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ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA
PARISH
SECOND SUNDAY OF
ADVENT
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Mission Statement
We the people of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City, Maryland,
want to respond to God’s love for us by doing His will, to live the Gospel of
Jesus Christ and to love each other as Jesus loved us. In this way, He can live, as
Risen Lord, in our midst and attract all people to the Father. As part of the Church, we
want to be a “Home and School of Communion” where, through the celebration and
living out the Sacraments, and various ministries, each member can live in unity as a
child of God, building up the Kingdom of God until Jesus will come again in glory.
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
HOLY SAVIOR CHURCH
SUNDAY AT 7AM, 8:30AM & 10AM
MONDAY – THURSDAY AT 8:30AM
SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:15PM
CONFESSIONS AT 4:15-5:00PM
Dear Friends and Parishioners: Today we light the second candle of our Advent wreath; the one who is coming wants to change our night into the brightest day. He comes in our own life-situations in order to help us and to strengthen us to change them. This week, we hear a voice crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Another challenge, another opportunity to proclaim, by the way we live, the Good News: God is coming to visit us; we know that every visitation requires preparation. Now, we are asked to prepare the way! The Lord’s glory to comes to us constantly. It runs through our streets, into our homes, in our relationships, like a stream of miracles and life. We, at times, forget how to see the signs of its presence, and we also let life create impediments. The Lord comes; but only if we smooth the road and straighten the paths. We are called to fill up the valleys, and lower the mountains. At this time, we want to look at our lives and wonder, what is it that I have too much of? What is it that I have too little of? What can I do so that the path will be smooth? This is an invitation to listening and recollecting out thoughts. This is a chance to let God visit us in a transforming way; this is a simple and sure way to make His presence more real in our homes. .
December 16th: At the 5:15pm Mass, our younger pa-rishioners will lead us through Las posadas. Please be aware of the schedule of the Liturgical cele-bration at Christmas.
“Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’’ (Lk 1:38)
Christmas Mass Schedule
December 24th
3:30—Nativity Pageant for Children
4:00pm—Mass
6:00pm—Choir Christmas Concert
6:30pm—Mass
11:30pm—Christmas Carols
12 Midnight—Mass
December 25th
10:00am—Mass
All Masses will be held at Holy Savior Church
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT Thank you to everyone for participating in
our Annual Parish Giving Tree.
You have helped to make Christmas
possible for 17 families this year.
We would just like to remind everyone that
the wrapped packages, with the tag on front
are due back by December 17th. If you are waiting for
a special gift to come in, please let the office know so we
do not purchase a second item.
Thanks again for your generosity.
All are Welcome to celebrate
Los Posadas December 16th
We will start with Mass at 5:15pm then travel to the
parish hall for FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
The Parish Office will be
closed December 25th &
26th for the Christmas
Holiday and will be open 9am to 1pm for remainder of
the week. Thank you.
The following Advent Penance
Services will be held in our area.
December 14, 2017—6:30pm
St. Luke Church—Ocean City, MD
December 18, 2017—6:30pm
St. John Neumann Church
Readings for the Week of
December 10, 2017
Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-
14/Mk 1:1-8
Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/
Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt
13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 [1]/Mt 11:28
-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt
11:11-15
Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-
19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/
Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 [Is
61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
All are welcome to spend some quiet time
with our Lord on Friday’s from 9am to
12noon at Holy Savior for Adoration.
Please be sure to enter and exit through
the parish center.
Have you thought of serving as an Ex-
traordinary Minister of Holy Commun-
ion? We will be having a class on Janu-
ary 10th at 6:30pm. If this is something
you feel you would like to do and are a Catholic in
Good Standing, please contact Nancy Smith at the
parish office and she will process your application.
St. Mary Star of the Sea Inclement Weather Policy
Weekdays: If the pastor decides to cancel Daily Mass and or close the Parish Office due to weather, it will be announced on Facebook, Website & Phone Answering Machine. Please check one of these outlets prior to ven-turing out if your are unsure of weather. If the Parish Office is Closed, ALL parish activities will be cancelled for that day. If the Office opens late, no one is to arrive at the Office prior to opening time. Weekends: If the Saturday Evening and/or Sunday Morning Mass is cancelled by Pastor or Bishop due to weather, it will be announced on Facebook, Website & Phone Answering Machine and email alert. Please check one of these outlets prior to venturing out if your are unsure of weather. The same applies if Religious Education classes are also cancelled. We also ask that you use your best judgment and in no way put yourselves in harms way.
Sharing the Gospel People noticed John the Baptist. He loved God, and he used words honestly. He really wanted to help people change and grow closer to God. He stood out as some-one really different and special. People came from all around to hear him and learn about him. When people asked him questions, he pointed them to Jesus. Prayer Jesus, help me to be different because I love you. Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself being honest and kind with your family. Mission for the Week Ask a friend if he or she is ready to meet Jesus. ©2008 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 - 1-800-950-9952 x2469 - LPiResourceCenter.com
December 9 Saturday 5:15p.m. Charles Ghensheimer December 10 Sunday Holy Savior 7:00am Parishioners 8:30a.m. Warren Pillar 10:00a.m. Deacon Wil Pinder December 11 Monday 8:30a.m. Joan Sauers December 12 Tuesday 8:30a.m. Joseph Reynolds December 13 Wednesday 8:30a.m Andrew Magee-Skinner December 14 Thursday 8:30a.m. S.I. of P.J. & Jo V. Miller December 15 Friday 9am—12noon Adoration December 16 Saturday 5:15p.m. Richard Anzengruber December 17 Sunday Holy Savior 7:00am Stella, Chansky & Vales Families 8:30a.m. Parishioners 10:00a.m. Stephen A. Pirolli
If you would like a Sanctuary Candle lit for the week for a special intention or in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. A donation of $10.00 is appreciated. This week the candle will be lit in loving memory of Joey Olszewski from Mom & Dad.
Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please contact Rita Danhardt 410-289-7038 for additional information.
If you are interested in having flowers placed on the altar in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. This week the flowers are placed
in loving memory of John Nolet from his loving wife.
Low Gluten Hosts are available at all Masses. Please see the Adult Altar Server prior to Mass if you would like to receive one. Thank you
MASS INTENTIONS
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
From the desk of Mark J. Record,
Principal…
Lynch Creek Farms Wreath Fundraiser The perfect gift this Christmas season for that hard to shop for person! Beautiful wreaths and garland shipped direct from the farm! They will last into the new year. Give a gift that everyone can enjoy! MBS will receive 20% of the sales! Visit the link www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/47027. Free Shipping!!!
Our annual Christmas Musical Program of song and praise will take place on Thursday, Decem-ber 14th at 6:30 p.m. In addition, on Wednesday, December 20th our talented piano students will present their holiday recital at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to join us as our students exhibit their many talents. We acknowledge with appreciation the donation of the handmade ceramic nativity set by Mrs. Mary Pat Carozza. Mrs. Carozza and her hus-band Tony, delivered the set to our school and surprised us with the donation. The set is being raffled by our school to benefit our athletic pro-gram. “Thank you”, Mr. and Mrs. Carozza! This year, the 8th Grade class at MBS is sponsor-ing a YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER. Yankee Candle gives back a 40% return on all products sold!!! It is our pleasure to offer our parish fami-lies an opportunity to participate with our school to reach our goal of $10,000!!!! It is super easy for you to support Catholic school education at M . B . S . G o O N L I N E t o www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and click on SELLER LOGIN. Sign up to be a seller and put in the MBS code 990056115. And shop away!!! You can have your order shipped directly to your door and MBS will get 40% of the sales!
Wow….we, in Religious Ed have so many exciting things planned!!! We will be baking, singing, partying. This weekend we will be cookie baking!!
Thank you so much for all the help!! If you still have donations feel free to drop them off today! Next week clear your calendar and come celebrate Joseph and Mary’s Journey. After Mass on Saturday evening we will have traditional Mexican foods plus extra treats and games and music!! Crafts and games for the kids…come celebrate with your church family! Then on Sunday, December 17th our younger children will welcome a special visitor when St. Nicholas joins us!! Families will help to bring some joy to the residents of Gull creek as we go caroling and share some gifts and cookies! In case I don’t say it enough we have so many wonderful students!!! They make us so proud!!! Please feel free to join us for any of our activities!! Very IMPORTANT ~ Children in the Morning Children are asked to take Part in the Parish Christmas Pageant ~ I am asking you to check your schedule now and let me know if your child could help. I need to know soon so I can do a rehearsal with at least the main Cast ~ Mary Joseph, Angel Gabriel, Wise Men, King Herold ~ I would like to have 5th and 6th grade students for these roles... As I said please check you schedule and let me know if your child will participate! Today December 10th our teens will have Annual Cookie bake ! It begins at 6PM and ends at 8 PM! Looking forward to an awesome time! Some donations that we are still looking for the Cookie bake ~ snacks and drinks for the bakers J and any cookie ingredient’s ~ sugar, butter even the refrigerator Pillsbury packs are welcome and parchment paper! Baking sheets that we could borrow! If you’d like to come and help at any event c a l l / e m a i l R i t a @ 4 1 0 2 8 9 7 0 3 8 / [email protected] Saturday, December 16th Procession at 5pm at Holy Savior Church Food/Refreshments/Games Piñatas/Music Following 5:15Mass in the Parish Hall Come and join us for our Advent celebration of Las Posadas, when the children from our Religious Education classes will re-enact the Journey of Mary and Joseph as they seek shelter or “posada” and are turned away…until they are finally welcomed home! Then following Mass, join our celebration of the Posadas with food, refreshments, fun games, piñatas, music and dance! Please bring a food items for our St. Vincent de Paul PantryJ Bring a friend! Hope to see all of you there!
Sunday December 17th, we will do our annual Caroling at
the nursing home. This year we will be going on Sunday
afternoon and taking some of our awesome cookies with us for
the residence and the nursing staff! Just like last year, this
year, although it will be led by the teens it will be open to the
Religious Education families! If you would like to join us to
carol we leave immediately after the Morning Religious
Education Program and follow one and other to the Nursing
Home!!
THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-5pm Wednesday & Friday 9am –3pm 410-289-0652 Fax: 410-289-1026 1705 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Website: Stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com Facebook: Saint Mary Ocean City, MD Parish Pay: Automated Giving 1-866-727-4741 x 4 Parishpay.com
Pastor: Rev. Stanislao Esposito [email protected]
Deacons: Rev. Mr. Dave McDowell [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Donna Santoni [email protected]
Faith Formation: Mrs. Rita Danhardt [email protected] 410-289-7038
Music Director: Mr. Jordan Pantalone [email protected]
Facilities Manager: Mr. Tony Dicken, [email protected]
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
