Th is Week’s Mass ReadingsSunday: Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44Monday: Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37� ursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12

December 1, 2013First Sunday of Advent

Sunday Mass Schedule: at the Church

5:30 p.m. Vigil 7:15 a.m.9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Spanish Mass at the Chapel2:00 p.m.

For Parish Center and daily Masses, please see interior pages, under

“Mass Intentions.”

Look Into Your Life

Questions for Children: What can you do to be ready for God to come into your heart and your life?

Question for Youth: Th e Gospel tells us we don’t know when the Son of Man will return. If he were to arrive today, would you be ready for him? What is one thing you can do during Advent to prepare for his coming?

Questions for Adults: As you prepare to re-welcome Christ into your heart while you prepare for Christmas, what does Isaiah call you to do? What does Isaiah call us as a people to do?

Saint Bede Catholic Church Williamsburg, VirginiaParish Schedule and Mass Intentions

Week of December 1, 2013 Sunday 12/1 12:30 p.m. 2 hr. of Adoration - Res. Chapel 2:00 p.m. Spanish Mass- Chapel 3:00 p.m. Youth Ensemble- Nave Monday 12/2 10:00 a.m. Acts of the Apostles- More Hall 12:00 p.m. Acts Discussion - More Hall 3:00 p.m. Walsingham Madrigal Concert Rehearsal - Nave 7:00 p.m. Gospel of Matthew- More Hall 7:00 p.m. Women’s Cursillo - South Parlor 7:00 p.m. Men’s Cursillo - North ParlorTuesday 12/3 10:00 a.m. Bible Timeline- More Hall 10:00 a.m. Cemetery Meeting - Conf. Room 3:30 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal - Nave 4:45 p.m. CCM - Chapel 5:15 p.m. Young Choristers Rehearsal- Nave 6:15 p.m. Trinity Concert Rehearsal - Nave 6:30 p.m. Youth Ensemble Rehearsal- Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Book of Genesis- More Hall 7:00 p.m. Parish Reconciliation Service - Nave, Commons, OfficesWednesday 12/4 9:30 a.m. Coffee after Mass- Commons 10:00 a.m. Knitting Ministry- Conf. Room 10:00 a.m. Book of Genesis- More Hall 10:00 a.m. Haiti Ministry Meeting - Youth Room 12:00 p.m. Trinity Organ Concert - Nave 1:00 p.m. After Concert Lunch - Commons 1:00 p.m. Perpetual Adoration Meeting - Conf. Room 5:15 p.m. St. Bede Retreat Ministry Meeting - Conference Room 6:00 p.m. CCM Folk Group Practice - Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols - Nave 7:00 p.m. Welcome Home - More Hall 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Parish Life Dance Committee - Conference Room Thursday 12/5 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting - More Hall 6:00 p.m. Parish Choir - Nave 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series- More Hall 7:00 p.m. K of C Officer Meeting - Conference Room 8:00 p.m. Schola Practice - Nave Friday 12/6 9:30 a.m. 24 hr. Adoration - Reservation Chapel 10:00 a.m. Legion of Mary- Youth Room

Friday 12/6 cont. 10:00 a.m. Pre-Christmas Planning Meeting - Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Hispanic School of Religion - Parish Center 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation Celebration - Nave and CommonsSaturday 12/7 8:45 a.m. Benediction - Res. Chapel 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass - Nave K of C leads Rosary 10:00 a.m. Reconciliation Celebration - Nave and Commons 11:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary - Res. Chapel Sunday 12/8 9:00 a.m. School of Religion- Walsingham 2:00 p.m. Spanish Mass- Chapel 3:00 p.m. Youth Ensemble- Nave 6:00 p.m. CCM - Parish Center

