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Welcome to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish!
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a longtime resident searching for a welcoming faith community, we have much to offer.
Whatever your life situation, we provide opportunities for you to grow spiritually and to engage in social, educational and community service projects.
If you have any questions or would like more information on what Most Blessed Sacrament Parish has to offer, please contact Deacon Rick Hocking at [email protected] or 920-231-9782.
ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE
Saturday - 4:30 PM (Oregon Street) Sunday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street)
9:30 AM (Oregon Street), 11:00 AM (Knapp Street) Monday & Tuesday - 7:30 AM (Oregon Street)
Wednesday & Friday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street) Reconciliation - 3:30 PM Saturday (Oregon St.)
ST. MARY - WINNECONNE
October - April
Saturday - 4:00 PM, Sunday - 10:30 AM Reconciliation - Saturday 5:30 PM
LIVING THE GOSPEL,LIVING THE GOSPEL,LIVING THE GOSPEL,LIVING THE GOSPEL, ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST, ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST, ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST, ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST, BRINGING OTHERS TO CBRINGING OTHERS TO CBRINGING OTHERS TO CBRINGING OTHERS TO CHRIST.HRIST.HRIST.HRIST.
Vol. 12, No. 21
In the event you are unable to attend Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament, please consider visiting one of our other Oshkosh Area Catholic parishes.
ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Mass - Saturday, 5:00 PM, Sunday, 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Reconciliation - Saturday, 4:00 PM
ST. MARY - OMRO
October - April Saturday - 6:00 PM, Sunday, 8:30 AM
Reconciliation - Saturday 3:30 PM Spanish Mass - 1st Sunday at 1:00 PM
PARISH OUTREACH: If you or a family member have recently been hospitalized, or if someone’s living situation has changed, please remember to contact the parish office so the person may receive the Sacrament of Anointing, the Holy Eucharist, and a visit from Fr. Jerry or Lyn, our Pastoral Associate.
If you or your family member is in need of a listening presence or spiritual companionship, a
Care Minister can also help to provide that comforting measure. Please call Laurie at the parish office at 231-9782.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
LOCATED AT 435 HIGH AVENUE
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Dial 920-231-9782 for after-hours emergencies and our answering service will direct your call)
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Most Blessed Sacrament, Oshkosh, WI
PASTORAL TEAM
Father Jerry Pastors, Pastor Rick Hocking, Deacon, Business Manager [email protected] Peter Cheskie, Deacon Lyn Zahorik, Pastoral Associate [email protected]
EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP
Shannon Ausloos, Director [email protected]
JoAnne Brown, R.E. Administrative Assistant [email protected]
SERV (Special Education) Tom Mentele, Director 426-5682
SUPPORT STAFF
Angela Gajewski, Finance Administrator [email protected] Laurie Pollack, Pastoral Administrative Assistant [email protected] Doug Hirte, Director of Maintenance Marshall Potter, Director of Music
PARISH COMMITTEES
Parish Pastoral Council - Toni Cheskie, Chair Finance Council - Tracey Domiter, Chair Parish Life - Mary Otto/Jan Grable, Co-Chairs Parish Trustees - Dave Lelinski, John Dorcey
LOURDES ACADEMY 426-3626
OSHKOSH CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
Administrator - Randy Wertz 216-3268 [email protected]
WHERE IS FR. JERRY???
Fr. Jerry is happy you were able to join us this weekend at Most Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to set up a time to meet him personally, please call Laurie at the Parish Office at 231-9782
to arrange an appointment. And just to have some fun, Fr. Jerry will be hiding somewhere in this bulletin every week. See if you can find him, or who can find him first!
*SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 +John Guenzel, +Florence & James Sarres, +Mary Wrasse & Helen Shenefield, The People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community
MONDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A LWC (SM)
TUESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A LWC (SM) 5: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Evening Rosary (SP) 5:50P Confession (SP) 6:30P +Norman Gagnon (Mass SP)
WEDNESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A Intercession of the Blessed Mother (Mass SM) 10: LWC (Evergreen Manor) 10: Intercession of the Blessed Mother (Mass Edenbrook Senior Care)
THURSDAY 6:55A Morning Rosary (SP) 7:30A +Mike Hildahl (Mass SP)
FIRST FRIDAY 6: Confession (SM) 6: Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A +Brian Taugher (Mass SM) 12:10P Intercession of the Blessed Mother (Mass SP) VIGIL 6:30P Intercession of the Blessed Mother IMMAC. CONCEP. (Mass SM)
SATURDAY 7:05A Confession (SP) IMMAC. CONCEP. 8:00A Hans Hoelzer (Mass SP) 2:45P Confession (SP) 3:00P Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SP) 4:00P *(Mass SP)
SUNDAY 7:30A *(Mass SM) 9:00A *(Mass SP) 10:45A *(Mass SM) 3: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SM)
*SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 +Judith Bauer, +Henry & Peggy Richter, +Lyle Hayes, The People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community
All weekend Mass intentions are read at all Weekend Masses +Deceased
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER
In the Service of the Transmission of Faith: That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.
The bread and wine for this weekend’s Liturgies have been donated by Carol Reichenberger
in loving memory of MICHAEL REICHENBERGER.
MASS INTENTIONS: Our book of Mass Intentions for January, February, and March is now open. The volume of requests for Mass Intentions has grown significantly since the inception of our parish. For that reason, it has become necessary to put some guidelines in place. We must limit intentions to one weekend Mass and two weekday Masses per quarter. The stipend for a Mass Intention is $10.
If you do desire a specific date that we are not able to honor, our retired and mission priests are able to accept your intentions through the Leo Benevolent Association and offer them at the Masses they pray. This can be arranged through our parish office.
BREAD AND WINE: If you are interested in sponsoring the Bread and Wine for a given weekend, please contact the Parish Office at 231-9782. The stipend is $30 for Bread and Wine.
DIVINE MERCY
ADORATION CHAPEL
OF OSHKOSH
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held at the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel of Oshkosh located at Most Blessed Sacrament’s St. Mary Worship Site, 605 Merritt Avenue, Oshkosh. The chapel is open 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. For more information and key code access, please contact Kathie Reed at 920-539-6871 or [email protected] or Deacon Rick Hocking at [email protected].
Holy Sacrifice of Holy Sacrifice of Holy Sacrifice of Holy Sacrifice of
the Massthe Massthe Massthe Mass
WORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIP
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LITURGICAL WORSHIP & PRAYER SCHEDULE
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE LIVING
& THE DECEASED
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 thru
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
LOCAL PARISH HOLY HOURS
Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
St. Peter site - 435 High Avenue, Oshkosh 6:30 PM Wednesdays, October 10, November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1
St. Jude the Apostle Parish
Sacred Heart site - 519 Knapp Street, Oshkosh 6:00 PM - Fourth Wednesday of each month
St. Raphael the Archangel Parish
830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh 4:15-6:15 PM - First Tuesday day of each month with Reconciliation offered from 4:15-6:00 PM
A WEEK IN THE LITURGYA WEEK IN THE LITURGYA WEEK IN THE LITURGYA WEEK IN THE LITURGY
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FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT
MONDAY, December 3 Memorial Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 8:5-11 FIRST READING: Isaiah speaks to the revival of Israel, where Judah and Jerusalem are restored. The renewal of religion is the renewal of the people and their moral code; they will stream to Mount Zion to learn how to follow God's ways. The effects of "true" religion will be seen in that age: peace and justice.
GOSPEL: The Centurion, a figure from outside the Jewish community, seeks out Jesus and appeals for healing for his suffering servant. Jesus offers to go to him, but the Centurion, a person aware of the power of an order given by someone in command, affirms that all Jesus needs to do is speak and the servant will be healed. Jesus extols the man's faith. Each time we pray at Mass, we echo the centurion's affirmation of trust and confidence. Do we stand in his conviction, as well?
TUESDAY, December 4 Advent Weekday Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 FIRST READING: Isaiah's prophecy of the Messiah's coming continues with the image of the stump sprouting a shoot, an image that Christians cherish in Advent. What appears to be ruined in fact will produce life. The one sent by God will be empowered with God's spirit and display powerful graces. In his presence, the peaceable Kingdom on earth will be achieved.
GOSPEL: Upon the return of the seventy-two from the ministry to which he has sent them, we hear that "Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit"; in fact, the word is more akin to “exulted." He offers an extraordinary, passionate prayer to God that is both personal and communal, acknowledging what God has done for those who have trusted even beyond the capacity of prophets and kings. Here, Jesus reveals himself to be the path to the Father in language that is reminiscent of that used in the Gospel according to John.
