HOLY ROSARY PARISH GUARDIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARISH …

HOLY ROSARY PARISH GUARDIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Fr. Bernardine Eikhuemelo, Pastor Sr. Dianne Rumschlag, SND, Head of School

Claudia Pratt, Business Manager /Bookkeeper Sr. Cynthia Shaffer SND, Principal

Sr. Victora Will, Pastoral Associate Therese Jackson. Principal

Web site: www.holyrosaryjax.org email: [email protected]

Parish Office & Church...........(904) 764-3241 Sisters’ Convent...........(904) 764-9032 School Office............(904) 765-6522

PARISH OFFICE HOURS SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday...........9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday- Friday........8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Diocese of St. Augustine

“Serving Jacksonville’s Northside since 1921"

4731 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32206

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

As followers of Jesus, we at Holy Rosary Parish, seek to be a living community with respect for different persons and

personalities. Attuned to the will of God by example of faith, worship, and prayer, we will work together toward the common goal of a loving, sharing,

forgiving community that would, in itself, draw the interest of others into our Church community!

Mass Schedule

Sunday Saturday Vigil Weekday Mass Holy Days Adoration of the Eucharist Reconciliation

10:00 AM 5:00 PM @ St. Pius V Friday 9:00 AM 6:30 PM Mondays 6 PM—7 PM Saturday 4:30 PM

“Prepare the way of the Lord,

make straight his paths.”

††† Mass Intentions December, 2018 †††

Fri. 30th—9:00 am— +Fr. Denis O’Regan

Sat 1st—5:00 pm— Mass @ St. Pius V

Sun. 2nd– 10:00 am - +Georgetta Hatlestad by Anne & Tim Meusel

Fri. 7th— 9:00 am— +Fr. Denis O’Regan

Sat. 8th– 5:00 pm – Mass @ St. Pius V

Sun. 9th -10:00 am – +Linda Hall by Mary & John Nagy

Fri. 14th—9:00 am — +Fr. Denis O’Regan

Sat. 15th– 5:00 pm— Mass @ St. Pius V

Sun. 16th-10:00 am – +Harley Brown, Jr. by the brown Family

Fri. 21st – 9:00 am - +Fr. Denis O’Regan

Sat. 22nd-5:00 pm – Mass @ St. Pius V

Sun. 23rd - 10:00 am– +William Carney by the Brown Family

Fri. 28th-9:00 am — +Fr. Denis O’Regan

Sat. 29th– 5:00 pm – Mass @ St. Pius V

Sun. 30th–10:00 pm—+Samson Bellange Marlene Valentine

Eucharistic Ministers Lectors

Saturday, December 1 Saturday, December 1

Mass @ St. Pius V Mass @ St. Pius V

Sunday, December 2 Sunday, December 2

Jackie , Roger, Nancy Cynthia Diggett, Dorothy Parker




Sr. Darlene, Sal , Bobbo Claudia Pratt, Donna Rettini




Brooklyn , Cheyenne, Angel Youth Group




Sr. Victora, Ann , Claudia Ava Gardner, Trey Lewis




Roger, Sal, Bobbo Henry Evans, Ron Walsh

Kimber Pratt, Kathy Dalton,

Barbara Stairs, Michael Reineck, Alan Thrower,

Brooks & Heidi Kay, Tom Bowen, &

Roxanne Hermiller

Amanda Robison, Carmela Rettini Taylor,

Christine Robinson, Hattie Benton, Aletha Moore, & Joseph Desir

Remember all of our deceased loved ones in your prayers

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

John the Baptist and Us

There are two very significant and well-known personalities

connected to the life and mission of Jesus Christ. At the

beginning, we have John the Baptist, and towards the end we have

Judas Iscariot, both playing unforgettable roles. At this time of the

liturgical year, the heralding mission of the Baptist takes center

stage, and it is one we all are called to emulate for ourselves as

well as for others.

“St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate precursor or

forerunner, sent to prepare his way. ‘Prophet of the Most High’,

John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last. He

inaugurates the Gospel, already from his mother’s womb

welcomes the coming of Christ, and rejoices in being ‘the friend of

the bridegroom’, whom he points out as ‘the Lamb of God, who

takes away the sin of the world’. Going before Jesus ‘in the spirit

and power of Elijah’, John bears witness to Christ in his preaching,

by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom.”

(CCC, 523)

While we may never have to face martyrdom as the Baptist did, the

season of advent is a very opportune time to bear witness as he

did. As we send cards and gifts to family and friends, are we

conscious of sending messages of religious significance, or are

they mostly secular in nature devoid of the real meaning of the

forthcoming celebration? Experience at this time of the year

reveals that it is becoming a little more difficult to find cards with

the Christian message we want to share, but they are still

available. Some amount of searching though is required. Doing

that becomes part of the witnessing process during this season.

“When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year,

she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by

sharing in the long preparation for the Savior’s first coming, the

faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming. By

celebrating the precursor’s birth and martyrdom, the Church

unites herself to his desire: ‘He must increase, but I must

decrease.’ (CCC, 524)

“The coming of God’s Son to earth is an event of such immensity

that God willed to prepare for it over centuries. He makes

everything converge on Christ: all the rituals and sacrifices, figures

and symbols of the ‘First Covenant’. He announces him through

the mouths of the prophets who succeeded one another in Israel.

Moreover, he awakens in the hearts of the pagans a dim

expectation of this coming.” (CCC, 522)

Have a blessed Second Week of Advent everyone!

