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Second Sunday Ordinary Time January 14, 2018
PREPARE for NEXT SUNDAY'S MASS: Readings found in the Gather Hymnal # 987
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm: 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Gospel: M ark 1:14-20
MEMORIAL CANDLES FOR THE WEEK OF January 21, 2018
MASS INTENTIONS & DEVOTION Saturday, January 13 8:30 - 9:30 am: SN: Confessions 4:30 pm: SN: Pat & Honey Gentile (Loraine & Gary Solvesky) Jose Moro (Genie Natale) Jennie Domico (Norma & Ben Bruno) Edward Vrabel (Isabelle Walko) Joe VanOudenhove (Sis & Joe VanOudenhove) Joe Durick (Loretta Cioci) Sunday, January 14 8:00 am: HT: Andrew Garchar (Carol Vargo) 10:45am: SN: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish Monday, January 15 9:00 am: SN: Kenneth Oravec (Michael Begala) Tuesday, January 16 8:30 am: HT: Infant Jesus of Prague Novena 9:00 am: SN: Dorothy Jurus (Antonucci Family) Wednesday, January 17 9:00 am: SN: Angelo Delfre (Joseph & Assunta Delfre) 9:30 am - 8:00 pm: SN: Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, January 18 9:00 am: SN: Prayer Service with Communion Friday, January 19 9:00 am: SN: Ann & Ben Bassetti (Popio Family) Saturday, January 20 8:30 - 9:30 am: SN: Confessions 4:30 pm: SN: Frank Trimble (Wife & Family) Andy & Catherine Zoldak (Family) Edward Roman & David Roman (Roman Family) Antonio Battaglini (Angela & Carmen Ramunno) Frank Zajac (Colleen Graham) James Yannerella (Family) Sunday, January 21 8:00 am: HT: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish 10:45am: SN: James Delsignore (Joann Brown)
Our return to God for Blessings onSunday, January 7, 2018
Stewardship Thought: “Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” - John 1:38 What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do.
John Kostelnak (Family) SN James & Josephine DeChellis (Family) SN
Bible Sharing & Discussion with Deacon John: Meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the parish office. All are invited, all are welcome! There will be no Bible Study on Monday, January 15. Meetings will resume on January 22, 2018.
January 7th Collection: 2018 2017 Budget $12,500.00 Actual $11,499.57 $10,174.00 Envelopes Mailed Adults: 1146 Envelopes Returned Adults: 368 Mass Attendance: 683
Safely Home Please remember in your prayers
the souls and families of Nicholas Rucci
Michael Fiorentine
Charles Greenwalt Sr.
ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, January 20, 2018
4:30 pm: SN: Derek & Vincent Linden Sunday, January 21, 2018
8:00 am: HT: Mitchell & Garrett Bogan 10:45 am: SN: Lance & Lars Byo
visit our WEBSITE for complete schedule @ www.cosparish.org
45 Years of Hurting Women & Men After 45 years of legalized abortion, millions of women, men, families and friends are hurting from their regret. There is Hope and Healing available. For CONFIDENTIAL help contact Project Rachel of N.E. Ohio at 888-259-4806 or [email protected]. Defend the Unborn! Join the March for Life on January 19, 2018 Buses are being organized in various locations throughout the Diocese of Youngstown to take pilgrims to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. To find a bus near you contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at [email protected] or 330-744- 8451, ext.272. Mass for Life Scheduled this January 2018 Each year in January we recall the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that effectively legalized abortion on demand throughout the United States. Our diocese hosts the Mass for Life as a prayerful reminder that we “must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.” Bishop Murry will preside at the Mass for Life on: - Sunday, January 21, at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). The Mass for Life will be followed by a reception. All are welcome – no reservations needed. For more information call 330-744-8451 ext.272 or contact [email protected]. “White Mass” for all Health Professionals Including Mental Health Workers The Annual White Mass – celebrating and recognizing the ministry and work of those in the health professions – will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 4:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Columba located at 154 W. Wood St. in Youngstown. Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., will preside. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. For more information call 330-744-8451 ext.272 or contact [email protected].