WEDNESDAY, December 5 Advent Weekday Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37 FIRST READING: A hymn of thanksgiving is offered to God, who offers a spectacular banquet on his holy mountain. A feast for all God's people is described, held on his holy mountain, most likely Mount Zion. This is the triumph of God over the challenges that burden humanity. Even death is defeated. For this, all rejoice and extol God's greatness.
GOSPEL: Jesus' fame is drawing enormous crowds, who
bring with them all those who suffer (the lame, mute, blind, and more) for healing. Through his miraculous cures, Jesus both glorifies God and inspires believers. Jesus feels compassion for the hungry throng that has been listening to him and asks his disciples to feed them. They respond with less belief than the crowd has displayed, expressing skepticism about food supplies. In an act foreshadowing the breaking and sharing of bread at the Last Supper, Jesus thanks God, blessing the meager food supply. It miraculously multiplies and all are fed. The pattern of taking, breaking, and giving remains the fundamental pattern of Christian communion.
THURSDAY, December 6 Advent Weekday Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 FIRST READING: Isaiah offers a hymn evoking what people will sing when the Messianic promise is fulfilled. All lords have been defeated; God is triumphant, and in prevailing, the poor and lowly have been uplifted. This God who turns social standing on its head is a rock to be trusted eternally.
GOSPEL: In the closing passages of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns that it is not enough to call Jesus “Lord.” True followers will show a conversion of heart that produces an action consistent with what God wants of them. His simile of the man who builds his house on a rock remains relevant; the foundation is what will provide security. God is that rock and true foundation his listeners seek.
FRIDAY, December 7 Memorial Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 FIRST READING: This optimistic prophecy speaks to the righting of everything that is "wrong" in the human condition. This includes healing physical infirmities and the elimination of those who abuse power. Note that some of what must be righted would be places of sin and darkness within the society Isaiah addresses.
GOSPEL: Yet again we hear of Jesus providing healing to those who seek him in faith, in this case the two blind men. There are a number of incidents in which Jesus heals the blind; in John’s account of the Gospel we have a vivid account of the discrimination and ostracizing that a blind person might experience. To be restored to physical wholeness is also to be restored to community. Blindness is often a metaphor for spiritual ignorance, a malady that Jesus cures with practically every encounter.
SATURDAY, December 8 SOLEMNITY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
PARISH LIFEPARISH LIFEPARISH LIFEPARISH LIFE
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Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 FIRST READING: The readings for the Immaculate Conception begin with a reminder of where the stain of human sin originates. Adam is quick to cast blame on Eve for his transgression, even implicating God indirectly. Eve blames the serpent. This sinful pattern of casting blame rather than owning our sinfulness and repenting is part of the human condition.
SECOND READING: The opening benediction of this letter to the Ephesians echoes Hebrew prayer even as it embraces Christ as Lord. The emphasis here is on how God has acted through his Son, Jesus Christ, in whom believers have found the path to God. The relationship of believers is that of adoption, those who are chosen.
GOSPEL: The vivid and poetic narrative of Mary being told that she, despite her lowly stature, will be the God bearer, captivates both heart and mind. Overcome and awestruck, she nevertheless engages in conversation with the angelic emissary of the Most High. Her humble surrender—"I am the hand-maid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word”—is filled with humility and trust. In that, she is, in many ways the new Eve and model for all disciples.
SUNDAY, December 9 Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 FIRST READING: This passage in Baruch is a response to the destruction of Jerusalem. Written from the Babylonia n captivity, the author directly addresses Jerusalem. It offers a vision of total restoration, in which the Holy City is raised back up and restored to glory. SECOND READING: Here we experience Paul's deep and heartfelt gratitude for the faithful partnership of the community at Philippi. His prayer for the members is joyful and confident, grounded in God's promise. His desire that their love and discernment increase, along with their purity and blamelessness, is as relevant a prayer for disciples today as it was in Paul's time.
GOSPEL: Luke borrows the imagery from Isaiah as he introduces us to John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus and the one who begins preparing people for the coming of the Prince of Peace. He is a pioneering figure, hearing God's word and springing into action, going out into the entire region to proclaim baptism for forgiveness of sins. The list of important persons of the day that starts this Gospel passage situates John within the culture and the age.
