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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, December 10 8:00am - Tony Ferritto - Wakefield Family Tuesday, December 11 8:00am - James & LaRue Harris - Bob & Alice Ulman Wednesday, December 12 12:00pm - Adoration 7:00pm - All Souls List Thursday, December 13 8:00am - Denny Younglas - Ken & M.A. Diedrick Friday, December 14 8:00am - All Souls List

Church Third Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 15 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - The Plas Family - Page Family Sunday, December 16 8:30am - Denny Younglas - Ken & M.A. Diedrick 11:00am - Al DiVencenzo - KOC

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Sympathy to the families of Frank Wilkosz and Cecelia Rozga who died this past week. May they rest in the peace of Christ.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

December 16th - Children’s Christmas Party Holiday Choir Concert Giving Tree Gift Wrapping

January 19th - Night at the Races THE BIGGEST LIE IN THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY is the book from Matthew Kelly that we will be giving out next weekend. If there are books available after next weekend you can pick up an extra one for family and friends. Here is an excerpt from the book: “Every time you become a-better-version-of-yourself, the consequences of your transformation echo throughout your family, friends, business, school, neighborhood, church, marriage, nation, and beyond to people and places in the future. It is God who does the transforming, but only to the extent that we cooperate. God’s grace is constant, never lacking. So our cooperation with God’s desire to transform us is essential; it is the variable. Are you willing to let God transform you?” p. 3

COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: During these weeks of preparation for Christmas, think about family members, friends, neighbors, etc. that you can invite to our Christmas liturgy celebrations. Extend to them a warm welcome to join you and our parish community at Mass.

RICHES Riches are the instrument of all vices, because they render us capable of putting even our worst desires into execution. —St. Ambrose

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Herb Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jerry & Lee Severns, Carol Cordy, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Pondy, Bille Updegrove, Robert Falatic, Al Machovina, Rick Spinks, Jim & Pat Wracker, Clay Cook, Kathy Buckland, Don Gates, Ken Schroeder, Michele Miller, Rosie Jarven, Nancy Partyka, Laurie Healy, Karen Curley, Fred Smith, Don Gargasz, Angela Wrege, Harriet Zawie, Joyce Redmond, Bill Livingston, Gregg & Judy Simmerly, Stan & Angie Debro, Carol Mahier, Kathy O’Reilly and Shayne Reisinger . Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364, or email us at info@olqpgrafton.org to have a name of a friend or relative included in this list.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING: Deceased loved ones can be remembered through the Christmas Flower Offering. An envelope for this offering was in the Novem-ber packet or you can submit names and donations in a plain envelope and mark “Christmas Flowers” on the out-side. Memorial names will be posted on the bulletin board this Christmas. Please submit the names by December 14th to ensure they are listed for Christmas.

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PASTORS CORNER: Sometimes you need to hear something more than once. I was viewing the Dynamic Catholic Best Advent Yet for the day and realized that I had heard it before. It was a clip from the speaker Alan Hunt telling the story of his 18 year old daughter holding a picture of Jesus as she slept the night before she went off to college. His point was that he knew at that moment that she would be ok because she knew Jesus. The reflection ended with the question “Do you know Jesus?” I realized that even though I had seen most of that video before it was good to ask the question again. And then the task for the day was to

write down one way you can purposely meet Jesus this Advent. Last weekend you were left with the question from Mass “What are you doing to welcome Jesus into your heart this week?” Different question and yet the same. It never hurts to hear the same thing more than once. This week the question from the liturgy committee asks us to reflect upon how opening our heart to Jesus or meeting Jesus has changed us. “How has your heart grown more loving this Advent week?” In coming to know Jesus each day we grow in love. There are many things happening next weekend beginning with bringing the baby Jesus from your manger scene to be blessed at Mass. Sunday afternoon there is the Christmas party hosted by the Holy Name Society, gift wrapping from the Gift Giving Tree and the choir concert. And if you are wondering what you can do the following Sunday (23rd) there is the church decorating for Christmas. If you are feeling overwhelmed by everything that you have going try spending some quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday afternoons. Quiet prayer time can help to put everything into perspective.