MISS BEHAVIOR SEARCHES FOR SYMBOLS
Dear Miss Behavior: Sometimes you speak of symbols or say that something is sym-bolic of something else. Could you elaborate? Thank you. Sincerely,
Curious Reader
Dear CR: A symbol is an object, a picture, or other tangible item that suggests something else. Our flag symbolizes our country, a rose suggests love, and a red cross with equal sides represents an international relief agency. The Catholic Church uses sym-bols extensively. For example, a crucifix symbolizes Jesus’ death and resurrection. A cross on top of a church steeple tells passers-by that this is a Christian church. Think of the symbols we often see in stained-glass windows, where a circle symbol-izes infinity, and an equilateral triangle may remind us of the Trinity. When saints are depicted in art, they often carry in their hands symbols connected to their lives; for example, St. Peter usually holds a set of keys; Jesus told Peter he was pre-senting him with the “keys of the kingdom,” symbolizing Pe-ter’s authority to lead the Church. The candles that we light at Mass remind us that Christ is the light of the world. I am sure that you can think of many other symbols. Most sym-bols are shared by an entire group of people, but I think it is also possible to have private symbols. Perhaps a painting or a design or a souvenir is symbolic for you. I think this is worth thinking about further. Until next time,
Miss Behavior
SAINT OF THE WEEK: SAINT SEBASTIAN
What we know about Saint Sebastian comes to us from legend. He is said to have been born in Naronne, Gaul (France) circa 256, served in the Roman army about 283, and supported the marytrs Marcellian and Marcus. Sebastian made many converts, including Nicostratus, who was in charge of prisoners, and Nicostratus’s wife Zoe, a deaf mute cured by Sebastian. He performed other miracles as well. Both the Emperor Diocletian and Emperor Maximian appointed Sebastian captain in the praetorian guards, though neither knew that Sebastian was a Christian. When his Christian identity was revealed, Sebastian was sentenced to death. His body was pierced by arrows, but the widow of St. Castulus retrieved his body and nursed him back to health. Not long after, Sebastian denounced the emperor for his persecution of Christians. Sebastian was then beaten to death, as the emperor had ordered. We can be relatively certain that Sebastian was a martyr and that he was venerated as early as the fourth century; the rest of his life is uncertain. Many artists, including Andrea Mantegna and Giovanni Bellini, have depicted Sebastian being pierced by arrows. Our saint died circa 288. Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of archers, athletes, and soldiers. We celebrate his feast on January 20.
HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY
SUPPORT GROUPS
WIDOW AND WIDOWERS - Register with Karen 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30pm-7:30pm at Hos-pice House • 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 11:00am-1:00pm at Hospice House
PET LOSS - Register with Kim 3rd Thursday of Month, 5:30pm-6:30pm Davis Becker FH Family Center, 8560 Market St., Boardman, Oh 44512 330-750-1393
NEW HORIZONS GRIEF SERIES The following groups begin every 8 weeks.
MAHONING COUNTY - Register with Kim Begins Thursday, January 4, 2018 10:30am-12:00pm - Hospice House Begins Monday, January 15, 2018 or March 19, 2018 5:30pm-7:00pm - Hospice House
The Quo Vadis AA Meetings are held at 8 p.m. Fridays in the St. Nicholas Lower Church Hall. This meeting is open to all seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Christ Our Savior Council #4471, 3rd Degree meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in the Holy Name Room in the Great Hall at 7PM. All members are encouraged to attend.
MOBILITY ON LOAN: the Knights of Columbus’ Mobility on Loan ministry has a nice inventory of wheelchairs, potty chairs, walkers, and crutches available for loan. Any parishioner having a need for one of the above listed devices or having one to donate, may contact brother knights Joe Wilkos at 330-782-6858 or Andy Brincko at 330-782-2400. Items are available for loan at no cost to the parishioners and immediate families of Christ Our Savior Parish and the brother knights and families of Council 4471. Note: please remember to return your loaned item when your need for it has passed. Contact Joe or Andy to arrange for your returns.
