MISSION STATEMENT

The members of the Church of the Crucifixion share our time, talents, and treasure to recruit, revive,

retain, and renew, our community, always seeking to follow the word of God, our Father. We embrace the liturgy which inspires us to evangelize and perform

acts of mercy for all whom we encounter.

3183 W. Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32209

Phone: (904) 765-5284 FAX: (904) 765-1680

Mailing Address: 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32209

Email Address: crucifixion@comcast.net

Website Address: www.crucifixionjax.org

Rev. Bernardine Eikhuemelo, Pastor

Sylvia Bannister, Bookkeeper

Jynearl Bodie, Secretary

Mass Schedule

Tuesday 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (St. Pius V)

Sunday 8:30 AM

Confessions

7:45 AM on Sundays and by Appointment

MINISTRY CONTACTS

Altar Servers Chandra Lee 924-7671 Extraordinary Ministers Maurice Grant 7643048 Finance Council Michael Rutledge 645-5166 Lectors/ Commentator James Mosley 751-5623 Music Director

Erskerline Favors 768-9934

Parish Council Ernest Favors, Sr. 768-9934 Religious Education Beatrice Gilliard 765-2851 Religious Articles Mattie Myers 766-2122 Respect Life Claudette Elps 924-2335 Marguerite Warren 765-2210 Ushers Robert Myers 766-2122

MASS SCHEDULE

December 11 - December 17, 2017

Monday

No Mass

Tuesday

8:00 AM Mass at Crucifixion

Wednesday

8:00 AM Mass at St. Pius V

Thursday

8:00 AM Mass at St. Pius V

Friday

8:00 AM at Holy Rosary

Saturday

5:00 PM Vigil Mass at St. Pius V

Sunday

8:30 AM Mass at Crucifixion

10 AM Mass at Holy Rosary

10:30 AM Mass at St. Pius V

December 10th - 8:30 AM This Mass is

being offered for the Repose of the soul of Dolores Ferrette.

December 12th - 8:00 AM This Mass is being offered for the Repose of the

soul of Denis O’ Regan.

If you are interested in having someone remembered in a Mass intention, please use the Envelope(s) near the religious articles cabinet or contact the office at 765-5284. The suggested Mass Stipend is $10 or more.

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS

“There is a Light in the World”

Happy Second Sunday of Advent! Recently, I attended a meeting at the Catholic Center. Let me share with you the prayer that was offered, which I find very appropriate for the season and especially the times and circumstances that we live in all around the world. I hope you find it a prayer that you can offer often and be challenged by: “Loving Jesus, In your name, we mark this season: As we bring forth light to defy the claims of darkness, As we bring forth joy and song to defy the claims of sadness, As we bring forth a spirit of generosity to defy the claims of want, As we bring forth peace to defy the claims of war. “That in the darkest, saddest, most wanting, warring corner of the world, All may look to Bethlehem Where, in the humblest of circumstances, In a time of repression From the person of a poor refugee woman In the filth of a manger In the form of a most vulnerable child You came among us to say, "No, there is a light in this world." “Let us be this light to others. Let us be the fruit of the branch of Jesse's tree. Let us be the bearers of the indescribable gift that is your grace. And so defy all false claims on your people and their dignity. “And so, may you be born anew, into every season Into every age Into every land and every human heart. “Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen.” (Catholic Relief Services) And indeed, “‘…when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.’ This is ‘the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God’: God has visited his people. He has fulfilled the promise he made to Abraham and his descendants. He acted far beyond all expectation – he has sent his own ‘beloved Son’. (CCC, 422) Have a blessed week everyone!

Fr. Bernardine

**************************** Time, Talent & Treasure

Church Attendance - December 3rd - 52

Church Offering - December 3rd - $3,203.00

Christmas Flower Donations - December 3rd

- $110.00

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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

“Prepare the way of the Lord…” - MARK 1:3

We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to

invite others to live holy lives. Living a stewardship

lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts,

does just that – it puts us on the path to holiness and it

invites others to be holy, too.

