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Weekday Monday—Friday 8:00 am Holy Day Mass Schedule will be announced. Confession Weekdays 7:40-7:55 am Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm Sunday 7:45-8:15, 10:30-10:50 am

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C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church leads others to Jesus Christ, Promotes and embraces the

sacraments, Encourages a life of prayer, And nurtures ongoing conversion.

Mission Statement

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 2 St. Joseph, Missouri

The Spirit of Guadalupe Awards for 2020

Every year, to coincide with the Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, parishioners are chosen by the pastor and parish staff to be recognized with the “Spirit of Guadalupe Award.” This long-standing tradition acknowledges parishioners who are known to have been exemplary in their stewardship of service to our parish in the past year. This year we honor Troy & Mandy Chambers and Marty & Cindy Soper who have gone above and beyond in serving the parish and have done so with a spirit of dedication, positivity, and joy.

Troy & Mandy Chambers Troy & Mandy have been in the parish for 15 years. Troy is a Collison Estimator at Reed Chevrolet and Mandy is the Speech Language Pathologist for the Savannah School District. They are the proud parents of Avery, 15, and Camden, 13. Mandy said, “We love doing what we can to help on Sunday morning so our parish can continue to worship together in person.” Our parish is grateful to Mandy and Troy for all the ways they serve our parish with kindness and dedication.

Marty & Cindy Soper Marty is a retired school psychologist for the North-Central Iowa school districts and Cindy is a retired R.N. Upon retirement, they returned to their home town and have been members at OLOG for eight years. They are the parents of two adult children, Jason Soper & Megan Soper McHugh, and grandparents of five. Cindy said, “What we do is easy because the parish was well-prepared with proper protocols that have made it easy and safe for parishioners to return to Mass.” Marty said, “Once people learn the protocol routine, I think there’s comfort for people in being able to come to Mass.” Cindy added, “Actually, attending Mass at OLOG is one of the safer places in town to be, because we’re so well organized.” Our parish is grateful to Marty & Cindy for all their effort offered to us with generosity and kindness.

Troy and Mandy Chambers Marty and Cindy Soper

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse: 1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500 or [email protected], if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact Victim Advocate Kathleen Chastain at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more information.


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Associate Pastor, Fr. Gabriel Lickteig ext. 1302 [email protected]

Pastoral Associate, Kathy Powers ext. 1505 [email protected]

Family Catechesis Coordinator, Tina Dotson ext. 1506 [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry, Kelly Douglas ext. 1507 [email protected]

Director of Music Ministry, Allison Stewart ext. 1508 [email protected] Facility Manager, Steve Kneib ext. 1509 [email protected] Business Manager, Mandy Fultz ext. 1502 [email protected] Parish Secretary, Mary Jane Smith ext. 1501 [email protected] Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon ...... 816-812-2500

Fr. Christian’s Catechetical Corner

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to have a name placed on our parish prayer chain or if you would like to be added to receive the prayer chain by email, please call the parish office, 232-2847, and we will forward the information.

Excerpt from Bishop’s Johnston’s Pastoral Letter: Keeping the Lord’s Day

“Our thoughts in this present life should turn on the praise of God, because it is in praising God that we shall rejoice forever in the life to come; and no one can be ready for the next life unless he trains himself for it now.” Saint Augustine

Introduction

Why write a letter on the importance of Sunday? I had been thinking about the importance of Sunday well before the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, I had resolved to write this letter as we ended our diocesan Holy Year in January. But like many of you, during these past few months of the pandemic I have had time to think and reflect even more about what is truly important in life. Evidently, many other people have been doing the same. A recent syndicated column in the local newspaper noted polling results indicating that Americans have become more religious during the pandemic, including those who had previously chosen not to identify with religion. It observed that prior to the pandemic, many of those who had rejected religion sought meaning in other things. Then this observation: “The pandemic has abruptly stripped many of those things away—work, routines, the frivolities of life—leaving us all to contemplate our role in the world and the purpose of our existence.” The old “normal” was disrupted and much of what we were used to was suddenly removed, including the ability to worship together on Sunday at Mass. Imposing these restrictions was a very painful decision for me to make as your bishop. I am grateful for the sacrifices you have made during this time, and for the efforts you have made to be spiritually present. But as we begin to return to our public celebrations of Mass, I wish to invite all in our diocese to reflect more deeply on the value of Sunday, why God made it and what it means in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This letter has three parts, each accompanied by a biblical story that illuminates the section’s theme. I wish to reflect on how we might celebrate Sunday well as both a time to worship and as a time for rest and the renewal of relationships.

The Altar Flowers have been lovingly provided by Bill and Kelli Cobb in memory of Robert and Zita Cobb Jr.

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Monday, December 21 8:00 am + Albert & Edith Belliveau

Tuesday, December 22 8:00 am + Clare Luke

Wednesday, December 23 8:00 am + Ryan Roseberry

Thursday, December 24 2:30 pm Our Parishioners 4:30 pm Mandracchia & To Families Midnight + June Miller

Friday, December 25 9:00 am Pr iests Intention

Saturday, December 26 4:00 pm + Dennis King

Sunday, December 27 8:30 am Our Parishioners 11:00 am + Jim Supple

December 20, 2020 4 Fourth Sunday Of Advent

Youth Ministry

School Of Faith Worship

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Tuesday, December 22 6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday, December 23 9:00 am Legion of Mary

Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

Do you have a change in your personal information… dropped your land line… added a cell number or changed your home number… moved… changed email address...please notify the parish office… Thank you...