Our sick: Blake Doss, Marcia Styranec, Robert Arnoto, Regina Graygo, Julia Skalada, Robert Skalada, Tom Kolat, Wendy Pakalnis, Jeannette Rusu, Diane Javorsky, Michael Lombard, Linda Agnew, Heather Hanlon,
Carmella Bokros, Hannah Tringhese, Tom Wasko, Dominic Lippillo Jr., Sally Baldelli, Kathy Tomko, Edward Kellish, Pat Costello, Ulisse Sevi, Joe Van Oudenhove Sr., Maureen Johnson, Jack Witherow, Eleanor Sandy, Joe Tomko, Guy Savastano, Anna Leenheer, Loretta Cioci, Betty Stipetich & Michael Clemente, James Marco.
Our sick and homebound: Glor ia Russo, Lenora Freedy, Joe Guidos & Christine Peluso Kinsley.
For those in nursing homes: Dorothy Petro, Patr icia Watt, Florence Colburn, Mary Nichiporchick, Audrey Slanina, Mary Brenner, Ann Vinkler, Theresa Pitlik, Mary Lancy, Mary Agnes Rabosky, Andy Sandusky & Connie LaRiccia.
HOLY TRINITY PIROHY can be ordered by phone @ 330-755-0064 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Thursdays and 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Fridays. Containers are provided. Pick up is Friday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Cost: $6.00 per dozen Pirohy sales will resume in February.
FOOD PANTRY: The Christ Our Savior Parish Food Pantry at Holy Trinity Church is open from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Mondays for anyone in need of assistance. The food pantry is sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Christ Our Savior Parish. To maintain this wonderful new ministry to our parish we need to keep the shelves at the pantry full of non-perishable food items. Please use the donation boxes located in St. Nicholas Church and Holy Trinity Church as you are able to so we can continue to help those less fortunate in our community. The following items are needed for January: Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta & Tuna.
COMMUNITY MEAL: The next community dinner will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 5-6 PM in the Great Hall. Dinner will include Beef Vegetable Soup, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, and Dessert.
ATTENTION
CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISHIONERS
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Christ Our Savior Parish is sponsoring a Hoodie and Cold Weather Accessories Drive. Please bring your new or gently used hoodies, hats, gloves, etc. to the masses the weekend of January 20/21. The County Chapter will be distributing items to those in need in our area. Thank you again for your continued support of our ministry to the area’s less fortunate. With deepest thanks, Joann Burgmyer
Café Augustine presents Donuts & Drink Sundays JANUARY 14, 21, 28
8:30 AM - NOON
$2 PER PERSON / $10 PER FAMILY BRING CHURCH BULLETIN FOR SPECIAL PRICING
LOCATED IN THE NEWPORT LIBRARY 3730 MARKET ST. YOUNGSTOWN
234-254-4254
Café Augustine is a 501(3)c nonprofit organization. Tax-deductible donations are welcomed.
Come and join Cardinal Mooney High School for their Winter Open House on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Enjoy student guided tours; learn about financial assistance & Block Scheduling; enter for a chance to win one of two $500 tuition credits! Please RSVP at www.cardinalmooney.com/events
The ST. NICHOLAS ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY will NOT meet in January due to the weather. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the Great Hall after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
The Chapel Crochet & Knitting Group of Chr ist Our Savior Parish meets the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the St. Nicholas Lower Church. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Virginia Bartos at 330-406-0364 for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL
Saint Nicholas School and Office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2018 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. NIGHT AT THE RACES INFORMATIONAL FLYER AND HORSE FORM ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHURCH BULLETIN. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT! SAVE THE DATES! NIGHT AT THE RACES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2018. THE NEXT SAINT NICHOLAS SCHOOL QUARTER AUCTION WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2018. Cash For Cans – This is for aluminum cans only-no plastic, glass, newspapers, etc. (Cans can not be crushed) The Mahoning Valley Green Team will pick cans up at the main entrance of the school on the second Tuesday of every month. Next pick up will be Tuesday, February13th, 2018. Please have cans in bags marked Saint Nicholas School. Saint Nicholas School Mission Statement: Saint Nicholas School is a Catholic elementary school, founded in 1928 and serving families with students in grades kindergarten through eight. The school exists to provide an academically excellent Catholic education and promote high standards in behavior and respect. Saint Nicholas School serves the church and Struthers communities as well as the Mahoning Valley bonded together as a family in faith. We are deeply committed to nurturing our students through the teaching of the scriptures and promoting and modeling of service in accordance to the Gospel values. 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Sunday 7th vs St. Christine 7 Jan. 14th 2:00@Mooney Sunday 8th vs St. Christine 8 Jan. 14th 3:00@Mooney Saturday 7th vs St. Charles 7 Jan. 20th 12:00@ St. Charles Saturday 8th vs JFK 8 Jan. 20th 2:00@St. Charles
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FACEBOOK: ccd_cos PHONE: 330-755-6245 ext. 114 & 104
EMAIL: [email protected]
CCD: We will continue to accept registrations for the 2017-2018 CCD school year for Grades Kindergarten through Grade 8. All families—returning or new—need to turn in a registration form prior to class admittance. CHILDREN’S CHURCH: We will again be offering Our Children’s Church sessions at the Sunday 10:45 a.m. Mass for Children from age 3 to Grade 2. Parent leaders will present the Gospel reading to the children at their understanding level. We are always happy to accept parent volunteers. (Child Protection class and fingerprinting will be required to ensure the safety of our children!) Talk to the parent leader for further information. ALTAR SERVERS: If a Catholic student has made their First Holy Communion, they are eligible to be an altar server after they have received the proper training. Be sure to get an application from your teacher at St. Nicholas School or CCD, or stop in at the parish office for an application. High school and college students are also welcome to be servers.
WELCOME CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH
JANUARY 19th @ 7:05 pm
COME OUT FOR PITTSBURGH PENGUIN NIGHT
TICKETS WILL BE $13 if you call before 4pm on January 18th.
A Portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Church. To order tickets please call Todd Bergstrom at 330-746-5106. Tickets also available at the Christ Our Savior Parish Office.
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Benefit for Medical Expenses for Lisa Giancola Janci
BAKE SALE • 50/50 RAFFLE
CHINESE AUCTION
WHEN: January 19th, 2018
TIME: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: St. Nick’s Great Hall in Struthers
Chinese Auction Tickets:
1 for $1.00 • 7 for $5.00 • 15 for $10.00 • 30 for $20.00
50/50 Raffle Tickets:
1 for $1.00 • 7 for $5.00 • 15 for $10.00 • 30 for $20.00
Admission:
$10.00 Adults • $5.00 Ages 5-10 • 5 & under FREE
DINE IN or TAKE OUT
52 year old Lisa Giancola Janci is originally from
Struthers, and currently resides in Poland, Ohio. Lisa is in
Complete Heart Failure and in need of a heart transplant.
She was recently life-flighted to Allegheny General in
Pittsburgh, where a Left Ventricular Assist Device was
implanted to aid her failing heart. She is currently being
evaluated for a heart transplant, and will be placed on
the donor registry in 3-6 months.
Lisa and her husband Jeff are members of Christ Our
Savior Parish. Jeff is the President of the Holy Name
Society and has spent countless hours volunteering at
our Parish and St. Nicholas School. He has painted our
parish office, painted school classrooms, worked the
festival, bingo, drive-thru dinners and more. Please
support Lisa and Jeff. Buy your tickets now. Donations
are greatly appreciated!
For pre-sale dinner ticket info, please contact:
Toni Tuscano 330-506-6459 • Shanna Wirtz 330-506-9737
Jeff Janci 330-519-6822 • Lori Giancola 330-550-6795
Tickets also available at the Parish Office.
