STAFF: PASTOR: Fr. Angelus Minj
DEACON: Larry Mitchell
DEACON: John DeGraff
SECRETARY: Amanda Durbin
COMMISSIONS:
PASTORAL: David Blackford
FINANCE: Phil Saunders
MAINTENANCE: Joe Dimmitt
FR BUHMAN CTR: Glenn Eagan
RELIGIOUS ED: Deacon Larry Mitchell
SOCIAL CONCERNS: Chris Dimmitt
LITURGY & WORSHIP: Paula Gough
CCD/PSR-Joann Wilcox
YOUTH: Eulynn Keller
ORGANIZATIONS:
K of C: Al Meyers
ALTAR SOCIETY: Milly Rash
Dec 17th
Readings: Dec 24th– First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Response: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27-29 Sec-
ond Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Contact: St. Mary’s Catholic Church
307 E. Chestnut St. P.O. Pox 306
Shelbina, MO 63468
Ph. 573-588-4498
Visit: www.stmaryshelbina.org
Office Hours : 8 am—Noon, Monday - Thursday
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
~Feasts & Holy Days~
Dec 25th-Christmas
Dec 28th-The Holy Innocent
Dec 31st-St. Catherine Laboure
Jan 1st-Mary, Mother of God
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. In-
deed, the Lord is near.
Philippians 4:4-5
Third Sunday of Advent
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HOLY MASS
Dec 18th-Dec 24th
Tue, Dec 19th– 7:30am– Charles & Pauline Hamilton
Wed, Dec 20th –6:00pm –Jeff Mitchell
Fri, Dec 22nd-7:30am-Tim Powers Family
Sat, Dec, 23rd- 5:00pm-George Dimmitt
Sun, Dec 24th-10:00am–Donald & Verna Fohey
Sun, Dec 24th-5:00pm-Carl. Lillian, & Connie Barter
Mon, Dec 25th-8:00am-Leo Schlatt
Confessions:
Saturday-4:30—4.50pm
Sunday- 9.30 – 9.50am
Friday– 8.00 - 8.30am or by appointment
Sacrament of Marriage:
Contact the parish office at least six months in advance.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Contact the parish office 6 weeks in advance. Baptism
classes 1st Wednesday of every month 6:30pm St.
Mary’s Church Basement.
Sacrament of the Holy Anointing of the Sick:
Parishioners facing surgery or struggling with serious
illness may request this Sacrament of Healing by calling
the parish office@ 573-588-4498.
Registering in the parish:
To join our parish, please contact the parish office.
RCIA:
Adults interested in joining the Catholic Church, contact
the parish office 573-588- 4498 or Mark Gough 573-588-
7856. Class starts Oct. 1st.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life:
If you are interested in becoming a priest, deacon, sister
or brother, please contact Fr. Greg Oligschlaeger 573-635
-9127.
Fr. Buhman Center:
For renting Fr. Buhman Center ( FBC) contact Tim
McClintock @573-515-0300
WEEKLY LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Dec 23/24 5.00PM 10.00AM
LECTOR
Gale Buckman Jen Gill
USHERS
Glennon Greenwell
Joe Hickman
Tom Gill
Clint Prange
SERVERS
Andrew & Albert Meyers Andi & TJ Belt
Natalie Thrasher
GIFTS
Joe Hickman Family Clint Prange Family
COMMUNION MINISTERS
Deacon
Rose Shively
Paula Smith
Deacon
Ann Kunce
Monica Mitchell
GREETERS
L. Greenwell & E. Smoot
Ralph Eagan Family
ELEVATOR
Bob Snider Jerry McClintock
ROSARY LEADER
Jennifer Meyers Audrey Buzzard
Upcoming Mass Times & Changes
Tues, Dec 19th-Advent Penance Service 7pm
Sun, Dec 24th-Christmas eve Mass will be at 5:00pm at St.
Mary’s & 8:00pm at St. Patrick’s
Mon, Dec 25th– Christmas Day Mass will be at 8:00am
NO MASSES-Tues Dec 26th, Wed Dec 27th, & Thur Dec 28th
Mon, Jan 1st-Mary, Mother of God, Mass at 8:00am
The parish office will be closed the following dates: Dec
25,26,27 Jan 1, 2, & 11
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DEC 19TH BUT FR MINJ
WILL BE AVAILABLE IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES.