Reprinted from Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays: The
Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy © 2017 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications 800-933-1800. www.LTP.org. All rights reserved. Used with Permission.
What are you doing to get ready for Christmas? How about a Bible study of the four Sunday’s Mass readings during Advent? Get insight on customs and the dress of the times. Find out who’s who: Herod, Ceaser… and what’s what: Temple worship, Roman rule, Bethlehem.
Join our Tuesday morning Bible study group in our St. Peter site Aquinas Hall at 10:30 as we familiarize ourselves with the real meaning of Christmas. Doors open at 10:00 AM and our entrance is handicap accessible. Hope to see you there!
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Each year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8; a patronal feastday for the United States. We remember that “Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception” and that
“the Father blessed Mary more than any other created person "in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" and chose her "in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before him in love" (CCC 491-492).
This year is unique as December 8 falls on a Saturday. In order to celebrate this important feastday of the Blessed Virgin Mary as well as continue on our 4-week Advent journey as a Church, marked by four unique Sundays, we as Catholics participate in two Masses this weekend: one for Immaculate Conception (either on Friday night, December 7, or during the day on December 8) and our usual Sunday Mass on Saturday night or Sunday. Both of these Masses draw us closer as disciples to the essentials of our Faith during the course of our Church year and therefore to Jesus Christ and his Mother, Mary. This is a special opportunity for us to spend just one more hour in prayer together at the Holy Mass during the special (and brief) Season of Advent, to quiet our hearts from the hurry of holiday preparations, and remember the true ‘spirit of the season’ which focuses on prayer, family, and the community of disciples to which we belong in Christ.
Most Blessed Sacrament Mass Schedule:
Friday, December 7, 6:30 PM - St. Mary Site
Saturday, December 8, 8:00 AM - St. Peter Site
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From the Pastor’s Desk...
This weekend we begin the liturgical season of Advent. It is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the word becoming flesh at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the second coming. Advent is a version of the Latin word meaning “coming.” Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word Parousia, commonly used to refer to the second coming of Christ. Advent anticipates the three comings of Christ. The first is when He came in the flesh in Bethlehem. The second is when He comes into our hearts daily. The third is when He comes at the end of time. Will we be ready? To help us prepare ourselves, we are offering the following: Little Blue Books, Giving Tree, Reconciliation Services (Tue. Dec. 4 at 7:00 PM St. Vincent & Thur. Dec. 13 at 2:00 PM at St. Raphael), and Advent Calendars. Another option is type in your browser bestadventever2018, click on Best Advent Ever/Advent Reflections 2018/Dynamic Catholic and just sign up. What’s in your Advent?
On October 17-18, myself and four other members of the parish attended the Amazing Parish conference in Milwaukee. The members of the parish leadership team include myself, Laurie Pollack, Shannon Ausloos, Matthew Troiber and Dave Lelinski. Laurie serves on staff as the Pastoral Administrative Assistant and Care Ministry Coordinator. Shannon serves on staff as Director of Discipleship and Evangelization. Matthew serves as a lector and information contact for That Man Is You. Dave Lelinski serves as our Treasurer Trustee and is a member of the Finance Council. I want to thank them for accepting this invitation to serve our parish. I would ask that you to keep them in your prayers as they assist me in leading our parish. I want to also thank those from our parish that serve on our Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Parish Life and Discipleship Team. I ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers as they assist us as well in living out the Gospel, encountering Jesus in the Eucharist and bringing others to Christ. Let us keep our minds and hearts focused on being missionary disciples, who discover Jesus, follow Jesus, worship Jesus and Share Jesus.
Parish Mission Planning is a continuation of Disciples on the Way, which seeks to engage all areas of society by intentionally bringing the Gospel of Jesus into the communities in which we live. Parish Mission Planning seeks to:
• Incorporate the Process of Discipleship (discover Jesus, follow Jesus, worship Jesus, and share Jesus) in our entire ministry work and to ensure everything we do provides an opportunity to encounter and develop a relationship with Jesus.
• Incorporates Catholic School Planning to ensure that no school planning decisions are made in isolation from the parish or parishes.
• Incorporates Children and Youth in Discipleship Formation ensur ing that the process of discipleship extends to the mission of fostering families, schools, and parishes of discipleship.