Mass Intentions Sunday, 12/1 Church 7:15 a.m. Brenda Nash (D)Church 9:00 a.m. Gordan Anderson (D)Church 11:00 a.m. Kyle Elliott (D)Chapel (Spanish) 2:00 p.m. Rev. William O’Brien (D)Church 5:00 p.m. Ronald JerniganMonday, 12/2Church 9:00 a.m. Brenda Nash (D)Chapel 5:15 p.m. Eugenia Young (D)Tuesday, 12/3 Chapel 7:00 a.m. Kory Turpin (D) Church 9:00 a.m. James O’Reardon (D)Chapel 5:15 p.m. Joe Murphy (D)Wednesday, 12/4Chapel 7:00 a.m. Elaine Jaroszewicz (L)Church 9:00 a.m. Janet Keeney (D)Chapel 5:15 p.m. Ray & Maryann Pavloski (L)Thursday, 12/5Chapel 7:00 a.m. Jeannette Halbrooks (D)Church 9:00 a.m. Margaret T. Fields (D)Chapel 5:15 p.m. Christopher McAuley (D)Friday, 12/6Chapel 7:00 a.m. Claire Townsend (D)Church 9:00 a.m. Florence Waters (D)Saturday, 12/7Church 9:00 a.m. Joseph L. Morrison (D)Church 5:30 p.m. Eleanor Troha (D)Sunday, 12/8Church 7:15 a.m. ParishionersChurch 9:00 a.m. William (Bill) O’Brien (D)Church 11:00 a.m. Roosevelt Takesian (D)Parish Center 11:00 a.m. George Pirnay (D)Chapel (Spanish) 2:00 p.m. Guadalupe Aguilar (D)Church 5:00 p.m. Kyle Elliott (D)Chapel 5:00 p.m. Margaret J. Villa (D)

Please note – Mass intentions are subject to change should there be a funeral or if a celebrant is unavailable.

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2013

Parish Life

Noah’s Nursery will be open for the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses during December except for the weekend of December 28th and 29th.

Our Parish Advent Penance Service will be held on Tuesday evening, December 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Many visiting priests will be here to hear individual Confessions. What an opportunity for a holy beginning to the Advent Season, as well as a preparation for celebrating the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ! Come join us.

Take a Break from Busyness

Be Still.

Join us in taking some quiet time of stillness with our Lord in Adoration each Sunday in Advent from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Church.

Find Peace.Come learn how to pray with Scripture in a guided evening of refl ection explor-ing the ancient way of praying the Bible, Lectio Divina. Th is evening will be a time of meditation and contemplation using Advent Scriptures. Hosted by the Saint Bede Retreat Ministry.

Please remember Patricia Ayers and

Raymond Leonard Petro in your prayers.

Give the Gift of Christmas

Each Christmas, the Saint Bede Angel Tree provides us an opportunity to share our own blessings by reaching out to those in need. Each angel on the tree represents a child from one of the 200+ families we bless with our gift s. Please prayerfully consider joining us in our Christmas outreach eff orts.

Our complete feast day and Christmas Mass schedules can be found in our Advent Booklet on the resource table in the Commons and at www.bedeva.org/advent

Check our website for family activities such as the Jesse Tree and Advent wreath. We also have links to Advent articles and daily refl ections from the USCCB at www.bedeva.org/advent

Welcome to Our Parish!Solomon Amaya and Sara Portillo & Family

William and Donna HamblenRaymond and Claudia Kostecki & Family

Stephen Pohl

Th e donation this week for the candle burning in the Reservation Chapel for the

Blessed Sacrament was made in memory of Josephine Bonanno

Saint Bede Catholic Church Williamsburg, Virginia

Walking Toward Eternity: Daring to Walk the Walk This inspiring new 8-week study, involving prayerful reading and reflection of scripture, group discussion and video presentations by well-known speaker Jeff Cavins, provides participants with practical steps for living more fully the key virtues of Love, Forgiveness, Humility, Prayerfulness, Faithfulness, Sacrifice, and Thankfulness. Join us on Thursday mornings, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, beginning January 9, 2014, at More Hall in the Walsh Room. For more information or to register, contact Patti Lupton 757-220-0855 or plupton@cox.net.

We are in need of additional Adult Acolytes for all Masses. Adult Acolytes were candle bearers and messengers in the early church. Today, the Adult Acolyte oversees the altar servers, coordinates the flow of the liturgy, and serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. To serve in this ministry, one needs to have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be at least 17 years of age. For further information on serving in this ministry, contact Deacon Francis Roettinger: 757-229-3631 x2109 or via email at froettinger@bedeva.org.

Attention: If you or someone you know would like to receive Holy Communion but cannot attend Mass because of hospitalization or being home-bound, please notify the Church Office at 229-3631 so that a JOY Minister can bring Communion. Thank you!

