8
STO SSO I T : o To s . H l t l -ol @st . .o I TO OF F IT FO M TIO : o t . C ll ll–ol @st . .o I TO OF OUT MI IST I S: T loss out -ol @st . .o MUSI I TO : w sku us -ol @st . .o IS S T : C s k k -ol @st . .o IS MI IST S: T loss , tu st P sto l C Cu sk P lp u, CIA o st ol / ut st - ll t to OUT MI IST : out st -ol @st . .o k u zkowsk , t o IS USI SS MI IST TO : o Cu sk T UST S: P ul H l C st IS OFFI OU S: o -T u s -4 p - oo a n el 71 Main t En i tt, .olg o .org ( 7 74 -7417 ax ( 7 7 -44 a nt m e a a hingt n v En i tt, .s -a ros par s .org ( 7 7 4- ax ( 7 7 - 947 . h l . l gl sr . rg b r 1 , 1 - Th rd d dv t MASS D OL TAFF T. S TAFF IS USI SS MI IST TO : Hl k s k s@s o.o IS S T : P ll s ozls p o z l s@s o.o I TO OF F IT FO M TIO : w ll ll @s o.o MUSI I TO : Ap ll us 1 4@ ol. o M I T : Ys sk T UST S: o o sk l u IS OFFI OU S: o -T u s - p -1 p ______________ ull n ln : Tu s 1 :00 oo C: k -ol @st . .o t. A os : p o z l s@s o.o ND r 4 00 . rs 7 45 L 10 00 L 11 0 . rs 7 00 L DAY 0 L s 1 05 . rs W s 0 L N ss h rs Fr 1 05 . rs F rs Fr 1 L E r - 1 . rs hl L (s sh l I s rg r s, h r sh sw r s r r h 1- 77- 44-

Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    2

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:

Deacon Thomas M. Harley

[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Robert N. Cargill bcargill–[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH

MINISTRIES:

Terri Blosser

[email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Drew Deskur ● [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY:

Chris Becker

[email protected]

PARISH LAY MINISTERS:

Terri Blosser, Liturgy Ministry & Pastoral Care

Mary Fran Cummiskey & Philip LaDue, RCIA

Domestic Violence/ Ruth Ministry-call the Rectory

YOUTH MINISTRY:

[email protected]

Becky Kruczkowski, Beth Morin

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

John Cummiskey

TRUSTEES: Paul Heiland & Christine Free

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9am-4 pm; Friday 9-Noon

Our Lady of

Good Counsel Church

701 W Main St ● Endicott, NY

www.olgcendicott.org

(607) 748-7417

Fax: (607) 785-6454

Saint Ambrose Parish

203 Washington Ave ● Endicott, NY

www.st-ambroseparish.org

(607) 754-2330

Fax: (607) 785-6947

PASTOR

Rev. Michael P. Galuppi • [email protected]

December 16, 2018 - Third Sunday of Advent

MASS SCHEDULE

OLGC STAFF

ST. AMBROSE STAFF

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

Helen Makers

[email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY:

Phyllis Gonzales

[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Dawn Valla

[email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Jim Apicella

[email protected]

MAINTENANCE:

Gary Yesensky

TRUSTEES:

John Bombaski & Michael Brunner

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9-3 pm; Friday 9-1 pm

______________

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday by 12:00 Noon

OLGC: [email protected]

St. Ambrose: [email protected]

WEEKEND:

Saturday 4:00pm St. Ambrose

Sunday 7:45am OLGC

10:00am OLGC

11:30am St. Ambrose

7:00pm OLGC

WEEKDAY:

Monday 8:30am OLGC

Tuesday 12:05 St. Ambrose

Wednesday 8:30am OLGC

No Mass on Thursday

Friday: 12:05 St. Ambrose

First Friday: 12 noon OLGC

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday 2:30-3:15 at St. Ambrose

Monthly at OLGC (see schedule)

And By Appointment

In case of emergency need

of a priest, the

parish answer service

can be reached at:

1-877-344-2396

Page 2: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

2

THE SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: At St. Ambrose Saturday: 2:30-3:15 pm or by

appointment. (no confessions on Holy Days and on holidays.)

Monthly on Sunday evenings at OLGC from 6:00-6:40 pm on

1/6/19. ‘Light is on Confessions’ at St. Ambrose Church

from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, December 17th.