MONEY COUNTERS
Pat Heathman, Glenn & Cathy Eagan
Deanery ADVENT PENANCE Schedule
Sun, Dec 17th-7pm Brookfield-Immaculate Conception
Tues, Dec 19th-7pm Shelbina-St. Mary’s
Wed, Dec 20th-7pm Marceline-St. Bonaventure
PLEASE SEE MINISTER ASSIGNMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
AND DAY ON BULLETIN BOARD OR ON OUR WEBSITE &
CONTACT PARISH OFFICE IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE.
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PRAYER INTENTIONS Prayers: Most Reverend Bishop John R Gaydos, Jenny Angstrom, Veronica Angstrom, Christina Osu, Teresa Minj, Trystin Pratt, Deacon John DeGraff, Caitlin Saun-ders, Bob Bono, Charles Kenna Osu, Steve Sondag, Em-ma Lou Dimmitt, Tim & Pam Sanders, Laura Greenwell, Pam Ross, Rita Stallard, Alice Kuntz, Frances Snider, Patti Greenwell, Margot Eagan, Stephen Bichsel, Ken Broughton, Sherry Mack Munden, Sam Haskins, Gerald Pemberton, Vicki Hastings Cancer: Susan Bentley, Jen Gordon, Sylvia Power, George Little, Chris Wilt, Traci Rich, Debbie Rudacil, Susie Heathman Spencer, Charles Broughton, Russ Ebb-ing, Bert Greenwell, Jay Thomason, Wayne Thompson, Matt Lorey, Mae Buckman,, Cameron DeGraff, Mark Judy, Doug Harrison, Doris Hickman, George Magers, Riley Maher Long term &/or homebound: Cathleen Hercules, Lu-cilia Bermejo, Josiah Tuley, Mary Lou Bichsel, Charlie Coon, Linda Kempf, Ellen Winkler McGoldrick, Tim Williams, Barb Harlow, Ed Pollard, Donna Shores Broughton, Colleen Tillitt, Bernadette Robison, Linda Acree, Emily Barnes, Cara Baymiller, Janet Langham-mer, , Sue Roberts, Becky Roberts, Scott Kuntz, Harvey Fifer, Timothy Riley SRCC: John Mojzis, Joan Bierly, Jean Clapper, Vivian Coon, Mary Ricker, Dorothy Howard, Rose- Mary Rozkiewicz, Pearl Little, Karen Baymiller, Bob Green-ing, Linda Fleak, Charlene and Jim Friedman, Kathleen Hall, Minnie Kate Hawkins Shelbina Villa: Lionel Bertrand, Joyce Greenwell Clarence Care Center: Ruth Lowe, Bob Jarboe Note: To add names on prayer list contact parish office.
Catholic Education, Renewal, & Healing
Cursillo– If you or someone you know is interested in participating in Cursillo inquiry at [email protected] or visit quincycursillo.com
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Pregnancy crisis/post abortive recovery-www.rayofhopepregnancycenter.com or call 660-395-8099
Adult retreats at Conception Abbey– Visit [email protected] or call 660-944-2885
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
Dec 17th-Christmas program and soup following Mass.
Dec 19th– Advent Penance Service, 7pm.
Dec 23rd-Extra Choir practice at 9am. Everyone welcome!
Dec 28th-knotted rosary workshop with Carrie Elsen at FBC, 1pm
Dec 31st– Donut Sunday
Jan 4th– K of C meeting at 7:30pm, FBC.
Jan 6-7th-REIGNITE high school retreat at Tolton High, Columbia
Jan 14th-CCD RESUMES
Jan 24th-Wednesday Youth Groups RESUME
Jan 17th-20th-March for Life, Washington DC
Jan 27th– Midwest March for Life, Jeff City
Feb 17th-Diocesean Youth ministers/teachers/directors work-
shop at St. Mary’s, Shelbina
Feb 3rd– Catholic Men for Christ Conference-SLU
March 10th– Catholic Women for Christ Conference-SLU
March 18th-St Patrick’s Dinner
March 25th-Annual K of C Communion Brunch following
Mass.
April 28th– Matthew Kelly in St. Charles, see details at Dy-
namic Catholic website.
