St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church 3918 William Penn Highway, P.O. Box 187, Mifflintown, PA 17059 (717) 436-6722 (717) 242-2781 at Sacred Heart, Lewistown Parish Staff Rev. Bill Weary, Pastor [email protected]

Mrs. Gale Treaster, Secretary [email protected]

Liturgy Schedule Saturday:

5:30PM

Sunday: 9:15 AM Monday: 9:00AM Holy Days: As announced Confessions:

Parish Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 to 12:00 CLOSED HOLIDAYS

www.stjudemifflintown.org Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group – This event occurs 5 PM every Friday in the social hall, with enthusiastic music, songs, and praises, accompanied by guitar, drums, and tambourines, as well as talks and homilies. Everything is in Spanish, but all are invited. Registration – All parishioners should be properly registered in the parish. Please contact the parish office. Sacrament of Marriage – Contact the parish office as soon as possible, before establishing a date for the wedding. The Diocese requires 12 months advance notice and preparation for Marriage. Baptism, Sacrament of the Sick, Shut-ins – Please contact the parish office to register for Baptism. One sponsor (Godparent) should be a practicing Catholic (if married, married in the church; attending Mass every weekend; moral life; etc.). One sponsor may be a practicing Protestant (called a Christian witness). We strive to visit parishioners homebound and those in the hospital. Please call the parish office if you would like us to visit, or if you are preparing for surgery. Mass Cards & Memorial contributions – Mass cards in memory of the deceased and for special intentions are available after masses at the Religious Articles Corner. To make a memorial contribution, please contact the parish office. CCD – Religious instruction for children meets after the 9:15 Mass until 11:45 from September to May. These classes are necessary before children receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please contact the parish office for more information or registration. Youth Group – Meets the 1st Sunday of each month after the 9:15 Mass. Parish Pastor Council – Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, from September to May. Please call the parish office for information. Knight of Columbus – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the social hall. Women’s Guild – Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the social hall. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – These are classes for those desiring to join the Catholic Church. Please contact the Pastor for more information. NFP (Natural Family Planning) – This is the only Catholic-approved means of regulating birth. Classes are offered frequently and are free to all who want to learn about this spiritual & effective way to plan a family. For information, call Martin & Mary Smith, 717935-5256.

in the same way. The Son of Man is coming at the time you least expect

November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent

STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE TITHING IS GOD'S PLAN FOR GIVING Tithing is God’s Plan for Giving: Income for Nov. 20, 2016 All Saint’s Day Campaign for Human Development

First Sunday of Advent | November 27 $ 1,851.73 $ 10.00 $ 115.00

Tithe for Nov. 20, 2016 PA Pro-Life Federation

$

185.00

In his General Audience of September 4, 2002, then Pope John Paul II said that this passage from Isaiah was: 'an invitation not to be fixed on the present that is so wretched, but to sense beneath the surface of daily events the mysterious presence of divine action leading history toward a very different horizon of light and peace.' Our response as a Church to the reading from Isaiah is 'let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.'

FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Holiday Mass Schedule

HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 “You know the time in which we are living. It is now

the hour for you to wake from sleep, for our salvation is closer than when we first accepted the faith… Let us cast off the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.” For twenty centuries, faithful Christians have listened to and read Saint Paul’s exhortation. No one can deny that his inspired word is not true. Because of the long time span though, we may have fallen asleep. We are encouraged to begin this new period of advent with an eager enthusiasm, seeking ways to discover the presence of the Christ of history, as well as the Christ who is and is coming. Advent summons us to look with a new set of eyes at what the coming of Christ means for us in 2016. He comes in the gift of friends. He comes in the gift of prayer. He comes from those in need who ask us to be light to overcome their darkness. As daylight grows short, may we be light for others to see that the coming of the Lord is even more important now than advent 2015. We pray the words of Revelation ‘Come Lord Jesus.’ First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 The words of Isaiah urge all people to forsake war and to live in peace forever. The tone reaches a climax in the words, “One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.” Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 Paul invites us to put away all the things of darkness and sin and to prepare for the coming of Christ. Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 A comparison is made between the destruction caused by the flood in Noah’s time and the need to be prepared for the second coming of Christ. “You must be prepared

Thanksgiving Day-Sacred Heart—9:00AM Advent Penance Service- Sunday December 4 Saint Jude- 3:30 PM Sacred Heart- 7:00PM Feast of the Immaculate Conception- December 8 Saint Jude- Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 7:00PM Sacred Heart-Wednesday, Dec. 7 Vigil @ 7:00PM Thursday, Dec. 8 @ 12 Noon Christmas Mass Schedule— Saint Jude- December 24-Christmas Eve: 6:30 PM December 25-Christmas Day: 11:00AM Sacred Heart- December 24-Christmas Eve: 4:00PM Children’s Mass December 24- Christmas Eve: 10:00PM December 25-Christmas Day: 8:30AM Mary Mother of God Solemnity Saint Jude- December 31-5:30PM January 1- 9:15AM Sacred Heart-December 31- 4:00PM January 1: 11:00AM

And Weekly Readings Sunday, November 27:First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 2:1-5 (1A); Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44

9:15 AM Fred Mitchell Monday, November 28:Advent Weekday: Isaiah 4:2-6 (second choice); Psalm 122”1-2, 3-4b, 4cd,-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matthew8:5-11

9:00 AM People of the Parish Tuesday, November 29:Advent Weekday:

Thursday: 12/01 No Event Friday: 12/02 No Event Saturday: 12/03 Gospel Reflections/7:30/ Social Hall Mass/ 5:30pm/ Church Sunday: 12/04 Mass / 9:15 am / Church CCD after Mass

Minister Schedule December 3 & December 4, 2016 Saturday, December 3, 2016: 5:30 pm

Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Luke 10:21-24

Wednesday, November 30th:Saint Andrew, Apostle (Feast) (684): Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Matthew 4:18-22

Thursday, December 1: Advent Weekday: Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118:1 & 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Friday, December 2: Advent Weekday: Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; Matthew 9:2731

Saturday , December 3:Saint Francis Xavier, Priest (Memorial): Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

5:30 PM Richard Baade and Family Sunday, December 4:Second Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 30:19m 30; Psalm 72:1,-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17); Romans 15:4-9; Luke 3:4, 6

9:15 AM Rick Gerdian We do have open Masses for intentions both for weekend and weekday Masses. Please call or stop by the parish office to schedule. A $10 stipend is suggested for Mass intentions, and cards are available upon request.

EMHC: F. & C. Nanna Lector: T. Ober Cantor: M. Kerchusky Altar Servers: D. Treaster Gift Bearer: People of the Parish Greeters: People of the Parish Ushers: T. Kerchusky

Sunday, December 4, 2016:

9:15 am

EMHC: D. Treaster J. Fitzgerald Lector: Garry W. Price Cantor: J. Matthews Altar Servers: M. Imes C. Murphy Gift Bearers: People of the Paish Greeters: D. & G. Best Ushers: A. Thawley T. Newcamp

Calendar of Events Saturday: 11/26

Gospel Reflections/ 7:30/ Social Hall Mass/ 5:30pm/ Church Sunday: 11/27 Mass / 9:15am / Church Monday: 11/28 Mass/ 9:00am/ Church Tuesday: 11/29 Women’s Guild/ 6:30PM/ Social Hall Wednesday: 11/30 No Event

If you are in need of some help or know of someone who is in need of assistance. Please contact St. Vincent de Paul at 242-2781. Requests for help are kept confidential

Prayer and Reflections Stewardship of Leadership and Gospel Reflections will meet every Saturday at 7:30 in the Prayer Garden, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the social hall. Also, the Men’s Cursillo Group meets immediately after 9:15am Mass in the Quiet Room. Anyone interested in or who have been to Cursillo are welcome.

Open House Christmas Party! It is time for Father Weary’s Rectory open house Christmas Party. All our welcome. Come join us for this celebration with snacks and drinks on Tuesday, November 29th from 6-8PM at Sacred Heart Rectory in Lewistown.

SCHOOL NEWS

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March For Life Please sign up to attend the March for life in Washington D.C. on January 27th. The sign up sheet for the bus in the vestibule. More details to follow.

Young Adult Retreat The season of Lent is a perfect time to get away to refresh and renew ourselves while growing in relationship with our Lord and with other Young Adults. Date: March 25, 2017 , Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Cardinal Keeler Center , 4800 Union Deposit Road , Harrisburg, PA 17111 United States. Phone: 717-6574804. Cost: $10.00 . For more information contact the Office for Youthand Young Adult Ministry at: [email protected] or call 717-657-4804 ext. 327

Our Lady of the Visitation will be hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land March 21 – 31, 2017, $3,749.00 per person including air from Harrisburg, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Holy Mass daily at the Holy Sites. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660

For our Spanish Speaking Parishioners: Coming to the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg: An Advent celebration in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saturday Dec.10th at 5:00 PM Mass and other events until 8:00 PM. For more information contact Jaclyn Curran at (717) 657-4804 ext. 313.

Celebracion de Adviento en Honor a Nuestra Senora de GuadalupeLa comunidad catolica de la Diocesis de Harrisburg se une en oracion para celebrar la Fiesta de Nuestra de Guadalupe el sabado 10 de diciembre 2016 a las 5:00 PM en el Centro Cardinal Keeler en Harrisburg, PA. La celebracion incluye baile folklorico, manualidades para ninos, obra de teatro musical “La Morenita”, y mucho mas. Registro: $10 per persona o $30 por grupo de 4. Espacios limitados. Registrate ahora por correo electronico a Jaclyn Curran al [email protected] al visitar www.hbgdiocese.org/hispanicministry

The Mifflin County High School choral group, 'Cantare' will perform a prelude concert and sing during the 11:00 A.M. Mass at Sacred Heart on December 4th. Cantare visits Sacred Heart each Advent, and their talented vocalists continue to enhance our worship. The prelude concert will begin at 10:45.

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK AND BAZAAR Hard to believe, the annual Cookie Walk and Bazaar is quickly approaching! The Women’s Guild is in need of cookie and sweet bread bakers, candy makers, crafters and Christmas white elephant items. Start planning now on what you can contribute to make this day a success. Also, all parishioners, mark your calendar now… The Cookie Walk and Bazaar will be on December 10, 2016. Doors open at 8:00AM to get your number for the Cookie Walk and to buy crafts, candies and sweets, and white elephant items. Cookie walk starts at 9:00AM until all cookies are gone.

Attention Boy Scouts and Scouters! The Diocese of Harrisburg invites you to a Summer Camp with Catholic Activities July 23-29, 2017 at Camp Tuckahoe, Dillsburg, PA. All of the most popular Boy Scout merit badges and activities combined with opportunities to learn about and practice our Catholic Faith! Here is a change to combine them as never before. Participants will earn religious award patches. For more information contact our committee by emailing [email protected].