Baptism: Baptisms may be scheduled during Masses or outside

of Mass. For information and to schedule a date, please call the

parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with our staff at least

six months in advance.

RCIA Program: Persons wishing to explore the Catholic faith

and receive the sacraments of initiation, please call the director of

faith formation at the parish office.

Pastoral Ministry: Parishioners confined to home who would

like to receive the Eucharist should contact the parish office.

Saturday, December 15 –

4:00 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Mass for living & deceased Mothers & Fathers

Sunday, December 16 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

7:45 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Sally Giuffrida, Happy Birthday / Syl Giuffrida & Family

10:00 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Rosa Decker / Family

11:30 AM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Robert Morgan / Family

7:00 PM Mass (At OLGC) Fr. Cerwonka Scheduled Celebrant

Mass for the People & Vocations

Monday, December 17 -

8:30 AM Mass - Miraculous Medal Novena (At OLGC)

+ John Ruggieri / John Rybcinski & Sally Thatcher

9:00-10:00 AM - Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

Tuesday, December 18 –

12:05 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Louis & Louise Fabrizio / Family

Wednesday, December 19 -

7:50 AM - Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy

8:30 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ John Mohney, 28th Anniversary / Family

+ Tom Herman, 2nd Anniversary / Toni & Family

Thursday, December 20 -

No Mass

Friday, December 21 –

12:05 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Glen Merten / Mary Lou Merten

Saturday, December 22 –

4:00 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ John Salko / Family

Sunday, December 23 – 4th Sunday of Advent

7:45 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Frank Tinklepaugh, 9th Anniversary / Maria & Family

10:00 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Larry Hynes, 9th Anniversary / Family

11:30 AM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Thomas Closser / Wife, Elaine

7:00 PM Mass (At OLGC) Fr. Galuppi Scheduled Celebrant

Mass for the People & Vocations

———CALENDAR OF THE WEEK———

��

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

Happy “Gaudete” Sunday, the third Sunday

of Advent, whose pink/rose color signifies that we’re

more than half-way to Christmas than when we began.

It is a weekend that we are reminded to be joyful, and

amidst all that is happening, to take time to savor what

is good and beautiful around us.

I want to thank everyone for their generosity

toward our Thanksgiving food baskets. Though we

started off slowly, it was another successful year, with

the parishes serving more than 400 households locally.

Thanks too for your assistance with all of the various

Christmas food, goods, and gift drives. I need you to

know that your efforts are appreciated and never taken

for granted.

As we approach Christmas, there are three op-

portunities coming up for the Sacrament of Reconcili-

ation. There is a Penance Service this Sunday 12/16 at

4pm at St. Francis Church in Hillcrest as well as this

Thursday 12/20 at 7pm at St. Anthony’s; and finally at

St. Joseph’s, at Holy Family, and here at St. Ambrose,

on Monday 12/17 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm (Holy

Family will end at 6:00) “the Light is On”. I urge you

that if you have been to confession recently, please

skip “the Light is On,” and save it for people who

have been away from the Sacrament for a long time

and are in serious need of the reconciliation. I hope

you all have a great week.

God bless,

Fr. Michael

Page 3: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

3

YOUR OFFERTORY TRUST

Thank you for your offerings to our parishes and your support

throughout the year. ~Fr. Michael

St. Ambrose Regular collection: $5,797.00

OLGC Envelopes & Loose: $9,742.44

OLGC Youth: 61.41

Total: $9,803.85

Pray for the Sick of St. Ambrose and OLGC

AMMC, Keith Andrews, Marlene Bagg, Joseph Biviano, Wil-

liam C. Brunner, Chris Chechatka, Hugo Ciccone, Tim Com-

fort, Ed Contino, Paul Cucco, Dr. Kathy Demaree, Kathy

Donnelly, Dr. K. Demaree, Geoffrey Eck, William Fabrizi,

Peter Felo, Jim Fitzgerald, Joanne Gay, R. Gorski, Mary

Hopko, Eileen Hurley, Marie & Tommy Iacovelli, Sandy Ir-

ving, Kris Ann Kvassay, Carol Koch, LGG, Larissa, Dr. Peter

Lethin, Julia M., Patrick & Carol Maughan, Dawn

McDonough, Jerry & Kevin McNulty, Maureen Monteiro,

Steve & Rose Pauk, Rosana Cunha Rocha, Orlando Sacco,

Jaimie Sherling-Potvin, Rosana Cunha Rocha, Dr. Mario Sil-

vestri, Chuck Sinclair, James Sisenstein, Maria Louise Smith,

Maureen Smith, Jessica Supa, Pat Ulmen, Annette Yacono

Call the parish office of either St. Ambrose or OLGC to have

some one placed on the bulletin prayer list. Names will be left on

the list for 1 month. At the end of that time names will be re-

moved unless you call the office to request continuation.

