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1414 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 272.8650 Fax: (336) 272.3594
Parish Office Hours – Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM www.StMarysGreensboro.org
email: [email protected]
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A) December 22nd, 2019 - Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
“Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will
save his people from their sins.” When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took
his wife. — Matthew 1:20-21, 24 The Gospels do not relate a single word of Joseph, the husband of Mary. He is a silent,
loving figure standing in the shadows during the season of Advent, coming into view only
in the final days of this season of watching and waiting.
Although our Catholic Tradition has often referred to Joseph as the “just” or “righteous
man” (cf. Matthew 1:19), the story related in the Gospel for this fourth Sunday of Advent
presents a different facet of Joseph’s character: obedience.
Taken from the Latin words ob and audire, our English word “obedience” means to listen
or to hear. But this sense of listening doesn’t mean that we simply take in and then follow
the commands of another person. Obedience like that shown by St. Joseph is a deeper sort
of awareness and intentionality. Joseph listened, yes, but he listened with his heart. This is
the kind of obedience that we Christians are called to in our relationship with God and with
one another.
As we have journeyed through the season of Advent, we’ve heard promises from prophets
and priests. We have received admonitions from St. Paul, urging us to be patient and to
hope. More than that, Jesus has reminded us that he will come again in judgment and power
in the fullness of time to bring about the full realization of the reign of God. These have
been days of hope, expectation, waiting, perseverance, and, yes, obedience. Because, like
Joseph and Mary who said yes to what was asked of them, God has also been asking
something of us in these Advent days.
Ultimately, our Advent journey has been a time of discipleship. We are being asked to trust
that God has kept — and continues to keep — the promises made to our spiritual ancestors
so many centuries ago. And part of this trust is our awareness of how Christ is present and
active among us today.
SUNDAY MASSES
English 5:30 PM (Saturday) Church
8:00 AM Parish Center
9:00 AM Faith Formation
10:30 AM Parish Center
Vietnamese
9:30 AM Small Church
12:00 NOON Faith Formation
1:30 PM Parish Center
Spanish 3:30 PM Parish Center
4:20 PM Faith Formation
6:15 PM Parish Center
WEEKDAY MASSES
English 7:30 AM Daily (Mon – Fri)
(Small Church). Coffee and
Morning Prayer follows (Parish
Center).
Vietnamese
8:30 PM Thursdays (Small
Church)
Spanish 6:15 PM Fridays (Small Church)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Vietnamese
1:00PM-1:30PM. On 1st.
Sunday of the month, Parish
Center.
Spanish 8:00AM-6:00PM On the last
Wednesday of the month, Small
Church.
SATURDAY NOVENA
9:00 AM English Novena in
honor of Our Lady of the
Miraculous Medal. Eucharist
follows (Church)
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Small Church English
7:15 AM & 12:00 NOON
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Fridays 7:15 PM Spanish
Saturdays 4:30 PM English
Sundays Before 1:30 PM Mass Vietnamese
Sundays 5:00 PM Spanish and English
& by appointment
FR. WILLIAM ALLEGRETTO, C. M. - PASTOR 716.264.1995 / [email protected]
FR. JOSEPH NGUYEN, C. M. - PAROCHIAL VICAR 929.426.0349 / [email protected]
FR. ORLANDO CARDONA, C.M. - PAROCHIAL VICAR 336.272.8650 / [email protected]
DEACONS Dcn. Pierre M. K’Briuh (Ret.) Dcn. Vincent Shaw (Ret.) Dcn. Emmanuel O. Ukattah, Sr.
THE VINCENTIAN COMMUNITY SERVING ST. MARY’S SINCE 1939
GREENSBORO / VICARIATE HISPANIC MINISTRY Dcn. Enedino Aquino – 336.273.2343
FAITH FORMATION – 336.272.7138 DIRECTOR Genevieve Weech – English
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Hai Tran – Vietnamese Paloma Segura – Spanish
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ana Arreola – 336.272.8650 [email protected]
Lord Jesus, the time for fulfillment is close at hand. As we look to the rising sun,
which scatters the darkness,
fill us with the same joyful expectation that inspired generations of saints and sages.
