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Page 1 December 1 , 2019—First Sunday of Advent

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil -4:30 PM

Weekdays—7 & 9:15 AM Saturday—8 AM

First Friday—6-7 PM Adoration; 7 PM Holy Mass

Holy Days—Please see the bulletin

Confession

(Before the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass)

Parish office hours Monday — Friday: 9 AM—4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Gift Shop—732-283-1775

Saturday 3 — 6 PM (Hours may vary, please call before you come)

45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 GPS—USE 51 VERNAM ST., ISELIN NJ † Phone: 732-283-2300 † Fax: 732-283-3326

[email protected] † [email protected] † www.stcecelia.com (For quick reference—See pages 2 &3)


Parish Staff Fr. Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. —Pastor Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, S.D.V.—Parochial Vicar Deacon Richard Lutomski—Permanent Deacon Deacon Anthony Pepe—Permanent Deacon Mirabella Parota—Music Director Stephanie Setar—Parish Office Manager—[email protected] Kathleen Beglan—Parish Secretary—[email protected] Ruth Kascin—Religious Education Secretary—[email protected] Sr. Anna Tran, SCC

732-986-1839 Maria Campos—

mass Schedule Monday—Friday 7 am—9:15 am Saturday 8 am—4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am—9:00 am—11:00 am—5:00 pm

Holy day mass times Weekday Evening before—Vigil Mass 7 PM, day of —7 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:05 PM and 7 PM.

Parish office hours Monday—Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm

Confession Saturday 11:00 am—12:00 pm & 3:15—4:15 pm

Gift shop Gift Shop—732-283-1775— Monday—Friday 10:00 am—1:00 pm Saturday 3:00 pm—6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am—12:30 pm Hours may vary, please call before you come.

Registration To enable us to better serve you, all parishioners are asked to register at the Parish Office. Family members over the age of 18 should register as individuals. To receive a letter of recommendation or character reference you should be registered for at least three months.

House Blessing If you would like to have a home visitation or blessing, please call the Parish Office.

The Sacraments SPONSOR LETTERS: Church law mandates that a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation be an active Confirmed Catholic. An active Catholic is a parishioner who is registered, attends Mass weekly, contributes to the support of the Church, is in a valid Catholic Marriage, and publicly leads a life compatible with Church teaching. We can only write letters of eligibility for parishioners who meet these criteria. BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office for all information and to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Make arrangements one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. One party must be a parishioner; call the Parish Office. MINISTRY TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND: If any of your loved ones are in need of a priest and need the sacraments, please call the Parish Office at any time. The priests are always on call! Regular communion calls to the sick, aged or homebound should be arranged in advance.

ALTAR SERVERS Children in grades 3 and up are invited join. Contact Ann Cecilia Trinh, Coordinator at the parish office 732-283-2300.

Our lady of Fatima Statue—Home Visit If you are interested in having the statue visit your home, please call Carol 732-494-8697. Education—732-283-2816 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES for grammar school students are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at the former St. Cecelia School Building. R.C.I.A.: If you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or are baptized and want to receive other sacraments, please invite them to join RCIA! Call Deacon Rich at 732-680-1921.

Social ministry office—732-283-0150 x105 FOOD PANTRY is open for food pick-up TUESDAYS from 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY. Call or email [email protected] for food requests/appointments for pick-up. OTHER SERVICES provided by the Social Ministry Office. Those in need may call the number above.

Devotions CENACLE FOR MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS every Wednesday after 9:15 AM Mass. NOVENAS to St. Jude and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8 AM Mass on Saturday. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET—Fridays after the 9:15 AM Mass. 2,000 HAIL MARY’S every 2nd Saturday of the month, in the Chapel starting at 7:00 AM.

ADORATION CHAPEL—Daily starting after 7 AM Mass to 4 PM. Please arrive before 4 PM for admittance to church. When you come in the Chapel and the Tabernacle doors are closed, open them. If you are the last one in the Chapel, please close the Tabernacle doors and shut off the light (make sure they are completely pressed down).

societies/organizations LEGION OF MARY—Saturdays—9 AM, Conference Room ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY—The Rosary is prayed before every daily/weekend Mass. The meetings are the 1st Monday after 1st Sunday at 7 PM in the Church Conference Room. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE— 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM in the Parish Office.

music ministry CLASSICAL CHOIR Adult Choir practice Tuesday evenings from September—June at 7:30 PM in the church. Coordinator—Mirabella Parota.

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR The Contemporary Choir practice on Saturday from 1:30—3:30 pm.

