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Come Lord Jesus, Come! Advent looks to the future. It looks toward Christmas, but even more, toward the coming of Christ again. Because Advent is about the future, it is also about hope.
Today, when we think about the future, it can be very depressing: global warming, terrorism, war, economic uncertainty, sickness, old age, death.
But the message of Advent is one of hope -- salvation is at hand! Justice will triumph. Peace will be established. The downtrodden will be raised up. How our world need justice, peace & hope!
There are plenty of signs of hope in our world. Think of the millions of people who try to make the world a better place with a smile, a kind word, and a helping hand. Think of the countless tender mercies shown to each of us by our Lord, pushing us forward, to hope on.
Advent is about the coming of the Lord. Will we let Him into our hearts and hands so that we continue His work of compassion and love, of justice and peace? This can only happen if we are open to hope, open to the Holy Spirit.
The Scripture readings during Advent are full of hope. They are an antidote to the cynicism and despair so prevalent in our age. Reading the daily Scripture readings is a wonderful way to nourish your spirit at any time of the year, but especially during this season of joyful expectation.
St. Mary Roman Catholic Parish 55 Catoonah Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877 Phone: (203) 438-6538
Fax: (203) 438-4406 www.smcr.org
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit. --Romans 15:13
First Sunday of Advent
In the days to come we’ll all be asked “Are you ready for Christmas? We know what that means – Do you have your gifts? Have you made your travel plans, Have you baked your goodies? And more. But we know what the question should mean deep within: Am I preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ, by deeper prayer, silence, reflection, reading, etc.? We contemplate the First Coming of Jesus as Savior, and anticipate his promised Second Coming. Below are a few practical ways we’ve taken and edited from federalist.com to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives: Pray More!
Attend devotions, or weekday Mass, if possible, pray the rosary, Angelus, etc. Add Sacred Music to Your Life
Get some CDs to play on the way to work, school, or elsewhere. Download Advent hymns to play quietly as you eat supper together. Have you heard the saying that “Repetition is the mother of all learning”? Maybe your family could switch your usual music choices to seasonal hymns and learn them together. Attend Advent Services
Attend a special Advent service, such as our Still Small Voice concert this Sunday at 3:30PM in our Church. (Afterwards, share the start of this holy season with fellow Parishioners at the reception in the Barn.)
Read an Advent Series as a Family
Look in the Bulletin for Advent recommendations from FORMED, our Parish’s free subscription to the best Catholic content. They also offer daily reflections at www.formed.org/advent. Remember Your Neighbors
Deliver a dish to a sick or elderly neighbor or sign up to make a meal for Dorothy Day Hospitality House (contact Meg Reilley, [email protected]). Reach out to those who may be alone in these holy days. Encourage Thankfulness
With the material overemphasis for Christmas, spend Advent paring down toys and clothes and share with those who don’t have enough. Pick an ornament off our Giving Tree and share your good fortune with those less fortunate.
Give Forgiveness a Try
Make a call, plan a visit, extend an olive branch. Let go of old hurts and resentments and offer them up for the glory of God and a fresh start this Christmas.
Wait to Start Christmas (and celebrate the 12 Days after).
Consider delaying the Christmas decorations until more toward the end of Advent. Decorating for Advent and waiting to pull out the Christmas items is a way to not rush Christmas or overlook Advent. It’s certainly counter-cultural!
We pray that this Advent will be a time of true spiritual awakening and renewal for you and your family as you prepare to celebrate the birth of the Savior of the World!
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First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019 Advent Begins!
MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS
MONDAY, December 2 Is 4:2-6 (second choice)/Mt 8:5-11 7:00 AM Stephen Rogers 12:00 PM Anand Kulangara - 17th Anniversary TUESDAY, December 3 Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 7:00 AM Bill Finn 12:00 PM Anthony Johnsen WEDNESDAY, December 4 Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 7:00 AM Mary McInerney 12:00 PM Enzo Bartolucci THURSDAY, December 5 Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 7:00 AM Bill Whelan 12:00 PM Marion Freer FRIDAY, December 6 Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 7:00 AM Primo Baldaserini 9:00 AM Gail Lepine Ellis 12:00 PM Marion Freer SATURDAY, December 7 Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 8:00 AM Joseph Egan 4:30 PM Roman Sierpina SUNDAY, December 8 Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 CHURCH 7:30 AM Parishioners of the Parish 9:15 AM Erin Bridget Vick 11:15 AM Leslie Marie Parkel HALL 10:30 AM Kelly Ann Sullivan-Rodgers 12:00 PM Elizabeth Ryan 5:00 PM Stefano Sumberaz
Prayers for the Sick Please remember our sick in your prayers, especially Mary Jane Anderson, John Barczak, Ginny Drake, Greg Heh, Roula Lee, Scott McCaughey, Virginia Merold, Ethan Nevil, Stephen
Smith, Zach Webb, Luke Whitbeck, and Victoria Witt. Only immediate family members may add someone to our prayer list. Individuals will be removed monthly unless we are otherwise notified.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-8255, suicidepreventionlifeline.org
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
WEEKLY YEAR-TO-DATE
Offertory numbers were unavailable at the time of printing due to holiday schedules. Updated offertory numbers will be in next week’s Bulletin.
