Third Sunday Of Advent Gaudete Sunday 11 December 2011

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 AM December 10 Rosario Fazio req. by Gloria & Michael Sabato

5:00 PM The Living and Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30AM December 11

Marianne Van Elsland req. by Her Son Justin 11:00 AM Dick & Sheila Werkley req. by Mary Finuoli Monday 8:00 AM December 12

Charlotte Kiernan req. by Family Tuesday 8:00 AM December 13

Henry Perez req. by The Rooney Family Wednesday 7:30 PM December 14

Angelo Sabato req. by Gloria & Michael Sabato Thursday 8:00 AM December 15 Monica Lenthe & Family req. by Larry & Theresa Ferringo Friday 8:00 AM December 16

Edward Kirwin req. by Parents Saturday 8:00 AM December 17 Anthony Aversa & Family Intentions req. by Larry & Theresa

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THE HOLY SEASON OF ADVENT

GAUDETE SUNDAY

As we reach the Third Sunday of Advent, the color of the vestments in the Sanctuary is Rose;

as is the third advent candle that we light. This is a day of joy, as today’s Introit tells us,

“Rejoice in the Lord”. The time of waiting and anticipation

is nearing an end; we are more than halfway through Advent, and the celebration of the

Nativity of Our Lord is only nine days away!

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR

AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday December 11 I Class THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT GAUDETE SUNDAY Readings: Philippians 4, 4-7 & John 1, 19-28

Monday December 12 III Class Our Lady of Guadalupe Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: Wisdom 24, 23-31 & Luke 1, 39-47

Tuesday December 13 III Class Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: 2 Corinthians 10, 17-18; 11, 1-2 & Matthew 13, 44-52

Wednesday December 14 II Class EMBER WEDNESDAY – DAY OF FASTING Readings: Isaias 2, 2-5; 7, 10-15 & Luke 1, 26-38

Thursday December 15 III Class Feria of Advent Readings: Philippians 4, 4-7 & John 1, 19-28

Friday December 16 II Class EMBER FRIDAY – DAY OF FASTING Readings: Isaias 11, 1-5 & Luke 1, 39-47

Saturday December 17 II Class EMBER SATURDAY – DAY OF FASTING Readings: Isaias 19, 20-22; 2 Thessalonians 2, 1-8 & Luke 3, 1-6

O Wisdom, You came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reaching from beginning to end, You ordered all things mightily and sweetly. Come, and teach us the way of prudence!

Ember Days

Ember Days are on the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following the First Sunday in Lent and Pentecost Sunday, during the third full week of September, and after the Third Sunday of Advent. They are days of fasting for the special sanctification of the four seasons and for obtaining God’s blessing on the clergy, for whose ordination the Ember Saturdays are specially set apart. The propers of the Masses reflect the Season in which they occur and include additional Lessons said before the Gospel.

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

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The normal schedule will be followed, with the following additions:

Saturday, December 17 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 18 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Tuesday, December 20 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM

Sunday, December 25

Christmas Day 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24

8:00 AM Daily Mass (No 5:00 PM Mass)

10:30 PM Christmas Carols

10:50 PM Blessing of Manger and Christmas Proclamation

11:00 PM – Mass through Midnight

Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25

8:30 AM Low Mass

11:00 AM High Mass

Second Collection for Repairs

As we begin our second decade, we find ourselves once again facing the need to make vital repairs to our aging buildings and to replace broken systems. The following repairs and replacements are slated to be undertaken:

• Boiler Replacement for Education Wing: $4,000. • Heat Pump System for Office: $4,000 • Heat in Kitchen: $1,000. • New Energy-efficient windows in office: $2,000. • Finish Computer Server/Network upgrade:

$3,000.

Thank you to the St. Nicholas Committee

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BUILDING FUND UPDATE

Goal: $14,000.

Week 2 $1,874.00 Week 1 $1,370.00

Total donations: $3,244. 23% of Goal Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $10,756.

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Tuesday Night Confessions

The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. This extra hour each week is provided for the convenience of many and is in addition to the availability of Confessions before every Mass. Since the church will now be open on Tuesday nights from 8 to 9 PM you may wish to stop in for a brief visit to Our Lord in the tabernacle, pray a rosary, or even make a personal Holy Hour, even if you are not going to Confession.

JUBILATE DEO CHORALE & ORCHESTRA, INC. Presents “A SON! A SAVIOR! The Heart of Christmas" Join Msgr. Louis A. Marucci and the Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra as they present their 20th Annual Christmas concert to be held:

Sunday, December 18, 2011

2:30 PM Paul VI High School Auditorium

901 Hopkins Road, Haddon Township, NJ Concert tickets are $15, $25 and $30, with group rates available. Under the baton of Maestro Dr. Ron Matthews, the concert will feature 60 Choral Members and full Professional Orchestra. Enjoy a variety of holiday classics such as, O Holy Night, Grown Up Christmas List, Do You Hear What I Hear, A Carol Medley Sing-a-long, A Son! A Savior! and many more. Delight in the Live Nativity Presentation in preparation of the Christmas Season. For an additional $15, guests can attend a post-performance reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to meet Dr. Matthews and the Executive Director, Msgr. Louis A. Marucci. For information and ticket reservations, please call the JDCO Box Office at 856-858-0693, or email jdco@comcast.net.

Choral Mass Schedule

Please join us at the following Choral Masses this season as we continue our Sacred Music program.

• Christmas Midnight Mass

o Saturday, December 24, 11 PM • Christmas Day

o Sunday, December 25, 11 AM • Epiphany

o Friday, January 6, 2012, 7:30 PM • Candlemas

o Thursday, February 2, 2012, 7:30 PM

Sunday Collections Thank you for your generosity.

Christmas Season Bulletin Deadlines: Please note that as we approach Christmas, all Notices for Bulletins running through January 1, 2012 are due by Monday, December 12th. Any submissions received after this date will be too late to be included in the December and January 1st Bulletins. Please plan accordingly.

DECEMBER CAP SESSIONS

The Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the diocese is that adults will attend CAP once every five years.

CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees.

CAP 2 is No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop on bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyberbullying is also addressed. Both sessions are 90 minutes.

Adults must attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1 again if they prefer.

The following sessions will be offered in December: CAP Phase 1

• Monday, December 12, 2011, 7:00pm, St. Aloysius, Oaklyn

• Monday, December 12, 2011, 7:00pm, St. Monica, Atlantic City

• Thursday, December 15, 2011, 7:00pm, St. Anthony of Padua, Camden English & Spanish Session

To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults at (856) 583-6165 or email ddiggons@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.

The CAP schedule, location phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website @ www.camdendiocese.org.

In case of inclement weather please call the location of the CAP session you are attending.