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1833 Settlement Rd. Norwalk, Ohio 44857
419-668-6388 Parishioners Charles and Jean Fisher
Compliments of Julie Spettel Roberts DDS
Family Dentistry
107 W. Main St.
668-1317
419-668-0612
Any Make or Model
We Can Make it Run Full Throttle
Dave & Sharon Barman
Parishioners
419-681-7637
Gregg & Sue Moore
Parishioners
Whittlesey Ave
Norwalk, OH
419-668-9344
117 Whittlesey Norwalk
668-9344
JACK SCHAFFER
131 S. Main St., Monroeville
Knights of Columbus
Monthly Breakfasts
3rd Sunday of Sept thru Mar
Serving 8 AM—12:00 PM
To join, call 465-2040
Estate & Retirement
Planning
Adelman Equipment Rentals LLC
Los Buenos
Amigos Authentic Mexican
Cuisine
203 Cline Street
Norwalk, Ohio
2652 Ste Rte 61 Norwalk
419-577-4989
Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, Gradall,
46’ Aerial Lift, Augerbits, Hydraulic
Hammer, Scaffold, Guardrail, Trialing
Machine, OSHA Grade Plank, Leg
Levelers, Concrete Forms, Electric Lift,
Etc.
Paul Myers Tel. 419-541-0612 Bus. 419-660-DOOR
Residential & Commercial
MEDICAL CENTER
Serving faith communities through
HEALTH MINISTRY 419.668.8101 fisher-titus.org 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk
Franklin
Monuments
30 Benedict Ave., Norwalk
grave stones monuments
Kevin Hipp 419-663-7866
TOFT DAIRY, INC.
3717 VENICE RD. SANDUSKY, OH 44870
800-521-4606
Store Hours: 9-5 Tue-Fri
9-3 Sat
www.hillsidewoodheat.net
98 W. Main 663-4513
Compliments of
WALKER FUNERAL HOME
Real Estate Service
Call BOB WHITACRE
419-681-1617
419-465-2526
Bob Whitacre Michael L. Moore
M Z M Y E R S - Z I E M K E INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
HOMEAUTOHEALTHBUSINESSLIFEFARM
2 N. Main St., Suite 1CPO Box 398 Monroeville
Phone: (419)-465-2571Fax: (419)465-2016
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzins.com
ABTECH Mechanical, Inc. 419-465-2982 SERVICE/INSTALLATIONS RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Heating-Cooling-Refrigeration-Plumbing-Hydronics-Duct Cleaning
HVAC 10 Herrick Alley, Monroeville, Oh Bob Gillespie, President
314 E. Main St., Norwalk
Office Address: 66 Chapel Street, Monroeville, OH 44847
Phone: 419-465-4142 Email: [email protected]
St Alphonsus & St. Joseph
Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic people, dedicated to enabling each other to grow spiritually and serve the needs of our families, parishes and community by using our time, talent, and treasure to pass on the
best of our Catholic traditions.
November 29, 2015 — The First Sunday of Advent
Anointing of the Sick: Please call parish office
or have a family member to call timely.
Communion to the Shut Ins: Call parish office.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):
Interested in joining the Church? Please call
the parish office for details. Please patronize the sponsors of our bulletin, the above advertisers! Thank you to all of them for their support!
Settlement Rd., Norwalk (Peru)
Corner of Broad & Chapel Sts., Monroeville
Confessions: 4:00pm Saturdays before the
5pm Mass; during holy half hours prior to
each daily Mass and by appointment.
