Church of St. Patrick. Shieldsville

8:30 a.m. Fathers Intensions4:00 p.m. +Lisa Chappuis, +Marty Mangold8:00 a.m. +Skip Aaker, People of the Parish5:00 p.m. +John Dudley, +Mary Kuchinka, *Joe, +Helen,

& Dennis Smisek8:OO p.m. +Earl Dimmel, +Bernice & +Georgianna Edel

The flag flying over our church is in memory of the Clarkin, Kolars & Kaisershot Families.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

T\resday, December 23:Wednesday, December 24:

Thursday, December 25:Saturday, December 27:

Sunday, December 28:

December 2l,2Ol4

Mass IntentionsVolume 33 Number 51

ThisSunday, December 21:

T\resday, December 23:Wednesday December 24:

Week in Our ParishDecorate Church for Christmas - After Mass, AIl WelcomeFatlma Prayer Giroup, 7:4O a.m.NO Faith Formation Christmas break. Classes resume on

Januar5r 7,2OL5. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Christmas Eve Mass with Jesse Tree Decorating

Wednesday. Dec. 24.2O1-4 4:OO P.m.AS: Emily Chmelik, Dawson DrentlawEM: Joyce Brazil*, Laura Drentlaw*, Denise

Flicek*, Darrell Stoltz*, + SacristinBernie & Mary Ardolf, Kim Chmelik,Madeline Drentlaw, One Volunteer Needed

GR: Ken Brazil, Charlie & Ro>ry Driessen, MargeDuchene, John & Wilma McDonough

L: Denise FlicekU: Ken Brazil, Lance Chappuis, Marge Duchene,

Charlie & Ro>ry Driessen, John McDonough,Dan Pumper, Roger Pumper

Thursday. December 25.2O14 8:OO a.m.AS: Anna Aaker, Romecio DavisEM: June Malecha* Shari Gruber, Rolf HaalandGR: Mary Kay Re5molds, HankVon Ruden,

Larry & Shelly VosejpkaL: Shari GruberU: Mark Mulcatry, Mary Kay Reynolds, Tom Trnka

Hank Von Ruden, Larry & Shelly Vosejpka

The Family of Bernice Staska, Roger Pumper,John Madden, Bill Harn, Marge Sowa, Don Hora,Jeff Brown, Marilyn Richter, Landyn Wrolson,Francis Herda, Joe & Kari (Franek) Wiita, AnneNaas; Don Jensen; Nick Grambart; al1on theprayer chain; Servicemen: Jaime Allison, ChrisChappuis, Mark Gehling, John McDonough, EricSpehn, Luke Ward

Saturday. December 27. 2O14 5:OO P.m.AS: Jeff Bronk, Maggie LeichtnamEM: Joyce Brazrl*

Marsha DeGroot, Denise FlicekGR: Gary & Patti Angelow, Bill Harn,

John & Wilma McDonoughL: Marsha DeGrootU: Pat Bronk, Bil1Harn,

Pat LaCanne, Dan PumPer

Sunday. December 28. 2O14 8:OO a.m.AS: Dawson Drentlaw, Ryann LouisEM: Laura Drentlaw*

Madeline Drentlaw, Shari GruberGR: Dale Drentlaw Family, Helen Lambert,

Denise & Rolf HaalandL: Whitney Gillen OrdalU: Tom Murphy, Mary Kay Reynolds,

Elaine & Steve Trnka

Monday, T\resday & Friday:9:00 a.m. - 5:OO p.m.

Adult EnvelopesOpen PlateVisitor

$ z,tog.ooL66.9970.00

EF"Is 635.00Weekend TOTAL $ 3,039.99

Christmas Liturgical Ministers

Office HoursDecember 2L - 27.2OL4

Financial StewardshipDecember 13 & 14, 2OL4

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December 2L,2OL4

Dear Brothers and Sisters,On this fourth Sunday of Advent I invite you toreflect with me on Ma4r's "Yes" to God. She wascalled by the Father to play an important role inhis plan of salvation. She didn't have the fullgrasp of what was happening yet, in her fear, shehad complete trust in the Lord and said "let it bedone to me according to your word." Those werenot easy words to say, recognizing she did not havea full grasp of what it means yet completely putherself in the hands of the Lord. How cooperativeare we to the plans of God?ON Christmas day let us open our hearts to theLord. To remember his birth is to remember thathis coming signals the beginning of the fulfillmentof tJle Father's promise of salvation. The word hascome to flesh and the work of salvation has begun.May his coming to fuIfill God's promise iswelcomed by hearts ready to receive him andready, like Mary, to cooperate and participate inhis work of salvation.Christmas is the work of God. Let us participateas his co-workers. Christmas is his coming, reallyliring with us with our life and our times. l,et ourcoming togetJrer on Christmas day express ourdesire to help build his kingdom here on earttr. Asa community we journey together in faith, hopeand love to bear witness and to bring Christ to ourworld in whatever way we can do. Let us long forthat day when at last tJ,e God of justice, peace andlove will finally reveal and reign forever!Merry Christmas to everyone.

Do you want to deepen your faith?St. Patrick is offering you a chance todeepen and examine your faith throughour Faith Focus Group. The group isfor any age. Matthew Kelly spent fouryears coming up with the program wewill use. Kim Chmelik will facilitate Soupmeetings of those who wish to discuss thematerials. If you are unable to attend on Sundays,Kim will be offering a session on Saturdays afterMass or you can access the entire program onlineand do it on your own. If you would like to viewthe workbook, stop in the office. If interested callKim at 507.333.0297 or kchmelil@earthlink.net,Next meeting: Sunday, January 4,9 a.m,

G.R.O.W. SunreyOur parish is going through apastoral planning processdesiring to become a more alive,relevant and responsive parish community.Part of the process is a parish survey that eachparish member is strongly recommended toparticipate in.- This is an opportunity for allmembers to become a part of the process. If youcafl't access it online . or are unfamiliar withcomputers, feel free to pick up a paper copy fromthe office or on the table in the Narthex. SurveYcan be accessed online throush January SftIlttp: / / fluidsunreys.coa/ s/ stpatrickshieldsvillefadbault

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6, 21:l-3Psalm: 105'Th.e Lord rem.embers his couenantforeuer"Sqcond Reading: Hebrews 1L:8,1L-12,17-19Gospel: Luke 2:22-40During the Christmas season, the readings given tous are more closely related to each other thanusual. And so we hear the story of Abraham andSarah being promised a son, and God fulfilling thatpromise. In the second reading, Saint PauIcomments directly on that history, pointing againto the promise made and fulfilled by God. then inthe Gospel we encounter Simeon and Anna in thetemple, who praise God for the promise kept in thebirth of Jesus. While you listen to God's ownwords, let us welcome the fulfilled promise of Godinto our own lives.

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Holiday ScheduleMost Holy Redeemer/ St Canice / St Patrick

Nativity of our Lord (Christmasl Masses:Tledaesday. December 24:

4:00 p.m. Most Holy Redeemer4:00 p.m. St. Patrick, Fr.Roach, Presider10:00 p.m. Most Holy Redeemer

Thursdav, December 25:8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

St. PatrickSt. CaniceMost Holy Redeemer

Solemnitg of Mary, Jan. 7, 2O75:Wednesdant. December 37. 2074:

5:00 p.m. Most Holg Redeemer5:00 p.m. St. Patrick Fr. Roach Presider

Thursdau. Januanu 7, 2O75:8:00 a.m-10:00 a.m.

St. CaniceMost Holu Redeemer

Note Fromther Victof ....

Area Catholic Schools ... Our (Lady of Fatima' group would like youto join us each week on Tuesday morning at 7:4Oa.m. We pray the rosary and Our Lady's prayers toobtain peace in the world. I\resday Mass followsour meeting and fellowship follows Mass. Womenand men are welcome. For more information callMary Ann Smisek, 507.334.3329 or come Tuesday.

Marge Sowa is spending a few monthsrecuperating with her daughter in Washington.She would love to hear from her family' at St.Patrick. Please send her a card or note when youget a minute. Marge & Mark's address throughApril will be: Marge Sowa, o/o Peggr Klemens,12923 - 231"1Way SE, Kent Washington, 98030.

Knights of Columbus 889 Korner(17 Third Street NE - Ph.507.334.4918)The K of C is not just a fraternity in name.It is a brotherhood of Catholic men who

each play a part in improving the world aroundthem, one communigr at a time. They standtogether in faith, dedicated to uphold the principlesthey cherish while lending their support andstrength to parish, home and fellow Ifuight. Ask aI(night for more info.

Youth Faith Formation News ...St. Patrick Faith Formation Studentsare collecting coats, hats, scarves,and mittens for St. Vincent de Paul inFaribault, through the cold months. St.Vincent was very pleased with the numberof NEW items that came in from St. Patrick withtags still on them. Please bring new or very sentlvused items to St. Patrick and put tJ'em in theCOAT BOX, found in the narthex by the displaycase. They especially need of kids coats.

Advent Prayer -"Heavenly Father, let us use these next threeweeks to pray and await patienfly for the birth ofyour Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.u.titten bg our 2015 Confirmation Class

UIe NEED Substltute Teachers for our FaithFormation program. There are a couple weeks inFebruary that we especially need someone.Classes are Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7;30 p.m.Materials will be allprepared.

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Rochester MN 55901Call 507.732.8554 or 800.277.8419 otsearch for Enetgy Assistance at go to

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Bethlehem Academy105 Third Ave. SW, Faribault

507.334.3948www.bacards.org

Upcomlng events at BA:Vlishiag you all a Blessed and Merry ChrlstmaslSave the date: Open House on February 5!Watch for more details!Bethlehem Academy still has openlngs in allgrades for the 2Ol4-2OtS school year. If interestedin enrolling, please contact tl:e BA office.

Most Holy RedeemerCatholic School(PreK through 8rr, Grade)

205 Vine Ave West, Montgomery(507)364-7383 (mostlvs.org)

Blessings to gou and gour familg this ChristmasSeason! God hns ichlg blessed our schaol utith gou,our parishes, for the support gou giue to CattnlicEducation- We are also blessed bg nurturingteaclrcrs and staff, louing farnilies, and sapport fromour area our commun;itg. I am so lnnored torepresent Most Holg Redeem.er for anottprChristmas Season. On behalf of the HRS teachersand Staff, I utish Aou o. Blessed Clvistmas thi.s 4thweek of Aduent. REJOICE !Blessings, Mindy Reeder-Principal,mreedet@nosthrs.org

I SltID A CHHIST}I^{i.S PRrIYERF'OR YOU

I said a Christma* prayEr fo youBeeauce the EeagsrtE r,ear-

I didn't ask fm richesBut fs gills so neuch rrrse dear.

I asked ftrj qftI gatheringsWith yanr fartrily all around,And fm carcils to inepire yorWith their old farcriliar sound.

I a=ked fo guiet naffiicrrtrIn your heart mr Christrnas rnorrFu a speeial tirne to celebrate

The Savim who was bmrr.

I asked fs fricnde to send their beEtThat you miglrt lcnm they care;

I askedfupeace, andlrye. andhape,And I knsv God heard my prryEr.

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