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35 Franklin St.Buckhannon, WV 26201304-472-3414www.holyrosarywv.org

Father Joseph McLaughlin, S.M., Pastor Brother Roy Madigan, S.M., Pastoral Associate Rev. Mr. Rue Thompson, Deacon

Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchSacred Heart MissionA Marist Community

First Sunday of AdventDecember 2, 2018

Your ways, O LORD, make known to me;teach me your paths,

Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my savior,

and for you I wait all the day.Psalm 25

Did You Know?Today we enter into the sacred season of Advent. It is a time rich with symbols. The Scriptures are filled with images of light and darkness, silence and waiting. The primary color for Advent is purple, reminding us of our need to be reconciled with God. The circular shape and the evergreen of the Advent wreath remind us of eternal and everlasting life. Yes, this is a time rich with symbols and meanings, all of them reminding us of the coming of the Savior.

Advent for the FamilyMake Advent even more special this year as a family. Place a bell somewhere in your home. Draw the name of a family member and pledge to do something special for that person. Each time you do, ring the bell. Let its sound represent the sound of kindness filling your home. Who knows, it just might become a habit long after Advent.

Ready Yourself!The season of Advent has begun. It's a time in the Church to prepare for the coming of Christ. How will you ready yourself?  Our church has an answer. Every Wednesday of Advent, from Dec. 5 to Dec. 19, a meal and DVD series will be offered on the Gospel passages relating to the coming of Christ into the world. The series will begin at 6:30 P.M. and be held in Marist Hall The DVD ("The Infancy Narratives of Jesus") will consist of a twenty-minute presentation followed by a discussion. We will enjoy a specially prepared simple meal during the presentation. Please note: Wednesday's Mass during Advent will be celebrated at 6:00 P.M. to enable you to attend the Advent program.

A Joyful Heads UPHere's a "heads up" worth remembering. Our church is having a Christmas party! We'll be gathering on December 9 at 5:00 p.m. in Marist Hall. Circle that date. The party will include pot luck dinner, sing-a-longs, games for children, drawings, and a special guest appearance (care to guess?) All are welcome.

Cookie Tray SaleWould you like some delicious, beautifully trayed homemade Christmas Cookies ready to purchase? Our Holy Rosary Scholarship Committee is sponsoring this cookie sale to support our Senior Scholarship which is awarded each May to a deserving high school senior. Stop by Marist Hall on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 to select your cookie tray. You won’t be disappointed!

Little Blue Books

Don’t forget to pick up your “Little Blue Book” which begins the first Sunday of Advent. If you remember from last year, this little book contains short readings and reflections for the entire season of Advent. What a great way to prepare for the birth of our Lord. Pick a little blue book near the Mary altar.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONSince the Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls on a Saturday this year, it is not considered a holy day of obligation. We will have a mass to celebrate this feast day on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the church. The mass on Saturday evening will be for the second Sunday in Advent. As members of a Marist parish, we think, act and judge like Mary would do. All are invited to our holy day celebration.

Feeling Lucky?The Knights of Columbus Council 603 are sponsoring an

Elimination Dinner on Friday, December 7th at St. Brendan’s Church in Elkins. Tickets are $40 per couple. Dinner is from 6-7 p.m. with a DJ and dancing after dinner. Many cash prizes are available for ticket holders. Tickets are limited;

see Mike Gasper to purchase yours today.

December SoulCore ScheduleTuesday, 12/4/18:  6:00 p.m.Tuesday, 12/18/18:  6:00 p.m.

