Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6175 Datil Pepper Road St. Augustine, FL 32086

December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Edward W. Murphy frmurphy@ccstaug.com

DRE / Parish Secretary : Sue Ann Nanney sananney@ccstaug.com

Youth Minister: Elisabetta Schiavo eschiavo@ccstaug.com

Mailing Address: 6175 Datil Pepper Rd. St. Augustine, FL 32086

Telephone: (904) 797-4842

Fax: (904) 797-2746

Church Email: office@ccstaug.com

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 to Noon (or by appointment)

Website: www.corpuschristicatholicchurch.org

Weekly Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: Monday—Saturday—9 AM

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses—8:30, 9:45, 11:00 AM

Confessions: 30 minutes prior to all Mass times Saturdays 2:30—3:45 PM

Holy Hour, Novena, Adoration: Monday, 7:00 PM

Young Adult Adoration: Monday, 8:00 PM

Benediction and Adoration: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Immediately following daily Mass

Holy Day of Obligation: Vigil 4:00 PM Holy Day 9 AM & 7 PM

Today’s Readings

This Week’s Readings

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Tuesday: St. Stephen; Kwanzaa begins Wednesday: St. John Thursday: The Holy Innocents Friday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket Saturday: Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

First Reading -- I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm -- For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading -- To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel -- Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).

Mass Intentions Sunday 12/24—9:45 AM Josh Guernon Requested by: Grandma and Grandpa 11 AM—Cheryl Eaton Requested by: the Brena Family Monday 12/25—Claire Poulin Requested by: the Guernon Family Tuesday 12/26—Josh Guernon Requested by: Grandma and Grandpa Wednesday 12/27— Josh Guernon Requested by: Grandma and Grandpa Thursday 12/28— Josh Guernon Requested by: Grandma and Grandpa Friday 12/29— Lisa Cornish Requested by: Noreen Fitzgerald Saturday 12/30—9 AM Randy Cuevas Requested by: the Guernon Family 4 PM— Special Intention Requested by: Marilou Angelastro

If you would like to request a Mass intention, please con-tact Sue Ann Nanney in the Administration Building dur-ing office hours or by calling 904 797-4842.

CCD Classes

There will no CCD classes until January 10th.

BENEDICTION, ROSARY AND HOLY HOUR 7 PM MONDAY

YOUNG ADULT ADORATION 8 PM MONDAY

Adoration will be with praise and worship music.

FR. WILLIAM MOONEY is available for Spiritual Direction and

Confession during the week. Please call the Rectory at San Sebastian at

904 824-6625 and ask to speak to Fr. Mooney.

Fourth Sunday Of Advent

“The Child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God” Luke 1:35

From The Pastor’s Desk

making someone’s holiday bright and sunny…well, you get the picture? Even more important is to worship our Divine King. How many parents have told me that the best Christmas present would be for their family members to come back to the Church and receive the sacraments each Sunday! As you already know, there will be many of our loved ones who will join us for our Christmas masses this year. Wouldn’t our hearts leap up with joy knowing that they have decided to come back home to the Church??? Wouldn’t we feel such peace and elation when we find out that someone in the family is resolved to lay down the hatchet and work towards peace and reconciliation?

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This is what a chorus of angels sang on Christmas night. “Peace,” but not as the world understands it. This is a peace of heart, knowing that God loves us infinite-ly and has saved us from our sins. Perhaps, it would be very wise to spend some time before the beautiful nativity scene, whether in our parish church or in your own home, and contemplate the peace and joy of that Christmas night. In the dead shivering cold of a winter’s night, the Prince of Peace was born. The love of God radiated from that little stable. Mary and Joseph were in ecstasy as they knelt before the baby Jesus. The cattle were lowing near the manger as their breath kept the baby warm from the cold of night. Off in the distance, perhaps, Mary and Joseph could hear an otherworldly song from the heavens. An en-chanting star stood over the stable and emitted a glowing, peaceful light. And then, slowly but as-suredly, the shepherds began to appear one by one at the door of the stable. They dropped to their knees in adoration. Their eyes were rapt in joy and awe as they beheld the Christ child. Hopefully, this Christmas we will strive to be like these poor shepherds. It would be very good for us to recognize our own spiritual poverty and real-ize that the most important gift we can give Jesus on His birthday is our hearts full of true love. May Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph bless all of you this year, and may the grace of God fill your hearts with joy. Fr. Murphy