Liturgy and MusicContact Aaron Renninger, 229-7723

E-mail: arenninger@bedeva.org

Religious Education • K-8Contact Judy Hemler, 603-6989 x 2303

E-mail: jhemler@bedeva.org

School of Religion Class Schedule:• December 1st, NO CLASS• December 8th and 15th• December 22nd and 29th Christmas Break – NO

CLASS• January 5 - Classes Resume Registration forms to enroll children in the program are available at the information desk in the Commons following Mass, and on our website. New and return-ing students always welcome! First Reconciliation celebrations will take place on Friday, December 6, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, and on Sat-urday, December 7, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Inclement Weather NoticesIt’s getting to be that time of year when weather may cause cancellation of classes. If you did not receive an Inclement Weather Test Message from the School of Religion in your email this week, please call Judy at 603-6989 x2303 and provide an email address so that you can check on Saturday nights or Sunday mornings to be notified of cancellations.Two thumbs up! Sister Rose Goes to the Movies – Movie Reviews at http://sisterrosemovies.com/

Trinity Organ Concert on Wednesday, December 4th, at Noon. Violinist Wanchi Huang will be joined by organist Aaron Renninger. All are invited to bring lunch and meet the artists following the free concert. Beverages will be provided. Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 p.m. The entire parish music ministry- adult, youth, and children’s choirs- will help lead you in preparation for the birth of Christ in assembly-sung carols, scripture readings, and choral music. Bring a friend to this annual tradition.

Liturgical LifeContact Deacon Francis Roettinger, 229-3631 x 2109

E-mail: froettinger@bedeva.org

Youth MinistryContact: William Goggins, 229-3631 x2110

E-mail: youthministry@bedeva.org

9th Grade Discipleship Groups meet Sunday, December 1st, from 6:30-8pm in the youth room.yDisciple meets on Wednesday, December 4th, from 7-8:30pm in the youth room.December Confirmation Prep: Sunday, December 8th, 6:30-8pm in the youth room. 9th graders are invited to join us as well!LifeNight is Sunday, December 22nd, from 6:30-8pm in the youth room.Youth Ski Trip on January 23rd-25th! We leave on Thursday afternoon following the half day of school and return on Saturday. E-mail us now if you are interested!

Catholic Campus MinistryContact Mary Ellen Pitard, 220-1415

Email: mepitard@bedeva.org

Retro's (435 Prince George St) is hosting a BINGO NIGHT on December 3rd from 6-8 p.m.! Bingo boards cost only $1 each. Buy as many as you can because there will be PRIZES for winners! All the proceeds support CCM's sister school in Thomonde, Haiti. Come grab some delicious food while having a blast playing bingo with friends and supporting a great cause!

Adult FAith FormAtionContact: Deacon Dominic Cerrato 603-6989 ext 2304

E-mail: dcerrato@bedeva.org

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2013

Business Offi ceContact Susan Ribeiro, 603-6989 x 2310

E-mail: sribeiro@bedeva.org

Use Your Smartphone to Make Your Contributions! If you have a Smartphone, you can access the St. Bede E-giving site using the QR code to the right. You can set up recurring contributions or make a single contribution. If you need help with this technology, visit the Saint Bede Busi-ness Offi ce at More Hall.

December and January Special CollectionsChristmas Flowers

Immaculate Conception December 8Christmas December 25

Catholic Charities December 25 Solemnity of Mary January 1

Respect Life Appeal January 26

Take your car to the spa and help raise money for Saint Bede! Mega Auto Spa at 5117 John Tyler High-way, which is owned by a parishioner, will donate $1 for each car wash purchased with the Saint Bede “Fund-raiser Code” 9019. Christmas shopping? We had record income from Amazon for December 2012. Let’s see if we can top it this December! If you use Amazon.com and do not “ENTER” through the Saint Bede website, you are miss-ing an opportunity to raise money for the parish. You can link to www.Amazon.com from the Saint Bede web-site, www.bedeva.org. When you use the link from the website to make purchases at www.Amazon.com, Saint Bede receives a percentage of your purchase amount. It does not aff ect your cost. Simply begin your Amazon purchase using the link on the church website. It does not matter if you purchase using your Amazon account or as a visitor.If you have any questions about either of these opportu-nities, please contact the Business Offi ce.

Around Our Diocese

Th e Offi ce of Asian Ministry Filipino Commission invites you to join them for a nine-day novena to the Blessed Mother. Th e ninth day will culminate with the Mass of Gift s, or Misa de Gallo, that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Simbang Gabi, which means “Mass at dawn,” is a long-treasured Philippine tradition that is celebrated throughout many dioceses in the United States. We welcome you to share in this time-honored spiritual and cultural tradition. Th e commissioning mass for Simbang Gabi will be held Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 3:00 pm, at Our Lady of Lourdes, 8200 Woodman Road, Richmond, VA. Monsignor Mark Lane will be the main celebrant. For more information please contact Pam Harris, (804) 622-5104 or asianministry@richmonddiocese.org. Please visit our website, www.richmonddiocese.org/oam, for the mass schedule.