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YOUR CHURCH SUPPORT
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
Total church budget $219,160.00
Total Parish income needed YTD $100,681.01
Total Parish income received YTD $103,563.26
Total Parish Expenses paid YTD $96,400.36
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Offertory Collection Totals:
Nov 4/5 $3404.00
Nov 11/12 $3350.00
Nov 18/19 $3748.26
Nov 25/26 $2454.51
Dec 2/3 $3262.76
Dec 9/10 $3398.55
2018 envelopes are now available in back of church. If you do
not find yours or would like a box, let the office know and we
will provide you with one. Thanks.
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Jan– Marlin XT 17HMR
Feb-Glock G42 .380
Mar-Mossberg 500 C & F.410g
Apr-Remington 783 compact .243
May-Springfield Armory XD 40
June– Remington 870 compact 20g
July-Savage Arms Axis .25-06
Aug-Beretta APX 9mm
Sept-Weatherby SA-08 12g
Oct-Ruger #1 6.5 Creedmoor
Nov– Sig Saucer 1911 Emperor
Scorpion 45
Dec-Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen
16g
CCD/PSR-Joann Wilcox, coordinator
*The elementary CCD Christmas program will take place after
Mass on Dec 17th. The Knights will be serving soup, all parish-
ioners are encouraged to attend!!!. There will be no CCD/
PSR Dec 24th-Jan 7th. Classes resume Jan 14th.
*We are collecting non-perishable food for the offerings dur-
ing Advent, please leave your donation in back of church.
K-6th Youth Group
*K-6th grade parishioners are invited to attend every Wednes-
day beginning at 4:30pm for fun and games, group prayer,
and supper. We wrap up our evening at 5:45pm. There will
be no youth group Dec 20-Jan 17th. Group will resume Jan 24th.
7th-12thYouth Group-Eulynn Keller, coordinator
*The deadlines are fast approaching for the following events,
please see Eulynn for questions, to volunteer, or to register.
~REIGNITE– HS only, at Fr Tolton High, Jan 6-7
~Steubenville 2018-HS only, July 13-15
*G.L.O.W. meets every Wednesday evening at 7pm in church
basement. All 7-12th grade boys & girls welcome. Discussion
group, games, snacks, and fun.
GLOW will not meet on Wednesdays Dec 20th-Jan 17th. We will begin meeting again on Jan 24th.
*TEC and QUEST are always available for registration.
Please keep in prayer our 4 young men from St. Mary’s who
will be making the pilgrimage to the March for Life in Wash-
ington D.C. on Jan. 17th: Jaaron Durbin, Masen Rash, Dylan
Durbin, & Dax Durbin. They will attend with the Jefferson
City Diocese.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS & OUR SEMINARIANS
Have you considered the priesthood or religious
life? If you have questions, contact the vocation di-
rector, Fr. Greg @ 573-635-9127.
GUN_A-MONTH tickets are on sale now! Drawings
start Jan 4th. Tickets are $25 or 5/$100.
Next meeting, Jan 4th at 7:30pm in FBC.
Every Catholic Woman is privileged to be a member of the Altar
Society and of the National Council of Catholic Women.
*At Sunday’s annual Christmas luncheon, it was decided to
place a tub in church to collect Christmas gifts for the Nursing
Home. Please mark for him or her on gift.
We are working on updating the Altar Society book for 2018. Please contact Cathy Eagan if your phone number needs to be updated or if you would like to be placed on a different month or committee. We are not planning to make chang-es, unless we are contacted. Also, please contact us if you would like to be moved to the Members At Large page. Con-tact Cathy at 573-633-2112 or 573-819-4322 or by e-mail at [email protected] Thank you!
Decorating Committee is in need of poinsettias for St. Mary’s Church. Please have them in the church base-ment by noon on December 20th. Prefer white, but will
take donations of any color poinsettia. If you are donating in memory or honor of someone, please include that infor-
mation with the plant.
CHOIR PRACTICE: There will be an another choir practice Saturday December 23 at 9:00 A.M. Eve-ryone welcome!
FREE copies of Matthew Kelly’s “Perfectly Yourself” have
been donated for all parishioners. Please pick one up in
the back of church. Mr. Kelly will be speaking in St.
Charles April 28th. Tickets available @ DynamicCatholic.
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