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December 24, 2017
5376 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603
989-799-2460 www.stasaginaw.org
Fourth Sunday of Advent Page 2 December 24, 2017
Please pray for all who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond to God’s healing will, especially:
David Berent; Richard Weber; Mary Koza; Yvonne Malecke; Barb W.; Denise DesJardin; Tom Murphy; Sue S.; Hal Epting; Fred; R. Rye; Deb G.; Bernadette; Pat D.; Colleen; Luke; Sue Bagerske; David O.; Jason; Fran; Jerry; John S.; Donna; Joseph Hensley; Allen Hensley; Patrick H.; Tom S.; Mike S.; Bob B.; Dave Walsh; Fred; Todd J; Joseph H.; Allen H.;Danny O’Neil; Ron; Barb; Dan; R.K.S.K.; Michael Kaczmarek; Ray B.; John & Nancy Frankila; Catherine H.; Linda M.; Rich & Kathy Trdan; Tim D.; Lupe A.; Raymond; Robert; Yvette; Monica Benard; Jackie Moeller; Dale & Joan Johnson; Paul Juarez; Mary McGillen; Trudy Schmelzle; Bill Charlton; Gloria Reid; Mary K.; Steven Michalak; Mary Ann Leppek; B.A.; Marv Hill; Theresa May; Don LaDouce; Helen Ward; Phyllis E.; Ron & Phyllis; David & Marianne Sutter; Lupe & Juanita Hernandez; Ed & Remedios Navarra; John R. Czerny; Lynn Moore; Bonnie; Jean Kehrer; Mary Karl; Irene Sule; Mary Pache; Kathleen; Grace Lovay; Virginia Fehrman; Chris Williams; Marion Mott; Rose Martino; Michelle Colby; Mrs. Mary Jane Kelly; Mary Ellen Taylor; Matt Reno; Harold; Jean Lach; Bill D.; Bonnie Konecny; Mitchell; Dennis Ward; Marion Birchmeier; Janet; Joyce S.; Phil Shepard; Jill; Matthew; Sue; Barb; Matthew; Don; Jerry G.; Jason, Pam
We are happy to list parishioners’ names who request for prayers in the bulletin. Please remember to contact the office 799-2460 ext 3 when a loved one’s name no longer needs inclusion on the prayer list. This will assure that we keep an up-to-date list and help make the list manageable.
Monday, December 25The Nativity of the LordDay: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14
The Nativity of the Lord10:00 AM
Tuesday, December 26Saint Stephen, The First MartyrActs 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab,16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22
Wednesday, December 27Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-88:30 AM Mass with
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament2:00 PM Benediction
Thursday, December 28The Holy Innocents, Martyrs1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18
10:00 AM HealthSource Prayer Service
Friday, December 29 Parish Office ClosedFifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord / Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Saturday, December 30Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-404:00 PM Mass
Sunday, December 31The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 or, for Year B, Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph8:30 & 11:00 AM
January 1, 20188:30 AM Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Week of December 30/31, 2017
PRAYER LINE...If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please call the Parish Office 799-2460, ext.3
In Our Parish
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
In the first reading, God promises King David that this house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” – “I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” – that the promise finds fulfillment.
The financial stewardship report for the weekends of December 24, 2017 and December 31, 2017 will be reported in the bulletin of January 7, 2018.
Money Counters for December 26, 2017 (Tues)…Team #4
Money Counters for January 2, 2018 (Tues)……..Team #5
Please remember St. Thomas Aquinas in your estate planning.
4:00 PM 9:30 AM 11:00 AMCoordinator Susan Macaulay Anne Elias Cindi Akright
Reader Estelle Przybylski Anne Elias Dave Brasseur
Reader Mark Przybylski Nancy Riffel Noah Brasseur
Petitions Mark Przybylski Nancy Riffel Noah Brasseur
Altar Server Eva Canales Cristan Solis Shawn McDonald
Altar Server Jacob Przybylski Preston Otter Danielle Stark
Sacristan Mark & Estelle P. Amy Koester Fran Swartzendruber
Altar Linens Mary Ann Lubis
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defray all publishing costs which the church would otherwise incur. Please patronize the sponsors on the back of this bulletin and thank them for their kind generosity.
Morning Masses 8:30 AM
December 26th - 29th
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Page 3 Saginaw, Michigan
Today is both the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve. This is where life gets complicated because people will decide when they are coming for Mass thinking only of Christmas and forgetting about the 4th Sunday of Advent. Our schedule also changes because of Christmas on Monday. Below is our schedule for Christmas:
Sunday – Christmas – Vigil: 6:00 pm Sunday – Christmas – During the night: 9:00 pm Monday – Christmas Day: 10:00 am
Next weekend is the feast of the Holy Family. It is also New Year’s Eve with Monday, January 1 being the Solemnity of Mary, a holy day of obligation. However, this is one of the three holy days that when they fall on Saturday or Monday, we are dispensed from the obligation of attending Mass. We will have our regular Mass on Monday, January 1 at 8:30 am. That will be the only Mass for the Solemnity of Mary. With the holidays coming up, the parish office will be closed on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25. The following week, the office will be closed on Friday, December 29 and Monday, January 1, 2018 but you may want to call ahead to make sure someone is around during that week as some are taking extra time off to be with family. Happy Advent!
Fourth Sunday of Advent
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7;1-5, 8-12, 14 16 Today’s passage refers to the “Ark of God” which was a wooden chest overlayed by gold, where the stone tablets of the 10 Commandments were kept. King David, rich and comfortable in his palace, felt the Ark deserved to be housed in similar splendor. God will tell David that a physical building is not as important as the “house” (that is, the
dynasty) of David. Christians have seen this prophecy fulfilled in Christ, who was born of the House of David.
