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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor .................................. Rev. Kevin L. Segerblom [email protected] Parochial Vicar ...................... Rev. John R. Christian [email protected] Deacon ................................ Rev. Mr. Mark D. Allison [email protected] Minister of Music ..................... Kelly J. Wheelbarger [email protected] Director of Children's Faith Formation .. Kathy Boyer [email protected] Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation . Linda Allison [email protected] High School Youth Ministry ............... Megan Gaskin Justice and Peace [email protected] Seminarian ..................................... Joseph Kauflin
PARISH ADMINISTRATION Business Administrator ..................... Jill Blanchard
[email protected] Parish Secretary ............................ Jeannie McIntyre
[email protected] Administrative Assistant ................. Kathy McDaniel
[email protected] Facilities Maintenance Coordinator ... Wayne Gould
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm and Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm in the Chapel or by appointment.
BAPTISM: Baptisms at St. Andrew’s occur both during Mass and outside Mass throughout the year. First time parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. For more information or to schedule a Baptism, please contact the Parish Office.
MATRIMONY: Contact the Parish Office for information on scheduling a wedding and preparation requirements.
PASTORAL CARE: Please contact the Parish Office if a family member or friend is hospitalized or homebound and would like to receive Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
YOUTH MINISTRY: Middle School, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm; High School, Sundays (as scheduled) 1:00-3:00pm
CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES Grades K-8: Sundays (as scheduled) 10:15-11:15am
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 5:30 pm • Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:30 am
Daily and Holydays: Schedule inside bulletin Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 9:00 & 11:30 Mass for ages 4–8
A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 9:00 & 11:30 Masses.
Adoration: Thursdays 12:30-7:00pm • Benediction: 6:45pm Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturdays 9:00-9:45am
in the Church
DECEMBER 8, 2019 • SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ROANOKE, VA
Parish News
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is Monday, December 9 and we celebrate Mass at 12:00 Noon. Because December 8 is a Sunday, the Feast Day is moved to Monday. While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, all parishioners are encouraged to attend!
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES: Our last Penance Service in the Valley this Advent season is at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00pm.
ANGEL TREE GIFTS: Be sure to return your Angel Tree gift no later than Wednesday, December 11. Collection boxes are in the Social Hall. Please wrap your gift and tape the Angel tag to the outside of the package. Thank you for your continued generosity!
NORTH ROANOKE ASSISTED LIVING COLLECTION: Again this year, we are collecting items for those less fortunate in our community. The residents of North Roanoke Assisted Living have no home, no money and little family. Please help to brighten the lives of these residents by donating a few of these items: toiletries, NEW undergarments, socks, slippers, gloves, cards, games, etc. Collection bins are in the lower level of the Parish Center marked “North Roanoke Assisted Living”. We are collecting items until Sunday, December 22.
OUR 200TH DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY COFFEE TABLE BOOKS ARE ON THE WAY! They will be for sale in the Social Hall the weekend of December 21/22. This beautiful 400 page book illustrates the rich history of the Diocese of Richmond. The cost is $35.00. They make wonderful Christmas presents!
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE WOMEN’S CLUB IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 at 11:30! Please bring an item for the women residents at North Roanoke Assisted Living. A few suggestions of items are toiletries, pajamas, socks, gloves, NEW undergarments and gently used clothing.
JOIN US FOR SOLEMN VESPERS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 AT 6:00PM Enjoy this brief period of peaceful prayer in the midst of Christmas preparation. We will be joined by the clergy and accompanied by the Women’s ensemble.
The definition of Advent The word “advent” (the arrival of an important person or thing) is
derived from the Latin word “adventus,” which means
“coming.” For Catholics, Advent is the four-week season leading up to Christmas. During Advent we anticipate the coming of Jesus.
It’s a time full of reflection, excitement, and hope.
During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on
becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesus’
coming.
~dynamiccatholic.com
Website: www.standrewsva.org,
Facebook: “St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia”
Twitter: @standrewroanoke
Flocknote: text StAndrewRoanoke to 84576 Join Formed at Formed.org
Middle School Youth events can be followed on Facebook at “St. Andrew’s Roanoke Youth Ministry”, Twitter @andrew_youth, or Instagram “st.andrewsym”
High School Youth events can be followed on Facebook at “Youth of St. Andrew Roanoke-High School Youth Group”, Instagram is standrew_hs_youth, to receive text message reminders about Youth Events, text YOSAR to 84576
Fiscal Year
July 1, 2019 —
Collection Report November 24 October 31, 2019
Sunday & Holy Days $ 47,175 $329,714
Maintenance Fund $ 313 $40,073
Total received $47,488 $369,787
Total income budgeted $ 24,632 $435,167
Better (Worse) $ 22,856 $(65,380)
Construction News
Construction was limited during Thanksgiving week. We are still repointing the bricks on the East side with a lot of attention and care making sure the mortar does
not freeze during these cold nights. A lot of stone pediments have been removed and reset on the East gable.
