Holy Spirit Parish

December 18, 2016

8570 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36117 334-277-5631

Fourth Sunday of Advent

www.holyspiritmgm.org

Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior. Isaiah 45:8 PASTOR Reverend Patrick Driscoll Office: 277-5631 Home: 649-2522 [email protected]

SENIOR PRIEST Reverend Philip McKenna Office: 277-5631 Home: 395-6300 [email protected]

DEACON Deacon Raymond Gueret Phone: 207-4685 [email protected]

DEACON Deacon Gene S. Wadas (Retired) Home: 279-9637 [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE 8:45am-4:45pm Monday – Friday Phone: (334) 277-5631 Fax: (334) 272-1008 Parish Secretary: Karen Franklin [email protected] Business Manager: Mike Powell 277-2434 [email protected] John Klein: 277-3428 [email protected]

Archdiocese of Mobile www.mobilearchdiocese.org Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Holy Spirit Campus: (334) 649-4404

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:15am Wednesday: 6:30pm First Friday each month: 9:00pm followed by all night Eucharistic Adoration First Saturday each month: 9:00am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30pm-5:15pm, Wednesday 6:00pm-6:25pm, and by appointment. Spanish Mass Ultimo Domingo del Mes a las tres de la tarde Pray the Rosary Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30am; Wed 6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:15am Sunday Nursery During the 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday Mass.

STAFF Faith Formation: Catechetical Leadership: Tom Riello 221-4575 PreK3 – 8th Grade: Dené Rosser 277-1989 [email protected] Middle School Youth: Gordon Talbot 220-2882 High School Youth: Justin Castanza 782-3639 RCIA: Liz Gregorius 324-1320 [email protected]

WELCOME We welcome you to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. New parishioners are encouraged to join by completing a Family Registration form located in the vestibule of the church and returning it to the church office or by dropping it in the Sunday collection.

Prayer Line Ministry There are many needs and concerns. Let us pray for one another. If you would like to be a part of the Prayer Line Ministry or place someone on our prayer line, please call Maureen Moore 279-5848 or Lois Miller 277-4415.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptism Preparation Class 2nd Monday each month, 7pm, in the church. Class is mandatory for anyone wishing to have their child baptized. Registration not required.

Music Coordinator: Mary Conversino 270-8234 Parish Hall/Kitchen: Charity Firestone 509-389-0399

Sacrament of Marriage

Holy Spirit Academy: Catholic Home School Support Group

For instructions and scheduling, please call the church office at least six months in advance.

Monica Burke 294-7305 [email protected]

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21

Feast of Saint Peter Canisius

Born in Holland in 1521, Peter had edited and written several volumes on Church history and theology, been a delegate to the Council of Trent, and reformed the German universities from heresy. He was an educator and opened colleges for the Jesuits. Peter died on December 21, 1597. He is known as the Second Apostle of Germany and was named a Doctor of the Church. Peter believed in the importance in learning and understanding the Catholic faith.

Mass Intentions Dec 17

5:30pm

Patrick H. Driscoll (D)

Dec 18

8:00am

Holy Spirit parishioners

11:00am 5:30pm

Nicola Balit (D)

8:15am

Ryan Robis (L)

Dec 20

8:15am

Mark Schultz (L)

Dec 21

6:30pm

Dolores Postver (D)

Dec 22

8:15am

John Bell (D)

Dec 23

8:15am

Billy Nussbaum (D)

Dec 24

5:00pm

Eva Maraman (D)

7:30pm

Patrick H. Driscoll (D)

Dec 25

The sick, homebound and hospitalized . . . Lois Moore Ryan Davenport Sparky Adams Lauren Spruiell Nickles Robert Donoghue Jennifer Alderman Bernadette Nickson Jo Douglas David Alexander Dylan Olson Carl Edwards Connie Almand Caroline Owen William Emerson Alexine Becker Mary Catherine Fletcher JoAnn Paddock Phyllis Bednarz Richelleng Pieruccini Steve Frank Georgia Bennett Edith Pita Jo Fussell Jane Berglund Tom Postver Dot Golab Ann Berher Nathan Puckett Tommy Guy Elaine Beyerle Chuck Raysich Ben Hagler Debbie Brantley Sally Rhodes Ray Hansen Barbara Brown Brenda Roper Sheila Hansen Mary Jeanne Brown Rosario Rosone Eleanor Haynie Barbara Boswell Annie Rosser Madelein Hutcheson Jane Bruton Brian Salmons Cooper Jacks Rebecca Buckalew Dale W. Scott Joan Kelly Col. Buffy Burkel Tom Summerville Elizabeth Leidert Marian Burrel Baby Nathan Ta Ray Leonard Bill Butler Baby Ann Marie Calligas Narcisa Maier Janet Theall William Cornelius Ray Vaughan Elizabeth Marchant Ellen Corsino Betty Vollenweider Jeanne McGinty John Cresswell Inez Williams Mike McMurray Ramiro Cumpian Carol Miller Katie Davenport Allison Miller-Nunez † Parishioners and family members serving in the Military at home and over seas † Pray for Religious Vocations † We pray for the needy and all who would be alone during the Christmas holidays; may we all find ways to reach out to those who need us.

