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New Youth Director for Holy RosaryAn exciting Youth Program for Holy Rosary Parish is beginning! We are looking for a person to lead this program who is committed to young people, and who will develop a prayerful and active youth group

for our parish. Qualifications for employment include a background and experience in youth ministry and the ability to work in conjunction with the pastor and parents. Candidates must have skills in social media and basic office management, and be willing to explore outside sources while enhancing the program. Please submit your resume to Father Joe as soon as possible. We would like to begin the program in January.

Still Time for ReconciliationSt.  Patrick’s in Weston will hold their Communal Penance Service

on Tuesday, December 18, at 7 p.m. If you cannot

make this last service, please know that you can make an appointment with Father Joe at any time for the Sacrament of Penance.

Cookie Tray Sale This WeekendWould you like some delicious, beautifully trayed homemade Christmas Cookies ready to purchase? Our Holy Rosary Scholarship Committee is sponsoring this cookie sale to support our Senior Scholarship which is awarded each May to a deserving high school senior. Stop by Marist Hall on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 to select your cookie tray. You won’t be disappointed!

35 Franklin St.Buckhannon, WV 26201304-472-3414www.holyrosarywv.org

Father Joseph McLaughlin, S.M., Pastor Brother Roy Madigan, S.M., Pastoral Associate Rev. Mr. Rue Thompson, Deacon

Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchSacred Heart MissionA Marist Community

Third Sunday of AdventDecember 18, 2018

Our week begins with “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin.  It

comes from the first word of the Entrance antiphon on Sunday.  The spirit of joy that begins this week comes from the words of Paul, “The Lord is near.” 

This joyful spirit is marked by the third candle of our Advent wreath, which is rose colored, and the rose-

colored vestments often used at the Eucharist.

From “Reflections on Advent”

One Last TimeOur Advent series on the infancy of Jesus will come to an end this Wednesday. Those who are attending the series agree that the DVD on the infancy of the Messiah, Jalna Jones' presentation, and the faith sharing that's included, have really helped to make the Advent season a blessed one. Please join us this Wednesday after the 6:00 Mass when we gather in Marist Hall for a light meal and shared time together. You will learn much about the infancy of our Lord and Savior.

Fellowship Thrives"This is great. It's so nice to see so many people in the parish getting together." That was one of the comments made by a parish member who was at the recent Christmas party. Indeed, it was great to see so many people enjoying each others company and taking in all the festivities. Let's thank our Fellowship Ministry who worked so hard to make it all possible. Our Fellowship Ministry will be offering more occasions for sharing time together as a parish. If you would like to be part of the ministry, please contact Bro. Roy.

Catholic Charity Collection on ChristmasIf one suffers in poverty, we all suffer. Throughout the Mountain State, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) provides vital assistance to the forgotten elderly, the hungry children and the people struggling paycheck to paycheck. Annual contributions to the second collection on Christmas directly impact the amount of assistance and quality of service CCWVa provides in our service region of which your parish is a part.

School of Religion ScheduleClass – December 16Christmas break on December 23 and 30  We will resume classes on Jan 6.

December SoulCore ScheduleTuesday, 12/18/18: 6:00 p.m.

Our New Outdoor Manger SceneWhat a great gift Sheila and Scotty McCartney have given to our parish of Holy Rosary. The beautiful Nativity scene graces the front of our church and

proudly proclaims our Christian faith and hope in Jesus our God become Man and living with us.Thank you, Scotty, Sheila and family. We are deeply grateful for your gift.

Thank You, Angels!Members of our Christian Concern Ministry recently drove to Kermit to deliver our church's Angel Tree gifts to the people there. I wish you could have seen their faces. They reflected the spirit of Christmas joy. Sister Therese Carew, director of Christian Help, was so appreciative and wanted all of us at Holy Rosary to know that she sends heartfelt thanks for touching hearts of many. Our Christian Concerns Ministry thanks you, too, for making this Christmas so special for so many. You truly are angels! 

Decorating the Church for ChristmasWe will decorate the church for Christmas after the 9 am liturgy on Sunday, December 23th, so please consider staying an extra hour to help us. Many hands make light work, and if we have several

people, it should only take a little while. All are welcome.

Envelopes for 2019 The envelopes for 2019 are in Marist Hall. Not all families will receive envelopes initially. We only ordered the numbers for the parishioners who used envelopes on a regular basis last year. Please pick up your envelopes and check to see if your address is correct. If there is an error, please drop a note in the collection basket with your proper information. If your family did not receive a box of envelopes for this year and you would like to use envelopes, we can still order envelopes for you. please sign the sheet on the table by the envelopes and we will

Server ScheduleSaturday, December 15 –Frye Girls and Addison ZirkleSunday, December 16 – Post Family Saturday, December 22 – Vincent Dahman & McCartney BoysSunday, December 23 – Lewellyn GirlsMonday, December 24 (7 p.m.) – Vincent Dahman, Walker BoysTuesday, December 25 (9 a.m.) – Post Family

Please see Brother Roy for specific times to return your Christmas fruit baskets for the homebound.

order more for you. We must base all envelopes on your permanent parish number so only take the envelopes with your number. If you are not registered in the parish and would like a box of envelopes, please sign the sheet, but provide your address and phone number as well and we will assign a number for you. Boxes of envelopes are expensive. If you are sending your weekly donation electronically from your bank, thank you!

