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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
December 19h – December 25th
9am Mass Monday
†David Prati M/M Ray Catalano
9am Mass Tuesday
Ronald Haney Marian Bounds
6pm Mass Wednesday
†Ben Albritton M/M John Rader
9am Mass Thursday
Jessie James Stout Marian Bounds
The Nativity of The Lord Christmas Eve
5pm Mass SATURDAY
Souls in Purgatory Anna & Son Nguyen
10pm Mass SATURDAY
†Anthony Tu Tran M/M Viet Nguyen
Christmas Day 10am Mass SUNDAY
Our Parish Family Fr. Jack
Sacrament of Forgiveness (Penance, Reconciliation, Confession)
Mon, Tue, & Thurs after Morning Mass (Just ask Father after Mass)
Saturday from 4:00pm – 4:30pm Confessions by Appointment
Wednesday at 5:45pm Or at any other time
Catholics will forgive their priests for almost any weakness, but not for an exaggerated attachment to money or for mistreating parishioners, Pope Francis told 160 priests who work in Vatican nunciatures around the world. "The people of God have a great nose" for sniffing out priests who serve the god of money more than God the father, he told the priests at Mass in his guest house chapel. Pope Francis focused on the day's Gospel reading, which was St. Luke's account of Jesus throwing the money-changers out of the temple. In the reading, Jesus accuses the merchants of turning the Lord's house into a "den of thieves." "The Lord helps us understand what is the seed of the Antichrist, the seed of the enemy, the seed that ruins his kingdom" — an attachment to money, the pope said. "A heart attached to money is an idolatrous heart," he said.
A church, like the temple, is supposed to be a house of prayer, a place to encounter the God of love, the pope said. But "the lord-money" constantly tries to enter even there. The merchants and money-changers did not just make themselves at home in the temple, Pope Francis said. "Who rented them places, huh? The priests. The priests rented them and money entered" into the house of God. The devil tempts people, including priests, to make money an idol, leading to a life that is "without the happiness, without the joy of serving the true Lord who is the only one who can give us true joy," the pope said. "It's a personal choice," he told the priests. "What is your attitude toward money? Are you attached to money?"
The Catholic faithful, he said, are pretty sharp "in canonizing as well as condemning" their priests. "They will forgive many weaknesses, many of their priests' sins. But there are two they cannot forgive: an attachment to money — that they cannot forgive -- and the mistreatment of people, which is something the people of God cannot digest." With other weaknesses, he said, people will say, "'Yes, but he is not well' or 'poor man, he's lonely.' They try to justify" his behavior.
Pope Francis told the nunciature staff members that "it is sad to see a priest arrive at the end of his life — in agony, in a coma — and his nephews and nieces are gathered, looking around to see what they can take." Priests should have "sufficient money, that of an honest worker, and sufficient savings like an honest worker would have," but not wealth. He prayed that God would give him and all priests the grace of being content with what is enough "and not seek more." Please pray for me and all priests, that we will take the Pope’s words to heart. Lord, have mercy on us and empower us to always be kind and to renounce any love for money and wealth.
POPE FRANCIS
SPEAKS SHARP
WORDS TO PRIESTS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
December 24-25 Altar
Server Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Gifts Hospitality Lector Coordinator
SATURDAY 5PM Christmas Eve
Hunter Tharp Turner Tharp
NEED 1 more
Cheryl Harper Eileen Simpson Joanne Lane
NEED 12 more
NEED 3 NEED 4 Will appoint Patti & Sam Muzny
SATURDAY 10PM Christmas Eve
Justin Zondor Emma Bivins Andrew Means
David Aulner Peggy Denker Bernie Denker
NEED 12 more
NEED 3 NEED 4 Will appoint Deb Friedt
SUN 10AM Christmas Day
Jay Harris
NEED 2 MORE
Dina Jones-Griggs Jo Nance Teresa Harris
NEED 10 more
NEED 3 NEED 4 Will appoint NEED 1
UPCOMING PARISH
EVENTS
Jon Abt Theresa Aide Kris Ajamie Donna Allford Bailey Anderson Bert Alvarez Annette Balderas Carri Beck Michelle Brewer Ray Brewer Marian Chessmore Diane Cook Roberta Cullip Bob Curley Kim Flis Lois Genzer Virginia Goetz Ruthann Gonterman Esther Guzman Chester Hagnoski Ruth Heiderich Marcella Hicks Ed Koehl Wanda Kuzmic Maria Londono Jeanette Minter Megan Muir Olivia Muir Caroline Newell Ramona Orland Sabrina Phillips Loretta Plumlee Chris Politte Conrad Reich Peggy Sam Shannon Saturo David Schachle Charles Shatswell Carol Shaw Joe Snodgrass Bradley Stewart Reginald Stewart Jim Tucker Gina Urbina Maria Valdez Rebecca White Arlen Williams
Joyce Beauregard Lillian Brehm Margaret Crawford Harold Cusack Nancy Davis Frances Drabowsky Goldie Evans Pat Everhart Ruth Frejo Gladys Grizzle Rosita Hall Tom Hanson Roger Kane Fred Martin Alberta Marquez Michelle Mathew Martha Maynard Betty McClure Howard McLaughlin San Juana Medina Neans Murray Janie O’Connor Tom O’Neil Bob Onspaugh Anna Rossi Ron Rytlewski Rose Rytlewski Yvonne Smith Elinor Thompson Alice Willard
A PRAYER FOR THE INFIRM & HOMEBOUND Dear Lord, we commend to you all our infirm and
homebound brothers and sisters. Please give them and their caregivers every grace
and blessing.