Please note that Prayer Network Requests: should be made to

the following:

OLGC call Ginny M. @ 201-9910 or 444-3268

St. Ambrose call Kathleen Tinklepaugh @ 607-785-5462.

U.S. Military Prayer List

ARMY: Ed Brady, Anthony J. Brown, Thomas Carey, Donald

Fallin, Andrew Gregor, Garrett Hendershott, John Hashem, Chuck

Hranek, Joe Hranek, Linda Kobus, Paul Musa, Jr., Chaplain, Alex

Pfister, Edward Quaranta, Captain J.P. Rebello, Joshua Sherling,

Tyler Spadine, Corey Starchok, Smith Wagner, Jason Wilson,

Robert Zielinski

NAVY: Mitchel Carroll, Jon Donaldson, Emil Ishley, Maria

Lescord, Thomas Logan, Heather Resue, Justin Rider, Dylan Urban

AIR FORCE: Joseph Biggs, Alex Clark, Robert DeVito, Joshua

Dickinson, Derrick Lescord, Jason McMicken, Ernest McQuade,

William Sherrill, James Sweeney, Michael Ulmen, Morgan Vy-

mislicky

MARINES: Joshua Balles, Anthony Dorn, Adam Gates, Erik

Kobs, Scott Kupres, Zachary Reardon, Justin Rent, Shawn Runne,

Michael Spadine

NATIONAL GUARD: Louis J. Alfonsetti, Dominic Barillaro, Jeff

Kneer

RESERVES: Robert Maloney

From the Heart Card Ministry: One of our card senders

would like to send cards, on special occasions, to your military

family members. If you are interested, please email the address

to ([email protected]) or call Sue at 625-4498.

ST. AMBROSE AND OLGC COMBINED

MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 22/23

SATURDAY - 4:00 P.M. At St. Ambrose

Altar Servers B. Miller & B. Wagner

Eucharistic Host A. Mazzatti, P. Ryan, M. Thompson

Eucharistic Cup A. Morales, S. Reardon, M. Zibbon,

S. Huynh

Lector 1 M. Scalzo

Lector 2 L. DeLuca

Usher K. Lane

SUNDAY - 7:45 A.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers E. Closser & D. Testa

Eucharistic Host M. Loftus, N. Pianella

Eucharistic Cup M. Smith, K. Hamlin, K. Coyle,

B. Casey

Lector 1 M. Cleveland

Lector 2 M. Carroll

SUNDAY - 10:00 A.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers S. Perkins, L. & A. Scalcione

Eucharistic Host B. Medwetz, R. Pipher

Eucharistic Cup C. Haupt, D. & G. DeMorat,

M. Barillaro

Lector 1 A. Martone

Lector 2 M. Haupt

SUNDAY - 11:30 A.M. At St. Ambrose

Altar Servers N. Hopkins, J. Moore

Eucharistic Host P. Hurdum, K. Serwik, E. Singleton

Eucharistic Cup R. LaRose, F. Frankovsky, C. Titti,

H. Makers

Lector 1 L. Davis

Lector 2 J. Singleton

Usher E. Contino

SUNDAY - 7:00 P.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers N. & S. Pangilinan

Eucharistic Host S. Garrett, A. Silvernail,

M. Westerlund

Eucharistic Cup V. Kane, L. Pangilinan

Lector 1 H. Miller-Jones

Lector 2 D. Krummenacker

Page 4: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

4

DATES TO REMEMBER

St. Ambrose

12/17 4 - 7:00 pm - “The Light is On” @ St. Ambrose

12/18 11:20 am - Rosary/ Miraculous Medal Novena

12:45 pm - Legion of Mary- MCH

12/19 5:30 pm - Soup Kitchen- Christmas Dinner

7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal

12/20 12:45 pm - Knitters Group

6:00 pm - Dress Rehearsal Christmas Play

12/21 11:20 am - Rosary

COLLECTION COUNTERS : Mon. Dec. 17: Team A

SOUP KITCHEN: Dec. 19th : 3rd Week Team

ALTAR CARE: Dec. Team: Mary Inman

MOTHER TERESA’S CUPBOARD: would appreciate

donations of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni &

cheese.