• Orients Planning Around Four Areas:
1. Enabling Evangelization: extending our evangelization effor ts across our par ishes and schools and outward to families, neighborhoods, and our mission fields.
2. Empowering Collaborative Leadership: promoting dialogue and collaborative planning between schools and parishes and outward to partnerships in our mission field with other faiths, public and social outreach, civic leadership, Catholic Charities, and Apostolates.
3. Expressing Abundant Sundays: incorporates hospitality, music, and the liturgy; ensur ing that we lift up the reality of the source and summit of our faith – the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in Holy Mass – and also creating an experience around our gathering on Sundays that is transformative and fosters communities of discipleship.
4. Equipping Spiritual Maturity: incorporates training and development to form missionary disciples to be sent out with joy and hope to all souls in the communities in which we live.
• Provides a Seamless process for Capital Campaign Planning: provides cr iter ia for case statements that are prioritized and in alignment with the vision and mission. (More information to come.)
Erin Rodgers Update: She had surgery on September 17, so it has now been about 11 weeks. She is staying in my office for now so that she doesn’t have to do any steps. I met with Dr. Carlson at the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center and she is now doing water rehabilitation that will help increase range and quality of motion and improve strength and endurance. Thanks for your prayers and support, or as Erin would say, “Woof, Woof!”
Peace,
Parish News from our Deacon …
Blackout Dates – Second Reminder: Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to get to work on the next weekend Mass schedule for January-April 2019. If you haven’t done so already, please email me your blackout dates for those four months ASAP at [email protected] as
I will begin putting together the schedule starting Monday, December 3rd. Thank you for your help.
Advent Season: This weekend marks the beginning of the Advent Season. Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus”. In one sense this word means coming or arrival. Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. “Adventus” can also mean invasion, ripening, or appearance. When we think of Advent in this regard, we look beyond the birth of Jesus to anticipate and welcome all He taught and did in His life. In other words, the gospels themselves come to life. Advent is both a joyous season and one that is intended to be a period of preparation, much like Lent where prayer, penance and fasting are appropriate.
Lector Workbooks for Weekend Masses: The lector workbooks for the new liturgical year are here and located in the ministry room at the SP site and on the ministry table at the SM site. For those who are new lectors, these workbooks are available to help each lector become familiar with their reading for the Mass prior to proclaiming the reading at the Mass. Please take a workbook home.
Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary- Second Reminder: As noted last week, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a feast day for the United States. As such, this is a Holy Day of Obligation, even though it falls on a Saturday. The Friday 6:30PM Vigil Mass will be held at the SM site; the Saturday 8:00AM Mass will be held at the SP site. If you are a regular attendee at the 4:00 Mass on Saturday it is perfectly fine to fulfill the Holy Day requirement at the 8:00AM Mass and fulfill the Sunday Mass requirement at 4:00 that same day.
Word(s) of the Week- Souls: Each person, living or deceased, has an eternal soul. As a result, the Catholic Church is comprised of three different groups. One is those members of the Church who are physically living today (you and me); we are the Church Militant. A second group is the saints in heaven, both canonized and non-canonized, who were covered in previous weeks; they are the Church Triumphant. The third group is those souls who have not been received into heaven yet; they are the Church Suffering, occasionally called the Church Penitent. These souls are being purified for certain entry into heaven. It has long been a practice of the faithful of the Catholic Church to pray for God’s mercy for all souls who have died, that their purification may be swift and that they enter the Kingdom of Heaven soon.
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Ponderings and Perceptions of a Pastoral Associate …
Adapted from the original column Reprinted from Living Rite/The Green Bay Compass
Does this time of Advent even have a chance of holding a place in our hearts and spirituality this year? After all, the secular world has had us celebrating Christmas for many weeks already. In
some stores the Christmas items were side by side with the 4th of July decorations and on November 1st there were Christmas decorations up in stores and outdoor lighting lit.
In the midst of that, how do we attend to the words of the Gospel, how do we use Advent as a time of waiting, longing and anticipation?