We have seven logo etched slates available for $40 each. Please call the office as they are first come, first serve. These make great last minute Christmas gifts!
Be sure to check the website to see the latest construction photos.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 8, 2019
Parish News
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER AT ST. ANDREW’S: This year, the National Night of Prayer for Life takes place from 8:30pm on Sunday, December 8 to 1:00am on Monday, December 9. The National Night of Prayer for Life is a pro-life prayer service consisting of exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
20 decades of the Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, silent prayer and hymns. The purpose is to unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the country in an effort to help bring back the world to Christ and to bring about an end to abortion. The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance to Juan Diego.
ROSARY GROUP AND IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: The Rosary and Divine Mercy Group will have materials in the Commons from December 7—9 to help us draw closer to Jesus through his Mother, the Immaculate Conception. In addition to Miraculous Medals, Rosaries and Marian documents being available, a parishioner has donated water from Lourdes, with which to bless yourself. You are invited to join us in prayer on Saturday mornings.
FATHER LOUIE’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s after the 9:00am Mass on Sunday, December 15. Please join us in the Social Hall to celebrate with Father Louie!
VOLUNTEER TO LIGHT THE ADVENT WREATH! If your family would like to take a turn lighting the wreath, please call the Parish office to sign-up for a Mass.
THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR will sing before the 4:00pm Mass on Christmas Eve. We ask that each family prepare the three songs at home. Music may be picked up in the Social Hall following the Advent weekend Masses. The “choir” will meet Christmas Eve at 3:00pm in the Music Room to run through the pieces before we sing them for the parish at 3:55pm. Come be a part of this wonderful tradition!
Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 8, 2019
As John baptized in the desert, is the Holy Spirit calling you to tend His flock in the priesthood? Call Father Brian Capuano at (804) 359-5661 or email [email protected].
GENERAL INFORMATION—Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
In Case of Emergency contact the office telephone 24 hours a day at 344-9814 and the answering service will help you if the staff is not available. THE MAUSOLEUM AT ST. ANDREW’S—This beautiful, indoor facility provides our parishioners and their immediate families the opportunity to be interred on the hill. Please call Jill Blanchard at the Parish Office to schedule an appointment for more information.
Local Directory
St. Andrew’s Cemetery 595-7173
Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community
345-5111 St. Francis Food Pantry
342-7561 R.A.M. (Roanoke Area Ministries)
345-9786 Madonna House
343-8464 Commonwealth Catholic Charities
342-0411 K of C Council #562
774-8296 Ancient Order of Hibernians
556-8883 Catholic Historical Museum
556-7240 ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL For information call 982-3532.
Principal: Patrick Patterson Offering classes grades from PK—12
Join us for the 16th Annual St. Lucia Holiday Concert and Festival of Light on
Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Admission is free. A free will offering benefits local charities.
A Swedish dinner precedes the concert at 6:00pm in the Social Hall. Dinner tickets are $20.
Purchase your tickets at the Parish Office. No tickets will be sold at the door.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 8, 2019
Middle School Youth News
OUR MSYG CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SERVICE NIGHT is Wednesday, December 11. We meet in the Social Hall from 6:00—7:30pm to make Angel Boxes for the children next door at the Jefferson Street Head Start. Join us!
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL MSYG CHRISTMAS PARTY on Wednesday, December 18 from 6:00—7:30pm in the Social Hall. Please wear your favorite Christmas Sweater and bring a $10 wrapped Christmas gift for our Annual
Crazy Middle School Youth Group Christmas gift exchange. See you there!
St. Andrew’s Mom’s (SAMs)
ST. ANDREW’S MOMS (SAMs): SAMs is the umbrella group for various activities for Catholic Mothers of children of all ages here at St. Andrew’s. Our Mission is to enhance the growth of the domestic church and support the vocation of Catholic motherhood by nourishing
the women of St. Andrew’s through prayer, fellowship, joyful instruction, and service. SAMs would like to invite all ladies of St. Andrew’s to join us.
PLEASE JOIN THE SAMS PRE-K PLAY-GROUP on Wednesday, December 18 at 10:00am to view Christmas trees at the Hotel Roanoke. Please email Maria MacBain at [email protected] for meeting information.