Marriage: Please call the parish office, and
provide at least six months’ notice for prep
Baptism: Call the parish office to schedule Prayer Chain : Joanne Miller (SJ) 419-660-9049 Catherine Raftery (SA) 419-668-5030
PSR Directors: Deacon Mike Wasiniak Diane Wasiniak
419-668-5623
419-512-1713 [email protected]
RCIA Coordinators: Theresa Fries
Charlie Nay 419-465-4142
SJ School Principal: Dave McDowell 419-465-2625
SJS Admin. Asst: Amanda Dixon 419-465-2625
Office Hours: M—F 9:00am - 3:30pm Bulletin deadline 1pm Monday
Pastor: Rev. Ronald A. Schock 419-465-4142
Deacon: Michael L. Wasiniak
419-668-5623
Office Coordinator: Cherri Schaffer 419-465-4142
SA Facilities Mgr: Catherine Raftery 419-668-5030
Bookkeeper: Mary Ivory
419-465-4142
SA & SJ website: stalphonsus-stjoseph.org
Historic SA Website: historicstalphonsus.org
St. Joseph School Annual Fund Drive In Progress!
In advance we thank you for your support!
Happy Advent friends! Today we begin the 1st Sunday
Advent. Often we can get in the secular way of preparation of
Christmas, gift buying, decorating, etc. However I would like to challenge us to make this Advent even
better than before and bring Christ back into the meaning of Christmas. There are two powerful programs
to help us refocus on the reason for this Advent season: Dynamic Catholic’s Best Advent Ever and Re-
deemed Online’s #ShareJesus Social Media Campaign.
Best Advent Ever, begins today on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29th and continues every
day through December 23rd. Dynamic Catholic will email you simple yet powerful messages from Mat-
thew Kelly, America’s bestselling Catholic author, and other leading Catholic voices of our time that will
help you encounter God’s incredible mercy. Sign up online for free at the Best Advent Ever link:
http://dynamiccatholic.com/year-of-mercy/best-advent-ever/
#ShareJesus is a daily 2-3 minute video about who Jesus is. Speakers consist of over 60 top Catho-
lic speakers from around the United States, including over 10 religious sisters. This is a fantastic way for
those of you on social media to share on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms to share the Catholic
faith this season! Sign up online for free at the link: http://redeemedonline.com/
Don’t have a computer or email account? This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to your family
and friends and share in the faith – while sharing a computer! Don’t miss the opportunity to make this
your best Advent ever. It is convenient for you and the only cost is your commitment to live better each
day this Advent. Have a blessed week! Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Ron
Reflections of a Country Priest
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. Nov 28 - Weekday
4:00 PM (SJ) Confession
5:00 PM (SJ George & Rita McMahon, Alice Bores,
Leroy Bauer, Florence Betchman &
her 3 sisters
Sun. Nov 29— 1st Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM (SJ) Sylvester, Freda & Michael Morman,
James O’Neill, Hieb & Agnes Morman,
Rose Grenzebach
9:30 AM (SA) Deacon George Stepanic, Elva Bauer
Mon. Nov 30— St. Andrew, Apostle— No Mass
Tues. Dec 1— Advent Weekday
6:15 PM (SA) Silent Adoration/Confession
7:00 PM (SA) Wilfred & Odilia Myers
Wed. Dec 2— Advent Weekday
7:15AM (SJ) Silent Adoration/Confession
8:00AM (SJ) Ortrude Smith
Thurs. Dec 3 — St. Francis Xavier
6:15PM (SJ) Silent Adoration/Confession
7:00PM (SJ) Pauline Jones
Fri. Dec 4— Advent Weekday
7:15 AM (SJ) Silent Adoration/Confession
8:00 AM (SJ) SA & SJ Deceased Parisioners
Sat. Dec 5 - Advent Weekday
4:00 PM (SJ) Confession
5:00 PM (SJ Albert & Jeanette Cusano,
James & Antonette Grimm, Leroy Bauer
Sun. Dec 6— 2nd Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM (SJ) Deceased of the Ralph Wangler Family
Joe Bischoff, Rita McMahon
9:30 AM (SA) Bob Smith, Florence Criscione,
Ashley Bohman
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Saturday, December 5— 5:00 p.m. – St. Joseph
L Nancy Alt
U Marvin Pierce, Doug Elmlinger, Eddie Stieber
CU Julia White
EM 1 Volunteer, Sandy Runkle, Sheila Meikle,
Ellen Wensink, Geri Myers
S Maddie & Katie Elmlinger, Abby Cherry
Sunday, December 6—8:00a.m.—St. Joseph
L Lynn Drown
U Craig Selka, Carl Dahm, Paul Roeder
CU Andrew Welfle
EM Cherri Schaffer, Ron Betchman, Denise Roeder,
James Workley, Ross Stieber, Barb Smith-C
S Chase Selka, Sam & Eli Stallkamp
Sunday, December 6— 9:30 a.m. —St. Alphonsus
L Marti Long & Beth Schnellinger
U Charlie Nay, Larry Hanneman, Ken Schreiner,
Bob Wilson
CU Meadow Burger
EM Diane Schafer, David & Jackie Reed, Ron &
Barb Chase, Sue Schindley, Charlie Nay
S Rachel Beat, Robbie Mainzer, Emma Kluding
G Charlie & Maryellen Nay
COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS Dec 6 –Diana Brown
COUNTERS – November 30 Nancy Wilson, Sheila Stang,
Catherine, Nancy Alt.
