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W O O D R I V E R VA L L E Y
Catholic Community Fr. Justin Brady, Pastor Dec. 25, 2016—Jan. 1, 2017
Our Lady of the Snows
206 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Idaho
Mass Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday, Wednesday 8:00 Communion Service
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m. or by appointment
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 1650, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Phone: 208-622-3432 Fax: 208-622-4348
svcatholic.org
“By her complete adherence to the Father’s will, to his Son’s redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church’s model of faith and charity.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 967)
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. (Luke 1:38)
St. Charles Borromeo
315 1st Avenue South, Hailey, Idaho
Mass Schedule:
Weds. 7:30 a.m., Thurs. 5:30 p.m. English Mass
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Spanish Mass
Sunday 8:30 a.m. English Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Weds. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Office Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 789, Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: 208-788-3024 Fax: 208-788-0726
[email protected] stcharleshailey.org
Immaculate Conception
Fairfield, Idaho
Contact St. Charles for Mass Schedule
“Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not, people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of the head.” (St. Charles Bor-romeo)
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A Warm Welcome to All of Our Visitors
Our Lady of the Snows Dec. 24th, 2016—Jan. 1st, 2017
Please hold on to this bulletin, as we will not be
printing a new bulletin until January 7/8.
UPCOMING MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Lector—Jodi Sanders
HEM—Linda O’Connor
Sacristan—John O’Connor
Usher—Sandy Sanders
Altar Servers—Natalia & Adan Ortiz; Anna Yuras
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
Lector—Sabina Gilbert
HEM—Sandi Pfau
Sacristan—Sabina Gilbert
Usher—Terry Pfau
Altar servers—Citlalli Villa; Uzziel Almaras;
Kimberly & Alex Robles
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
Lector—Martha Deffe
HEM—Milagros Ortega
Sacristan—Milagros Ortega
Usher—Peter Maier
Altar servers—Tyler Petersen; Tyler Salvoni;
Leo Garcia; Pablo Regalado
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Lector—Mary Anne Pinkerton
HEM—Melanie Hodge
Sacristan—Monica Roth
Usher—VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Servers—Melissa Gonzalez; Jasmine Jordan;
Sarai Contreras
Please remember to secure a replacement
if you are unable to meet this responsibility.
“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“God never does anything for us without great preparation”.
These are the words of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, or Christmas, proves this. Jesus coming as man, to ultimately be our Lord and Savior, is not a random act or a snap decision on God’s part. It was yet another part of
God’s great work. After creating heaven and earth, forming man and woman in His image, promising His fidelity after
the fall in the garden, binding Himself to His people through covenants, and calling to people through the prophets, He finally came to reveal Himself as Emmanuel, “God with us”.
As we know, the twelve days Christmas come after the four weeks of Advent, which is a time when we prepare for the birth of Jesus. Preparation is an attribute practiced by God and practiced in God’s Church. All of this preparation is directed to a specific end: Joy eternal with God. Our Lord’s coming in the flesh begins a great work of transformation and healing in the world.
Archbishop Sheen writes, “The Christmas gift of peace was the uncoiling of the links of a triple chain that first unites a person with God, then with himself, then with his neighbor.” Christmas, and the holy birth we celebrate,
cannot be reduced to passing sentiments and catchy carols. This commemoration is directed to the healing and transfor-mation of all creation, and most specifically you and me.
Dear brothers and sisters, this Christmas let us commit ourselves to a deepening relationship with God. His love will change us, and then change our relationships. These changes will impact our world in ever increasing ways. To build the kingdom of God takes preparation, commitment and execu-tion. It is all for naught if we are not first bound together in Godly charity. May the links of Divine Love bind us ever more to Him and to our neighbors.
Blessings and peace be with you, Fr. Justin Brady
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kevin Embree, Robert Gardner, Bill Griffin, Patti Reed,
Sandy Sanders, Frank Willey, Ares Zarkos,
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cathie Dawson, Marybeth Flower, Nina Gardiner,
Sabina Gilbert, Linda O’Connor, Dennis Raney, John Todd
Meetings: 4th Thursday of the month
MARRIAGE PREPARATION:
Please call the parish office six months ahead of
your tentative wedding date to make preparations.
BAPTISM
Please call the parish office at least one month ahead to make preparations.
OFFICE STAFF: Heidi Marcus: Bookkeeper
Martha Deffe: Office Mgr/
Children’s Discipleship Formation Coordinator
Milagros Ortega: Youth Discipleship Formation Coordinator
Terry Pfau:
Building & Maintenance Mgr
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
KW LUXURY HOMES INTERNATIONAL Grady & Heather Burnett
Please support our advertiser of the week
for bringing you this bulletin.
PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICE MEN
AND WOMEN: Please continue to
pray for the safety of our service men
and women: Alexa Alberdi, Jake and
Charity Ries, Matt Pruett, Scott Sanders, Kristian
Timmons, Blake Williams, Janet Hernandez, Bradley
Ritzel, and Joe DiFrancesco.
THANK YOU to those who made a donation toward
our lovely Christmas flowers: Melanie Hodge in mem-
ory of Leonard & Louise Banach; Brent & Patti Eaton in
memory of Ross Mertlich; Barbara & Allen Spafford in
memory of Barbara Savage; Tara Martin in memory of
David Martin; and anyone who may have donated after
the bulletin went to print.
WE WILL HAVE LIMITED OFFICE HOURS from
December 26-January 2. If you have an emergency
requiring the Sacraments, please call our emergency
number at 208-867-7262. For questions about the
physical plant facility, call Terry Pfau at 720-9820.
AS WE NEAR THE END OF THE YEAR, please
consider a special gift of any amount to Our Lady of
the Snows. Tax-deductible gifts are due by December
31, 2016. We are grateful for all of your gifts and
donations to our parish.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped in any way, large
or small, to prepare our church for Christmas this
year—especially Judy & Tommy Wells; Patsy & John
Todd; Hugh Blue; Bob Walker; Marcus Lengyel; and
Jodi Sanders. Thank you also to Dorinda Rendahl, R.L.
Rowsey and our amazing choir for the beautiful and
inspiring Christmas music at our services.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED for Chris Root, Susie
Rutkowski, Barbara H., Jan B., Parke Johnston, Lynn
Ensminger, Msgr. John Morgan, Antonio Munoz, Judith
Smooke, Adalaide Sterling Lipson, Karen Fisher, Jose
Martinez, Malcolm Campbell, Lucas Christian, Jennifer
Wray Potter, Karen Johnson, Tina & Billy Cremer,
Anne Carley, Judy Holly, Joe Bauwens, Carlos Daniel
Lopez-Granados, Kimberly Johnstone, Kathy Perron,
Reid Lau, Henry King, Carolyn Cordiero, Bill Grant.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Dec. 24, 4:00 p.m.—Repose of the Soul for
Christian Ciametti, from the Weaver Family
Sun., Dec 25—Repose of the Soul for Luther & Eldine Risher, from Peggy LeBar
Sat., Dec. 31—Repose of the Soul for Brian
Brandmeyer, from Jeanne Mowlds
Sun., Jan. 1—Repose of the Soul for Gloria from
Our Lady of the Snows
AND THANK YOU
to all who donated
to our Advent Out-
reach Project to
help Haiti180 equip
a birthing room in
their new medical
clinic. If you would still like to help with this effort,
we will be accepting donations through January 2.
Please pick up a donation envelope in the narthex and
mail it to the parish office or drop it in the collection
basket at Mass.