Last Week’s CollectionEnvelopes: $2,317.00Loose: $272.00

Missing a Bulletin?You can find all of our bulletins on our Holy Rosary webpage. Just navigate to www.holyrosarywv.org!

Greeter’s Schedule

Saturday, December 15: Cheryl and Jerry.Sunday, December 16: Frank and Charlie M. 

Mass Intentions for 2019 Do you have a specific mass intention for next year? Would you like to have a mass offered for a loved one or a deceased member of your family? Please drop your intentions (plus your $5 donation) in an envelope or give it to Father Joe. Specific dates may go quickly, so act now. Please note that Cannon Law requires a parish to offer one mass each weekend for the intentions of its parishioners. Since we only have two masses per weekend, it is difficult to schedule all of your requests on a weekend. We will do the best we can to accommodate your requests.

Prayers, Please!Robert Fulton, Mary Plocki, Joe Morton, Kim Casella, Mike Derico, The Family of Janine Robinson, the Jones Family, James Dunn Family, Braden Berry, Mary Kimberly Moore, Lorene Hardman, Kate Deasy, Rosemary Austin, Shana Erickson, Victor Zara, Msgr Michael Doyle, Brenda Gullo, Kimberly Moore, Allen Rosenbury, Bob Shutran, Mike Hanson, Marsha Garton, Mike Farah, Phil Halligan, Shaelyn

Posey, Rose DeProspero, Sheila Marsh, Chris, Pat Marsh, Rose Mary Tomblyn, Vonda Brandt, Janice Korish, Aaron

Walden, Hugh Hensil, Roger Abel, Randy Trent, Jessie Disbrow, Mary Carpino, Barbara Elmore, Macyah Riley, April Pierson-Keating, Jalen Welcome, Michael Cougar, Steve Vernarsky, Jane Baxter, John Semsindiver, Karen Trent, Tom Sears, Joe Queen, Gene Zara, Mark Cerullo, Jeanne Norlin, Lonnie Bennett, Fr. Ron Nikodem, Kelsey

Wilson, Heather Please pray for all men and women serving in

the military.Please pray for our homebound

Gene and Mary Stump, Jeanette Willett, Denna Bayless, Virginia Cerullo, Anna Stalnaker, Ron Frye, Gerald Hackney,

Rocena Asbury, John Sneberger, Betty Ledford, Bob Jeran, Lorraine McLean, James McCartney. Nancy Beverlin, Shirley Linger, Rosie Ketterman, Shirley Helmick, William McLean

Eucharistic LiturgiesSaturday, Dec. 15

5 p.m. – No Mass (WVWC)7 p.m – Sid Holic ( Holy Rosary)

Sunday, Dec. 169 a.m. – Parishioners (Holy Rosary) Noon – No Mass (Sacred Heart)

Monday, Dec. 177:30 a.m. – Lafferre Family (Hospital)

Tuesday, Dec. 187:30 a.m. – Eileen McGowen (dec) (Hospital)

Wednesday, Dec. 196 p.m. – Howard & Marute Cusick (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Thursday, Dec. 207:30 a.m. – Edward Lafferre (dec) (Holy Rosary)

Friday, Dec. 217:30 a.m. – The Pallottines (Hospital) Saturday, Dec. 22

5 p.m. – No Mass ( WVWC)7 p.m. – Parishioners and Ethel Doyle (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, Dec. 239 a.m. – Gary Tomblyn (dec) (Holy Rosary) Noon - No Mass (Sacred Heart)

Burton, Ethan and Elaine enjoy the Christmas Party!

Looking AheadThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) is December 25 and is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics. We will celebrate the Vigil Mass on December 24th at 7 p.m. (Christmas carols begin at 6:30 p.m.) Mass on Christmas Day, December 25 will be celebrated at 9 a.m.Christmas Eve -Monday, December 24 – Carols at 6:30 p.m. and mass at 7 p.m. (Holy Rosary)Christmas Day – Tuesday, December 25 – mass at 9 a.m. (Holy Rosary) and at noon at Sacred Heart.

Birthdays and AnniversariesWill Baxa IV December 5 Mariann Jack December 10 Tracy Murphy December 12Harrison Walker December 15 Gene Stump December 19Gene Bryant December 25Andrea Ellis December 27Mike Wilson December 28Mike Ellis December 31 A table of smiles at the Christmas Party!