*******************

Calling All Bakers!: We are looking for

bakers to make cookies for the St. Am-

brose Soup Kitchen Christmas dinner on

Wed. Dec. 19

th

. The cookies are distributed with candy in

goody bags. Please drop off cookies at the parish office

by Mon. Dec. 17

th

. Any questions contact Rose @ 754-

0289. We thank you in advance for your generosity!

Christmas Pageant: The St. Ambrose

Christmas Pageant will take place at the

11:30 mass on Sunday, Dec. 23rd. All chil-

dren ages 4 yrs and up are invited to partici-

pate. There will be 2 rehearsals: 12/16 during

class and dress rehearsal 12/20 @ 6pm in the church. Par-

ticipants must attend at least 1 rehearsal. To help call the

parish office (754-2330) or contact Dawn Valla at

[email protected].

Advent Projects: Week 4 - Dec. 22 & 23 -We are collect-

ing Toilet Paper for Mother Teresa’s Cupboard. There are

bins at the church entrances for you to place these items.

Thank you for your generous giving to those in need.

Religious Education:

The last OLGC Elementary Classes for 2018 are Sunday,

December 16, and Tuesday, December 18. OLGC Elementary

Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8

2019.

St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION:

12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation - School & MCH

12/23 - No Classes - Christmas Break

12/30 - No Classes - Christmas Break

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OLGC Holiday Fair Items are now located in the OLGC

school. Thank you for your continued support.

Our OLGC Funeral Luncheon teams are in need of addi-

tional volunteers to fill out the teams for an easier work-

load. This involves setting up, minimal food preparation (no

real cooking), serving the food, and cleanup. PLEASE

search your hearts and see if God might be asking you to

help out on an occasional basis. Call the OLGC rectory or

email Terri at outreach-olgc.stny.rr.com.

Cold weather is here and with it is the need for warm

clothing for our PreK and kindergarten students in the En-

dicott, Binghamton elementary schools and Head

Start. Please place your donations of: packaged under-

wear sizes 4-6, sweatpants with elastic waistbands sizes 4

-6, packages of new socks size small, new sneakers sizes

11-13 1/2 and mittens and hats in the box placed at the

OLGC Grippen Street entrance. If you have any questions,

please call Ginny 201-9910.

OLGC Dates to Remember

12/18 - 6:30 pm Ministry Meeting

12/19 - 7:00 pm Yarn Ministry Meeting

12/21 - 3:00-7:00 pm Lourdes Mobile Mammogram Van

12/21 -5:30 pm Soup Kitchen (see health care assistance below)

1st Friday: UHS Community Outreach

2nd Friday of Month - Blood Pressure Checks done

Last Friday of Month - 4:30-6:00 pm United Health Care Rep

PLEASE NOTE: No Soup Kitchen on Friday 12/28

Page 5: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

5

OUTREACH CORNER:

Outreach Ministry e-mail: [email protected]

OLGC FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

For The Pantry…Peanut butter & Jelly

potatoes canned or packaged, baked beans

REMINDER: If UE Schools cancel for weather issues,

OLGC Soup Kitchen is also Canceled that Friday evening.

OLGC Soup Kitchen: We have several teams in need

of new volunteers. If interested in volunteering call the

Rectory 748-7417 or email [email protected]. Thank

you.

Lourdes Mobile Mammography will be coming to

OLGC on Dec 21

st

from 3pm-7pm. To schedule an ap-

pointment and preregister, please call: Lourdes

Hospital Central Scheduling: 798-5723.

Beginning in 2019, the Lourdes Mammography Mobile will

come every other month instead of monthly. The first date in

2019 is Friday, February 15th from 3:00 – 7:00.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets: I would like to thank

everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving and

Christmas Baskets. We served 135 families for each holi-

day. I can ensure you that every recipient was very grate-

ful and appreciative of your generosity and expressed it

when picking up their baskets. You are truly an amazing

and generous parish.