John & Catherine Gerlach By: Betty Grossen John & Carol Grossman, Joseph & Mary Kozak By: Mr. & Mrs. John Grossman Max P Belchyk Jr. By: Family Hassey-Bernard Families, Helen Carl, Helen Konek By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bernard Sarah Jean Davis, Donald & Mary Catherine Davis By: Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Davis Frank Babik By: Margaret Babik Millie & Jim Barone, Grace & Dan Pompeii, Danny Pompeii, Skip Pompeii By: Patricia Pompeii Alberto & Angiolina Cercone By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rubino John & Catherine Sweder, Steve & Mary Terlesky, Nancy Sweder, John Sweder Jr. By: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sweder Benny & Virginia Marapese, Mary Jane McCormick, Deceased Members of the John Marapese Family By: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fisher John & Mary Sedlacko, Robert Sedlacko By: Vivian Sedlacko Attilio Centofanti, Anthony Centofanti By: Mr. & Mrs. Patsy Retort Jr. Theresa Sepesy, Josephine Massei By: Mr.& Mrs. Robert Sepesy Louie Parenti, The Parenti Family & Tomei Family By: Mrs. Lola Parenti The Quinn Family By: Mr. Stephen Quinn Mary Ann Pirone By: Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Pera All Family Members By: Mrs. Anna Marie D’Abruzzi Lawrence & Darrold Carroll, Carroll & Singer Families By: Miss Marilyn Carroll Albert DeChellis, Marion & Antoinette Cumo By: Mrs. Angie DeChellis Tom Kopnicky, Nancy Fiorentine & Our Parents By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fiorentine Abigail Delacruz By: Ms. Eric Gonzalez Edward & Elizabeth Allshouse By: Family Katherine & Al Maytas, Red & Martha Aey By: Mr. & Mrs. James Maytas Fred & Helen Green, Jim & Helen Trepac, Mike & Mary Trepac, Joseph & Mary Friedman By: Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Green Anna Quattro, Mom & Dad Hatala, Dee Balogh, Jamie Serich & Glenn Shingledecker By: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Quattro Don Joseph & Family, Mary & Peter Banovich, Katherine & Al Denmeade By: Mrs. Marilyn Joseph Our Parents By: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kubina Gorenc Family By: Mrs. Edith Mrofchak Mrofchak Family By: Mr. George Mrofchak Jr. The Massaro Family By: Rose Marie Massaro James & Josephine DeChellis, Samuel & Dorothy Shubert By: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shubert Nora E. Seman By: Mr. John Seman
Michael & Kay Shabella, Louise Liggett By: Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Liggett Paul & Ellen Rose Dennison By: Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McGarry Jimmy DelSignore By: Joann Parishioners unable to attend Mass By: Nancy Nabakowski Cecil Almasy & Cvengros Family By: Mrs. Doris Almasy Tom Ringos By: Mrs. Sylvia Ringos Swan & Sedlacko Families By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sedlacko Larry & Shirley Barber, Rosemary Groner, Sherry Flaherty, Linda Jones & Mario Franceschelli By: Henry & Kathy Franceschelli Mrs. Ann Melone, Vincenzo & Mary Melone, Alois & Maria Frank By: Mr. Paul Melone Phillip Constantino & Mary Hanzely By: Mrs. MaryAnn Constantino John & Teresa Colista, Phillip Constantino, Dominic & Antoinette Colista & Family, Joseph & Anna Marie Clemente & Family By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Constantino Martha & Andrew Joseph, Michael Wagner By: Mrs. Dorothy Wagner Vito Carchedi, Benny & Virginia Marapese, Mary Jane Mc Cormick, John Marapese Family By: Mrs. Donna Carchedi The Restivo & Tomaskovic Families By: Mr.& Mrs. Joseph Restivo Louis & Virginia Boano By: Dr. Gary Boano Dr. Joseph J. Pavlicko & Frank M. “Susko” Pavlicko By: Mrs. Marie Pavlicko Deceased Members of Granchie & Bugno Families By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Granchie Guerrieri & Pennington Families By: Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Guerrieri Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Evanson, Michael Evanson, Jamie Evanson, Mr. & Mrs. John Nolan, Ernie Nicka & Bill Coon By: The Evanson Family Mrs. Linda Zairis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Leenheer Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Day
Christmas Flowers 2017
CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH
MINUTES OF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 18, 2017 @ SN
Attending: Father Martin, Doris Almasy, Jaclyn Blake, Richard Burns, Ray Delost, Deacon John, Benita Fisher,
Rosie Hollen, Betty Mc Cullough, Jamie Miller, Marie Pavlicko, and Bev Yurcisin.
Excused: Joann Burgmyer, Alison Kovach, Mikayla Mistovich, Stephen Mistovich, & Steve Tarajcak
1. Welcome: Ray Delost, President of Council called the meeting to order.
2. Opening Prayer: Rosie Hollen led council in prayer.
3. Minutes: Rosie Hollen, Beverly Yurcisin moved & Council approved the November 20, 2017 minutes. 4. Parishioner Time: None at this time.