Marriage Banns John Joseph Zaborowski &
Leah D’Aguanno
Candle Intentions Adoration Tabernacle Candle
is Burning in Loving Memory of Marion Freer
Mass Intentions for November 2020 will open on
December 2, 2019
The holidays can be tough. The joy of Christmas can turn into a time of painful lonliness and emptiness for those who have
suffered a loss or who are going through a challenge. If you know of someone going through a difficult time, talk to one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders, Mary Ann O’Grady – 203-438-5610 or Jack Hughes – 203-665-0054. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They help bring the healing power of Christ’s love.
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Family Formation Our next meeting is on Sunday, December 8th at 9:00 AM OR
Monday, December 9th at 5:45 PM.
High School Students! Peer witnesses are needed for Religious Formation classes. Please call and let us know your availability and we can help you with needed service hours!
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Donate new sports equipment for the children at St Joseph's Parenting Center. Drop off at 18 Fairview Ave by December 1st. Equipment includes soccer balls,
footballs, basketballs, and swimming goggles.
SENIOR CITIZEN SENIOR LUNCHEON Our Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon will be
on Tuesday, December 10 at 12 noon in our Parish Hall. There will be NO MASS in the Hall before the luncheon, as The MacDonald-Pin Dancers will perform their Christmas show. Please phone the Saint Mary School Office
at 203-438-7288 to make your reservation. The deadline is Mon, December 9th. $6 is the suggested donation and very much appreciated.
HOLIDAY STROLL: While your’re walking the festive streets of Ridgefield on December 6th, please stop by 440 Main Street between 5:00
and 7:00pm and say hello to the Knights of Columbus. They will be handing out hot chocolate to warm the hands (and the bellies) of Holiday Strollers. Hot chocolate is free, but if you’re in the giving mood, all donations will go to Family and Children’s Aid, www.fcaweb.org.
“Let Me Run” Thanks to an amazing group of parent organizers, we were delighted to offer a Grade 3 "Let Me Run" club this fall. Let Me Run inspires boys through the power of running to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle. Our runners met twice a week to train, and culminated by participating in the “Cops and Robbers” 5K right here in Ridgefield.
Saint Mary School is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. For more information, or to set up a tour, please contact Anna O’Rourke at (203) 438-7288, or visit www.smsridgefield.org.
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you are interested learning more about the Catholic
faith, contact Pat Postiglione, 203-438-7335 [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION CORNER Vigilance & Preparation
“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Matthew 24:42 “Be watchful! Be alert!” Mark 13:33a “Be vigilant at all times and pray.” Luke 21:36a
Advent begins with a call to vigilance and preparation. Imagine if Christmas morning came and you woke up suddenly realizing that you forgot to prepare! You had no gifts, no food purchased and no plans were made. Of course, you wouldn’t allow that to happen, but we do sometimes allow it to happen spiritually speaking. We often are not prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ within our hearts.
The first week of Advent also offers the focus of the Second Coming of Christ. Jesus will return again, in all splendor and glory, to judge the living and the dead. We profess that fact every Sunday in our Creed. So, even though Advent is a time for the preparation of the celebration of the first coming of Jesus in the flesh, it is also a time to acknowledge that His first coming is ultimately fulfilled in His final glorious coming.
As Advent begins, reflect upon how ready you are for Jesus’ coming. Are you preparing for it with the same fervor that you prepare for Christmas through shopping, cooking, decorating, etc? Are you looking forward to that day when He will return? Are you preparing for the spiritual celebration of His birth? Are you awake and attentive to the numerous ways that God speaks to you on a daily basis? If you find that you are not as prepared for His return in glory as you’d like to be, make this Advent a time when you get your heart ready. Commit to prayer, spiritual exercises, reflection and attentiveness to His gentle and glorious voice. mycatholiclife.com
Learning Our Faith
Join us for our next Respect Life meeting Dec 10 at 10am in the Barn
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CATHOLIC ACTION
DONATE: FOOD PANTRY Food collected in December goes to the St. Joseph Parenting Center. Bins are in the Church and Hall. Thank you for your generosity!
EVERY Thursday evening, 7-9pm, in our Adoration Chapel, the Chaplet of Mercy, 7 Sorrows of Our Blessed Mother and 15 decades of the Rosary sung and prayed. Please join us!
