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December 24, 2017 Welcome! Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come . God bless you! SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00pm - SPP Sunday: 9:00am—St. Joseph’s; 11:00am - SPP HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: 7:00pm—SPP Holy Day: 9:00am—St. Joseph’s; Noon—SPP WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Wednesday: 9:00am - SPP Thursday: 9:00am St. Joseph’s Friday: 9:00am - SPP ADORATION Monday—Friday 6:00am - 8:00pm SPP (Schedule Posted in Chapel) Last Sunday: before 9:00am Mass St. Joseph’s CONFESSION 1st Friday: after 9am Mass - SPP Saturday: 4:00pm - SPP (or by Appointment) Sunday: before 9:00am Mass St. Joseph’s BAPTISM Last weekend of each month (Contact Office to make arrangements) BULLETIN & ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE Tuesday Noon—IN WRITING 4309 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, Virginia 22963 Office Hours . . . . . . Monday—Friday 9am—3pm Office Email . . . . . . . .[email protected] Parish Website . . . . . . www.saintspeterpaul.org Rectory . . . (434) 589-5200; email: [email protected] Parish Center Office . . . . (434) 589-5201; FAX (434) 589-4463 Saint Nicholas Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 589-5201 PARISH OFFICES Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/24/2017—11am 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Washington & Cameron St, Columbia, VA 23038 ft|Çàá cxàxÜ tÇw ctâÄ Vtà{ÉÄ|v ctÜ|á{ Holy Family 12/31/2017 Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 ft|Çà ]ÉáxÑ{Ëá f{Ü|Çx Éy ^tà{tÜ|Çx WÜxåxÄ (434) 842-3970 Christmas 12/24/2017—4pm Vigil Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 12/24/2017—9pm Night Mass Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 12/25/2017—11am Day Mass Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

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December 24, 2017

Welcome!

Whether you are a visitor or new to

our parish, interested in becoming

Catholic, seeking to return to the

practice of your faith, or an active

member of our parish, we are

pleased that you have come .

God bless you!

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

• Saturday: 5:00pm - SPP

• Sunday: 9:00am—St. Joseph’s; 11:00am - SPP

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

• Vigil: 7:00pm—SPP

• Holy Day: 9:00am—St. Joseph’s; Noon—SPP

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

• Wednesday: 9:00am - SPP

• Thursday: 9:00am St. Joseph’s

• Friday: 9:00am - SPP

ADORATION

• Monday—Friday 6:00am - 8:00pm SPP

(Schedule Posted in Chapel)

• Last Sunday: before 9:00am Mass St. Joseph’s

CONFESSION

• 1st Friday: after 9am Mass - SPP

• Saturday: 4:00pm - SPP (or by Appointment)

• Sunday: before 9:00am Mass St. Joseph’s

BAPTISM

• Last weekend of each month

• (Contact Office to make arrangements)

BULLETIN & ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE

• Tuesday Noon—IN WRITING

4309 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, Virginia 22963

Office Hours . . . . . . Monday—Friday 9am—3pm

Office Email . . . . . . . [email protected]

Parish Website . . . . . . www.saintspeterpaul.org

Rectory . . . (434) 589-5200; email: [email protected]

Parish Center Office . . . . (434) 589-5201; FAX (434) 589-4463

Saint Nicholas Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 589-5201

PARISH OFFICES

Fourth Sunday of Advent

12/24/2017—11am

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

Washington & Cameron St, Columbia, VA 23038

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Holy Family

12/31/2017

Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40

ft|Çà ]ÉáxÑ{Ëá

f{Ü|Çx Éy ^tà{tÜ|Çx WÜxåxÄ (434) 842-3970

Christmas

12/24/2017—4pm Vigil

Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25

12/24/2017—9pm Night Mass

Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

12/25/2017—11am Day Mass

Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

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PAGE 2 DECEMBER 24, 2017

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Michael Amato, Nancy Avers, Judy Bankey,

