COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA de

ST. GREGORY-OUR LADY OF FATIMA

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

December 9 de Diciembre

PARISH OFFICE ~ OFICINA PARROQUIAL: 316 S Peach Ave, Hart 49420 Phone: 231-873-2660; Fax: 231-873-4823 Email: parish@stgregoryathart.org Website: www.stgregoryathart.org Open Tues-Thur 9:30-3:00

Fr. Tom Bolster, Pastor/Párroco tom@stgregoryathart.org Sister Guadalupe Moreno, guadalupe@stgregoyathart.org Pastoral Minister/Ministra Pastoral Anne Gurecki, Business Manager/Negócios anne@stgregoryathart.org

FAITH FORMATION Linda Foster, Director 873-3071 reled@stgregoryathart.org Mary Lorenz 861-2475

BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY Wednesdays 3-5:00; 11 Washington St., Hart

MASS SCHEDULE ~ LA MISA

Saturday 5:00 pm Shelby

Sunday 9:30 am Hart

Domingo 11:30 am Hart; Español

Our Lady of Fatima: 1372 S Oceana Dr, Shelby St. Gregory: 316 S Peach Ave, Hart

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 pm Shelby By appointment (231) 873-2660

BAPTISM~ MARRIAGE~ANOINTING Please call the Parish Office (231) 873-2660

BAUTISMOS~ MATRIMONIOS Por favor llame a la oficina (231) 873-2660

CALENDAR ~ CALENDARIO December 10-16 Diciembre

Tues/Martes StG 7:00 pm Serenata

Wed/Miércoles No Rel Ed Classes

3-4:45pm Food Pantry, 11 Washington, Hart

Thurs/Jueves St G 7-8:30pm Bible Study

MINISTRY SCHEDULE MINISTERIOS DE LA MISA

December 15/16 Diciembre

Ministers of the Word/Lectura 5:00 pm OLF Kathy Grantz 9:30 am StG Paul Inglis 11:30 am StG Eduardo Mendez Ministers of the Eucharist/Eucharistía 5:00 pm OLF P Earhart, M Wade, J Wade 9:30 am StG J Merten, G Merten, L Van Zoeren 11:30 am StG A Tudon, M Barco, A Barron Ministers of Hospitality/Bienvenida 9:30 am StG Clancy Aerts 11:30 am StG Rigoberto Rangel y Familia Acolitos 11:30 am StG G Morales, B Urion Ushers/Colecta y Ofrendas 9:30 am StG D Schaner, R Umstead, J Schaner, A Bosse 11:30 am StG Alejandro Mendez y Familia

LITURGY ~ LITÚRGIA

December 10-16 de Diciembre

Tues/Martes 9:00 am StG Mass Wed/Miercoles 10:00 am MCF Mass Thurs/Jueves 5:30 pm StG Penance Service Fri/Viernes 9:00 am OLF Helen Kleiner Sat/Sabado

5:00 pm OLF Judy Mead

Sun/Domingo

9:30 am StG Joe Merten

11:30 am StG Familia Parroquial

READINGS: Zep 3:14-18a; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Classes will resume again on Jan 7. During this break, families are encouraged to participate in the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the celebration on Sun, Dec 9 at the 11:30 am Mass, and the potluck afterwards. You are also encouraged to participate in the Posadas, beginning Dec 16. CLASES DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Las clases empiezan otra vez el día 7 de enero. Durante el tiempo de navidad, hay muchas oportunidades participar en las celebraciones en honor de la Virgen de Guadalupe, Las Posadas, y las misas. Bendiciones.