Th e College of William and Mary Catholic Campus Ministry in Williamsburg, Virginia is looking for a Development Director who will be responsible for leading and managing the fund-development program, raising funds for the center and programs, and managing all committees involved in fund-development activities. For more information, visit www.petrusdevelopment.com

Please contact the Church Offi ce to place names on the remembrance list. If you insert a name other than your own, privacy protocols require you to obtain that person’s permission fi rst. Names will remain on the list for eight weeks, but you may call to renew at any time.

Barbara AndersonTeresa BeckAshley BushJohn BelangerSusan Fenn BemusBill BenthallMarian BestBen & Ann BruscaAshley BushFlorence CarusoHayes CloningerNancy ComdecoPeter ConklinLiz ConroySteve D’AgostinoRobbie DamaskVirginia DauschJoe Donley Joseph DonnellyJanis Doye Grace DoyleChristian FerrerNatalie FerrerDimas FerrerRobin FlanaryHelen GarrettHoward GarrettBaby Riley Harness

Nina HeidelburgerMichael HetzelKelly Hipple Bob HingerDalton Hinkle William HolmesMichael HooleyMarianne HullErik O’Neill IversonLynne JakobowskiVirginia KaifeshBill KeeneySteven Keith Joe KellyMarianne KellyBryan KowalczykFrank KueserRobert LancellottiChristopher LloydMaria C. LugoJohn MankowichMonica MayRosemary MayRosa MontgomeryLeslie Morley Bill MorrisonFr. William O’Brien Sandra Olson

Laura OstolazaSharon OwensMaryJo PadulaCharles PalamidessiRhonda ParsonStephanie PhillipsAndrew PolomskiDana PolomskiMaurice PorterAlice QuerryPeter ReichElsie RiveraClare RobinsonMadge RyanMarie ScalskyKathleen SchutteJesse ShawFrank SmithSusan SmithBarbara StevensDavid StricklandDorothy SuleskiKim TaliaferroLinda UhrinRhonda WashingtonHelen ZaleskiAnna ZabdyrZachary Ziegler

Please keep those listed below in prayer:

Please include the families with children preparing for First Penance in your daily prayers.

Saint Bede Catholic Church Williamsburg, Virginia

Clergy:Rev. Msgr. Timothy Keeney, PastorRev. Daniel Asue, Parochial Vicar Rev. James Glass, Parochial Vicar Deacon Gregory BallentineDeacon Dominic CerratoDeacon Francis Roettinger

Staff:Administration: 229-3631 x 2101Ginger DiLoreto, Secretary and Administrative AssistantAdult Faith Formation: 603-6989 x 2304Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Director Baptism of Infants and Children: 603-6989 Catholic Campus Ministry: 220-1415Mary Ellen Pitard, DirectorCommunications: 229-3631 x 2111Nicole Lancour, CoordinatorDevelopment: 603-6989Beatrice Sanford, DirectorElder Care and Healing: 603-6989 x 2308Sr. Carolyn Bouchard, S.P., DirectorEvangelization: 603-6989 x 2309Michelle Tomshack, DirectorFacilities and Maintenance: 229-3700 x 2215 Al Jaroszewicz, DirectorFinance: 603-6989 x 2310 Susan Ribeiro, DirectorHispanic Ministry: 229-3631Deacon Greg BallentineLiturgical Ministries:: 229-3631 x 2109Deacon Francis Roettinger, Coordinator Liturgy and Music: 229-7723Aaron Renninger, DirectorPastoral Care of the Sick: 229-3631 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): 603-6989 Prison Ministry: 229-3631Deacon Greg Ballentine and Deacon Dominic CerratoSacrament of Marriage: 229-3631 x 2101 Social Ministry & Human Concerns: 229-3700 x 2210Shannon Woloszynowski, DirectorYouth Ministry and Confirmation: 229-3631 x 2110Will Goggins, Coordinator

3686 Ironbound Road757-229-3631

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m- 4:30 p.m.

Church Office

10 Harrison Avenue757-229-3700

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

3435 John Tyler Highway, Bldg. B757-603-6989

Monday- Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Mass Schedule 757-258-7777

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Bulletin: By noon on Monday bulletin@bedeva.org

Reconciliation Wednesday: 7-8 p.m.Saturday:3-5 p.m.

Sunday Nursery Open at 9 & 11 a.m. Masses