There are no SOF classes scheduled for the remainder of December. Have a Blessed Advent! There is a fascinating presentation, The Star of Bethlehem, a documenta ry by Rick La rson illustra ting the sky that night, 2000 years ago, when Our Savior was born. The Star of Bethlehem, whose existence has been debated for centuries by historians, scientists and scholars uses scripture and technology to prove the stars existence.

Any contributions for 2020 must be marked as such and received NO LATER THAN January 4, 2021. Contributions received after that date will be considered as 2021 donations. Thank you!

Holiday Hours for Parish Office: In keeping w ith our practice of previous years, the parish office will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 23rd and will reopen Monday, January 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. May your Christmas be blessed with the love of family, good health, and the joy of Christ’s birth! Fr. Christian, Fr. Gabe and the parish staff (Allison, Kathy, Kelly, Mandy, Mary Jane, Steve, & Tina).

YOUTH MINISTRY

Junior High Youth Group and Confirmation students do not have classes until January 3, 2021. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

IT”S TIME!!!!!!! Senior High Youth Group will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 (in Summers Hall) starting January 6, 2021 !!! A registration form has been sent out to families with high school age kids. If you didn’t receive one and your teenager is interested, there will be registration forms available in the front office.

The Junior High Youth Group is now meeting downstairs in Marian Hall after the 8:30 mass on Sunday mornings (9:30-10:45). Any 7th or 8th grader is invited to join Youth Group at any time.

If you have any questions about the Youth Ministry program at Our Lady of Guadalupe, please contact Kelly Douglas, Youth Minister at (816) 232-2847 ext.1507 or (816) 273-6067 or at [email protected] .

Lectors– if you would like a Lector Workbook for the coming church year, they are now available for $5... pick yours up at the sign in table in the gathering space or in the parish office.


Stewardship

Donation of Treasure

Envelope ...….……… $21,434.00 Plate …….…....………….. $529.00 Total ...……………... $21,963.00 Total (as of 12/6)…..$21,963.00 (Dec) Budget ......... $86,294.00

Up to date totally were not available at the time of printing. Thank you.

Our prayers and sympathies go out to Ray and Janice Blancarte upon the death of his sister, Rose Mary Berry. May she rest in the peace of God’s eternal kingdom.

Parish Life

Altar Flowers –Fresh flowers on the Altar honor the Lord’s Table and can also fittingly mark an anniversary, birthday, a memorial or be given in thanksgiving for a loved one. Two medium-sized fresh flower arrangements are chosen at the discretion of our staff and florist (in keeping with liturgical seasons/colors) and can be paid for by the donor. Recognition of your special occasion or loved one will be acknowledged in the parish bulletin. Please contact the parish office... 232-2847.

Faith In Action

Safety Protocols: At Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, w e have serious, significant and necessary protocols in place when attending Mass. All who enter and exit are to please wear their facial mask, and while walking in line to Holy Communion. Out of kindness and humility, we ask that all please practice “social distancing,” (6 feet between you and the person who does not live with you.) All four Missouri Bishops continue to dispense all Catholics from attending Mass at this time. W e will continue to livestream Holy Mass on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. so that those unable to physically attend may maintain a spiritual connection with Our Lady of Guadalupe. We are grateful for the cooperation of all!

Advent Open Confession Offered: Special hours have been set aside at our parish for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions will be heard in the Bartlett Room on Tuesday, December 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 p.m. Please enter through the main doors on the north.

Thank you to all our par ishioners w ho donated to our Annual Christmas Adoption Outreach program this year. The gift cards you provided will make a big difference for the local families we assist from our Catholic schools and parish. The people of Our Lady of Guadalupe have always been generous but this year was simply outstanding! We want to especially thank the program coordinator, Diane Ricci, for her leadership (especially this year) and to Anne Frank for her support. May God bless all the families we have been privileged to assist. May they be safe and well as they celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord.

NEW BIBLE STUDY OFFERED! A nine-week study of “Romans: The Gospel of Salvation,” with Andrew Swafford & Jeff Cavins (Ascension Press) will begin January 12th. This Bible study is being offered two days of the week: Tuesday, January 12-March 9, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and Thursday, January 14-March 11th, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., in our lower-level meeting room, Marian Hall. David Hurst will facilitate the morning sessions and Mary Ann Dudik will facilitate the evening sessions. Please register as soon as possible. Registrations will be for a limited number of persons and the wearing of masks is requested. The cost of the workbook is $25.00. If you prefer, with registration, you can also receive the study online. Registrations are requested as soon as possible please, 232-2847.

December 20, 2020 6 Fourth Sunday Of Advent

MIR House of Prayer is open for adorers committed to a regular Holy Hour (not to the public) and needs help covering these hours: 3 am Sunday, 7 am Monday, 2 am Thursday, 5 and 7 pm Saturday If interested, please contact Bob Robison 816-262-1227 or Mike Harris 816-351-7963.

PLEASE...Your help is needed

Open Door Food Kitchen– December 30th. Our parish will still support the ODFK on the 30th just not in the usual way. A sack lunch will be provided for each guest with all the items being provided by the OLOG team. Within the last few months the number of guests has more than doubled...easily serv-ing over 300 each day. Any and all monetary gifts will be greatly appreciated. Plea se drop off your gift at the parish office or contact Barb Johnson at 390-3327.

The Food of the Month for January is pasta and/or Spaghetti Sauce. A favorite for people of all ages. Parents can add browned ground beef to the sauce for an even more nutritious meal. Please bring these items (or the non-perishable food of your choice) to church and place in the wooden food bins near all outer doors. Let’s join our local Catholic parishes food pantries to help feed those who are food insecure in our community, especially the children.

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