Marjorie Attwood, Eva Spencer, Nancy Tate, Agnes Kokx, Anthony Aerts, Cody Clark, Richard Davila, Bryan Cramer, Oralia Davila, Eugene Rodriguez, Amanda Merten, Richard Merten, John Merten, Lynn Cavazos, Maria Trujillo, Natalie Bruck, Veronica Griffin, Balvino Jaramillo, Mr & Mrs

Carmen Hernandez, Esperanza Salazar & family, Don Hannigan, Bob Earhart, Emileen Haskins, Sue Herrera, Xavier Setlak Trevigne, Valerie Nelson

COLLECTION ~ LA COLECTA December 1/2 Diciembre

Envelopes $2647.00 Loose 743.00 Total $3390.00

Christmas Masses December 24/25 Diciembre

Mon/Lunes 5:00 pm OLF Christmas Eve Mass 7:00 pm StG Christmas Eve/Misa Bilingüe Tues/Martes 9:30 am StG Christmas Day Mass

NOTES OF INTEREST

PENANCE SERVICE with individual confessions will be Thurs, Dec 13, 5:30 pm at St Gregory.

GIVING TREE: Please take a label(s) from the Giving Tree at OLF to benefit the Women’s Shelter in Ludington. Gifts are then returned below the tree, unwrapped. Questions: Kathy Grantz 861-5472.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet Mon, Dec 10, 7:00 pm at the K of C Hall, Hart. 231-233-1560.

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR: Each day during Advent, put something in a box for the food pantry. Then bring your box to church on Christmas. Suggestions this week - or use your imagination...

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS CLOTH SHOPPING BAGS: Do you have extra cloth bags? The pantry would appreciate your donations. As you can imagine, plastic bags aren’t very sturdy for recipients to carry food. Bags may be left at either church in the pantry receptacles. Thanks for your support.

CHRISTMAS HAM DINNER BASKETS will be given on Tues, Dec 11, 11-4:00 (while supplies last) at New Home Community Church, 244 S 79th, Shelby. Register on site - one basket per family. Activities for children, music, and refreshments. CANASTAS COMPLETE DE COMIDA NAVIDENA: Martes, 11 de diciembre, 11-4:00 (mientras dure el surtido), New Hope Community Church, 244 S 79th, Shelby. Refrescos, música, y diversiones. Solo una canasta por familia. Llene su inscripción cuando llegue. MISION GUADALUPE RIO DE AMOR: Diciembre 8-12 en Grand Rapids. Dioceseofgrandrapids.org para mas información.

Dec 13 dry pinto beans Dec 14 box of crackers Dec 15 package of rice Dec 16 oatmeal

Dec 9 dessert mix Dec 10 jar of applesauce Dec 11 can of spaghettios Dec 12 package of cookies

Dear Friends in Christ, It is time for the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection, and I urge you to give it your prayerful and vocal support. Your efforts are vital to its success. As you may know, Catholic bishops of the United States launched the collection in 1988 to address the profound lack of retirement funding among religious communities. Despite sustained generosity to the annual appeal, numerous communities still struggle to provide adequate care for aging members. In fact, just 23 of the 547 religious communities providing data to the National Religious Retirement Office are adequately funded for retirement. Collection proceeds offer these congregations financial assistance for immediate needs and underwrite resources that support long-term retirement planning and enhanced eldercare. Perhaps you have ministered alongside a dedicated woman or man religious. A sister, brother, or religious order priest may have even influenced your own vocation. I invite you to share these experiences with parishioners, emphasizing the contributions religious have made and continue to make to our parishes, diocese, and Church. Whether you host a speaker or make the appeal yourself, please take a few minutes during Mass to highlight the collection and the needs of elderly religious and their communities. Most importantly, please join with me in praying for God’s continued blessing on all women and men religious. As St. Paul reminds us, “Let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith” (Galatians 6:10).

Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak

Bishop of Grand Rapids

Estimados amigos en Cristo, Pronto nuestras parroquias llevarán a cabo la colecta anual del Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Esta campaña anual beneficia a más de 31,000 hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de órdenes religiosas –mujeres y hombres que han dedicado su vida en servicio a los demás.