Thoughts on Giving by Archdiocese of St.

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The Divine Child’s Birth

Advent leads the Church to the

Silent Night when God Himself is

revealed as one of us. This season leads us

to the joy of His birth. If God has joined His nature to

ours, how can we ever allow our nature to be despised? If

He has come to bring us Divine Life, and will return to

take us to the skies, how can it be all right to throw

people in the garbage? May His birth shed protection on

all about to be born, and as we work to end abortion, may

we "wait in joyful hope for the coming of Our Savior,

Jesus Christ."

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SECOND COLLECTION FOR MISSION APPEAL December 17th, 2017

This year, the Diocese assigned our three parishes

for mission appeal in respect of the Diocese of Ondo in

Nigeria. That is Fr. Peter Akin-Otiko's home

diocese. Sunday December 17th has been set

aside for this appeal and collection.

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PENANCE SERVICE

DECEMBER 19, 2017 AT HOLY ROSARY, 6:30 PM

************************** December 10, 2017

Mary “cooperated through free faith and

obedience in the salvation of humanity.”

Her yes in the name of all humanity

makes her mother of all the living.

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GOSPEL WORD “SUNDAY SCHOOL”

The Gospel Word Sunday School session will resume in January 2018, after Mass in Hogan’s Hall.

The Gospel Word gives us an opportunity to share our Christianity, and

it gives us a better insight as to who we are in our walk with Christ. We

would also love to add some new faces to our discussions. Snacks or

a light meal will be served and you are invited to bring something as

well. We thank each and every one for your contributions to the Gospel

Word.

Recruit, Revive, Retain & Renew

Committee’s News Corner

CRUCIFIXION’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Join the fun, fellowship and get into the spirit of the Christmas Season today, at the Annual Christmas Brunch in Hogan’s Hall, immediately following Mass.

The BIG CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Today at the Christmas Brunch there will be Three lucky raffle tickets drawn.

Win a 24” Flat Screen T V **** A Hand Made Afghan ***** $25 worth of assorted Florida Lottery Tickets. Tickets are on sale!----1 ticket for $3 or

2 tickets for $5

Keep the winning items or share with someone of your

choosing to make their Christmas one to remember!

***************************** Thank you for your Donations for the Christmas

Flowers. Donations are still being accepted to

purchase flowers to decorate the Church for

Christmas. If you would like to help purchase

Christmas Flowers. Please see Claudette Elps

and Marguerite Warren.

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VIGIL MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR 2018

Beginning on Saturday January 6th, 2018, Vigil Masses will now be celebrated at Holy Rosary church thru the end of June, 2018.

BIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIES

December 11th

Kimberly Ingram- Birthday

Cynthia West - Birthday

God Bless You!

Sick and Homebound

Julia Bentley

Altamese Dawkins

Wilbert Deroune

Beatrice Gilliard

Betty Gissentanner

Kathryn Howell

Robert Lee

Joseph Peart

Alexander Wiggins

Please pray for them!

Please contact Crucifixion Church at 765-5284 if a loved one is

in the hospital/nursing home or a medical emergency, please

call, (516)557-8769.

Ministry Schedule December 17, 2017

Altar Servers Volunteers

Lectors Ernest Favors /

James Smith

Extraordinary Jennifer Leggett /

Claude Thomas

Ministers Commentator Chandra Lee

WEEKLY MASS READING

December 11 - December 17, 2017

Saint Damasus I, Pope Monday Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26 Our Lady Guadalupe Tuesday Zec 2:14-17 / Lk 1:26-38

Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Wednesday Is 40:25-31/ Mt 11:28-30

St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church

Thursday Is 26:1-6 / Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday Advent Weekday Is 48:17-19, 20/ Mt. 11:16-19

Advent Weekday Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 / Mt 17:9a, 10:13 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday Is 40:1-5, 9-11/ / 2 Pt 3:8-14 / Mk 1:1-8

Lord, let us see your

kindness, and grant us

your salvation.