Fr. Bernardine

Tyler McConnell

Andrew Rumschlag

William Jack Wilson

Lee Gutteridge

Joel Ater

Weekend of December 2, 2018

Mass Attendance: Sun. – 60

Offertory: $2,240.00

Need: $1,650.00 Difference: $+590.00

Preparing the Way, Finding the Way

Advent is a season when you feel either "into

it" or not. There doesn't seem to be any

middle ground. We are continually being

told to prepare the way, which is right and

good. However, we also need to find the way,

the right way: There are a lot of distractions

out there: gift buying, parties, card lists,

cookies. Ironically if they are viewed

properly some of these distractions can also

remind us of the true meaning of Advent,

bringing our hearts closer to God. The

readings on this Second Sunday of Advent

encourage us to that God truly desires us to

"find the right way" and that He is there to

help. If we rely on God, keeping Him close in

prayer and thoughts, each Advent day will

prepare the right way for Jesus our King.

The "way" not to a sanctuary or a Christmas

liturgy, but the way directly to our hearts.

You may continue to buy or sell tickets

even after the drawings begin. There

will still be plenty of chances to win.

Thanks to everyone who sold and

bought tickets. It’s greatly appreciated.

December Birthdays

Mekayla Lewis – 3rd

Gwen Yates—13th

Mica Rettini—13th

Ava Gardner—23rd

Gladys Carney—28th

Elaina Adlain—29th

Christine Robinson—30th

The schedule of masses for the

Penance Service and Christmas are as follows:

Penance Service—Dec. 18th , 6:30 pm @ Holy Rosary

Christmas Eve—Dec. 24th, 7:00 pm @ Holy Rosary

Midnight Mass—Dec. 24th, 12:00 am @ St. Pius V

Christmas Day—Dec. 25th, 9:00 am @ Crucifixion

If you did not get a flyer with the mass times, there are

some available on the table in the entranceway.

Please refer to it.

Winners for December drawing are:

1st prize, $300— Wayne Dietel

2nd prize, $200—Alton Yates

3rd prize, $100—Patty Howell

Still plenty of drawings remaining!

Envelopes for flower donations are available on the

bookcase shelf at the back of church. Please take

and return as soon as possible.

Most Joyous Preparation

There is a joy in willing preparation, that

is undiminished no matter how small or

simple the actual event that follows. We

happily sweep a room for a

houseguest. We lay a clean table for a

family dinner. Imagine the added joy to be

found in Advent preparations, that are

followed by the Incarnation of God Himself!

NEWS & EVENTS FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE

The Diocese of Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt,

confidential and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

(904) 262-3200, ext. 129, or the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-96-Abuse (800) 962-2873.

La Diócesis de San Agustín le da seria consideración a toda acusación de mala conducta sexual y dispone de todos dichos casos de

manera pronta, completa y confidencial. Para reportar tal abuso, llame a: Coordinador Diocesano de Auxilio a Victimas

(904) 262-3200, ext. 129 o Departamento de Niños y Familias del Estado de la Florida 1- (800) 962-2873.

A condition of entering the Kingdom is for us to become a child. For this to happen, we must humble ourselves and

become “children of God.” It is only when Christ is formed and present within each of us that the mystery of

Christmas can be fulfilled. (CCC# 526)

Una condición para entrar en el Reino es que nos convirtamos en niños. Para que esto suceda, debemos humillarnos

y convertirnos en “hijos de Dios”. Solo cuando Cristo se forma y está presente dentro de cada uno de nosotros, se

puede cumplir el misterio de la Navidad. (CCC #526)

2018 Simbang Gabi

Simbang Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass") is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced by Catholics in the

Philippines in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. The tradition is typically held daily from

Dec. 16 – 23 . For more information, contact Mae Cronologia at [email protected].

Masses are at 7:00 pm unless noted otherwise. List of Locations:

December 15 Saturday St. Joseph Parish (7:30 p.m.) 11757 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32258

December 16 Sunday Holy Spirit 11665 Fort Caroline Rd. 32225, Mary Queen of Heaven 401 Staples Mill Drive 32244

December 17 Monday Christ the King Parish 742 Arlington Road 32211, St. Paul Parish-Riverside 2609 Park Street 32204

December 18 Tuesday Resurrection 3383 University Blvd. N. 32277, San Juan Del Rio 1718 State Road 13, North, St. Johns 32259

December 19 Wednesday St. Patrick 601 Airport Center Dr. E. 32218, St. Catherine of Siena 1649 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park 32073

December 20 Thursday Blessed Trinity 10472 Beach Blvd. 32246, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 121 East Duval Street 32202

December 21 Friday Holy Family Parish , 9800 Baymeadows Rd. 32256, Assumption Parish 2403 Atlantic Blvd. 32207

December 22 Saturday St. John the Baptist 2400 Mayport Rd. Atlantic Beach

Most Holy Redeemer Parish (7:30 p.m.) 8523 Normandy Blvd. 32221

December 23 Sunday Sacred Heart Parish with Bishop Estévez 5752 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville 32244

It's time to mark your calendars for the 2019 Eucharistic Congress on

March 29-30 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville. The Steering

Committee is hard at work fine-tuning the details for this year's gathering under

the theme "For I know the Plans I have for You," from Jeremiah 29:11.

Dec. 10-13

Advent Parish Mission

Focus on the Eucharist particularly Eucharistic Adoration

Leader: Father of Mercy Joseph Aytona

Confession is at 6:00 p.m. and the Talks begin at 7:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jacksonville

mailto:[email protected]

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