El Papa Francisco, durante la Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada en 2018, destacó que “no hay crecimiento sin raíces y no hay florecimiento sin brotes nuevos.” Esta analogía ha sido comprobada en la vida de la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos. Los miembros mayores de órdenes religiosas fueron la base de las escuelas católicas, hospitales y agencias de servicio social, y permitieron el progreso de generaciones de católicos. Hoy día el ejemplo de los religiosos mayores inspira a los miembros más jóvenes a perseverar en su misión y ministerio. Sin embargo, muchas comunidades religiosas luchan para poder cuidar a sus miembros ancianos. La mayoría de los religiosos mayores recibieron estipendios muy bajos que dejaron una gran carencia en los fondos para su jubilación. Los crecientes costos de la atención médica y los ingresos reducidos agravan la lucha por ofrecer una atención adecuada. Su donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos proporciona fondos vitales para recetas médicas, enfermeros y más. También ayuda a los institutos religiosos a establecer estrategias de jubilación a largo plazo que permitan continuar sirviendo al Pueblo de Dios. Reconozco que esto es una de muchas causas nobles en necesidad de ayuda; solo les pido que donen lo que puedan. En agradecimiento por el servicio fiel de los religiosos mayores, les pido que se unan a mí para brindar apoyo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos y rogar a Dios que derrame sus bendiciones en los religiosos de avanzada edad en nuestra nación.

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Reverendísimo David J. Walkowiak

Obispo de Grand Rapids

CELEBRACIONES EN HONOR DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

Domingo/Sunday 9 Procesion de Rosas (Recoger las rosas a las 10:45 am), St Gregory 10:45 am Misa 11:30 am - Potluck/Comida después de la Misa, St Gregory 11:30 am Rosario David y Reyna Ramírez, 409 Dryden, Hart 7:00 pm Lunes/Monday 10 Rosario Miguel y Carmen Schaner, 207 Peach, Hart 7:00 pm Martes/Tuesday 11 Serenata a La Virgen, St Gregory 7:00 pm Miércoles/Wed 12 Rosario en familia. Cada familia en su propia casa.

LAS POSADAS

Las Posadas are a traditional Mexican novena before Christmas on December 16 - 24. The nightly procession is a way of representing Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter (Lk. 2:4-7). Posada means “Inn or lodging”. Everybody is invited to participate in this prayerful tradition. Please join us. DIA/Date FAMILIA 0 GRUPO/Family DIRECCION/Address HORA

Domingo 16 Sunday Catequistas del Verano St. Gregory, Hart 7:00 pm Lunes 17 Monday Angelica Perez y Fam Our Lady of Fatima, Shelby 7:00 pm Martes 18 Tuesday Oceana Hispanic Center 109 Washington St., Hart 7:00 pm Miércoles 19 Wednesday Ruben y Angeles DeBlas 5622 7th St., Mears 7:00 pm Jueves 20 Thursday Juan y Ana Guadarrama 4705 N. 120, Hart 7:00 pm Viernes 21 Friday Simon y Sofia Escoto 75 Sessions Rd., Shelby 7:00 pm Sábado 22 Saturday Eduardo y Ashley Mendez 416 S. Water St., Hart 7:00 pm Domingo 23 Sunday El Cardenal 218 Main St., Hart 7:00 pm Lunes 24 Monday St.Gregory St. Gregory, Hart 6:30 pm

MISA Bilingüe de Navidad St. Gregory Hart 7:00 pm

“La Probadita”

Tienda Mexicana

Venta de todo tipo de Articulos

Groceries, Restaurant & more

Atendido por sus Propietarios

19 South State Street Hart, Michigan 49420 Phone: 231-873-4069

Fax: 231-873-0489

La Fiesta Restaurant

family owned and operated since 1987 serving American and Mexican food

12 S State St - Hart; 231-873-4345 www.lafiesta-restaurant.com

Hodges Sales &Service

204 State Street, Hart

231-873-3562

CHRISTMANN AGENCY Serving The Area For Over 77 Years

Independent Insurance Agent

HANSEN FOODS

“The Good Cooks Store”

231-873-2826

OCEANA EYECARE

“Advanced Eyecare For Your Entire Family”

Michael E. Jonassen, OD

44 State St, Hart 231-873-2575

IN MEMORIAM: Don & Ginny Ashcraft Greg & Margie Mahynski Bob & Louise Busch James Bland Norman Goodwin

