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St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-3594 | www.saintcparish.org
PASTOR Fr. Joseph P. Mitchell | email: [email protected]
December 11, 2016 – Third Sunday of Advent
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday Word and Communion 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday Mass 9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION First Saturdays 9:30 – 10 a.m. Every Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (Also by appointment)
BENEDICTION & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Benediction Friday 9:30 a.m. Followed by Eucharistic Adoration Friday 10:00 a.m. to Saturday 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Email: [email protected] Mon. Wed, Thurs Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Office Closed Tuesday
MISSION STATEMENT: As part of the living Body of Christ, Saint Cecilia parish on Bainbridge Island seeks to conform to the will of God through faith, works, teaching and stewardship of God’s creation as guided by the Holy Spirit, by the teachings of Christ, and the Grace of the Father. We celebrate this mission daily in prayer, liturgy, sacraments and life.
Dear Parishioners, (Oops – last week’s first installment on antiphons left off the final portion – so I am redoing the entire article.) Those who participate in the Saturday Vigil Mass may have noticed something different in the music lately. It is the incorporation of the assigned antiphons or chants for the Mass (either at the entrance or Communion). Soloist or choir members have simply chanted the verse in addition to other congregational singing to accompany the entrance or communion. This is reflective of a renewed interest in these texts on the part of Catholic pastoral musicians and liturgists. Those who participate in Masses at St. Cecilia parish without music (weekdays and Sunday 8:00 AM) are already familiar with these texts which are recited by the congregation at those Masses. However a little education about antiphons would be helpful. The idea of assigned prayer and scripture texts for our liturgical celebration has a long history and is rooted in our pre-Christian Hebrew spiritual ancestry. The degree and consistency evolved historically, first regionally and then by the broader rite (language and culture). Our Latin rite liturgical texts reached a final and universal stage of prescription as part of the Catholic Counter Reformation at the time of the Council of Trent. While the Second Vatican Council expanded those texts and provided more options in choices of the common texts (those specific texts that are repeated from day to day), the proper texts (those assigned to a particular day or celebration) remain more consistent. The sacred scriptures read at Sunday Mass are read in every Latin rite church throughout the world. The antiphons or chants are among these proper texts. When the New Order of the Mass was instituted after the Second Vatican Council the broad participation of the entire congregation was indicated for praying and singing. This was an innovation. While instruction indicate the antiphons ought to be sung, the option of using a suitable hymn in place of the antiphons was permitted in music instructions and that has become custom. Yours in Christ,
St. Cecilia Parish – Bainbridge Island, WA
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Monday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 13th St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
Wednesday, December 14th St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Thursday, December 15th
9:00 a.m. Communion service 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 2:15p.m. PREP in Conger Hall 5:00 p.m. Rosary – Church 5:30p.m. Legion of Mary in
Church Note: Library is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.
9:00 a.m. Communion service 9:30a.m. Bible Study in St.
Monica 10:00a.m. Pray& Play in Chardin
R. 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle –St.
Monica Rm 5:00 p.m. Rosary-Church 7:00pm. RCIA in St. Monica 7:00p.m. Contemporary Choir
9:00 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. Book Group in St. Monica 12:30p.m. Women Warriors of
Prayer in St. Monica 4:00 p.m. SCCS Commission
Meeting in Conference Rm
5:00p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. PREP classes in
Chardin RM 7:00p.m. Book Club
9:00 a.m. Mass 5:00p.m. Rosary in Church 6:00p.m. Simbang Gabi 7:00p.m. Bible Study in St.
Monica
PARISH KUDOS & UPDATE
Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
5 p.m. Mass – Children and Contemporary Choir
9 p.m. Mass – Vigil Choir
Sunday, December 25th – Christmas
9 a.m. Mass
ADVENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE - PREPARE TO CELEBRATE JESUS’ BIRTH BY APPRECIATING HIS GIFT OF MERCY.
Saturday December 17th – 9:30 – 10:30 AM
3:34 – 4:45 PM
After Mass - 7:00 PM
Sunday December 18th 9:00 – 9:45 AM
Wednesday December 21st 7 – 8:00 PM
Thursday December 22nd 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Saturday December 24th 9:30 – 10:30 AM
No afternoon confessions Christmas Eve
Christmas and New Year’s Office Schedule
Parish office is closed:
Monday, December 26th, Tuesday December 27th,
Wednesday 28th and Monday January 2nd.
Library News: Children’s Christmas
Videos: The Angel Song-Join cherub
and the choirmaster as they experience
the warmth, hope, anticipation and joy of the birth of a
tiny little boy. For ages 3-7. Joy to the World-(A
Bugtime Adventure) An Angel appears to Mary and
explains that she’s going to have a baby. Meanwhile,
the bugs need to relocate their town of Bugglesville
due to a fire. They ride along with Mary and Joseph.
THANK YOU all for your participation in our new
Photo Directory. I apologize that there
is another delay which we are working
to fix as soon as possible. We hope to
have the directories out to you in the
next two weeks.
Cathy Chadwick
St. Cecilia Parish – Bainbridge Island, WA
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Friday, December 16th
Saturday, December 17th Sunday, December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent
† Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen The Sunday Mass Ministry Roster and the Visiting Eucharistic Ministry Roster are available online at the parish website: http://www.saintcparish.org/volunteer-ministry-page sac
9:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Adoration
5:00 a.m. Adoration in church
9:00 a.m. Mass 5:00p.m. Mass 6:00p.m Wine and Cheese
8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in St.
Monica 7:00 p.m. Vespers in Church
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OF TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE
St. Nick Festival on December 3rd
was a success. St. Nick made an
appearance himself!