Cheryl Baressi, Leona Bittner, Ashlie Bockman

Jean Bockman, Brynn Bouchard, Debra Borowicz,

Christopher Broncotti, Louis Cacioppo, Joan Carrara,

Luke Compton, Jean Dalsky, Dale Eischachy,

Chloe Etling, Helga Falis, Carol Fernandes, Bob Fint,

Gina Gizzi, Susan Goernig, George Gorman, Duff Green,

Darlene Griggs, Skip Hartwell, Caisey Rose Hoffman,

Virginia Hoppe, Elaine Hutton, Carolyn Kerrigan,

Kathi Kuhlow, Arlene Lambert, Karin Lee,

Richard Lyttle, John Martin, Lynn Martin,

Kay McKemie, Irene Nadig, Kirk Palis, Patricia Palis,

Brenden Palmer, Natalie Palmer, Ryan Palmer,

Sandi Petras, Richard and Denise Pillard,

Marianne Rumsey, Donald Rebarchak, Joel Rivera,

Nancy Romans, Joanne Sakraida, Richie Scampoli,

Sister Anne Schwarzenboeck, Mary and Bob Sedlak,

Joseph Spencer, Lynn Stayton-Eurell, Caleb Stockwell,

Debbi Terranova, Eleanor Tomasino, Tracey Williams,

Sister Regina Wilson, Doris Woodward, Diane Wolfe

*Help us keep our lists current.

Call 434-589-5201 to have names

added or removed.*

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

All those who serve our country, particularly . . .

Kevin & Kathleen O’Malley, Gerard Holodak,

Sasha and Lonnie Kuhlow, Rhett Hartwell, James Fulford,

William Carter Hoppe, Christopher McCarthy,

Amanda Illig, Lule Marron, Josiah Noble, Jose Langoria, Joseph Ayuso,

Scott Harrison Jr., Alex Ostrowski, Andrew Thompson, Matthew Reinitz,

Michael Bohtelo, and Raymond Markle

Pray God keeps them in His care and brings them home soon.

Rev. Gerald F. Musuubire, Pastor . . . . . . . . (434) 589-5200

Rev. Mr. Robert Allen, Deacon . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 589-0941

Pamela Dempsey, Business Manager . . . . . .(434) 589-5201

Susan Feliciano Pastoral Council Chair . . . (434) 589-7285

Carol Fernandes, Finance Council Chair . . (434) 589-1199

Sid D’Amico, Director of Music . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 996-4325

Anthony Amato, Building and Grounds . . . (434) 589-7811

Patrick Dempsey, Knights of Columbus . . . .(434) 242-9998

Jennifer Puskaric, Good Shepherd’s . . . . . . .(434) 589-4923

Eileen Tyler, Legion of Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 589-3255

Ellie Henrietta, Cursillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 981-3448

Peter Coleman, RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 250-6716

Joe Schaefer, Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 422-6575

Eddie Griffin, Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 996-6008

Cynthia Aycock, Lectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 589-3347

Veronica Lyttle, Extraordinary Ministers. . .(434) 589-4010

Pamela Dempsey, Christian Formation . . . .(434) 242-9998

John Condon, Respect Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 409-1246

June Wimer, Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 589-2863

Brittney Rekrut, Youth Group SWAG . . . . . (434) 390-7427

Jim Rekrut, Altar Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 390-7427

Will Kulick, Prison Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 308-5152

Mary Ann Mason, Sacristy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 589-6141

Hospital Visits: Call Parish Office or Rectory

Homebound: Call Parish Office to schedule Communion

MinistryLeaders

Honor your loved one with a Special Memorial December

Bread and Wine Donor: Bill & Veronica Lyttle Memorial: Deceased Members of the Lyttle and O’Reilly Families

Sanctuary Candle Donor: The Bockman Family Memorial: George Bockman

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH

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If you are celebra ng your

Marriage Anniversary in January

and would like to be part of the

Marriage Blessing Mass

Saturday, January 6th

Please no fy the office before

Wednesday, January 3rd

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PAGE 3 DECEMBER 24, 2017 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass Intentions 12/24—12/31