The Church remains faithful to Jesus Time, so the Liturgical season of Advent provides us with ways to redirect our thoughts from the over whelming Christmas glitz and glitter back to quiet darkness that allows us to hear the strains of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”
Notice the purple that is in our church, in particular in the vestments worn by Fr. Jerry and our Deacons. The color boldly proclaims that now is the time to stop focusing on Christmas business and make time to wait on Jesus. When you see the evening winter sky begin to reflect those same shades of purple be reminded to feel that longing for Christ deep in your heart.
Look for the Advent Wreath in our church sites. It circling shape reminds us that God’s love for us is eternal, no ending, and no beginning. The green of the branches reminds us that in all times, even in the coldest depths of winter in our soul, God remains present and consistent.
Each week you will see an Advent Candle brought in procession. The light from the Advent Candles will increase. If you were standing by the wreath you would feel the warmth from those candles increase as well. Another reminder that in the light of Jesus, the warmth of His love will never be diminished nor fade away. Long after the tray of burnt Christmas cookies is discarded, or post-Christmas bills come in to suggest that the happiness you sought really could not be bought, the light of Jesus will still be there for you.
As the weeks progress, listen for phrases from the Mass prayers for Advent that stir your heart. What images to they present for you to meditate on or adjust your life to, phrases such as “teach us to hold fast to what endures; teach us to judge wisely the things of earth; see how your people wait faithfully. On the 4th Sunday of Advent listen carefully to the Collect/Opening Prayer. Where have you hear that before? Perhaps in the Angelus??
And, perhaps like Mary, simply take time to reflect on what you treasure in your heart. Pull out those precious memories of how Jesus has been present to you in this past year. Be thankful for His love and faithfulness in your life. Reflect on this journey of Advent that he is leading you on. Make your heart ready that it may open to celebrate the joy and peace of the Savior born that beautiful Christmas night long, long ago.
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PARISH PRAYER WARRIORS
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH
“Living the Gospel, Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist,
Bringing others to Christ”
As we journey together through this season of Advent to the joyous season of Christmas, let us pray for the following intentions during the month of December:
1) That each of us has the wisdom to make good choices during this hectic time of year by putting Jesus Christ at the center of all that we do. 2) For those who struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or loss of a loved one: May they discover Jesus as their comforter and healer. 3) For the joyful blessings of family and friends as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ child.
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Monday, December 3 6:30 PM Ushers Security Training Meeting, SP Church
Tuesday, December 4 10:30 AM Bible Study, Next Sunday’s Readings, SP Lower Church, All are Welcome! 1:00 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School 7:00 PM Citywide Advent Reconciliation, St. Jude-SV Site
Wednesday, December 5 Hang your stocking for St. Nick tonight! 4:15 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School 5:15 PM Handbell Choir, SP McKeough Hall 6:00 PM Discipleship Night, SP Church 6:30 PM Parish Holy Hour, SP Church 6:30 PM Vocal Choir, SM Church
Thursday, December 6 ST. NICHOLAS DAY!
Friday, December 7 6:30 PM Vigil for Immaculate Conception, SM Church
Saturday, December 8 8:00 AM Mass for Immaculate Conception, SP Church 4:00 PM 2nd Collection for Priests’ Retirement
Sunday, December 9 10:00 AM St. Vincent De Paul, SP Fireside Room\ All Masses 2nd Collection for Priests’ Retirement
LOOKING AHEAD/MONTHLY CALENDAR • December 15/16 - Cookie Sale • March - Mardi Gras Celebration • 2nd Monday of every month - Senior’s Lunch at the Roxy • Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Bible Study (Sept. - April) • Tuesdays at 1:00 PM Senior Stretching • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM Handbell Choir Practices • 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM Finance Council • Wednesdays at 4:15 Senior Stretching • Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Spring Alpha/Faith Formation (During school year) • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Vocal Choir Practices • One Wednesday per Month at 6:30 PM as noted on Page 3
of this bulletin - Parish Hour at SP Church • 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 PM - Secular Franciscans • 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM Parish Pastoral Council • 2nd Sunday of the Month - St. Vincent de Paul Meetings, SP Site
PRAYER CIRCLE
Call George Weyers at 233-7642 or email [email protected] with your prayer request and the prayer circle will be initiated on your behalf.
COMING UP AT MBS
It May Have Been A Silent Night in
Bethlehem… however , this year at Most Blessed Sacrament we invite you to fill our churches with great sounds of Tidings and Joy. Fifteen minutes prior to each of our Christmas Eve Masses the Assembly will be invited to participate in a Carol Sing. You will
have the opportunity to sing many of the Christmas Carols that make Christmas a true celebration of Jesus Come Among Us. Please come early so that you can create special Christmas memories for yourself and for your family.