Youth ministry The meeting will be held on the third Sunday of every month at 6pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Coordinator—Deacon Anthony Pepe.

Church etiquette Upon entering the church, make the sign of the Cross and bless yourself with Holy Water and genuflect before you sit. Please participate in the singing and responses. Come to Mass early enough not to disrupt and leave late enough not to insult the Lord. The Mass does not end until the final song has been completed. Worship reverently enough not to distract. This includes silence in the church and vestibule before Mass. Be mindful to turn off your electronic devices and quietly put the kneelers up and down during the Mass. Dress modestly and appropriately as you would for a special occasion.


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT VIGIL—11/30

4:30PM Filomena (Fanny) Fellows req, Suzanne Fellows

SUNDAY—12/1 7:30AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00AM *Hank McGeehan req, Betty McGeehan *Brian Conklin req, Margaret Storms & Family 11:00AM Edna Guerro req, Family 5:00PM Special Intention for Migara req, Sashya

MONDAY—ADVENT WEEKDAY—12/2 7:00AM Jack Mangan req, Steve & Gloria Pysarchyk 9:15AM MacAlbert Noel req, Noel Family

TUESDAY—ST. FRANCIS XAVIER—12/3 7:00AM Jack Mangan req, Angela Frost 9:15AM Eugene Skoneki req, Barbara Frost & Family

WEDNESDAY—ST. JOHN DAMASCENE—12/4 7:00AM Jack Mangan req, Florence & Robert Hall 9:15AM James J. Vendola req, Anne Vendola & Family 2:00PM Roosevelt—John Smyth req, Mary Ann Sheridon

THURSDAY—ADVENT WEEKDAY—12/5 7:00AM Kevin Hamilton req, Deacon Guido & Mary 9:15AM MaryJo Schantz req, Family

FIRST FRIDAY—ST. NICHOLAS—12/6 7:00AM Jack Mangan req, George & Mary Corrigan 9:15AM Raymond & Ruth Deck req, Family 7:00PM Pablo Ramos req, Minue Family

SATURDAY—ST. AMBROSE—12/7 8:00AM Sister Anna Iantorno, M.P.F. req, Ruth Kascin

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT VIGIL MASS—12/7

4:30PM Louise Pohida req, Pohida Families

SUNDAY—12/8 7:30AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00AM *Helen Messina req, Amalia Duarte & Gene *Immaculata Roglieri req, Tony & Jackie Roglieri and Family 11:00AM In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother req, Anne Vendola & Family 5:00PM Jesus Dizon req, Virgie Dizon

Readings for the Week Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1 Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12

Questions of the Week Question for Children: What can you do to be ready for God to come into your heart and your life?

Question for Youth: The Gospel tells us we don’t know when the Son of Man will return. If he were to arrive today, would you be ready for him? What is one thing you can do during Advent to prepare for his coming?

Question for Adults: As you prepare to re-welcome Christ into your heart while you prepare for Christmas, what does Isaiah call you to do? What does Isaiah call us as a people to do?

Sick Relatives & Friends Mirabella Parota, Michael Cherego, Cathy (Napiorski) Harris, Jamie Nestor, Joseph Jonathan Cem, Jackie Sewing, Ryan Michael, Liz Lutomski, Lena Zimbardo, Nicole C. Rossi, Marieta M, Samuel & Rose M., Lenny Cartwright, Marina Gomez, Gloria Reichley, Shawn Ekatan, Alberto Batista, Thomas, Amanda & Christine Porcelli, Ligia Riezenman, Kat T., Marilyn Rentko, Robert & Mary Mauer

Responsorial psalm —12/1/19 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122)

In Loving Remembrance Let us remember all our departed brothers and sisters, asking God to reward them with joy and eternal peace.

Mass Intentions November 30 through December 8

Due to the early printing of the bulletin, the collection for the weekend of

November 24th will be reported in the December 8th bulletin.