Starting

January7that9:45

Please contact the of�ice if you are interested in volunteering.:

of�[email protected]

Day Date Mass For Status Requested By

Saturday 12/23 5pm Fred Hansen D Ron Gale

Sunday 12/24 9am* Ruth Grubbs D Lillian Shaw

Sunday 12/24 11am Al Schwarzenboeck D Maureen Schwarzenboeck

Christmas Eve Sunday 12/24 4pm George Bockman D Jean Bockman

Christmas Eve Sunday 12/24 9pm Robert Hyle D Cathleen Cox

Christmas Day 12/25 9am Gertrude Arndt D Charles and Be3y Maurer

Christmas Day 12/25 11am Ann Hurley D Jean Maher

Wednesday 12/27 9am Helen Mae Donovan D Peter & Billie Coleman

Thursday 12/28 9am* David Nadig I Robert & Sue Allen

Friday 12/29 9am Cathy Amante D The Amante Family

Saturday 12/30 5pm Ronald Jespergard D Ann and Joe Lodato

Sunday 12/31 9am* Missa Pro Populo

Sunday 12/31 11am Kevin Ryan D Salopek Family

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Pew Count: Saturday, 12/16 -163 Sunday, 12/17 - 208

First Offering $ 3,473.00

First Offering - Faith Direct $ 1,478.60

Total: $ 4,951.60

Bishop's Appeal Dona5ons: $9,440

Second Collec"on Last weekend: Capital Campaign $1,373

A Collec"on for Christmas Masses: Catholic Chari"es

Second Collec"on next weekend: Building Fund

Fourth Week of Advent Sat 12/23/2017 Sun 12/24/2017

Ministry Name Permanent Sat 05:00 PM Permanent Sun 11:00 AM

Com. Minister #1 Allen,Bob Allen,Bob

Com. Minister #2 Mason, Mary Ann Duffy,Janis

Com. Minister #3 Campagna,Dianna Duffy,Royal

Lector #1 King,Michael Van Siclen,Stephen

Lector #2 King,Nancy Aycock,Cynthia

Usher - D Cullinan,James Seal,Dave

Usher - G Ferris,Ed Markle,Bill

Usher - S Persico,Frank Seal,Tyler

* Represents Saint Joseph’s Parish

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PAGE 4 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Advent Wreath Ligh"ng Schedule

Date Saturday 5pm Sunday 11am

12/23 - 12/24 The Seroskie Family The Salopek Family

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dear Parishioners,

It is Christmas, “Unto us the Child is born,” be strong and keep the faith. Most of us, as we come closer to these festivities, are anxious, afraid, filled with worry about this and that . . . but the most consoling and encouraging message of Christmas is the angelic message,

“ Do not be afraid.”

This phrase is repeated often as God speaks to His people. The Lord said it to Abraham before making a covenant with him: “Don’t be afraid.” Angel Gabriel said it to Daniel when he was frightened by a terrifying vision: “Don’t be afraid.” The angel said it to Zechariah, future father of John the Baptist. Angel Gabriel said it to Mary, who was troubled at the news she received. An angel said it to shepherds startled by the Christmas glory that shone round them. Jesus repeatedly said it to his disciples, culminating in his resurrected appearance when he came to his grieving, fearful friends and spoke the words, “Don’t be afraid.” Mary Magdalene heard this same command when she was in the garden searching for Jesus in the empty tomb. So, on this Christmas Day, perhaps this command is the very one God would give to us today:

“Don’t be afraid.”