Monday, December 19
6:00pm Children’s Christmas Practice 7:00pm Scripture Study
Tuesday, December 20 5:30pm Cantor, Choir, Instrumentalist Practice 6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Small Prayer Group
Wednesday, December 21 6:30am Small Group Cursillo 10:00am Women’s Cursillo Group 7:00pm Life Nite _________________________________________________________
Thursday, December 22
2:30pm Decorate the Church 6:30pm Children’s Christmas Practice _________________________________________________________
Friday, December 23
PARISH OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON
Sunday, December 25
10:15am No Life Kids, EDGE, Life Teen
KARI EUBANKS
ERIC LECLERC
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
Items Needed for Christmas Baskets
1 Turkey (10-12 lbs.) 2 Canned Corn (15 oz.) 2 Green Beans (15 oz.) 1 Can Sweet Potatoes (15 oz.) 1 Can Cranberry Sauce 1 Instant Potatoes (13oz or larger) 1 Stuffing Mix 1 Cake Mix and 1 Frosting
Spaghetti Canned Fruit Tuna Mac & Cheese Rice Tomatoes Corn Box Dinners Oatmeal Bread Dry Pinto Beans Cereal Saltine Crackers Canned Chicken Jelly Instant Potatoes Vegetables Cookies Green Beans Peanut Butter Soup Spaghetti Sauce Ramen Noodles Canned Meat
Thanks for your generous offering of groceries and other monetary gifts to help purchase items from the Regional Food Bank.
PAC-A-SAC
We need all
these items by
December 18th
Items in bold are greatly needed!!
WE SERVED OVER 555
PEOPLE WITH THANKSGIVING
BASKETS
CAREGIVER SUPPORT/STRESS?
For some time now we have been praying for caregivers at daily Mass, listening to their individual stories and helping parishioners look for resources. Some want to do this on their own, but I know that sometimes it’s hard to tell if the time has come for more help. You don’t even know how tired you are, either. What do you think? Is it time to form a Caregiver Support Group at St. Andrew? Our Cancer Support Group started with just such a simple idea over 15 years ago. We have been meeting monthly all this time with some breaks for holiday celebrations. About 8-12 parishioners attend regularly. They have learned how to listen and help each other, while praying for each other and their family members. We have often welcomed people outside our faith family. Please let me know by email or by calling the office. I have someone who wants to facilitate this with me.
CARYL PRATI, RN
PARISH NURSE
CARYL PRATI, RN
PARISH NURSE
Thanks to All Who Helped
With the Hanging of the Greens
CAN BE A GREAT
TOOL FOR
COMMUNICATION
We have the ability to reach out to
parishioners with our
“ONECALLNOW” system. We can
phone or email you. Soon we can
text you as a group.
You just need to text the word
To 22300
KEEP IN THE KNOW, DO IT TODAY
Fluffing Greenery
Hanging of the Greens
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY Dec 24 5pm
Children’s program begins at 4:30pm
10pm Choir & Caroling begins at 9:30pm
SUNDAY Dec 25 10am Carols begin at 9:30am
SOLEMNITY OF MARY
(New Year’s Eve/Day)
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Thursday, December 22nd
3pm-8pm
Supper at 6pm
Help put the “finishing touches” to the church for Christmas
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
SIGN UP
AT THE
WELCOME
CENTER
THERE’S STILL TIME TO BRING YOUR
CHILDREN!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION PRACTICES
MONDAY December 19th 6pm-6:45pm
THURSDAY, December 22nd
JOURNEY OF FAITH WED 7pm December 21st
Are you considering becoming a member of the Catholic Church?
Are you baptized in another Christian faith?
Are you a baptized Catholic looking to grow in your faith?
Are you a baptized Catholic who was never admitted to Holy Communion or Confirmed?
MAKING DISCIPLES THROUGH
GROWING THE FAITH
You asked for it- We’ve got it! Beginning Sunday, January 15th 10:15am
Great Adventure Bible Study Part I sessions 1-12
Part II sessions 13-24
Sunday between the masses Wednesday 7pm
Joy of Love (couples) Sundays Monday or Thursday am
Ephesians Thursday pm
Registration begins January 1st
USE THE FORM
ON THE BULLETIN
Catholicism Sundays Monday 10am-11:15am Wednesday 7pm
Pivotal Players Sundays Tuesday am
Oremus A guide to Catholic prayer
Tuesday 6:30pm
Men’s Study Group Tuesday 6am
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
10:20am – 11:30am
Participation in Saturday/Sunday Mass is THE key ingredient in helping parents shape the Catholic faith of their children.