As we watch and wait with your Holy Mother,
may we find joy in your glorious birth. We ask this in your holy name.
Amen.
PARISH WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th
English Mass 5:00 PM Parish Center
Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Parish Center
Vietnamese Mass 8:30 PM Parish Center
Christmas Mass* 12:00 Midnight Small Church *English
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th
English Mass 9:00 AM Parish Center
Spanish Mass 10:30 AM Small Church
Montagnard Mass 12:00 NOON Small Church
NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday, December 31st
English Mass 5:00 PM Parish Center
Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Parish Center
Vietnamese Mass 8:30 PM Parish Center
SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Wednesday, January 1st
English Mass 9:00 AM Parish Center
Spanish Mass 10:30 AM Small Church
Vietnamese Mass 1:30 PM Parish Center
Monday, December 23
Advent Weekday
[Saint John of Kanty, Priest]
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Tuesday, December 24
Advent Weekday
Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12,
14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Wednesday, December 25
Solemnity [Holyday of
Obligation]
Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-
17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-
25
Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-
14/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-
7/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-
6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Thursday, December 26
Saint Stephen, The First
Martyr
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt
10:17-22
Friday, December 27
Saint John, Apostle and
Evangelist
1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Saturday, December 28
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18
Sunday, December 29 THE HOLY FAMILY OF
JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21
or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-
23
PRAYER REQUESTS We ask the charity of your prayers for the following members and friends
of our parish who are ill:
Dcn. Vince Shaw, Catherine Shaw, Joseph Nguyen Anh Tuan, Sadie McConnell, Sidney Teachey, Jan
M. Antoniewicz, Sergio Martinez Ayala, Linda Maria de Jesus Briceño, Sofia Martinez, Gus Reid,
Ardelia Matthews, Alvone Courts, Ann Abplanalp, Ashley Moore, Marie Isley, Janet Garrett, Claude
Anderson, Terry Bradshaw, Mary Ann Coleman, Peggy Daye, Gwen Drummer, Therese Hatch,
Michael Cel Kmok, Daniel Kramer, C.M., Essie Laughlin, Harry McNeill, Betty McKinney, Sherry
Ross, Mary Scotton, Rose Simpson, Father Robert Stone, C.M., Florine Stafford, Y Blom Marcella,
Gabrielle Parker, Sharon Pauling, Shalonda Williams, Tom Kerr, Roberta Stover, and John Garrett.
MASS INTENTIONS
December 21st 5:30 PM For the Parishioners of St. Mary’s.
December 22nd 8:00 AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary’s.
December 22nd 10:30 PM For the Repose of the Soul of Anthony Akoto,
requested by Helen Inedu.
Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist and Readers Schedule The new liturgical ministers list is still under construction for the remainder of December, inclusive of Christmas Eve and Day.” You will be able to see the assignments here in the bulletin, on the website and by email. –The Management. -
Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist READER
December 21 – 22, 2019
Charles Bostic 5:30 p.m. Karla McLucas
Gloria Bauman – Anthony Walson 8:00 a.m. Irene Essien-Akpan Bem K – Bom – K
Sunday Agebe – Cathy Dickerson 10:30 a.m. Michael Diamond Ezenwa Ike – Jan Chapman-Braxton
December 28 – 29, 2019
Moses Poston 5:30 p.m. Sarah Olenick
Chris Fombin – Michael Daye 8:00 a.m. Betty Watson Sharon Pauling, Floribert Mukoma
Elsie Bernard – Leonard Kekeli 10:30 a.m. Anthony Nsiah Chris and Edith Walson
OUR FAITH COMMUNITIES
ENGLISH COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Christmas Season can mean many things for each of us. The birth of Christ, the heart of Christmas, reminds us of the depth of God's love for the human family. As Catholic Christians we will always be reminded each Christmas how our faith, our very lives and relationships are shaped by the Lord's love that is born for us and within us. It is Christ’s love that wants to find room in our inns and to dwell there deeply. It is Christ's love that is the light that shatters the darkness and shadows that can surround us. It is the love born into our world, into our hopes and longings, that we sing our songs, offer our gifts, gather as families near and far, and taste the generous bounty of goodness that Christ, our Messiah brings. This Christmas let us say that we will live for the One
who’s stable is a throne, and whose family; Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and angels will be reflected within our St. Mary's parish family. May you and yours have a Blessed Christmas and that it be filled with prayers, acts of kindness and an awareness of those who feel alone in this season. Sincerely in Christ, your priests, deacons and St. Mary's staff.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who contributed to
our Christmas undertakings for
2019. We supplied Cross Catholic
Outreach with 26 Boxes of Joy for
children in Haiti, the Dominican
Republic, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Through
FaithAction International House, we provided 11 children with
three gifts apiece including dolls, sports equipment, books and arts
and crafts items. With our Giving Tree, parishioner families
totaling 13 children were given gifts of clothing. May God bless
you for your generosity and kindheartedness.
NATIONAL VINCENTIAN VOCATION WEBSITE
Please go to https://menonamission.net/ to get information about
our news and activities. This project was undertaken as a
collaborative effort of the Eastern and Western Provinces. “Men
on a Mission” presents a contemporary picture of our young men
in formation, along with information on the ministries and local
communities of our provinces. It also provides resources on
discernment and other related matters.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Diocesan
regulations require that couples make arrangements
with the priest or deacon at least six months prior in
advance to the date of wedding. Each language couple is asked to
prepare for marriage through a variety of preparation programs
and meetings. You can reach the parish office at 336-272-8650
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to set up an
appointment.
PARISH CENTER & PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
December 24, 25, 26 and January 1st
FAITH FORMATION
English, Spanish and Vietnamese faith formation will not be in
session the following Sundays: December 22 and December 29.
Classes will resume on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Our catechists
pray that you have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
BAPTISMAL REQUIREMENTS -UPDATED
1. Children (newborns-6 years of age) can be baptized and do not
need to attend Catechism classes.
2. The family must be registered -form on file- in St. Mary’s for
no less than 2 months. If they do not attend St. Mary’s, they must
present a permission from their own parish priest in order for the
child to be baptized here.
3. Parents and godparents (sponsors) must have attended the pre-
baptismal talk before the date of baptism.
4. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics and must have received
the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and
Confirmation. Bring copies of certificates.
5. If any of the Sponsors are married, they must have been married
in the Roman Catholic Church.
6. Sponsors must attend Mass regularly.
SUNDAYS 8:00 AM Mass Choir Practice, after 8:00
AM Mass
10:30AM Mass Choir Practice, after 10:30
AM Mass
African Meetings, 11:45AM-12:45PM,
Parish Center, classroom 2.
WEDNESDAYS R.C.I.A, 7:00PM-8:00PM, Parish Center,
classroom 7.
SATURDAYS Charismatic Group, 10:00AM-12:00PM,
small Church.
SUNDAYS 1:30 PM Mass Choir Practice -Adults-,
12:15-1:20PM, Parish Center, classroom 6.
TNTT Choir Practice, 2:45, Parish Center,
Classroom 6.
MONDAYS Marriage Preparation, 7:00PM, Parish
office.
TUESDAYS Seniors’ Luncheon and Mass, 9:00AM-
1:00PM, Parish Center.
WEDNESDAYS R.C.I.A., 7:00 PM, Parish Office
THURSDAYS Rosary, 8:00PM, and Mass following, small
Church.
FRIDAYS Flower Arrangement, 8:30PM, Parish
Center, Kitchen.
SATURDAYS 9:30 AM Mass Choir Rehearsal, 8:30 PM,
Small Church.
BAPTISMS
Our Vietnamese-Language Baptisms are on the 1st Sunday of the
month during our 1:30 PM Mass. Please check updated
Baptismal Requirements on page 3.
VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY EVENTS
HISPANIC COMMUNITY EVENTS
TNTT VOLUNTEER WORK
We’ll be visiting the Urban Ministry on Friday, January 17 from
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, to help prepare and serve dinner to the
homeless residents.
ADVENT RETREAT- December 21st and 22nd
• Saturday December 21st from 8:30 PM to 10:30pm for
adults.
• Sunday December 22nd from 12:15 PM to 1:20 PM for
the youth and 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM for adults.
*Speaker: Father Joseph Maria Quang Minh Nguyen,
redemptorist from Houston, TX.
SENIORS’ LUNCHEON
Please note we won’t be having our Senior’s luncheon this
coming Tuesday, December 24th. Merry Christmas!
MASS - GIFT OFFERINGS
Please contact Thuong Vu for more information.
NEED A RIDE TO MASS?
Please contact Canh 336-899-9580, Dung 336-899-3079 and
Jenny (GSO area) 336-420-4894.
SUNDAYS Rosary, 5:15PM, small Church.
MONDAYS R.C.I.A, 7:00 PM -8:00 PM, Parish Center,
classroom 8.
Youth Confirmation Class, 7:00 PM.-8:00
PM., Parish Center, Classrooms 1 & 2.
THURSDAYS Bible Study, 7:00-9:00PM, Parish Center,
classroom 2.
FRIDAYS Children’s Choir Practice, 6:00-7:00PM,
Parish Center.
6:15 PM Mass Adult Choir Practice, 7:00-
9:00PM, Parish Center, classroom 4.
Charismatic Group, 7:15-9:30PM, small
Church.
PRE-BAPTISMAL TALK -UPDATED
The next pre-baptismal talk will take place on Sunday January 12th
in the Parish Center following our 6:15pm Spanish Mass. Please
reserve your spot no later than January 5th. For more
information call 336-272-8650.
BAPTISMS
The next Spanish-language baptisms will be held on Saturday,
January 18th and 25th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. Please
check updated Baptismal Requirements on page 3.
Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete when it reaches our hearts.
Christmas card from a mortgage lender:
“Merry Christmas from our house to our house”
“Do know the Difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? The Christmas Alphabet has Noel.’
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Stewardship is an important concept for our spiritual growth as
Catholics. It is a way of thanking God for all His blessings by
returning to Him a portion of the time, talent and treasure we have
received.
PARISH GIFT
Main $8,737.00
DSA + $1,310.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
WEEKLY EXPENSES $7,500.00 Are for utilities, programing, salaries, Diocesan Assessments, and
supplies
POLICY ON ENVELOPES ASSIGNMENT
Our apologies to all families that were expecting to receive envelope boxes and couldn’t find their name, and to all the
families that got their names wrong on the envelopes due to inadequate information in our files. Filling out St. Mary’s census
form can remedy this. If you haven’t done so this year, please fill out the form even if you have been a parishioner for a long
time. We have been pulling this information from four separate data entries that had not been updated for many years.
Envelopes that are assigned to families showed they contributed recurrently during 2019. This includes families that requested a box, and
families with a school stewardship vouches on file.
If you want to have a box of envelopes ready for 2021, please contact the office at 336-272-8650 from 8:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
For all of our families that are contributing with loose checks, we are grateful for your contribution. Please let us know, if this is your preference
so we can remove your name from our envelope box list. Each box of envelopes costs: $4.00.
Please, do not share your envelopes with other families, this creates confusion and we cannot guarantee the amount will be recorded
correctly.
The use of a box of envelopes helps your parish to sustain its Catholic programming and benefits you, should you wish to keep a record of
your yearly contributions for tax purposes.
It is always with gratitude for your generosity that I thank you and pray that you and yours will have a Blessed Christmas Season. Fr. Bill
CATHOLIC HUMOR
CELEBRATE OUR FAITH
2020 Donation Envelopes are here!