All of us have fears: fears for the safety of our families, fears of our own health and life, fears about possible accidents, illnesses, violent home intrusion, fears about our jobs. We are all afraid to lose what we do have. We are still afraid that what we do have, may not be enough in the end. On a global level, are afraid of terrorist attacks, nuclear warfare, religious persecution, global warming and so many other natural disasters. Christmas reminds us that if we honor God with reverential fear prompted by love, we don’t have to fear anything else in the world. We don’t have to fear people & things that can only hurt us in this life. No one, can take away who we are in Christ. No one, can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus! And that is the true Christmas message. Therefore May Jesus be reborn in your hearts and lives during this Christmas and every day of the New Year. May He radiate His presence from within you to others as sharing love, unconditional forgiveness, humble service, a compassionate heart and overflowing generosity. May He bless you with health in body and soul and grant you a peaceful and blessed New Year.

Lastly, I am grateful for all the support; money, talent and time, that you have given towards the growth of our parishes, Sts. Peter and Paul and St. Joseph/Shrine of St. Katherine Drexel, this year. The various ministries, committees and individual parishioners, thank you very much.

Also for all the Christmas greetings and gifts that you have given to me and Deacon Bob, we are grateful. Remember “fear Not” for we have a Divine Savior, An Immanuel and A love-sharing God.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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PAGE 5 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Saints Peter and Paul CCD Classes

Presents:

The Story of the First Nativity Scene

Christmas Eve

4pm Mass with Children

Sunday, December 24th

All children are invited

to participate

Sunday Hospitality 2018

We hope you have enjoyed the treats after Sunday

masses. Begin in 2018 we will be offering home baked

goodies created by volunteers on the

first and third Sundays

of every month

One of our parishioners has generously offered to cover

the first Sundays. However, we will be taking sign-ups

for volunteers on the third Sundays.

Volunteers are required to get the coffee started before

Mass and will need to leave Mass a bit before the final

hymn to get their home baked goodies set up.

We encourage ministries, families, CCD classes or

individuals to do this as a service to the parish. The

parish council covers the cost of the coffee but home

baked goods are provided by the volunteers.

Please prayerfully consider providing this special

fellowship opportunity for our parish. A sign up sheet

is outside the kitchen in the Commons or you may

contact Sandra Gallaudet:

[email protected] or

(434) 964-8627

(PHOTO COURTESY OR RICK MCCORMACK)

Welcome greeters needed for 2018

The Welcome Committee is looking for cheerful and

friendly volunteers to welcome parishioners at the

front door and be available to answer questions and

greet any newcomers after Masses.

A sign up sheet is be available at

the Newcomers table

or you may contact Sandra Gallaudet:

[email protected] or (434) 964-8627

Thank you in advance for

prayerfully considering joining this ministry.

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PAGE 6 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Room Schedule

Sun 12/24

4th Sunday of Advent Mass 11am Church

Christmas Eve Mass for Children 4pm Church

Christmas Eve Mass 9pm Church

Mon 12/25

Christmas Day Mass 11am Church

Parish Center Closed

Tues 12/26

Parish Center Closed

Al-Anon 7:00-8:00p M

Wed 12/27 Parish Center Closed

Thur 12/28 Parish Center Closed

Fri 12/29 Parish Center Closed

Sat 12/30

Sun 12/31

4th Sunday of Advent Mass 11am Church

Christmas Eve Mass for Children 4pm Church

Christmas Eve Mass 9pm Church

NO Vigil for Mary, Mother of God

Mon 1/1 Mary, Mother of God 11am Church

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PAGE 7 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Thursdays 1pm

Parish Center Room 122

Rejoice! Bible Study

Joy of the Gospel Prayer Group

Thursdays 2:15pm

Parish Center Room 122

For more information, please contact:

June Wimer (434) 589-2863

[email protected]

SAVED BY THE BOOK BIBLE STUDY

MONDAYS 7:00PM Room 122

For those who cannot make Monday, we are able to setup an online self-study.

Contact Bill Buono (434) 284-3580 or Celeste Shapiola (434) 981-1405

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Welcome to the Feast:

The Story of the Eucharist in Scripture

by Clifford Yeary

When:

Sundays from 9:45-10:45

Where:

Lounge

Who:

Any adult wanting to learn in fellowship.

Young children are welcome to attend with

their parents.