NO CLASSES ON DECEMBER 25TH OR JANUARY 1ST. CLASSES
RESUME JANUARY 8TH.
CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS
December 18TH at 1:15pm
JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR KIDS
December 18TH at 1:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Life Night 7pm – 9pm
NO LIFE NIGHT ON DECEMBER 28TH
St. Andrew
Work Camp Mon. June 5th – Sat. June 10th
$75 Per Person
(Refundable for All Who Complete the Work Camp)
Igniting the Flame of Christ
Current 8th Graders – Current 12th Graders
St Andrew Teens Putting Their Faith in Action
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP MARCH 1st
LITTLE CHRISTMAS
DINNER DANCE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH
Dance to the Music of
DOORS OPEN 5:30
Dinner 6:00
Dancing 6:30
Tickets $25
AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME COUNTER
2- NIGHTS AT THE RENAISSANCE (OKC)
2- MOVIE TICKETS TO HARKINS CINEMA
2- 1 &1/2 HOUR MASSAGES AT
DINNER FOR 2 AT “Flint” RESTAURANT
2 TICKETS TO SEE THE THUNDER PLAY THE
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
FEB 3rd & 4th
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016
12/18 Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Grajeda 34
12/19 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Schlittenhardt 19
12/20 Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Valerio 18 Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Beck 13
12/21 Mr. & Mrs. Gonzalo Malagon 25
12/23 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Garten 28
12/24 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cook 47
AN INSPIRING ADVENT MIRACLE Please let me share a story about the true meaning of Gods's blessings during this advent season. We recently did a SVDP home visit for a lady who needed help with her OG&E bill. Between Catholic Charities, the district, and our conference her bill was current. She shared that an Episcopal Church had found her homeless and living in her car in the cold. Last December they paid for an apartment in Brookwood Village, furnishing a bed and table only. She found a job quickly and was in the process of getting back on her feet when her car was repossessed which caused her to lose her job. For almost a year now this lady has lived on a $760 disability check paying rent, food and utilities. Her need for transportation was great but there were no extra funds for a vehicle. Recently, the SVDP caonference in Norman sent an email asking all conferences if they had a need for a GMC 2004 pick up in good condition. Through the kindness of a parishioner, God's miracle happened. Our client started crying and said we had given her her life back. I hugged her and told her not us but it was God who had given her life back to her. I just wish that all churches in our district would share in this wonderful practice of donating vehicles to our ministry. We left knowing everyone involved received a blessing from God.
Carolyn and Jeff Marcus
Does anyone have a spare working vehicle that could provide transportation for someone struggling to get back and forth to work?
12/18 Matthew Anderson, Irene Gliadon, Katherine
Gresback, Christopher Ibarra, Sunny Nguyen, Mireya Ponce, Thuy Tran
12/19 Ray Duke, Deborah Friedt, Brandon Gonzales, Dallas Stroud, Julietta Valencia, Alexander Varner, Paul Weld
12/20 Crystal Carrion, Ryan Diaz, Gi Lee, Lilli Lyon, Tram Ngo, Kameron Ostil, Madison Rainey, David Stiles, Rebecca White
12/21 Dezerai Cole, Thomas Pedrosa, Andrew Walters
12/22 Jill Byrne, Mikhaela Canete, Brenda Cruz, Tony Darnell, Estela Garcia, Ethan Lee, Justin Rider, Kenneth Stoudt, Melody Watral
12/23 Dorothea Bradshaw, Jackson Finley, Kaydee
Guerra, Bryce Lorimor, Maristella Marwitz, Tu Nguyen, Mary Lynn Nickell, Isabel
Pesantes, Clara Schrader, Maria Valencia
12/24 Frank Cassarino, Marcella Frejo, Jennifer Grover, Roy Lyle, Jessie Moralez, Zachary Nguyen, Melanie Paxton, Vaness Saltos
Stewardship of Treasure Sacrificial Giving
Dec 11 FYTD PFYTD
Sacrificial Giving 13,096 325,172 330,480
Other Income 3,396 90,494 94,710
Total Income 16,492 415,666 425,190
PREPARING FOR BAPTISM CLASS
SUNDAY DECEMBER 18th
1 PM IN ROOM 4
This one session class is required of all parents who are baptizing a child for the first time. First time godparents are also welcome, but participation is optional. Following this class, parents must contact Father Jack to see if there may be any special circumstances in scheduling the actual baptism--at least 30 days before the date you are requesting. Child care is available upon request.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM DECEMBER 18, 2016