Volunteers are needed to help on THIS Monday 12/17 at

1:00 PM to unload and organize all the perishables as well

as the non-perishables in the Father Hobbes room for lat-

er pick up. With many hands this should only take about 1

-1 1/2 hours. We also need a few adults to help the stu-

dents in the evening at 3:45 to help distribute the bags. If

you are able to help please contact Karen at

[email protected] Anything you can do will be appre-

ciated. ~Karen Babicek

Virtus Training: It is recommended that all church volun-

teers take the Safe Environment Training Class. If you are

in need of training, please go to Virtus.org, select Syracuse

Diocese to view classes offered & register online.

Showers of Hope: If you are interested in helping out with

Showers of Hope, St. Patrick's in Binghamton will continue

to supply showers throughout the winter on Thursdays 11:30

am-1:30 pm. Contact Barb at 722-1060 at St Patricks Church

if interest in volunteering. �

——YOUTH CORNER—–—

All events open to OLGC & St. Ambrose Students

�������������������������� �������� �������������������

����������������������� �!�"�#������������������!��� �!���

����������������� ����� ������������ ���������� ����� �

������������������������������ ��������������������� ����

���� ������ !������ ����������������������������

tours, Mass with Bishop Cunningham at the Na�onal Basilica,

visit to the Lourdes Shrine, and a�endance at the Life is Very

"����#���������$ �� �������$������ ����� �����% &� �

���!��'�"(������)����������������� �������������������

�����%�&!������������!�Registraon is due ASAP! $����

��������*�)������&+�,+�-�� � ��-&�!�

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please Note

Ministry Leaders – Reminder that our quarterly meeting is

this coming Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DECORATORS NEEDED! On Sunday, De-

cember 23

rd

at 11:00 a.m. we will be decorating the church for

Christmas. Many hands make light work, and think of the pride

and joy you will experience knowing that you helped make the

church beautiful for the Christ Child! Please join us for fun,

laughter, and decorating!

GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE THIS CHRISTMAS!

Christmas gift cards are available at the entrances of OLGC

for donations to “our” girls in Uganda. Each card states a do-

nation has been given in honor of your loved one. Select a

card and drop donation in an envelope marked “UGANDA

MISSION” in the OLGC collection basket. If your donation

is in check form, BE SURE TO MARK “UGANDAN MIS-

SION” on the memo line or it will not be included in the

Uganda collection. It’s perfect for the person you can’t think

what to buy, and your donation will make a tremendous differ-

ence in the lives of these girls!

The Women’s Empowerment Ministry will be

meeting on Wednesday, December 19th in the OLGC School

Resource Center at 1:00 pm. Along with continued support for

Safe Harbour and the Ugandan Mission, WE is taking on a

new project. We will be working with the Jennie F. Snapp

middle school to assist the young people there. There is a 65%

poverty rate at this Endicott school, and assistance is very

much needed. Please give some thought to joining our efforts.

Everyone is welcome!

Page 6: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

6

A Joyful Sunday. The Third Sunday (Dec. 16) of Advent

is also known as Gaudete (gow-DET-eh) Sunday. The

word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words “gaudium,”

joy, and “gaudeo,” to rejoice or be glad. Gaudete Sunday

occurs eight to thirteen days before Christmas, and the near-

ness of this major feast is reason for great joy.

Gaudete is taken from the Entrance Antiphon: “Rejoice in

the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is

near” (paraphrase, Phil 4:4-5). Advent is a time of joyful

expectation and eager preparation for the Solemnity of

Christmas. Gaudete Sunday offers a one-day respite to look

ahead to the joyful celebration of the Nativity.

Advent Wreath prayer for Week 3: Dec. 15 & 16: Joy

Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season.

May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We

want to find you in the everyday moments and come with

hearts of gratitude to your manger on Christmas. Amen.

(Prayer is from DynamicCatholic.com)

*********************

The ST. AMBROSE SANCTUARY LAMP burns this

week to the glory of Almighty God and for the memory of

Dominic & Mary Valabek at the request of the family of

their family.