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EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS: Wednesdays during Advent (December 12,19) there will be Eucharistic Devotions in the chapel from 12:00 noon until 6:30pm. Come spend some quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This time of private prayer can put everything that is going on in the preparation for Christmas into perspective. A Sign up sheet is available in the Gathering Area. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MASS: In addition to the weekday Masses at 8:00am there will be a 7:00pm Mass on Wednesdays during Advent in the chapel. The Mass will conclude the time of private adoration before the Blessed Sacrament that begins at noon on Wednesdays during Advent. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: There is an opportunity every Saturday to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3:30 - 4:00pm in the church. ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKLETS: In the Gathering Area there are reflection booklets for each day of Advent for adults, families and children. Use these as a break from your Christmas preparations to help keep the stress level down while growing spiritually for the celebration of Christmas. BAMBINELLI SUNDAY: Blessing of infant Jesus from family nativity scenes will be all masses on the weekend of December 15/16. CHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Decorating for Christmas will take place Sunday, December 23rd after the 11:00am mass. Anyone able to help with decorating is welcome.

PLANNED GIVING: In this season of giving, consider making a year-end gift to our parish in gratitude for all the blessings you have received in life. Making a gift of appreciated stock may help you avoid capital gains tax and help our parish at the same time. If you are 70 ½ or older, you may be able to reduce your taxable income this year and help us in our ministry with a gift made directly from your IRA to our parish. Talk to your advisors and IRA administrator for more information and to be sure that a gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish. Lastly, should this year-end find you creating or updating your estate plan, please consider helping us grow our parish ministry for future generations by including our parish as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance policy. Questions? Contact Jim Andrews in our parish office at (440) 926-2364 or via email at jandrews@olqpgrafton.org. You are also welcome to contact Mary Lou Ozimek of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x4070 or via email at mozimek@catholiccommunity.org.

Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, December 24th

4:30pm (4:00 pm Children’s Choir Program)

10:00pm (Choral presentation begins at 9:30pm)

Tuesday, December 25th 8:30am and 11:00am

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER: As Christians, we are called to a life of prayer. This is not just during seasons like Advent, but all year long. When we talk about being prayerful everyday stewards, we are speaking about cultivating an awareness of God being with us at all times. Each day we begin by offering God the entirety of our day. Each night we rest in God and hope that the hours that passed gave God glory. Sometime today, find an extra 15 minutes of quiet time to just rest in God’s presence. Don’t speak. Just place yourself in God’s care and let God touch your heart. FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: John the Baptist told people Jesus was coming to save them. He shared the Good News of Jesus, and we should too. John gave hope to people. He was not afraid to talk about Jesus’ coming and to encourage people to turn away from sin. Question of the Week: In what new ways can you share Jesus with others? NIGHT TO SHINE: February 8th our parish along with over 500 other churches across the nation and world will be hosting a Tim Tebow Night to Shine. This is a prom experience for those with special needs 14 years of age and older. It is a way of letting those with special needs experience the love of God and community. Registrations are now being accepted. For more information and to register go to our web site, www.olqpgrafton.org. RIGHT TO LIFE: We will be collecting signatures for the Lorain County Right to Life Signature Ad Billboard Campaign the weekends of December 9/10 and 15/16 in the Gathering Area after all masses. A donation of $5 per name-line is requested to help cover the cost of the ad. Add your name to those in our Country who SUPPORT LIFE!!! THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS: Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little to no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings. Your gift to today’s second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. Please be generous.

The Helping Hands Ministry is reminding you that next weekend all gifts for the Giving Tree Program need to be returned to the church by

NOON Sunday. Thank you for your generous donations. SHARING CHRISTMAS - We are looking for donations that will be given out at the Christmas dinner at St. Vincent DePaul Church. You can purchase anything for any age adult or child you would like, please keep the gift price under $10.00. Gifts can be brought in and placed in the Helping Hands Chest starting next week through December 23rd. LADY'S GUILD: The Lady's Guild will be hosting their annual Christmas dinner and party on Monday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Parish hall. Members are asked to bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. Following dinner there will be games and a raffle. Members should bring a few wrapped USEFUL gifts (under $5.00) for the games as well as any donations for Haven House. Come celebrate the Christmas season.