From the Desk of Our Pastor... Dear Friends in Jesus Christ…, The day has come that I wish you all a Happy New Year. A new liturgical calendar has opened for our liturgy and worship. The days will pass by and before you know it, time has escaped us. Suddenly it’s Christmas Eve night and all the wonders that come with it – reflecting on Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, the angels singing, the shepherds in the field, the wise men beginning their descent from the east, all culminating in “Silent Night, Holy Night.” But wait! Are we even prepared for Christmas? Prepared for all of the beauty and wonder of Christmas? What should we be doing to prepare for the coming of our Lord? We tend to focus on putting up our decorations, trimming our tree, shopping for friends and family and eating every type of desert known to man. We already know how important these things are: meditate on our Lord’s impending birth, give to those in need, feed the hungry, clothe the homeless, be kind to others and appreciate what we have (gratitude). It may not be possible for you to go out to help the “homeless.” That’s fine – OK, then how about helping those in your own home? What ways can we prepare our hearts for the coming of Baby Jesus – in our own homes? How about patience – toward those nearest you? Be more willing to listen, less eager to criticize? Give of your time and your person and not necessarily of your money. We can also practice more patience with those outside of our homes – especially in stores or driving on the road (Christmas shopping traffic!). We can be more giving and patient toward those in the workplace. Maybe we can be less prideful and humbler. I wish all of us take seriously, these 25 days of preparation for the great feast of Christmas. As Jesus reminds us in the gospel today: be ready for the day of the Lord’s coming. We pray in the psalms “lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my Joy and salvation: for you I wait all day long” (Psalm 25:5). It a time for us to put our hand in the hand of God and let God lead us. I always watch so joyfully little children walking, holding the hands of their grandparents. They have so much joy and peace on their face. Advent is a time for us to do the same. The spirit of Christmas is around us but it’s up to us to have the same spirit in us. A life in prayer is a life with open hands where you are not ashamed of your weakness but realize that it is more perfect for a person to be led by God. I ask you all please consider ten minutes to spend with Christ in these days of Advent. I’m sure you’ve heard it before; Christmas is a season for giving, then make it so: give to those in need. You are in need of God: so find time with God so he will nourish you. I’m sure you’ve heard that Christmas is a time for feasting, then make it so: help to feed those around you who can’t afford to do so. But at the same time, make yourself worthy to celebrate the spiritual banquet at the table of Christ. I’m sure you’ve heard that Christmas is a season of joy, hope and peace, then make it so: grow in these virtues by

putting them into practice with friends, family, neighbors and strangers. And most importantly find peace within you and embrace the joy.

During Advent let us once again reflect on who we really are and the only way in which we will achieve the happiness we seek. During Advent let us look beyond the fact that Santa Claus is coming to town and prepare our hearts and town for Jesus coming to town. We are God’s people and we will only have peace and happiness if Christ is at the center of our lives. Therefore, let us heed to what Saint Paul wrote to the Thessalonians. “May the Lord so confirm your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless in the sight of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus Christ comes with all his saints…We urge you and appeal to you to make more and more progress in the kind of life you are meant to live.” (1 Thes 3:13-4:1)

God Bless You, Fr. Thomas


Religious Education Office phone number is 732-283-2816; CELL phone number is 732-343-1132 and is located in the brick building to the left of the school.

Classes are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at Oak Tree School #29 Building.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 2—Religious Education Classes Grades 1-8 Confession for 3rd grade at 6:00 pm in Church.

December 8—Family Mass at 9:00 AM – Hosted by grades 4 & 5

December 9—Religious Education Glasses Grades 1-8; Confession for 5th grade at 6:00 pm in the Church.

December 16—Religious Education Classes Grades 1-7 No 8th grade this week!

December 19—Journey of Faith for 8th grade from 7:00—9:00 pm in Lourdes Hall

December 23—No Religious Education Classes December 24—Christmas Vigil Mass for Children at 6:30

pm

B akers needed for our Coffee And Fellowship on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Please call

Terry Schantz at 732-877-5360 if you can bake or provide a purchased treat! Thank you!

Flower Offering Envelopes for the Christmas Flowers are available in the atrium. The deadline to return the envelopes for them to be in the Christmas bulletin is the morning of Wednesday, December 11th. Envelopes received after December 11th will be in subsequent bulletins.

December 2019 Wedding Anniversaries Terryne & Shahira Edwardraj,

20 years Lou & Margaret Truppa,

25 years

Who doesn't love picking out their own gifts? By giving a scrip card to someone this Christmas, they can do just that while you earn

rebates for St. Cecelia's! Place your order by December

16th, to have in time for Christmas!

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be joining us at our

Annual Tree Lighting festivities on Saturday, December 14th,

after the 4:30 pm Mass.

Festivities include: caroling by Break Ministry, hot cocoa and pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus! Please join us as we celebrate this joyous Christ-mas season.

St. Cecelia Christmas Card Fundraiser With Christmas approaching, this is a great time to purchase a set of our one of a kind St. Cecelia Christmas Cards. Cards will be available in the Gift Shop. There are 2 versions available.

$20.00 per set.


