 2017

Tri-Parish Reconciliation Service Wednesday, Dec. 13 ~ 7:00 pm in the Church

Following a Service of the Word, a number of priests will be available to hear individual confessions.

Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 17 ~ 3:00 pm in the Church

Join us for an afternoon of Holiday music as the Choir, the Contemporary Group and the Spanish Schola delight us with seasonal

sounds to help us to stay focused on the season.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE December 24 Christmas Eve

4:00 p.m. Church: The Contemporary Music Ensemble.

The CME will present a program of Christmas music at 3:30 p.m.

4:00 pm Chapel (Organ & Cantor)

6:30 pm Church (Organ & Cantor)

7:00 pm Chapel (Hispanic Mass)

Midnight Church (Cantor, Choir, Organ)

Lessons & Carols begin at 11:30 p.m.

December 25 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Church (Organ & Cantor)

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Saturday, December 30

4:00 pm Church (Cantor/Organ)

Sunday, December 31

7:30 am Church (Spoken Mass)

9:00 am Church (Cantor/Choir/Organ)

10:30 am Church (Contemporary Music)

12:30 pm Church (Misa en espanol)

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Monday, January 1 ~ 10:00 a.m. Church (Organ & Cantor)

EPIPHANY Saturday, January 6 ~ 4:00 pm Church (Cantor/Organ)

Sunday, January 7 ~ 7:30 am Church (Spoken Mass)

9:00 am Church (Cantor/Choir/Organ)

10:30 am Church (Contemporary Music)

12:30 pm Church (Misa en espanol)

EPIPHANY PAGEANT Saturday, January 6 at 4:00 p.m.

The feast of the Baptism of the Lord concludes our observance of the Christmas Season. Join our youngest parish

music ministers as we celebrate the 4:00 pm Mass in the main Church, followed by a Pageant presented by our

students - complete with shepherds, angels, and Magi. Refreshments will be served following the pageant.

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