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Our second Scripture reading is the conclusion of Paul’s long letter to the Romans. It is one sentence, and it very much like a toast offered to God. In effect, Paul is saying that it all comes down to this: We should give thanks to God that salvation is available to all people through faith in Jesus Christ.
Father Rick’s Reflections . . . Today, our readings shift from looking for the coming of Jesus at the end of time to the events surrounding his first coming – the incarnation. We jump to the gospel of Luke. This story is different from that in Matthew where Joseph learns of Mary’s
pregnancy in a dream. In Luke, the angel Gabriel (“God is my strength”) appears to Mary. Gabriel’s greeting is repeated each time we pray the Hail Mary reminding us of this scene. Mary is “greatly troubled” by this greeting. Mary wonders how this can be. It’s something many people wonder about even today. A virgin birth? How was Jesus conceived? The response give to us is the same as that given to Mary – “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, / and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” Nothing is impossible for God. This is an act of God, hence the child will be called “the Son of God.” His kingdom will last forever; he will be the Son of the Most High. Many church fathers spoke of how in that moment, the entire plan of God hung in the balance – would Mary say yes? Human salvation, a free gift from God, depends upon human cooperation. God’s gift is not forced but available to be freely accepted. St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote, “The angel awaits an answer; it is time for him to return to God who sent him. We too are waiting, O Lady, for your word of compassion.” We hear Mary’s “yes” and all heaven rejoices. Mary’s “yes” is a counter to Genesis 3 where Eve decides to move outside the circle of obedience. The response of Eve ultimately led to human sinfulness and death. Mary’s response to accept God’s design and to cooperate leads to grace and new life.
Welcome Visitors & Friends
If you are worshipping with us for the first time or have visited before, we welcome you! If you are looking for a church home in this community, we invite you to consider St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Please come join us again!
Fourth Sunday of Advent Page 4 December 24, 2017
FINDING THE STAR… Can you find The Star hidden in our bulletin?
The star could be found in the thank you to our advertisers.
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Christmas Flowers Please use the envelope in your monthly packet or
simply drop a note for your Memorial along with your
name by placing an envelope in the Sunday collection. Thank you.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Cancelled for December
HealthSource Prayer Service
The prayer service is every other Thursday beginning at 10:00 AM. The service is normally one half hour. All are welcome to join the residents on December 28th.
Christmas at St. Thomas Aquinas
The Nativity of the Lord December 25 10:00 AM
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 30 4:00 PM December 31 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2018 8:30 AM
Bible Study & Sharing We will resume January 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
Have a blessed CHRISTmas and a prosperous New Year.
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Thursday December 26 - 28 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CLOSED Friday, December 29
Our sincere gratitude to Snow Funeral Home for the 2018 calendars. We thank Ron & Phyllis Snow, Ron & Michelle Snow, Paul & Jennifer Metevia and Brandon Hurren for this wonderful gift to our Parish.
Low Gluten Altar Breads STA now has communion hosts with less than 0.01% gluten content. We have them available for parish members whose health needs require low gluten altar breads. Please contact the Parish Office with instructions as how to receive at Mass.
Euchre Club Due to holiday scheduling Euchre will be postponed until January. Please watch the bulletin for the dates. Happy Holidays.
Parent Baptism Preparation Class
The next preparation class will be Monday, January 8 at 7:00 PM in the Church. Please note that there are no baptisms during Lent. The next preparation class is April 9th.
Baptisms are held on the first weekend of the month. Parents are required to attend the preparation session and should be registered St. Thomas Aquinas parishioners attending Mass regularly.
Please contact the Parish Office to register.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Page 5 Saginaw, Michigan
5376 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603
989-799-2460www.stasaginaw.org
Eucharistic LiturgiesSaturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation2nd & 4th Saturday
9:00-10:00 AM or by appointment
Parish Staff
Fr. Richard Bokinskie Pastor
Fr. Edwin C. Dwyer Parochial Vicar
Dawn Drago Parish Secretary
Pat Messing Bookkeeper
Deborah Kraklow
Director of Liturgy and Music
Karen Bartels RCIA,
Baptism & Funeral Coordinator
Sr. Ann deGuise, OSF Principal
Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary
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Administrative Offices989-399-2222
High School989-791-4330
Elementary989-792-2361
Winter Weather PolicyWhen there is inclement weather and SAGINAW AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
ARE CLOSED there will be NO morning Mass or church related events. All evening church meetings will also be cancelled.
Waiting in HOPE during our Advent time:Many of the shut-ins understand what it is to wait in hope. BeFrienders have training in listening with an open heart. If you know of anyone in the parish that would benefit from a visit from a compassionate BeFriender please contact Carole Watters 989 274-3384 or call the parish office 989-799-2460 ext. 3.
Please pray for the men and women in military services. We pray for
their service and safety. We encourage you to
continue to pray for our parishioners and to
remember all our troops.
The FOOD COLLECTION Next weekend December 30/31 we will collect items for The Food Pantry of SS. Peter & Paul. They extend many thanks for keeping their shelves stocked with the following items: canned soups, canned fruits/vegetables, saltine crackers, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce & dry pasta, powdered milk, coffee (reg./decaf), and sugar, or any canned/packaged pantry staples. Items low on the shelves are: dry cereals, oatmeal/hot cereals, pancake mix, and syrup.
Thank you and to you a veryMerry Christmas and a wonderful New Year
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PIZZA NIGHTTuesday, DECEMBER 26
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