THE NEXT SAMS BIBLE STUDY IS Monday, December 16 from 9:00—11:00am in the Youth room. We will study “Miscericordia ~ a Bible Study on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.” Join us!
For more information on SAMS, please contact Kris Levy at [email protected].
High School Youth News YOSAR RESUMES THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 1:00—3:00pm beginning in the Classrooms. We will be discussing Advent! All teens grades 9—12 are welcome to join us! Lunch is provided!
NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, any one not preparing for Confirmation will meet from 10:15—11:15 in the Youth Room for our first “Coffee with Christ”. Join us for a light breakfast and study on Prayer. All are welcome! There will be a Confirmation Class from 1:00—3:00 beginning in the Classrooms for all Confirmation candidates.
THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE IN WASHINGTON, DC IS JANUARY 23/24! The Office for Evangelization sponsors an annual Diocesan-wide delegation to the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The
March for Life marks the anniversary of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade which made abortion legal in the United States. All teens are invited to join us as we make the pilgrimage this year!
Registration is due December 16 and the cost is $50. The fee covers admission to the “Life is Very Good” evening prayer, Rally and Mass, bus transportation, lodging, meals and a T-Shirt.
THE DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE IS FEBRUARY 7—9 IN RICHMOND: Registration is open for DYC 2020! Pricing Includes: lodging, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and boxed lunch (make sure you mark your choice on your form), late night snack on Friday and Saturday and a T-shirt.
Early Bird registration until 12/18 — $95
Regular registration is 12/19—1/8 — $115
(Registration amounts listed above are for St. Andrew’s youth) Forms and checks made out to "St. Andrew's" can be turned in to Megan at the Parish Office (Monday—Friday, 9:00am—4:00pm) or mailed. Forms can also be emailed to Megan at [email protected]. Teens can also turn in their forms and checks at any YOSAR/Confirmation Meeting. Forms and more details can be found on the High School Youth Ministry page on the St. Andrew’s website!
ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ROANOKE, VA
Community News
ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL is seeking a Director of Finance who will also function as the location HR Manager. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required along with experience, preferably in a non-profit or school setting. Familiarity with Kronos is preferred and familiarity with ParishSoft or Quickbooks would be a plus. To apply, please send a diocesan application, resume and cover to letter to Patrick Patterson, Principal and Head of School at [email protected]. Diocesan applications can be downloaded from the diocesan website or picked up in the school office.
ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL early learners (Pre-k) through second graders will perform the Nativity Play at Our Lady of Nazareth Church on Sunday, December 8 at 2:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SIMBANG GABI will be celebrated at Our Lady of Nazareth Church on Friday, December 20 at 6:00pm. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Cecile at (540) 520-4300.
A PARISH RETREAT: A TIME OF GRACE Join St. Jude Parish for an Advent Retreat filled with humor, holiday spirit and a deep love for Jesus Christ. This event is multiple days/evenings from Sunday, December 8—
Wednesday, December 11. For more information, please contact St. Jude at (540) 639-5341.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL BE SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS in the Social Hall after Mass on December 7 and 8. For more information, please contact Chuck Hatcher at (540) 314-3360.
THE ST. ANDREW’S BACK PACK TEAM continues to pack back packs at two schools and we ask our parishioners to donate single serve non-perishable items. Please put your donations in the boxes marked “backpack ministry” located in the lower level of the Parish Center. Suggested items: Mac and cheese, ravioli, beefaroni, spaghetti or lasagna, canned soup, Jif peanut butter cups, Beanee Weenee's, tuna or chicken salad kits, fruit cups or applesauce cups, instant oatmeal packets, individual size cereal bowls or boxes, granola bars, goldfish crackers, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, pretzels and small bottled waters. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Adult Faith Formation News
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FAITH FORMATION meets on Sunday, December 8 at 10:15am.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Plan now to join the Evangelization Team on December 21 following the 5:30 Mass as we go Christmas Caroling! We will sing for the residents of Our Lady of the Valley then return to the
church (Classroom 2/3) for pizza and hot cocoa. This is a family event. No special musical is skill required—just a cheerful heart and Christmas joy! For more information, please email Linda at [email protected].
Mass Intentions
Monday (12:00 pm) The people of St. Andrew’s Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
~not a Holy Day of Obligation~
Tuesday (12:00 pm) William F. McKim
Wednesday (11:00 am) Theresa Vo
Mass at 11:00 is celebrated at Our Lady of the Valley
(12:00 pm) Frank Amoroso
Thursday (12:00 pm Fred Ellis
Friday (12:00 pm) Lucia B. Minoza
Saturday (5:30 pm) Stanley & Eleanor Topolski
Sunday (7:30 am) The people of St. Andrew’s
(9:00 am) Raymond & Peggy Fox
(11:30 am) Herbert C. Conley, Sr.