Dear Parishioners, A very Blessed and Merry Christmas to you and your families this year! We come now to that wonderful feast of love, which was revealed to us 2,000 years ago and continues to reveal to us each year. “For God so loved the world that He gave us His only Son…” (John 3:16). On March 25th each year, we celebrate the Annunciation whereupon Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel and willingly and obediently accepts her vocation to be the Mother of Our Savior Jesus Christ. Nine months later on December 25th, Mary’s fiat is re-alized when she births the Son of God in a poor and humble stable. Sadly, when Christ was born into our world, the world did not know Him. The gospels make it clear that a few shepherds watching their flocks at night and three wise men came and visited God’s miracle of miracles. The rest of the world went on to their typical, mun-dane business, not knowing how God was visiting His people.

During this modern era, we approach Christmas from the materialistic mentality. In fact, the Christmas commercial season begins earlier and earlier each year, now even before Thanksgiving. People rush to the stores to purchase the latest technological gadgets, stylish clothes, toys, high definition television sets, athletic equipment, cars, books, bicycles, and you name it! While these gifts are nice to give to our loved ones, they do not satisfy our craving for true Christmas joy! These gifts will become old and no longer fash-ionable. We will get tired of them and throw them away. So many toys are broken in the weeks after Christmas day. I find it amusing that after all the presents are opened, the kids have more fun pushing each other around in the emp-ty boxes!!!

So, it seems that the solution to our craving for true Christmas joy is making peace with those in our families we have alienated, working for jus-tice in our world, feeding the hungry and home-less, visiting and comforting the sick and lonely,

CCYM

Corpus Christi Youth Ministry

Middle School Fri., Jan. 5th, 6—8 PM

High School—Sat., Jan. 6th—5:30—7:30 PM

Marian Hall ————————————————————————————

Contact Eschiavo@ccstaug.com for more info

CHURCH CENSUS UPDATE

Whether you are a new parishioner or have been with us forever, please take a Census Card (Blue and White) from the Information table in the Vestibule and fill it out. You can return it by dropping it in the Collection Basket, handing it to Fr. Murphy personally or bring to the Church Office.

Please indicate if you would like to receive envelopes for the upcoming year. Envelopes will be delivered to your home by mail on a bi-monthly basis and it is important that we have your correct information. Please also keep us updated on your email and phone information.

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Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve 12/24 4 PM & 8 PM

Christmas Day 12/25 8:30 AM & 11 AM

GOD'S PROMISE The lengthy passage from Samuel is a wonderful expo-sition of God's promise to the house of David: that his throne would forever be gloriously occupied by his de-scendants. Hidden in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior, the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David. The prophet Nathan, speaking in God's name, poetically turns around David's plan to build a house for God, and announces God's plan to build a "house," that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of David will come the Messiah, the Christ, not in king-ly splendor as David ruled, but as a humble man, des-tined to rule forever and over all. When God gives a gift, it's amazing what we are given--so different from what we ever could have imagined.

Cenacle of the Eucharist

Apostles of the Divine Mercy

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Marian Hall

10:am or 7:pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month

beginning January 9, 2018.

This prayer and study group uses the Diary of St. Faustina, The Bible, and Catechism to experience a deeper understanding

our Catholic faith.