It is that time of year again. We have our Giving Tree up in the atrium with gift suggestions for various families and organizations that are in need.

Please purchase all gift card requests thru our St. Cecelia SCRIP Program to

benefit our Parish!

We ask that you place your un-wrapped gift and attached Christmas tag request under the Giving Tree or return to the Parish Office no later

than December 10th. Please only take a tag if you are

committed to the cause.

New This Year Donate $10 (cash/check to St. Cecelia)

for a sweatshirt for a needy child. 150 children are in need.

Thank you in advanced for your kindness. God bless you!

The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: coffee, canned soup/stew, tomato sauce, peanut

butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, canned tuna, canned sardines, canned salmon,

canned Spaghetti O’s or ravioli and cereal.

Your continued support is truly appreciated!

St. Cecelia Social Concerns Giving Tree

DECREE ON THE APOSTLATE OF THE LAITY (AA –Apostolicam Actuositatem) PAUL, BISHOP (This is Pope St. Paul VI: 1963-1978) SERVANT OF THE SERVANT OF GOD TOGETHER WITH THE FATHERS OF THE SACREDCOUNCIL FOR EVERLASTI NG MEMORY (Introduction cont.)

As indication of this urgent and many-sided apostolate is the unmistakable work of the Holy Spirit in making the laity today ever more conscious of their own responsibility and inspiring them everywhere to serve Christ and the Church. In the decree (Which will itself begin with Chapter 1 in the next issue of the bulletin: “The Vocation of Lay People in the Apostolate”.), the Council seeks to describe the nature, character and diversity of the lay apostolate, to state its fundamental principles and to give pastoral directives for its more effective exercise. These are all to serve as norms in the revision of Canon Law as it pertains to the lay apostolate.


2020 Bible Diary

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The 2020 Bible Diary contains, among other things: dai ly Mass readings, a biography of the Saint of the day, t h o u g h t p r o v o k i n g r e f l e c t i o n s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f conscience, numerous p r a y e r s , a n d m o r e , p r o v i d i n g inspiration and guidance through a personal 365-day spiritual voyage that will surely illumine and enrich your devotional life.

This can be a wonderful Christmas gift for family & friends. Copies available in the Gift Shop.

St. John Vianney Seniors Our Christmas meeting will be at the Evergreen Center on Wednesday, December 4th at 12:30 pm. The Colonia H.S. Chorus will entertain us. Come join us as we celebrate the Christmas season. Don’t forget to bring cereal for Ozanam Family Shelter!


NOVENA: PRAYER TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RECITED AFTER COMMUNION: M-F 9:15 AM MASS; SATURDAY 8:00 AM MASS; AND SUNDAY 11:30 AM MASS

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. AMEN. Day One – November 29th O most Holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother, immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, who by your blessed Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of your conception did crush the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore you to present at the throne of God the favor we now request... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Day Two – November 30th O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of saints, we salute you with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we contemplate your holy Immaculate Conception, We thank you for your maternal protection and for the many blessings that we have received through your wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we have recourse to you with unbounded confidence. O Mother of Mercy, we beseech you now to hear our prayer and to obtain for us of your Divine Son the favor that we so earnestly request in this novena... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen. Day Three – December 1st O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, who is your Son and our brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Day Four – December 2nd O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in your glorious Immaculate Conception with the fullness of grace; unique among women in that you are both mother and virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask you to look down with a tender heart from your throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Day Five – December 3rd O Lord, who, by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, did prepare a fitting dwelling for your Son, we beseech you that as by the foreseen death of your Son, you did preserve her from all stain of sin, grant that through her intercession, we may be favored with the granting of the grace that we seek for at this time... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Day Six – December 4th Glorious and immortal Queen of Heaven, we profess our firm belief in your Immaculate Conception preordained for you in the merits of your Divine Son. We rejoice with you in your Immaculate Conception. To the one ever-reigning God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three in Person, one in nature, we offer thanks for your blessed Immaculate Conception. O Mother of the Word made Flesh, listen to our petition as we ask this special grace during this novena... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.


Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us,

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us, God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us, God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us, Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us,

Holy Mary, pray for us, Holy Mother of God, pray for us, Holy Virgin of virgins, ... Mother of Christ, ... Mother of Divine Grace, ... Mother most pure, ... Mother most chaste, ...