Indicates the Mass Intention is for the repose of the soul of the person(s) listed
DECEMBER 8, 2019 ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Events this Week
Sunday (10:00 am) RCIA Inquiry
(10:15 am) Christian Formation K-8
(10:15 am) Adult Faith Formation
(1:00 pm) YOSAR
(2:00 pm) Vietnamese Choir rehearsal
(4:00 pm) TET practice
(8:30 pm - 1:00 am) National Night of Prayer for Life Monday (11:30 am) Women’s Club
(5:30 pm) St. Vincent De Paul
Evening prayer and Rosary
(6:30 pm) Bible study
Tuesday (1:00 pm) Women’s Club Game Afternoon
(6:00 pm) Women’s Club Game Night
(6:30 pm) T2
(6:30 pm) Women’s Book Club
(7:00 pm) St. Lucy dress rehearsal
Wednesday (9:30 am) SAMs Playgroup
(6:00 pm) Middle School Youth Group
(7:30 pm) Middle School Youth Group Family Prayer Time
Thursday (10:00 am) Bible study
(12:30—7:00 pm) Adoration
(6:30 pm) RCIA
(7:00 pm) Justice and Peace
Friday (5:30 pm) YOSAR at Illuminights
(6:00 pm) St. Lucy dinner Tickets required in advance
(7:30 pm) St. Lucy Concert Free admission
Saturday (9:00 am) Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
(7:00 pm) Vietnamese TET rehearsal
Sunday (10:15 am) Christian Formation K-8
(10:15 am) YOSAR Coffee with Christ
(10:15 am) Adult Faith Formation
(10:30 am) Father Louie Benoit 40th Anniversary Ordination
(1:00 pm) Confirmation Class
(2:00 pm) Vietnamese Choir rehearsal
(4:00 pm) TET rehearsal
Billy Chumbley, Isabel Martinez, Nicholas Spichek, James Hull, Sarah Wall, Tommy Asbury, Ken Tuck, Frank Mauceri, Lydia Kilgore, Mark Van Kleek, Susan Bentley, James R. Stultz, Sr., James R. Stultz, Jr., Joann Alderman,
Penelope Fennell, Dee Grace, Patty Middlestat, Beni Thompson, Michael Burns, Blake Bentley, Lynn Gurley, Larry Sink, Martha Keiser, Andrew Moans, Chelsea Taylor,, Tammy Clark, Christine Smith, Virginia Warnack, Andy Clark, Mary Louise Nackley, Ryan Howell, Cathy Flynn, Kohlton Griffith, Judy Ratcliff, Margaret Murphy, John Grace, Raine Walters, Rod Bruzgul, Beth Bonardi, Teri Burks, Lucille Gribben, Paul Bridge and Jeanne Ast.
Please call the Parish Office to add a name to the Prayer List
Remember in your prayers these parishioners and family members who are actively serving our country in the military: Samuel Edward, Joseph Kelly, James Kelly, Jake Vogel, Mason Alexander,
Reeve Alexander, Giovanni Allen, Molly Wharton, Lee Hansen, Elton Darren Lewis, Joel Brian, Matthew Allen Crofton, Dustin Stewart, Joseph Lavinder, Chris Bennett, Gilman Fortin, Madi-son Carroll, Brendan Carroll, James Dilling, Reuben Flores, David Jacobs, Robert Clifford, Michael Joslin, Dillon Sims, Kyle Norris, Jarred Shockey, Will Klos, Mark B. Buchy, Frank Jacob Dowie, Charlie Company 4th Platoon Reserves from Roanoke and Lynchburg, Joshua Davis, Marcus Ollie, Steven Jeremy Ayers, Jacob Brookshier, Ches Mitchell, Tommy Nich-ols, Allen Palumbo, Michael Nghia-Nguyen, Joseph Amos, Timothy M. Brady, Brian X. Conlan, Michael Dale Davis, John W. Downs, William Farmer, Josh Ford, Jamie Guilliams, John Hinkel, Stephanie Lynn Holliday, Anthony Huff, Jarrod Huff, Herbert Jones, Michael Keller, Jeffrey Robert Klein, Matthew McCorkel, Colin McGuire, Pamela T. Schmecht, Joe Spegele and Dustin Stewart.
Readings for the week of December 8, 2019 Mon: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Tue: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13/Mt 18:12-14 Wed: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10/Mt 11:28-30 Thu: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Fri: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Mt 11:16-19 Sat: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Sun: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