The OLGC Sanctuary Lamp burns this week to the

glory of God and in memory of Jean & Chuck Reardon

at the request of the Reardon Family.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE�

Christmas Eve Mass 4:00 – OLGC – Fr. Michael, celebrant�

Christmas Eve Mass 4:00 – AMB – Fr. Chris Seibt, celebrant�

Christmas Eve Mass 6:00 – AMB – Fr. Michael, celebrant�

Christmas Mass 12:00 a.m. – OLGC – Fr. Michael, celebrant�

Christmas Mass 8:30 a.m. – AMB – Fr. Michael, celebrant�

Christmas Mass 10:30 a.m. – OLGC – Fr. Michael, celebrant�

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE from

the Office of Family Life Education (A

Hope Appeal Agency)

Today’s gospel tells us to SHARE! This

Christmas resist the pressure to give token gifts. Instead, use

those funds to give necessities to the poor. If our impoverished

brothers and sisters are not on our gift list, we’ve missed the

point of Christmas.

OLGC CYO Home Games

12/18 - 6:00 pm JV White vs Holy Family

12/20 - 4:30 pm JV Blue vs. St. Francis blue

12/20 - 6:00 pm JV Orange vs. St. Francis white

12/20 - 7:30 pm OLGC Varsity vs. St. Francis

12/22 - 8:30 am 5/6 Turrigiano vs St. Vincent

12/22 - 10:00 am 3/4 Thomas vs St. Joseph

12/22 - 11:30 am 3/4 Brooks vs Holy Family

12/22 - 1:00 pm 5/6 Furney vs ME Hoops

12/30 - 4:00 pm OLGC JV Blue vs. OLGC JV White

OLGC Mon/Wed Mass Reminder: If UE Schools are

CLOSED or DELAYED due to ANY WEATHER ISSUE the

OLGC 8:30 am Mass will be MOVED to Noon on that same day.

St. Ambrose’s Tuesday & Friday Masses will be at 12:05

pm unless there is a state of emergency declared.

News / About Town

A pilot program called LaunchPad@GFJ began in March

at the G.F. Johnson Memorial Library to help adults to

achieve their high school equivalency. Volunteers Tutors

needed to work with adult students. For more info contact

Jennifer Musa at 778-5088 or email at mu-

[email protected].

Compassion Builders is a home repair ministry of First

Presbyterian Church, Endicott. They are a resource of vol-

unteer to serve individuals & families in our community by

providing home repair assistance to homeowners who face

health, aging or financial challenges. To volunteer or get

more info contact Derek Washburn at Compassionbuild-

[email protected] or call 748-1554.

CRUISE NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA! Join Fr.

Ryan & Fr. Tim Taugher in February 2020 for a trip of a

lifetime! Cruise departs from Sidney on Feb. 1 aboard Hol-

land America's Nordam and arrives in Auckland on Feb. 13.

Call Touraid Travel at 518-563-5605 and ask for Christina

King or [email protected]. All deposits are fully

refundable until Sept. 30, 2019. What a great Christmas

present for 2018 and 2019! Reservations are requested by

January 15.

Page 7: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com OLO Good Counsel, Endicott, NY 06-0139

(607) 754-8020 Reservations 1-800-531-4667 Free Wi Fi, Cable, Parking And Continental Breakfast 2603 East Main St. • Endwell, NY www.knightsinn-ny.com • Fax: 607-754-6768 Serving the community for many years Part of the Wyndham Hotel Group

Vestal Wine and Liquor Store

4 Corners Plaza next to Big Lots!607-785-8451

9:30-9:30 Monday thru SaturdaySunday 12:00-6:00

www.vestalwineandliquor.com

ANGELINE’SFLORIST748-7345

ENDICOTT ARTISTIC MEMORIAL CO.CEMETERY MEMORIALS

MAUSOLEUMS • MONUMENTS • MARKERS • BRONZE2503 E. Main StreetEndicott, NY 13760

(Opposite Riverhurst Cemetery)

(607) 785-3731www.endicottmemorials.com

ASSOCIATES IN ORAL ANDMAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, P.C.RANDOLPH A. HOLLY, D.D.S.Diplomate American Board OfOral And Maxillofacial Surgery