5. Guest Speaker: None at this time.
6. Pastor’s Report: a. Council’s Bylaws: Council members received the Draft Copy of the Bylaws and are asked to review them
and get changes back to Marie. Recommended changes will be considered and reviewed by the Executive
Committee before final approval by Council.
b. Giving Tree: Process for the giving tree needs to be revised. Need a better system to know who has been
included and will be receiving a gift. There should be name tags on them with a note to remind parishioners to
return by a certain date and to create a database to keep track of all who returned the gifts.
c. Books for Christmas: The eighth-grade students helped Father Martin prepare for Christmas by wrapping
all the books, did all the cards for the Christmas mailing, the boxing of the mugs, and the envelopes. This is
part of the volunteer hours they are earning for confirmation. Father Martin is appreciative for their help.
d. Bingo: Proceeds from bingo are about 90% profit for the school. Help is needed to keep bingo operating.
Parents have always been a part of that volunteer group but now about 80% are non-parishioners and do not
volunteer their time for bingo. There is a real need to get more help with this activity.
e. New organ at Holy Trinity: A new “electronic organ” has been purchased for Holy Trinity. Matt White has
donated his time to set this up and Drew is providing assistance to get it set up.
7. Parish Calendar
a. Christmas Schedule::
g. December 28th – Christmas Party – Rectory 6:00 pm
h. Christmas Schedule
i. 23rd Saturday 4:30pm St. Nicholas and 6pm: Holy Trinity
ii. 24th Sunday: 9am St. Nicholas
iii. Christmas Eve: 4 PM – SN, 8 PM – HT; and Midnight – SN
iv. Christmas: 9AM HT, 11 AM SN
i. New Year – 9 am ONLY at SN – Not a Holy Day of Obligation
8. Reports from different groups, committees:
Deacon John
RCIA: the candidates did not want a break.
Bible Study: Will pick up again after the first of the year.
Betty McCullough – School Principal.
Giving Tree: Thanks to all for making the Giving Tree a success.
Guide to Reading Program: The Home Depot donated seven book shelves and two were bought for the
program.
K – 5 Classes: Enjoyed “Miracle on Easy Street.”
7 & 8th Grades: The snow day caused cancellation to the hockey game but it will be re-scheduled in April.
Pajama Day: Wednesday, December 20th will include a “collection of pennies for Santa.” .
Mooney Students: Students from Mooney, dressed as elves, visited K-2 classes giving candy canes to students.
Score Boards: Cardinal Mooney will be donating their score boards to SN when their new ones are installed
next season.
Jamie Miller, DRE
Youth Ministry: Dec. 3rd was the meet and greet to welcome Jamie Miller as the new DRE. There were 32
children in attendance with 10 parents willing to help. This was open to Gr. 7 – 12. The Teens would like to
plan a mission trip this summer. .
Upcoming Events: Donut Social – Jan 7th after 8:00 o’clock mass at HT and 10:45 am at SN. Students will be
talking to the church families about what is happening in youth ministry.
Phantom Hockey: The students will be promoting the Jan. 19th Phantom Hockey Game and will sell tickets for
this at the Donut Social @ $10.00 per ticket with $3.00 coming back to Youth Ministry.
Candy Sales: Students made $175.00 on their recent candy sale.
CCD: Dec. 5th had 16 children receiving their First Reconciliation. The Altar & Rosary Society provided a
reception for the families afterwards.
Breakfast with Santa: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on Dec. 17th was attended by over 100 children
from CCD and our Parish. Their support of this event is greatly appreciated.
Matt White: Matt will start doing music for CCD and plans to have a Children’s Choir.
9. New Items – none at this time.
10. Comments and concerns – none at this time.
11. Closing prayer: Rosie Hollen led council in closing prayer.
NEXT MEETING: December 28th – Christmas Party with Finance Committee (Rectory)
January 8th - Council meeting at SN Parish Office
Respectfully submitted, Marie A. Pavlicko, Council Secretary