The Angel Tree Project The Christian Concerns Committee has placed two

Angel Trees at Holy Rosary Parish, one at the entrance of the church, and one in Marist Hall. We invite you participate in our Advent project by choosing an ornament from either tree and buying the gift represented on the ornament. These donations should be returned to the church, UNWRAPPED, at specific times. This year we will be collecting items for two worthy organizations. Christian Help is located

in Mingo County and is run by Sister Teresa Carew.  All gifts designated for this group should be returned by December 9th so that we can get them to her for distribution. Please note that some of these ornaments will be asking for grocery gift cards. Please purchase these at Save A Lot as this is where Sister Therese will buy hams and turkeys in her Kermit, WV location. Also, we will be collecting supplies needed by our local Depression/Bi-Polar Support Alliance and our homebound parishioners. We will be adding additional ornaments later in the season for these groups. As always, we thank you for

Meetings This WeekWomen’s Book Study – Thursday 12/6 – 6:30 p.m. in Marist HallMen’s Group – Saturday, 12/8 in Marist Hall

your generosity at a time when our friends and neighbors need our help. Watch the bulletin for more information and for return times.

Advent Reconciliation ServicesAdvent is a holy time of Preparation for Christmas. Your parish of Holy Rosary and the two neighboring parishes in Weston (St Patrick) and Elkins (St Brendan) will celebrate the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation. We encourage and invite you to use this wonderful opportunity of God’s grace to experience His healing and forgiving love. St. Brendan’s in Elkins -Tuesday, December 4 Holy Rosary in Buckhannon-Tuesday, December 11St. Patrick’s in Weston-Tuesday, December 18All services begin at 7 p.m.

Religious Retirement Collection

We are asking for your special attention to the annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection. It will take place on the weekend of December 8th and 9th, 2018.  This year marks the 32nd year for this important collection directed to the health and retirement needs of the Religious women and men who have served the Church of West Virginia in recent years. Do you

remember the sisters, brothers, or religious order priests who made a positive difference in your life? Today many are elderly and need assistance. Their religious communities struggle to meet retirement needs while continuing to serve the people of God. Please give to next week’s second collection.

Prayers, Please!Robert Fulton, Mary Plocki, Joe Morton, Kim Casella, Mike Derico, The Family of Janine Robinson, the Jones Family, James Dunn Family, Braden Berry, Mary Kimberly Moore, Lorene Hardman, Kate Deasy, Rosemary Austin, Shana Erickson, Victor Zara, Msgr Michael Doyle, Brenda Gullo, Kimberly Moore, Allen Rosenbury, Bob Shutran, Mike Hanson, Marsha Garton, Mike Farah, Phil Halligan, Shaelyn Posey, Rose DeProspero, Sheila Marsh, Chris, Pat Marsh, Rose Mary Tomblyn, Vonda Brandt, Janice Korish, Aaron Walden, Hugh Hensil, Roger Abel, Randy Trent, Jessie Disbrow, Mary Carpino, Barbara Elmore, Macyah Riley, April Pierson-Keating, Jalen Welcome, Michael Cougar, Steve Vernarsky, Terry Patterson, Carmel Lantz, Jane Baxter, John Semsindiver, Karen Trent, Tom Sears, Joe Queen, Gene Zara, Mark Cerullo, Jeanne Norlin, Lonnie Bennett, Fr. Ron Nikodem, Kelsey Wilson, Heather.Please pray for all men and women serving in the

military.Please pray for our homebound

Gene and Mary Stump, Jeanette Willett, Denna Bayless, Virginia Cerullo, Anna Stalnaker, Ron Frye, Gerald Hackney,

Rocena Asbury, John Sneberger, Betty Ledford, Bob Jeran, Lorraine McLean, James McCartney. Nancy Beverlin, Shirley Linger, Rosie Ketterman, Shirley Helmick, William McLean

Prayer Shawl MinistryThe Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on December 5, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Come and join us and bring your knitting. If you have any questions regarding meeting times, or if you need directions, call P.T. @ 304-460-2756. All are welcome

Server ScheduleSaturday, December 1 -Walker Boys Sunday, December 2 – Frye Girls and Logan MurphySaturday, December 8 – Vincent Dahman and McCartney boysSunday, December 9 – Walker Boys and Logan Murphy

Prayer for the First Week of AdventO Come, God of our Hope

In these days of preparation,grant us patience to await your coming.

Secure us in the shelter of your presence, and anchor us in your still-speaking word.

Grant us the courageto speak your truth,

to plant seeds of justice,to be branches of reconciliation.Fill us with your abundant love,

that we may be that love to others,making real, once again,

your presence in our world.We ask this through Christ,our Savior and our Hope,

Amen.