Increased Offertory Program

In the weeks ahead, you will be reading more about a new Increased Offertory Program taking place at our parish. This program is an opportunity for all of us to address the most pressing need in our parish through increased giving—the need of reducing our debt. Our hope is to increase our weekly collection by at least 20%.

Each week, this space in the bulletin will be devoted to reminders and important announcements concerning the Increased Offertory Program. Please be on the lookout for more information about this exciting opportunity.

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your produce.”

Proverbs 3:9

Electronic Giving

To strengthen stewardship at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, we request that you consider utilizing an easier way to support our parish… Electronic Giving.

What is Electronic Giving?

An alternate means of supporting our Parish instead of envelopes. In lieu of weekly collections, our electronic giving program allows you to make automatic contributions from your checking, saving, or credit card. There is NO cost to you for participating in the program.

To join electronic giving, please

call Faith Direct: (866) 507-8757 or visit

https://www.faithdirect.net/ select Give Now to enroll. Our church code is VA249

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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings,

is pleased to offer a preventive health event at

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Saturday 1/13/2018

Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to:

1. blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke;

2. abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta;

3. hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease;

4. atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and

5. a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteopo-

rosis.

Register for a Wellness Package that includes 4 vascular tests and

osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).

All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

There are three ways to register for this event

and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129,

1. please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441

2. Visit http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle

3. text the word circle to 797979

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PAGE 11 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

"Since you are faithful in small matters, I will give you

great responsibilities.”

Discern how to give thanks to God

for our spouses by attending a

Worldwide

Marriage Encounter Weekend:

Feb 2-4 Clemmons, NC

For more information or to apply,

visit our website:

www.renewmarriage-vasouth.org

or contact us: [email protected]

(757) 690-1369

Angel Tree

THANK YOU!

Our Angels were all excited by the gifts

you provided them this week.

Several parents were in tears of

gratitude because of your kindness.

May you all reap the blessings of what

you have sowed this holy season.

God bless you all!

CHURCH LIBRARY

The Saints Peter & Paul Library Ministry exists to provide and maintain resources that support the church and its teachings, and provide information, materials and services to assist in the advancement of Catholic education. The parish library’s collection, built with donations by parishioners, encourages spiritual growth, awareness of God’s presence and knowledge of the Catholic Church, its teachings and doctrines. Please feel free to borrow books from our library (located in the lounge at the entrance) any time. If you wish to donate books, please ensure that books would fit within that guideline. There is a box in the li-brary where you may place your dona-tions. We, unfortunately, do not have the resources to accept any other books. In the meantime, a box of other books that were dropped off is in the lounge and you may take any of those books for free. We cannot use them. Thank you to all who have contributed

with your donations.

Church Library

We have completed the initial work of or-ganizing the donated books in the church library and are now in need of assistance with ongoing maintenance. This does not require a lot of time and your help will be much appreciated.

For more information, please contact Sandra Gallaudet:

[email protected] or (434) 964-8627

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2017 Nativity Story

Cast

Narrator 1: Brooke Nazar Lector #1: Anna Amato

Narrator 2: Ava Amato Lector #2: Emma Monfalcone

St. Francis: Owen Kaider St. Bonaventure (Monk): Lucien Corrice

Nativity Scene:

Mary: Brigid Markle Joseph: Gabriel Corrice Soldier: Jake Kaider

Shepherd 1: Ben Wolff Shepherd 2: Seamus Stewart

Shepherd 3: Alex Kelly Shepherd 4: Owen Stewart Shepherd 5: Sean Stewart

Ox: Megan Pounsberry Cow: Christina Benitez

Donkey: Gina Madison and Victoria Scotto Di Vetta

Lamb: Arianna Scotto Di Vetta

Angel 1: Susan Best – Gabriel Littlest Angel: Evelyn Stewart

Angel 2: Alyssa Maher Angel 3: Margo Gross

Angel 4: Adeline Wolff Angel 5: Julieth Bridges

Angel 6: Morgan Shaver Angel 7: Hannah Shaver

Angel 8: Natalie Benitez Angel 9: Breana Maher

Angel 10: Charlie Gross Angel 11: Ashley Monahan

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Song Book

It Was On A Starry Night:

It was on a starry night

When the hills were bright

Earth lay sleeping

Sleeping calm and still

Then in a cattle shed

In a manger bed

A boy was born

King of all the world.