MARQUETTE COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
We offer Catholic men and their families an opportunity to explore their faith and share God’s love through service to our priests,
parish and community. Join 2 million Knights around the world as you share your time & talents. Learn more at www.KOFC.org or contact Phil Del Giudice, Grand Knight, at [email protected].
ST. MARY PARISH MEN’S MINISTRY
Do You Want To Be A Better Father…Husband?
Join regular guys, helping each other along their journey. Faith, fellowship, and friendship. Casual & comfortable. Coffee, bagels and OJ served. 6:30 – 8:00 am every Saturday in our Parish Hall.
PILGRIM VIRGIN Our Lady’s message to the world: Do penance, amend your life, offend God no more and pray the Rosary daily for world peace and the conversion of sinners. Invite the Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima Statue into your home. To schedule a visit call Elma Stoveken at 203-894-1341 or email at [email protected].
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our Adoration Chapel, the oldest one in Connecticut, is open 24/7. The entrance is near our Religious Ed Office. Stop by anytime. Cover an hour at our Adoration Chapel and enjoy many blessings! Sign up @ www.smcr.org. No computer access? Contact Monica or Bill at 914-533-2832. Open Adoration Hours: Monday 7 am and 2pm Tuesday 8am, Thursday 1 am Friday 7 am and 4 pm Saturday 3 pm and 10 pm Sunday 5 pm See complete schedule @ www.smcr.org.
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Our Mission: LIVE the gift of our faith, ENRICH our understanding of that gift, and
PRACTICE our faith in compassionate service.
Pastor: Msgr. Kevin T. Royal, [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sean Kulacz, [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Damian K. Pielesz, [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lourduraj P., O. Praem., [email protected]
Deacon: Rick Lawlor, [email protected] Deacon: Robert Salvestrini, [email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Monday–Friday 10AM–4PM 203-438-6538
Parish Receptionist: Kim Macko, [email protected]
Parish Administrative Assistant: Joanne Brown, [email protected] Communications Manager: Carolyn Haitsch, [email protected]
Accountant: Deborah Korniewicz, [email protected] Facilities: Dick Camuso, [email protected]
Youth Minister: Brenner LeCompte, 203-438-2394, [email protected]
Director of Music: Darren Motise, 203-438-6539, ext. 300, [email protected]
Religious Ed: Josephine Bove & Megan McCaughey 203-438-7335, [email protected]
St. Mary School: Anna O’Rourke, Principal, [email protected]
Executive Director: Dick Camuso, [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Patricia Postiglione, [email protected]
Parish Finance Council Chair: John Spera, [email protected]
Director, Pastoral Care: Rev. Sean Kulacz, [email protected] Director, Liturgy & Worship:
M A S S S C H E D U L E
Saturday 8:00 AM, 4:30 PM Vigil Mass
(Church) Sunday
7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM (Church)
10:30 AM Family Mass, 12:00 Noon and
5:00 PM Youth Mass (Hall) Monday - Friday
7:00 AM and 12:00 noon (Church)
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil Mass 5:30 PM 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon 7:30 PM (Church)
*Easter and Christmas have special schedules
Find us on FACEBOOK & TWITTER @ SMCRIDGEFIELD
O T H E R S A C R A M E N T S
Reconciliation
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12:30-1PM and every Saturday from 3:30-4:30PM
(Church)
Baptism Celebrated each Sunday
at 12:30 PM New parents must attend a
pre-baptism class. Call Parish office to schedule both
Marriage Call Parish Office at least 9 months prior to wedding
Anointing of Sick Call Parish Office to make
arrangements In case of serious illness or
death in the family, call Parish Office immediately.