Happy Retirement Shirley
Torento! Friends and family
gathered on December 3rd to
say good bye to Shirley who has
been with St. Cecilia’s 20 years.
A shoe drive will be held
from Thanksgiving until
Christmas by St. Cecilia’s American Heritage
Girls. They are collecting new and gently used shoes
in a bin in the vestibule. The shoes will be
distributed to adults and children in need around the
world. Please drop off shoes in the bin anytime
between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and thank you
for your support.
Our Annual Simbang Gabi Mass will
be held on Thursday, December 15 at
6p.m. music is mostly sung in Tagalog.
If you have any questions please
contact that parish office at
[email protected] or 206-842-3594.
Christmas Eve Mass – O Come, Little Children
Our parish children are invited to sing for the family-
oriented Christmas Eve 5 pm Mass.
Rehearsal will begin after the 10 am Mass, on Sunday,
December 18th. We will rehearse in the church for
about 45-minutes. If you have any questions please
contact Dave Reynolds at
St. Cecilia Parish, Bainbridge Island, WA
Society of St. Vincent de
Giving Tree completed this weekend
This year the parish giving tree was decorated with
gift requests from 33 local families, the residents of
Manzanita House, and participants of Stephens
House. All of the wrapped gifts should be delivered
to the tree this weekend, by 11am Sunday, December
11. If you did not get a chance to participate with the
tree, you can still help by making a cash donation to
SVdP through the offertory collection. If you have any
questions, or need more information, contact Noel
Saunders at 842-5142 or by email at
[email protected]. Thank you for your
marvelous support of this project, you have helped
neighbors experience the love of Christ.
ADORATION
For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat, I was thirsty and
you gave me something to drink, I
was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and
you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to
visit me.' (Matthew 25:34)
Make this Christmas a gift to people in need, and a
prayer to people who have everything. There are
Christmas Cards in the church book shelf for you to
offer a Mass to your relatives and friends. Feel free
use as many as you need. Prayers are the best gift we
can give to our love ones.
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
A FABULOUS TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AT OUR ANNUAL ST. NICHOLAS FESTIVAL! Our students loved shopping for gifts, talking with St. Nicholas, eating pancakes, riding the bucking bronco, creating art and spending time with family and friends. The tasty baked goods, gift items, delicious pancakes and countless hours of time setting up and running the festival were all generously donated by SCCS PARENTS AND PARISHIONERS. Lois Mahoney and Jeanene Nover-Estes, our event co-chairs, were wonderful leaders throughout the pre-planning, the festival and the clean-up. SCCS father David Shaw led our volunteer kitchen staff which included several Knights of Columbus members. Neil Raymond’s bucking bronco was a big hit with students of all ages. It was so much fun to see the joy on our students’ faces when they arrived at the festival. Conger Hall was transformed into a winter wonderland. You have the opportunity to enjoy the marvelous decorations throughout the month of December during coffee and donuts after mass.
Our students performed their winter music concert at the St. Nick’s Festival. The beautiful voices of our students and the inclusion of a sing-a-long made for a spirit-filled experience. Thank you Mrs. Jennifer Cunningham for again wowing us with your musical leadership.
Celebrating our community is central to our mission. Thank you all for joining us as we celebrated one another along with the spirit of Christmas. In gratitude, Susan Kilbane St. Cecilia Catholic School is a faith-based community which inspires an inquisitive mind and a lifelong commitment to learning and stewardship.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Cecilia Parish, Bainbridge Island, WA
PASTORAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Sunday Collection
December 3/4- $ 11,884.65
Online Giving this week - $ 1,993.33
Children’s envelopes - $ 10.00
Total Offertory for the week - $ 13,887.98
Average offertory needed to cover budget - $9,931.00
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The Children’s Gifts to God this week included lots of sharing this week: “I put on my shoes”, and “ gathered everyone’s jackets”, and “ I help feed the animals”
Sacraments
BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass or other Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Call the Parish Office to plan for Baptism classes and paperwork needed. We encourage parents to schedule classes before the birth of their child.
FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION, PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) K-8 Please contact Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Terry Markuly, 842-3594 x102 or email [email protected]
CONFIRMATION Please contact the office for more information, Parish Office x101
MARRIAGE GUIDELINES The engaged couple should plan to meet with the pastor at least six months before the wedding. One party should be a registered parishioner.
ROMAN CATHOLIC INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Chardin Room. Please contact Robert Earhart, MD, PhD, OFS at 206-780-3555 or cell phone 240-447-3173.
FUNERALS Call the parish office for assistance with funeral arrangements.
HOUSE CALLS If you wish to receive the sacraments at home please call the Parish Office at (206) 842-3594 x101 to schedule.
PRAYER REQUESTS If you wish to add someone to the Parish Prayer Chain, contact Mary Corbin at: [email protected]. _________________________________________
GOVERNANCE & OTHER PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
FINANCE COUNCIL Parish financial advisory body made up of parish members, Scott Edwards (chair) School Commission Council The board is made up of parish members, Eoin Dunstan (chair) PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES A catalog of parish ministries and activities is listed on our website under the ministries section at: www.saintcparish.org/ministries.html. The parish office can assist you in finding out any additional information you require. BULLETIN Send announcements via email to [email protected] no later than 9 a.m. on Monday. _________________________________________
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Website www.saintceciliaschool.org 1310 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Phone (206) 842-2017 Principal – Susan Kilbane- [email protected]
Anyone anticipating an infant baptism in the next 6 months should call the parish office to Make arrangements in advance.
I baptize you in the name of
the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit.