1003 Monroe • Endicott 757-0455

Jim Roma’s BakeryPizza & Deli

Roma’s Beverage & Redemtion CenterOpen 7-Days 748-7425

JEFF KIESPhone: 607-625-2250 Box 8768 Rt. 434Jeffkies.com Apalachin, NY 13732

(607) 754-2424 • 1-800-407-3343119 Washington Ave., Endicott • Mike Packs

www.endicottflorsitonline.com

AIR TEMPHeating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

1165 Front St. Binghamton772-8362

Area’s Only Linc Service ContractorFor All Of Your Heating & Cooling Needs

Anthony J. CiotoliHeating & A/CHeating & Air ConditioningCommercial & Residential

797-0664

Dan [email protected]

Cell: 607-343-8466

ConcreteDriveways • Patios SidewalksBasement FloorsGarage Floors Foundation Walls

ExcavatingRetaining Walls

Contact David Savich to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6384

607-771-1700421 PLAZA DRIVE VESTAL, NY 13850

THE AREAS PREMIER STAND-ALONE MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

We work exclusively with Families affected by Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Receive your FREE GIFT on your Community Tour by

mentioning this Ad!

10% OFFWith This Ad

526 Hooper RdEndwell, NY

748-1171

607-741-9921GOOD FOODGOOD BEERGOOD FUN!!!

114 N. Page Ave., Endicott, NYNew Owners: Bob & Mary Kay Dykeman

Page 8: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel …...Classes resume on Sunday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 8 2019. St. Ambrose FAITH FORMATION: 12/16 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation

THIS SPACE IS

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com OLO Good Counsel, Endicott, NY 06-0139

ALLEN MEMORIAL HOME, INC.

511-13 East Main StreetEndicott, New York 13760(607) 754 – 0110

For Pre Funding, No Payment,Traditional & Cremation Options –

Call or visit us at www.allenmemorial.com

140 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790(607) 729-4933

C o m p u t e r s f o r H o m e & B u s i n e s s

Repairs • Upgrades • New & Used Computers • Training

Ave Maria Catholic ShopStatues • Medals • Books • Jewelry

Cards • Crucifixes • Rosaries • BiblesCDs & DVDs • Supplies & much more166 Harry L Drive • Johnson City, NY

607-770-4575 • www.avemariacatholicshop.com

MarchuskaGlass, LLC.

Endicott, NYCommercial & Residential

(607) 786-3762

501 Day Hollow RoadEndicott, NY 13760

748-5351timvoorheesautorepair.com

300 E. Main St., Endicott, NY 13760 607-785-0411 6519 Rt. 434, Apalachin, NY 13732 607-625-3010 765 Main St., Vestal, NY 13850 607-748-4695

www.colemananddaniels.com

Mark J. Murphy & Steven Gabriel, Co-OwnersRonald Yurecka, Licensed Manager

FUNERAL HOME, LLC

NICK’SGARAGE

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC

AUTO REPAIR

625-30151429 Main Street

Apalachin, NY

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

SALES AIRSERVICE CONDITIONING

Est. 1917 - 4 Generations of Reliable Service1555 Union Center - Maine Hwy

• All Types of Countertops• Free In-House Designs & Estimates• PRICED BELOW HOME CENTERS

Ph/Fax: (607) 785-1931www.kitchenconceptsgb.com

Clem & Barbara Poteran

Rick Pascucci | [email protected]/Kitchen & Bath

Flooring • Siding • Windows • Doors • PorchesDecks • Ceramic Tile • Interior Painting

• Free Estimates • Quality Workmanship • Insured“No Job Too Small”

absolutcare.com(607) 238-6417

www.murraystile.com607-754-9306

Sales & Installation

(607) 797-2006500 North Street • Endicott, NY 13760

BUS LINESShafer’s• Sr. Citizen Tours• School and Church Groups. etc.

Providing compassionate, spiritually-centered care to our community.

www.lourdes.com

WINDOWS • SIDING

DOORS • AWNINGS

ENCLOSURES

ROOFING

(607) 785-8656

215 Washington Ave • Endicott607-484-1604

[email protected]

3125 E. Main St. • Endwell, NY607-748-7369

www.pullanopt.com

WE REPRESENT ALL MAJOR CRUISE LINESDave Baker - (607) 786-0607Your Personal Cruise Specialist

[email protected]

Call for Exciting Family & Group Opportunities