K of C Club Winners $50: St. Anthony Church
$25: Leonard Didion, Bryan Daugherty
Save the Date: December 10th— The Ladies of St. Alphon-
sus will be doing a dinner for the Huron County Township
Trustees for approximately 125 people. We will need home-
made pies and some assistance in the kitchen. If you can help
contact Arlene Krupp or Diane Wasiniak.
AREA EVENTS
A Fish Fry @ the American Legion in
Monroeville held every Friday 11a-1p & 5:30- 8pm
Sunday, Dec. 6th—American Legion Breakfast in
Monroeville 8am—1130am
Sunday, Dec 6th-Our Lady of Guadelupe Celebration at
St. Paul in Norwalk. 11:45am at the court house in Nor-
walk dancers and hot chocolate, 12 noon procession to St.
Paul church praying rosary, 12:30pm torch from Willard
arrives and youth group re-enactment of Gualelupe miracle,
1:00pm Holy Mass followed by reception with authentic
Mexican foods. Public invited!
Smorgasbord Menu -Breakfast with Santa—December
6th at St. Gaspar Hall Bellevue 9am-12noon. Bake Sale &
Raffles. Benefit for their library.
TDCCW Christmas Tea— Sunday, December 6th
2-4pm Hosted by: St. Ignatius Altar Rosary, 212 N. Stadi-
um Rd., Oregon, Ohio 43616. Please RSVP by nov. 24th
to Jan Peacock @ 419-691-5332 / [email protected]
Advent by Candlelight at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine
Cafeteria—Saturday, Dec. 12 5:30pm--6:30pm . There
will be light hors d’oeuvres and a reflection on the revela-
tions of St. Bridget. A great way to prepare for the coming
of Christ! Confession at 3:00pm and Mass at 4:00pm are
also available that day. The Shrine is located 6 miles south
of Bellevue on Route 269. Call the gift shop at 419-483-
3435 ext 6 for questions or to reserve your seat. Public
Welcome!
Next Non-Food Bank in Monroeville — Dec 8th and
Dec 17th. Please drop needed items in the cardboard boxes
in back of both churches. Toilet paper, bar, dish & laundry
soap, paper towels, toothbrushes/paste, shampoo, facial
tissue, trash bags, multi purpose cleaner.
PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, November 30 — SA & SJ Pictorial
Planning Meeting 5pm —Rectory
Wednesday, Dec 2 —Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30pm
til 8pm—Rectory.
Sunday, Dec 6th Make It Bake It Take It at St.
Alphonsus Social Hall. 11:45am —2:00pm PSR &
High School Students invited to help bake cookies &
make crafts to take to SA & SJ Shutins!
Sunday, Dec. 6th
– The “Laudato Si” discussion group
will be meeting at St. Joseph Hall at 10:45 (after the
9:30 Mass). We will be discussing the first 3 chapter
of the encyclical “Laudato Si” or “On Care for our com-
mon home”. New members are always welcome.