December 13, 2016 Stewardship of Treasure Report Year 2016 Budget: Budget to date: Sun Collections to date: Sun Collection last week: Retired Religious Collection: Operating Funds: Debt - School:

$ 1,456,533.00 $ 1,342,000.00 $ 1,379,334.00 $ 21,352.00 $ 6,500.70 $ 1,160,995.00 $ 1,255,158.00

Joseph Berher & Terri Berher Burch (D)

Dec 19

In Your Charity, Please Pray For...

Fourth Sunday

12:00am

Advent

The Nativity of the

Holy Spirit Parishioners

9:00am

of

Lord

John Bell (D)

(Christmas)

Mass for Shut In Each Sunday Morning Charter Cable Channel 180 10:30am EWTN 7:00am & 11:00am

From Death To New Life December 17, 1983 17, 2007 19, 2011 20, 2013 20, 2015 21, 2006 21, 2012 21, 2013

Mae Urbarbic Nora Catherine Pautler Donald W. Winston Robert L. Crowder James H. Farmer Dolores L. Postver Raymond L. Petro, Sr. Barbara Crocker

our deceased parishioners Next Week Liturgical Ministry Schedule Date

Mass

Lector

Saturday Dec 24

5:00pm

M Yelnicker P Shegon

G Shook E Yelnicker P Burden Pio Jung C Nath O Beesley S Nath J Desmarais R Desmarais

7:30pm

G Izer L Sutton

D Pohlman N Pohlman Volunteer Volunteer

12:00am

Sunday Dec 25

Nativity of the Lord Christmas

9:00am

Usher

Altar Servers

Z Izer C Corbin Volunteer

P) A Alexander P Geis 1) A Baker F Geis 2) J Geis K Tatum Volunteer

C Allison G Allison CW Brown

B Allen MA Klatt

Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer

K Mechler L Mechler Volunteer Volunteer

Liturgical Ministers: It is your responsibility to find a substitute if you are unable to serve

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The Church Office will be closed Friday, December 23rd Monday & Tuesday, December 26th & 27th

Parish Penance Service Tuesday, December 20th 6:00pm

Wishing you and your family A Wonderful and Blessed Christmas!

NO Confessions Saturday, Dec. 24th

Christmas Mass Schedule

THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT Dec 18

9:15am

RCIA Class

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Dec 19

9:00am

Library Workers

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6:30pm

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting

OCR

6:30pm

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree

PH

4:00pm

Youth Choir Practice

F/C

5:45pm

Light Weigh Meeting

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6:00pm

Parish Penance Service

Ch

9:00am

Moms Bible Study

PH

5:30pm

Men of St. Joseph

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5:30pm

Daughters of Mary

S

6:00pm

Children’s Choir Practice

F/C

7:00pm

Adult Choir Practice

F/C

7:00pm

Spanish Bible Study

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Dec 20

Dec 21

Dec 22 Dec 23

Parish Office Closed

Saints and Special Observances Sunday, Dec 18 Monday, Dec 19 Tuesday, Dec 20 Wednesday, Dec 21 Thursday, Dec 22 Friday, Dec 23 Saturday, Dec 24 Sunday, Dec 25

Fourth Sunday of Advent Late Advent Weekday Late Advent Weekday Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Late Advent Weekday Saint John of Kanty, Priest Late Advent Weekday The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Children & Adult Faith Formation

Sunday, December 18th & 25th January 1st No Class, Merry Christmas Classes resume January 8th, 9:15am Parent’s Sacraments Meeting For those whose children are preparing to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion this spring please attend the Parent Sacrament Meeting on January 8th from 9:15-10:30am in the school library. Contact Dene’ Rosser at [email protected] with any questions.

Saturday, December 24th 5:00pm 7:30pm 12:00am Midnight Sunday, December 25th 9:00am only The Nursery will be closed during the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses

Volunteers Needed Come help us decorate our Church for Christmas. Friday, December 23rd, 9:00am All are welcome! Questions, call Karen in the parish office, 277-5631 Youth Ministry Grades 7-12

Christmas Break Help decorate the Church for Christmas! High School Youth (grade 9-12): Justin Castanza [email protected] 334-782-3639

Middle School Youth (grade 7-8): Gordon Talbot [email protected] 334-220-2882

SEARCH Retreat For High School Youth January 6th-8th Fort Faith in Ramer, AL Visit www.archmobyouth.org/search for information and registration forms. Angel Tree 2016 was a success. The people of this Parish never cease to amaze me with the love and generosity that they show to others. Thanks to our Knights of Columbus for stepping up and purchasing a refrigerator and children's dresser for a family that had lost everything in a fire, thanks to the Angel Tree committee, our staff, and our Pastors for their continued love and support!