Chorus:

And all the angels sang for Him

The bells of heaven rang for Him

For a boy was born

King of all the world.

And all the angels sang for Him

The bells of heaven rang for Him

For a boy was born

King of all the world.

Soon the shepherds came that way

Where the baby lay

And were kneeling

Kneeling by His side

And their hearts believed again

For the peace of men

For a boy was born

King of all the world.

Child in the manager

Child in the manger,

Infant of Mary

Outcast and stranger,

Lord of all

Child who inherits

All our transgressions

All our demerits on Him fall

Once the most holy

Child of salvation

Gently and lowly, lived below

Now as our glorious

Mighty Redeemer

See Him victorious

O'er each foe

Prophets foretold Him

Infant of wonder

Angels behold Him

On His throne

Worthy our Savior

Of all our praises

Happy forever

Are His own

Townes Mullinex, Soloist

All are invited to sing:

O little town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem,

How still we see thee lie.

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by;

Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting Light.

The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

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PAGE 14 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Please pray for: Glenn Barberio * the Blackwell Family * Rosemarie Campbell * David Chapman

David Carbocci * Lorraine Cottrell * Charlie Couture * Noah Cross * Toni DeMaio Mary and Jim Desborough * Angelica Galvez-Sobral * Rodolfo Galvez-Sobral * Mike Genovese Jerod Hickey * Danette Hicklin * Clarence Lewis * Gregory MacDonald Leonard Joseph Mark

Latrice Martin * Shaquanna Martin * Bob Merhoff * Bill Miller * William Monola Tom Nelson * Bradforde Nett * Bruce Neuman *Alice Noel * Jakki Oliver * Suzanne Rose * Richard Sharff Livi Sharff * Lillian Shaw * Gilbert Sherman * Jeff Slaydon * Alice Galvez-Sobral * Kathleen Miller Warn

Darien & Dahris Tinsley * Jordan and Cory Watkins * Christopher White * Kathie Williamson

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Weekly Offering for December 17, 2017 $ 1,039

Catholic Virginian $ 58

Visit our Website:

www.stjosephcolumbiava.org

The Ladies still have cookbooks for sale.

Price is $15.00 per book See Jen Lyons

Our cookie dough sale was a success. We thank you the Ladies for their generous donations of dough, and our parishioners for getting their

cookie doughs from us. We can imagine the “yummy” sounds

they will inspire to those who taste them!

Our Mexican Community outdid themselves with such a deliciously authentic Mexican Dinner in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe.

THANK YOU SO MUCH,

Mexican Lady's, for cooking such a delicious meal for all of us!

It is always so sweet to see friends and families working like one, specially the younger generations helping and getting involved in the traditions. This is refreshing for the heart. Speaking of younger generations and their participation ... boy oh boy—Our youngest parishioners had a great time hitting the ‘piñata’ and even more fun grabbing all those candies! We want to thank every-one who helped make the ‘piñatas’ possible, especially to Glenn Reuther for ingenuous creativity to hold the ‘piñatas’ up!

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PAGE 15 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 24, 2017

Knights' Round Table

(KC-RT)

Ladies Auxiliary

The Knights of Columbus' Round Table have their

monthly meeting this Thursday December 7th.

The meeting time:

begins at 6:00 pm with pot-luck dinner

hosted by the Ladies' Auxiliary,

followed by the meeting at 7:00 pm.

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If you are celebra ng your

Marriage Anniversary in January

and would like to be part of the

Marriage Blessing Mass

Saturday, January 6th

Please no fy the office before

Wednesday, January 3rd

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