Mother inviolate, ... Mother undefiled, ... Mother most amiable, ... Mother most admirable, ... Mother of good counsel, ... Mother of our Creator, ... Mother of our Savior, ... Virgin most prudent, ... Virgin most venerable, ... Virgin most renowned, ... Virgin most powerful, ... Virgin most merciful, ... Virgin most faithful, ... Mirror of justice, ... Seat of wisdom, ... Cause of our joy, ... Spiritual vessel, ... Vessel of honour, ... Singular vessel of devotion, ... Mystical rose, ...

Tower of David, ... Tower of ivory, ... House of gold, ... Ark of the covenant, ... Gate of heaven, ... Morning star, ... Health of the sick, ... Refuge of sinners, ... Comforter of the afflicted, ... Help of Christians, ... Queen of Angels, ... Queen of Patriarchs, ... Queen of Prophets, ... Queen of Apostles, ... Queen of Martyrs, ... Queen of Confessors, ... Queen of Virgins, ... Queen of all Saints, ... Queen conceived without original sin,... Queen assumed into heaven, ...

Queen of the most holy Rosary, … Queen of Peace, ...

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we, Thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body: and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness.

Through Christ, our Lord. Amen

Day Seven – December 5th O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and my mother, from the sublime heights of your dignity turn your merciful eyes upon me while I, full of confidence in your bounty and keeping in mind your Immaculate Conception and fully conscious of your power, beg of you to come to our aid and ask your Divine Son to grant the favor we earnestly seek in this novena... if it be beneficial for our immortal souls and the souls for whom we pray. (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen Day Eight - December 6th O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, intercede with him for us that we be granted the favor which we petition for so earnestly in this novena...O Mother of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Mother of God, in memory of your joyous Immaculate Conception, hear our prayers and obtain for us our petitions. (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen Day Nine – December 7th O Mother of the King of the Universe, most perfect member of the human race, "our tainted nature’s solitary boast," we turn to you as mother, advocate, and mediatrix. O Holy Mary, assist us in our present necessity. By your Immaculate Conception, O Mary conceived without sin, we humbly beseech you from the bottom of our heart to intercede for us with your Divine Son and ask that we be granted the favor for which we now plead... (State your intention here...) O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – December 8th

Virgin Mary, most powerful Mother of Mercy, Queen of Heaven and earth, in accordance with your wish made known at Fatima, I consecrate myself today to your Immaculate Heart. To you I entrust all that I have, all that I am. Reign over me, dearest Mother, that I may be yours in pros-

perity, in adversity, in joy and in sorrow, in health and in sickness, in life and in death.

Most compassionate Heart of Mary, Queen of Virgins, watch over my mind and heart and preserve me from the deluge of impurity which you lamented so sorrowfully at Fatima. I want to be pure like you. I want to atone for the many crimes committed against Jesus and you. I want to call

down upon this country and the whole world the peace of God in justice and charity.

Mindful of this consecration, I now promise to strive to imitate you by the practice of the Christian virtues without regard for human respect. I resolve to receive Holy Communion on the first Saturday of every month when possible, and to offer daily five decades of the Rosary, with all my

sacrifices in the spirit of penance and reparation. Amen.

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN – DECEMBER 8TH


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30

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Novena to the Immaculate Conception

5:45—7:15 pm—Rel. Ed.

6:00 pm—Rel. Ed.—Gr. 3 Confessions

7:30 pm—Spanish Prayer Group—Chapel

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Bible Study after 9:15 am Mass

7:30 pm—Classical Choir




6:00 pm Adoration; 7:00 pm Mass

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11:00 am Mass—33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration

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5:45—7:15 pm—Rel. Ed.

6:00 pm—Rel. Ed.—Gr. 5 Confessions

7:30 pm—St. Vincent de Paul—Parish Office


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6:45 pm—CHURCH—Live Streaming from the Cathedral of the Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe

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2,000 Hail Mary’s in the chapel starting at 6:30am

Advent Retreat

Tree Lighting after 4:30 pm Mass

2nd Collection—Fuel

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2nd Collection—Fuel

12:30 pm—Baptism

6:30 pm—Spanish Mass

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5:45—7:15 pm—Rel. Ed.


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7:00—9:00 pm—Journey of Faith

7:00 pm—Simbang Gabi

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6:30 pm—Spanish Mass

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NO REL. ED

7:30 pm—St. Vincent de Paul—Parish Office


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Parish Office Closed

Mass Schedule— 4:00 pm Carols 4:30 pm Mass; 6:30 pm Carols 7:00 pm Mass; 11:30 pm Carols

12:00 am Mass

Parish Office Closed

Mass Schedule— 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (SPANISH MASS) 5:00 PM—NO MASS

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November/December 2019

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