Last Week’s CollectionEnvelopes: $1,752.00

Loose: $183.00Missing a Bulletin?

You can find all of our bulletins on our Holy Rosary webpage. Just navigate to www.holyrosarywv.org!

Catholic Charities CollectionCatholic Charities West Virginia is on a mission of love to ensure that all West Virginians have what many of us take for granted: food, clothing and shelter. Please consider helping with this second collection, which takes place at all the Christmas masses.

Helping OutPlease say a prayer for our parishioner Nancy Smarr whose house badly burned two weeks ago.  She is staying in a motel for now, but we as a parish will be assisting her to get back on her feet. 

Birthdays and AnniversariesWill Baxa IV December 5 Mariann Jack December 10 Tracy Murphy December 12Harrison Walker December 15 Gene Stump December 19Gene Bryant December 25Andrea Ellis December 27Mike Wilson December 28Mike Ellis December 31

Concert DatesMany of our parishioners support other musical groups throughout the year. This Christmas season, mark your calendars for some delightful concerts that will help you ring in the Christmas season! We would love to see our Holy Rosary Friends in attendance!

The Shinnston Band Concert will play three Christmas concerts in our area. Last year, even Santa made an appearance!Dec. 4 - Robinson Grand Theatre in Clarksburg - 7 pm and Dec 8 - Way of Holiness Church - Rte. 33

Buckhannon - 4 pm

What is Pro Life? Are we sure we are 100% Pro Life? – Part IThe Church teaches that all life is sacred and must be cherished and protected from conception to natural death. By keeping this guiding principle in mind in reviewing all the following moral issues of today, we can quickly see what it means to be 100% Pro Life, no exceptions.AbortionThis is defined as the removal of an embryo before it can survive outside the uterus. While it may not look or function completely as a baby, it is still a baby. All things are what they are at their inception. By not protecting and nurturing an embryo, we have taken the life of a little boy or girl. Now we have to ask the difficult questions for some. While many people are against abortion in general, and still calling themselves prolife, they take exception in the following cases: rape, incest, or severe mental or physical birth defects in the unborn child. Those exceptions to abortion are not prolife, because they are not protecting all life. We cannot take the life of any unborn child, regardless of their condition or the circumstances of their conception. The child is innocent, created by God in his image, and deserving of God’s plans for his life here on earth.If you believe that Abortion is wrong, then you are Pro Life on this issue.Joann Murray Lucas, Texas

Lector schedules for December 2018 - February 2019 are ready to be picked up by the following people:  Mary Blake, Joe Broslawski, Iris Carillo, Virginia Carmona, Nicholas Cutright, Andrea Ellis, Shanna Ericsson, Jalna Jones, Hannah Gjolberg, Skip Gjolberg, Linda Hicks, Sandy Kraynok, Pat Marsh, Jesse Skiles, John Waltz, Sister Francesca, and Mike Wilson.

Eucharistic LiturgiesSaturday, Dec. 1

5 p.m. – Anita Browlawsky (WVWC)7 p.m – Parishioners (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, Dec. 29 a.m. – Katherine Elizabeth Jack (Holy Rosary) Noon – no Mass

Monday, Dec. 37:30 a.m. – Eileen McGowan (dec) (Hospital)

Tuesday, Dec. 47:30 a.m. – McDermott Family (Hospital)

Wednesday, Dec. 56 p.m. – Gary Tomblyn (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Thursday, Dec. 67:20 a.m. – Joseph Cortes (Holy Rosary)

Friday, Dec. 7 FIRST FRIDAY7 p.m. – Mandy Haderman (Holy Rosary)

Saturday, Dec. 85 p.m. – Emerick Cerullo ( WVWC)7 p.m. – Leannah Lafferre (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, Dec. 99 a.m. – Parishioners (Holy Rosary) Noon - Christopher Ruth Fallon (Sacred Heart)

Psalm Response “To you O Lord, I lift my soul, to you I lift my soul.