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Fourth Sunday of Advent Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

Catholic Young Adult Small Groups are starting! Who: Catholic Young Adults (age 21-39) in the Montgomery area.

Montgomery Catholic is beginning to take in pledges for their Building on Faith, Family and Tradition! Capital Campaign. The two goals are to build a new gymnasium, and to transform the current gymnasium into a dedicated performing arts area. Campaign donations are tax-deductible contributions. Please consider supporting this campaign. For questions or more information, visit the website www.montgomerycatholic.org or call (334) 272-7220 Pastoral Council Members Mr. Flynn Mozingo - President Mrs. Diane Bradley - Vice President Mrs. Liz Gregorius Mrs. Ann Karst - Recorder Mrs. Gina Izer Ms. Arleen Alexander Mrs. Catie Murphy Mrs. Margaret Barber Mr. Mark Schultz

Light Weigh One King Orientation for Light Weigh One King will be Monday, January 9, 6:00pm, in the Library. This is for anyone considering joining the program and who wants more information on what it’s about before committing. Reminder: Please return Library books & CD’s that have been borrowed for more then one month!

Are You Registered In Our Parish? New to the area? Changing to Holy Spirit parish from another area parish? Please fill out a Parish Census form, located in the Vestibule & Gallery of the church or come by the church office. Active Membership is determined by:  Registration in the parish  Faithful attendance at Sunday Mass and on Holy Days  Support of the parish through time, talent and treasure

Respect Life “Help one another: this is what Jesus teaches us and this is what I am doing, and doing with all my heart.” ~ Pope Francis, Homily on Holy Thursday. C 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

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We pray for expectant mothers and fathers who are afraid. May God provide for their every need and bless them with peace.

When: Small groups first begin with a “Kickoff” on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30pm in Holy Spirit’s parish hall. After the kickoff, you will meet with your group at their respective time and location. What: A small group is a group of 10-12 people who meet regularly to grow in their faith and build community with other Catholic young adults. We will have a men’s group and a women’s group. For more information or to sign up, please see our website: www.cyamontgomery.com

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? Be a Friend Cancer Support Ministry is here to assist in your journey Please give us a call. Louise Kornosky 279-6593

Pilgrimages June 5-19, 2017 Come with us and enjoy the wonders of Italy this summer. Rome, Assisi, and Sicily. For more information, including itinerary, costs, and so forth, please contact Reverend David Tokarz ([email protected]) May 27, 2017 join Fr. Chuck McCabe on a Spiritual Adventure to Alaska with the theme of Divine Mercy. Roundtrip from Vancouver on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. Mass will be in Spanish and English every day. For more details go to: http://pgawne-mark.dreamvactionsgroups.com/ AlaskaWithFrChuckMcCabe Montgomery Area Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Looking at Jesus Face-To-Face Be an “Adore” Can you spend one hour me? The Adoration Chapel has a number of open, available hours for adorers and prayer partners. Located behind Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church, 4421 Narrow Lane Road.

Open Hours: Sunday 12-1am, 2-3am; Monday 2-3am, 3-4am; Thursday 9-10am Prayer Partner Needed: Sunday 5-6pm; Wednesday 6-7pm, 7-8pm; Thursday 4-5pm; Friday 9-10pm; Saturday 9-10pm For more information, call Priscilla Berry 288-3292.

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Confirmation 2016 December 7th, thirty-seven high school students were confirmed at Holy Spirit by Archbishop Rodi. Thanks to all who participated in this event. Beginning months before, the efforts of Susan Mallet, Evelyn Pope, candidate sponsors and families paved the way for students to receive this gracious outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The night of Confirmation, special thanks to Gina Izer for jumping in to help when it was most needed. Charity Firstone planned a beautiful reception that was brought to fruition by her and a dozen or so volunteers. Thanks also to Fr. Driscoll for shepherding us through the entire process. To the confirmandi, God bless each of you.

This Christmas and New Years Saint Vincent De Paul is requesting donations to purchase Hygiene and Personal Needs Items for Inmates off a Regulated List. The State provides but the allotment runs out before the month is over and our sisters go without. Over 75% of the women are indigent. Please send your donation to SVDP to the Church Office specifying Hygiene Items. Again, thank you for helping us help those in need. Live Truth. Live Catholic. Catholic University of America’s Christmas Concert December 24, 5:00am; December 25, 12:30pm; December 26, 2:00am Solemn Mass of Christmas Eve Live from Rome. December 24, 2:30pm Encore December 25, 12:00am; 6:00pm

Catholic Television

Urbi et Orbi: Message and Blessing December 25, 5:00am Solemn Mass of Christmas Live from EWTN. December 25, 7:00am

Choral Meditations on the Nativity Live December 24, 9:00pm

Solemn Mass of Christmas Day Live from Washington D.C. December 25, 11:00am

Solemn Mass of Christmas Eve From Washington D.C. December 24, 9:30pm

Vespers of Thanksgiving Live December 31, 10:00am Encore December 31, 3:00pm