LADIES OF THE PARISH -
Women of the parish are invited to join together in addressing Christmas cards to our homebound parishioners. We will meet in Aquinas Hall at the St. Peter site at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 5. This should only take an hour or two depending on the number of participants. Bring a friend to share this parish outreach.
If you have any questions, contact Carol at 233-5397.
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WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 8
Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Pam Kaskin, Bonnie Binner, Toni Cheskie, Suzanne Werner, Kathie Kumbier, David Gauronskas, Sarah Mueller 7:30 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Toni Cheskie, Linda Gajewski, Mary Beth Mathe, John Feldner 9:00 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Annette Larie, Ken Larie, Bill Fraunfelder, Kevin Revolinski, Linda Lett, Mark Nielsen, Siegried Nielsen
10:45 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Lisa Dorschner, Bob Hoffman, John Dorcey, Rose Dorcey, Tom Lynch
Altar Servers 4:00 Chris McPhetridge 7:30 Mike Rutherford, Mary Beth Mathe 9:00 Sophia Nielsen, Olivia Nielsen, Hannah Wussow
10:45 Mary Dorschner, Remmington Force, Izabella Loiciano
Lectors
4:00 Judy Russell, Suzanne Werner 7:30 Veronica Smith, David Smith 9:00 Dave Van Spankeren, Mary Buttke 10:45 Lisa Dorschner, Tom Lynch
Greeters 4:00 Jane Winters, Toni Cheskie, Sarah Mueller 7:30 Joan Suenkel, Teresa Cristan,
David & Karen Schallhorn 9:00 Bill Fraunfelder, Hannan Family, Russ & Beth Hildebrand 10:45 Force Family, Mike Niemczyk
Ushers 4:00 Maria Costello, David Kumbier, Gene Werner, David Gauronskas 7:30 Bob Wonders, John Feldner, Linda Gajewski, Mark Gajewski 9:00 Jeremy Galica, Ken Larie, Rich Trofka, Jan Grable 10:45 Jim Ellerbusch, Caleb Schlaack, Josh Rowlands, Mike Niemczyk
Sacristans 4:00 Suzanne Werner 7:30 John Feldner 9:00 Mary Otto 10:45 Lisa Dorschner
Cantors 4:00 Peg Larson 7:30 Kate Cheskie 9:00 MBS Vocal Choir 10:45 Kathleen Albrecht
2018/2019 BUDGET YEAR
In living out the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, Most Blessed Sacrament strives to support the needs of our community by sharing our abundant blessings with Father Carr’s Place 2B, Day By Day Warming Shelter, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, and St. Vincent de Paul. Each week we will focus on one of these organizations and provide a list of their specific needs.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Oshkosh, Inc. provides temporary emergency services for the poor and needy in the Oshkosh Area Community regardless of religion, race or nationality—those who have a real dedication and commitment to greater self-
sufficiency! More than ever, donations and volunteers are needed and appreciated. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift & Furniture Store is located at 2551 Jackson St., Oshkosh. To contact us call 235-9368 or visit www.svdposhkosh.org.
The Christmas Giving Trees are up at both sites. Select an ornament, buy one or more of the items listed on the tag, wrap and return your gift with the tag on the outside to either worship site or the parish office no
later than Monday, December 17. These gifts benefit the residents of Parkview and Edenbrook nursing homes and children participating in the Head Start program.
Celebrating Mass Together: 776
Offertory
Support Last Week Year to Date
Budget 15,660.38 344,528.36
Actual 12,342.81 321,991.27
Over/(Short) (3,317.57)
(22,537.09)
Parish Community Business Directory
Please support our Most Blessed Sacrament advertisers.Their ads cover the cost of providing the bulletin each
week - both at church and NOW ONLINE!
The new online service will offer a new way to reach out to the home-bound,and our snowbirds as well. The current bulletin and advertisers pages will be available each week,
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Stop in and thank them for their generosity. Next time you need a plumber, a new car, an electrican, insurance, etc...
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Call Mike Lenz today to advertise! 616-485-7257 or email: [email protected]
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