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2199

109 Washington

MEETINGS 2nd Mondays,7:00 pm

Grand Knight 231-233-1560 Financial Secretary 231-301-8094

rent the SHELBY LOADING DOCK EVENT HALL

20 W Third St, Shelby

beautifully restored spacious two level

231-206-2167 www.renttheloadingdock.com

EAGLE TOWING

24 Hour Towing

Flat Bed, Lockouts, Tire Changes, Winch-ing

Shelby 231-861-8988 Montague 231-894-5424 Muskegon 231-720-0728

THE BAKERY ON THE CORNER “at the corner in downtown Hart”

FULL LINE BAKERY

69 State St, Hart 231-873-0000 Christinesdold@msn.com

Christy & Greg Dold

HALLACK

CONTRACTING

4223 W Polk, Hart

231-873-5081

www.hallackcontracting.com

DALY ORCHARD COMPANY

3585 W Jackson Rd, Hart

231-873-3894

Fresh Fruit & Asparagus Wholesale

“Have you eaten your Daly fruit?”

BECKMAN BROTHERS, INCBECKMAN BROTHERS, INC

3581 Baker Rd 3581 Baker Rd -- ShelbyShelby

231-861-2031; 231-861-5474

Oceana, Newaygo, & S. Mason

QUALITY aggregate, stone, top soil, etc.

All your excavation needs!

Wm. P. “Bill” Harris, Manager 267 N. Michigan Avenue • Shelby

www.harrisfhcares.com 231-861-2360

Ray’s Automotive Service 24 Hour Tire Service

ON SITE REPAIRS

231-894-9258

7558 Grant St., Rothbury

JARVIS SAWMILL

INC.

1570 S. 112th Ave, Shelby

231-861-2078; 800-290-9510

We Purchase Standing Timber Husqvarna Dealer Since 1978

We service what we sell

873-8883

4143 Polk Hart

THAT PLACE

Good Food & Ice Cream

3505 S. Oceana Dr., New Era

231-861-2405

Complete Auto Repair Services Charlie Mero

113 Washington, Hart 231-873-2920

L. D. Walker D.D.S.

LIGHTHOUSE

CAR CARE CENTER

2359 N Comfort Dr, Hart

231-873-2349

Heating & Cooling 2790 Tyler Rd Hart, MI 49420

www.adamsheatingcooling.com

Toll-Free 888-361-9722 Fax 231-873-1625

231-873-2665

Lucy Vasquez y Familia Jeff & Fran Aerts Ralph & Ev Wenner Lee & VanZoeren Families Jerry Dennert Paul R. Strzyz Tom C. Strzyz Jon R Strzyz

Brian L. Schaner Anita Anderson Wayne Richard Wells Marivel Brandel Familias Davila y Herrera Fred & Virginia Schaner Richard Birkman

King-Hart Chapel

2370 N 72nd Ave

Hart 231.873.3415

WWW.BEACONFH.COM

White lake Chapel

413 S Mears Ave

Whitehall 231.894.5676

Pere Marquette Chapel

309 S Washington Ave

Ludington 231.843.2531

BEACON

Cremation & Funeral Service

Kirk and Courtney Barz, owners

Breakfast ALL Day

Friday Fish Frys

Downtown Mears

231-873-3663

231-861-5036

254 N Michigan

Shelby

231-843-7094

Open Wednesdays 10-3:00 3757 W Polk Rd, Hart (Hart Wesleyan Church)

Walk-ins Welcome

Sponsored by K of C Council 2199

213 Lincoln St, Hart

231-873-4214 231-873-4556

GALE’S IGA 710 S State

LAUNDRY BASKET Big Washers

COUNTRY ACRES

POOLS & SPAS Carpet Cleaning

207 N Michigan Ave, Shelby 231-861-8899 Menu: www.laconasupo.com

CARNICERIA LA CONASUPO Mexican Grocery & Restaurant

Open 7 days a week Abierto los 7 dias de la semana