C E M E T E R Y
203-438-3606 A D O R A T I O N Monica & Bill Brown
914-533-2832
Sharing Our Faith
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:45am Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church 11:30am Children’s Choir Reh (Rm 224) 3pm LT Choir Reh (Hall 3:30pm Still Small Voice (Church) 4:30pm Wreath Making & Potluck (NBRC) BS Troop 76 Wreath Sale after Masses 6pm Life Teen (Hall)
Mass Intentions
Open for Nov 2020
7pm Bible Study Lectio: Peter (Rm 224)
12:30pm Confession (Church) 4:30pm EDGE (SMS)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)
12:30pm Confession (Church) 7pm Rosary (Adoration Chapel) 7:15pm WWP (Hall) 8pm MM BB (NBRC) 8pm K of C (Barn)
9am First Friday Mass
6pm Kids Club (SMS)
Giving Tree gifts due 6:30am MM (Hall) 3:30pm NO Confessions 4:30pm Msgr. Royal Installation Mass (Church) 5:30pm Msgr. Royal Reception (Hall)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8:45am Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church) 8am Christmas Mass Ticket Distribution (RE) 11:30am Children’s Choir Reh (Rm 224) 3pm LT Choir Reh (Hall) 6pm Life Teen (Hall)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE:
7AM,9AM & 12PM 7:30PM VIGIL
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
7pm Bible Study Lectio: Peter (Rm 224)
10am Respect Life (Barn) 12pm Senior Christmas Luncheon (Hall) 12:30 No Confession 4:30pm EDGE (SMS)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)
12:30pm Confession (Church) 7pm Rosary (Adoration Chapel) 7:15pm WWP (Hall) 8pm MM BB (NBRC)
6:30am MM (Hall) 3:30pm Confessions (Church) 6pm Kids Club (SMS)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9am Breakfast with Santa (NBRC) 8:45am Adult Choir (Church) 11:30am Children’s Choir Reh (Rm 224) 3pm LT Choir Reh (Hall) 6pm Life Teen (Hall)
7pm Confessions (Church)
12:30pm Confession (Church 4:30pm EDGE (SMS)
12:30pm Altar Guild 7pm Confessions (Church) 7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church)
12:30pm Confession Church) 7pm Rosary (Adoration Chapel) 8pm MM Basketball (NBRC) 8pm K of C (Barn)
Midnight Run
6:30am MM (Hall) 3:30pm Confessions (Church)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8:45am Adult Choir (Church) 11:30am Children’s Choir Reh (Rm 224) 3pm LT Choir Reh (Hall)
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE
MASS SCHEDULE AT SMCR.ORG
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE AT
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PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
12:30pm Confession 7pm Rosary (Adoration Chapel) 8pm MM Basketball (NBRC)
6:30am MM (Hall) 3:30pm Confessions (Church)
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8:45am Adult Choir (Church) 11:30am Children’s Choir Reh (Rm 224) 3pm LT Choir Reh (Hall)
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
NO VIGIL MASS for Solemnity of Mary
Dec. Food Drive:
Saint Joseph’s Parenting Center Collection Bins in
Hall & Church
Dates, times and events are subject to change.
Please check our website at smcr.org, for
current information
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Boy Scout Troop 76
Will be at Sat Nov 30th and Sun Dec 1st Masses
For their Annual Holiday Wreath Sale
Beautiful, Fresh Balsam Pine Wreaths, pre-decorated with a red bow and pinecones.
30-inch Wreath $38 24-inch Wreath $25 18-inch Wreath $20
25-foot White Pine Roping $25
All proceeds help Troop with expenses associated with trips and community service projects. Thank you for your support.
Saint Mary Parish Ridgefield, Connecticut
Sunday, December 1st 3:30-4:30PM in our Church
All are Welcome!
Reception following in our Parish Barn Free event & donations accepted
Proprietary
Nancy Bossidy Recreation Center
Sunday, December 15
9am —11am
Refreshments, games, music, Santa, and much more! Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!!
Santa Claus is coming back to St. Mary Parish!
The Knights of Columbus are once again hosting
this fun family event.
Stop in before or after Mass for a nibble and a photo with Santa.
December 2019 Recommendations
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December 2019 Liturgical CalendarStudy: Lectio Mary, Episode 1: The New EveKids: Brother Francis AdventListen: Prepare the Way of the King
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12/1 1st Sunday of Advent
12/3 Saint Francis Xavier
Watch: Saint Nicholas: The Real Story*Kids: Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa/Nicolás y los tres sacos de oro
12/6 Saint Nicholas
Study: Why Believe? Season 1 Episode 13 - Mary, Queen MotherWatch: Blessed Duns Scotus - Defender of the Immaculate Conception
12/9 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
*Watch: Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message/Guadalupe: El Milagro y El Mensaje*Watch: 1531: A Story that is Not Finished Yet/1531: Una historia que aún no termina
12/12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Watch: No Greater Love, A Unique Portrait of the Carmelite Nuns12/14 Saint John of the Cross
Study: YDisciple: Advent Session 4 - The GiftListen: Come, Lord Jesus
12/22 4th Sunday of Advent
Watch: The Story of the NativityListen: The School of Nazareth, Blessings of Christmas, The Story of ChristmasKids: Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree, Brother Francis: O Holy Night
12/25 Nativity of the Lord
Listen: The Treasure of Our Soul - The Apostle’s CreedListen: The Gospel of John
12/27 Saint John the Apostle
*Study: Beloved: Mystery and Meaning of Marriage/Amado: Viviendo el MatrimonioWatch: Marriage - God’s Design for Life and Love*Watch: Mary of Nazareth/María de Nazaret, Joseph of Nazareth/José de Nazaret
12/29 Holy Family
*Kids: Francis Xavier and the Samurai’s Lost Treasure/Francisco Xavier y el Tesoro PerdidoListen: Holiness is Always in Season
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12/7 Saint Ambrose*Watch: Restless Heart/Corazón InquietoListen: The Restless Flame
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