SCRIPTURE STUDY - Encounter JESUS by joining the new “Turning Point-Gospel of John”, on Thursday December 13th at 7:00pm in room 2 of the hall. Session six “Hungry

Crowds” on pages 91-108 will be our next lesson. Our Scripture Study of the Gospel of John (Jesus’ presence) promises to, and has, allowed us to meet Jesus in new ways. Study books are available in the church office for $13. Contact Rick Gallaher (440) 458-6335 for comments or questions. OPLATKI: Christmas wafers are available in the Gathering Area (on the counter by the St. Joseph’s room) and at the parish office. The cost is $1.00 per packet.

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This Week in the Parish: Sunday, December 9 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) 6:00pm - Compassionate Friends (Church) Monday, December 10 6:30pm - Lady’s Guild Dinner (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Choir (Church) 7:00pm - Holy Name Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Tuesday, December 11 6:00pm - Pack 152 Den Mtg. (Parish Hall) Wednesday, December 12 12:00pm - Adoration (Chapel) 7:00pm - Mass (Chapel) 7:30pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Thursday, December 13 9:00am - Matter of Balance (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 11:30am - Retiree Lunch (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Scripture Study (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Friday, December 14 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Saturday, December 15 2:00pm - Jr. Choir Practice (Church) Sunday, December 16 9:30am - GLFF (Parish Hall) 11:00am - HH Giving Tree Gift Wrapping (Parish Hall) 12:00pm - HNS Children’s Xmas Party (Parish Hall) 3:00pm - Choir Holiday Concert (Church)

PARISH INFORMATION † Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. † Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. † Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parish-ioners in the hospital. † New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. † Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becom-ing Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.

Come join us on Saturday, January 19th at 5:30pm for this fun filled event. Tickets for this year’s Night at the Races are on sale for $20 in the Gathering Area after all masses this

weekend or at the parish office during the week. Entry to the event, food and refreshments are included in the ticket price. You may also purchase horses for $15 apiece with the chance of winning $30 if your horse wins the race. You can also sponsor a race for $50 and have your ad on the race form for the race you sponsor. You do not need to attend the event to purchase horses or to sponsor a race. We are also asking for donations for our Chinese Raffle. For more information please contact Troy DiFranco at (440) 506-3592. MARRIED COUPLES: Worn out from the Holidays? Feeling stressed? Are you looking for a way to avoid the winter blahs? Bring some warmth and refreshed intimacy back into your marriage with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Winter dates: Jan. 19-20 at St. Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights, or Feb. 15-17 at the Hartville Comfort Suites. Info; 330-305-9963 or www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org NCYC: Need a gift for a teenager in your life? Perhaps a gift towards the cost of attending the National Catholic Youth Conferencein November of 2019. Any student that will be in grades 9-12 next school year is eligible to attend. Registration and the first down payment are due in spring. Total cost is around $500 per person which includes: admission to the 3 day conference joining 20,000 other Catholic teens in Indianapolis, transportation, lodging, and more. For more info go to www.ncyc.info or call/text Joe Filipiak: 440-225-2079.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Holiday Concert featuring the Our Lady Queen of Peace Music Ministries on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3:00pm in a program of Christmas

Songs, Anthems, Spirituals and Sing-alongs. Come celebrate this joyous season with us! The Concert will take place in the Church. Free Admission. Refreshments will be served following the concert. RETIREE LUNCHEON: As the mature members of our parish, we have been around and seen lots of change; we would like to make one more, but just the name. We’ve called it Seniors Lunch and had quite a bunch, but over the years numbers have dwindled. We are now asking all Retirees to come and mingle. The food is delicious, and the company the nicest you will meet. You can bring a dish of your choice to share or drop a coin in the basket to help buy the meat. It is a chance to spend time with old friends and new, and not be home alone feeling blue. We gather the second Thursday of every month and we would love to see a large turn out. Our next luncheon is on Thursday, December 13th at 11:30am. See you then.