CONTRIBUTIONS—November 22—St. Alphonsus
Offertory 3,250.00
Weekly Budget 2,690.00
Over Budget 560.00
YTD Over 11,262.59
Other Donations: Children-16, Vigil Lights-12, All Saints-
9, Human Dev-20.
CONTRIBUTIONS—November 22—St. Joseph
Offertory 3,328.00
Weekly Budget 3,880.00
Under Budget (552.00)
YTD Over 5,798.75
Other: Children-13, Bldg/Maint-10, Fuel-10, StVdP-30,
School Support-30, 50/50—20, All Saints-12, All Souls-12,
Thanksgiving-97, Human Dev-50, Christmas Flowers-35,
Christmas-100.
Holiday Shopping is made easy with St. Joseph Scrip
cards. There is a great supply available for cash and carry
during school office hours. We now have Texas Roadhouse
available with a generous 7.74% rebate. Regular weekly
orders will resume Monday, November 30th.
St. Alphonsus Greeters, Server and Ushers
ministry schedules for 2016 will be processed in the
next few weeks. If you would like to be added to any
of these ministries or would prefer to be removed
please contact Rose Perry, 419-465-2698 or
[email protected] no later than Dec. 7th.
The PROJECT BETHLEHEM tree will be displayed in
the back of St. Alphonsus Church. Parishioners from both
parishes are encouraged to participate. Martha at Catholic
Charities shared that they have had an influx of senior re-
ferrals from the courts. Many of these elderly people have
either been in abusive situations or have no living relatives
to assist with their care and money management. So a ma-
jority of our Christmas tags will in fact be for those indi-
viduals rather than children. In the spirit of Christmas giv-
ing let’s make this Christmas special for them. Keep in
mind you do not have to purchase their entire list. They
are simply suggestions. It is also possible for 2 or more
families to share one Christmas tag. Gifts should be re-
turned to the back of St. Alphonsus with tags securely
taped, no later than Dec. 13th as they deliver the gifts be-
tween Dec. 14-18.
Ministry Volunteers needed for Christmas and Mary
Mother of God — If you can help please let Sue or
Rose know at SA and Cherri at SJ. Thanks!
Holy Day of Obligation
Immaculate Conception Masses
December 7th- Vigil of Immaculate Conception 7pm(SJ)
December 8th- Immaculate Conception 8am (SJ)
December 8th- Immaculate Conception 7pm (SA)
December 8th — Begins the Year of Mercy
Census Update in Progress—St. Alphonsus and St.
Joseph Parishioners were mailed the Advent Calendar and
letter from Fr. Ron including their current registration –
Please take the time to update your registration with
current phone number, email, and family names.
BLANK REGISTRATION FORMS are in back of church
if you are interested in joining. Your children 18 and older
are to be registered separately—Please mail in your forms
or drop them in the collection basket. Call with any
questions. Thank you.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS: Bishop Daniel Thomas will gather with the priests of the
Diocese on Monday afternoon, November 30,2015, at
Our Lady of Consolation Basilica and National Shrine,
Carey, for a DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFI-
CATION OF PRIESTS. With the beginning of Advent
and the Year of Mercy approaching
(Dec.8), this gathering will provide a unique and timely
opportunity to nurture priestly identity, fraternity,and uni-
ty. Bishop Thomas has invited Bishop Michael Burbidge
of Raleigh, NC, to be the spiritual director for the day,
which will include prayer, spiritual reflection, Eucharistic
Adoration, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament
of Penance. The day will conclude with the priests having
supper together. Please pray for Bishop Thomas and the
priests of our Diocese, as well for Bishop Burbidge, that
this Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will
bear fruit for our priests in holiness of life and in their
service to the Lord and His Church. Pray that our priests
will be faithful and compassionate ministers of God’s
mercy as we all prepare to celebrate the Year of Mercy
called by Pope Francis.