For more information contact : Mary Oliveros 904-377-0698 or Judy O’Neill 517-

Please Pray For The Sick

Ann Merritt, Eileen Brewer, Chris Cohn, Madeline Cor-win, Sister Ann Ribeiro, Amy Luiz, Joe & Alyce Orlando, Laurie Hesson, Linda Vandenberg, Judy McPartland, Jim Richardson, June Gunther, Clara Caiola, Florence Misselwitz, Lillian Zahnow, Catherine Genovesi Schramm, Chris Janson, Eleanor Welsh, George Long, Bobby Edwards, Ann Mazzaraco, Melanie Hayes, Ellen Fruscione, Liela Meyerer, Betty Nanney, Dr. Bruce Ber-ger, Nancy Raich, Donal & Erika Hagans, Chris Favareu, Thomas Lynch, Inge Caliandro, Hatsue Wright, Shirley MacMullen, Corine Gilda, Joshua Solana, James Bolton, Mary Ellen Page, Steve Vaccaro, Barbara, Joan Daniel, Lorraine Davi, Nick Davi, Jeanette Cohn, Aaron Rouselle, Kristiann Rouselle, Rita Pellicer, Susan Sharp, Marissa Zagorski, Kyle Driver, Rudolph Duzant, Dale Douylliez, Mary Murphy, Pat Richardson, Claire Doyle, Cyril Lenahan, Gina Ross, Jan Graham, Jan McRorie, Linda Pierce, Carolyn Accardi, Russell Flacker, Diane Cornell, Susan Hermus, Pat Price, Addy Tomberlin, Claire and Mary Crean, Carol Bishop, Bill McMurrer, Dorothy Register, Yolanda Kuenster, Carol Zelazny, Tristan Smith, Paul Putnam, Donna Marinelli, Helen Bell, Mackenzie Donovan, Daniel Saladino, Carol Matzke, Mary Celine Aaron, Michael Carpenter, David Fecher, Joann Wingate, Renee Baker, Sondra Miller, Steve Collins, Jay Odgen, Marianne Wareham, Buddy Roeder , Mary Hiatt, Thomas Brock (To add/remove name -797-4842.)

COFFEE TABLE VOLUNTEERS—People are needed to help set up and/or serve at the Coffee Table on Sun-days. If there is anyone who would like to help, please call Pat Richardson at 687-9184.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON LADIES GUILD meeting on January 11th will be at 2 PM in the Church for the Rosary and Benediction. We will go to Marian Hall for refreshments and a business meeting. All ladies of the Parish are invited to attend. For more info call Pat Rich-ardson at 687-9184.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Call Grand Knight Robert Orsino at 904 295-8262. Membership Director Mike Usina at 824-5354 or 4th Degree contact Jim Hughes at 797-2602.

LEGION OF MARY—Are you interested in expanding your prayer life? Are you interested in new lasting friendships? Are you interested evangelizing in the par-ish? If so, come join us on Thursdays at 11 am in the Conference Room at the Rectory. By the way, we are co-ed. Call for more info— 904 797-1976.

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS can be left in the con-tainer on the front Portico.

COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND AND CONVALES-CENTS: Please call the parish office to arrange for communion to be brought to the home or nursing home. 797-4842

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Are you a returning Catholic or are interested in becoming a Catholic? Call Fr. Murphy at 797-4842 to schedule a meeting.

HOSPITALIZATION: The Hospital will not notify our parish of any patients under their care. Please call if you anticipate a stay in the hospital. Family/friends are encourage to notify the parish in case of a emer-gency hospitalization. 904 797-4842.

If you have info for the newsletter, please submit in writing to sananney@ccstaug.com or to the Church Office by Tues. morning.

Parish Activities...

SO2 Coleman MacDonaugh, Steven Charles, USAF, 2LT Steven Waldrop, AM CPO Juan Marrero USN, Tech SGT Mi-chael Seery, USAF, Staff Sgt Samantha Seery, USAF, Capt. Edward O’Connell, Capt. C. Fitzwater, Master SGT Gregory Fournier, MAJ Elizabeth Sweeney, J03 Justin Ludwig USAF, Jason Gillespie USMC, LTCOL Loren Penney, Robert Mo-

ran USMC, PVT E2 Dylan Lee. (To add/remove names, call the Church Office at 797-4842).

God Bless Our Troops

VIDEO LENDING LIBRARY

NOW LOCATED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO STOP IN .

Sunday Offerings Dec. 16th & 17th $8,768.51

Building Fund $3071.00

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Corpus Christi Church #514183 6175 Datil Pepper Road St. Augustine, FL 32086 TELEPHONE 904 797-4842 CONTACT PERSON Sue Ann Nanney EMAIL: ccc1981@bellsouth.net SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat DC Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 9:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 9, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS