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ANNUNCIATION PARISH
January 1, 2017 www.annunciationcatholicchurch.org
PASTOR: Fr. Tony Rinaldo, 573-796-4842 [email protected]
Emergency Contact for Fr. Tony: St. Andrew's Church 660-433-2162
DEACON: Ed Schepers, 573-694-9331 [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE: 573-796-4842 or [email protected], Hall 796-3568 Open Mondays 8 AM to1 PM & Tuesdays 8:30 AM to12:00 PM
Phone and Email messages always welcome
PASTORAL MINISTER: Sr. Mary Ruth Wand, [email protected] 796-2654 PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Evelyn Jobe, 301-4945, [email protected]
MASSES @ ANNUNCIATION: SATURDAY @ 4 PM, SUNDAY @ 10:30 AM, and
SPANISH MASS @ NOON
MASSES @ ST. ANDREW: TIPTON: SATURDAY @ 5:30 PM, SUNDAY @ 8:30 AM
BAPTISMS: By appointment. Please call for Parental Sacrament Preparation
WEDDINGS: Please contact at least 4 months in advance
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays @ 3:15 PM before Mass – Sundays @ 9:30 AM or by
appt.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sat. Dec 31 4 PM Parish Sun. Jan 1 10:30 AM Anthony &
Richard Scheidt Sun. Jan 1 NOON Spanish Mass Tue. Jan 3 8 AM Bill Hentges Thu. Jan 5 8 AM Peter Rinaldo Sat. Jan 7 4 PM Dustin Struemph Sun. Jan 8 10:30 AM Jim Martin Sun. Jan 8 NOON Spanish Mass
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon. Jan 2 5:45 PM Prayer of the Holy Rosary
8 PM AA-ALNON Wed. Jan 4 8:15 PM Mustard Seed Thu Jan 5 Quilting 7 PM RCIA 7 PM Holy Hour Sun. Jan 8 9-12:30 PM Confirmation
STEWARDSHIP – OUR GIFT TO GOD Monthly Goal: $23,100.00
1st week: $ 7,855.91 2nd week: $ 2,907.25 3rd week: $ 3,881.87 4th week: $ 10,665.47 Christmas Flowers: $ 50.00 Mustard Seed: $ 45.00 Seminary: $ 1,096.00 Exceeded Goal: ($ 2,210.50)
Pray for the Sick: Ella Henderson (granddaughter of Steve
& Debbie Lehman); David Schepers; Patricia Taylor; Sheryl Sullins; Ted Haxel (SMR’s brother-in-law); Rick Wingate; Steve Lee; Andrew Phipps; Rachel Frank; Kevin Munsterman; Myrene Hoellering; Alfred Kirkweg; Mary Ann Kenning; Robert Wolken (Jo Wolken’s nephew); Gladys Mertens; John Thompson; Amy Hoecker; Waneta Mertgen (grandmother of Brooklyn Wasser); Andrea Tilbury; Betty Edwards; Michael Wiseman; Melissa Weis; Delores Bardwell; Abraham Baepler; Teresa Kirchhoff; Joel Rivera; Betty Gombkoto; Phyllis Rimel (sister of Sandy Schaeffer); Carol Rackers; Charlotte Baker; Gertie Leonard; Carol Baker; Doug Distler; Mary Wood; Nick & Emily Beydler and family; Bill Hentges (brother of Helen Drinkard); Linda McKee, Alfred Kempker, and Travis Peck.
Donations for poinsettias in memory of loved ones: Frank Haller, Special Intention, Bill Glenn, John & Rosalie Hentges, Margaret Strickfaden, Mildred & Elliott McPherson, Joseph & Mary
Agnes Ernst, Bestgen/Scheidt families, Alma Bestgen, Bob Bestgen, Rev. Jerome Bestgen, Walter & Mark Brauner, Earl “Mick” Scheidt, Clem Distler, Arlene Distler, Earl & Margaret Scheidt, Earl & Jo Hirschvogel, Leon & Rita Vanderfeltz, Bernie & Elva Dunn, Charles Pummill, Bill & Gertrude Roll.
Christmas decorations will be taken down on Sunday, January 8th at 2PM. We can use all the help we can get to put everything back away.
Pastor’s Notes . . . January 1, 2017
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
In today's gospel text we are told that the shepherds "went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.” It is helpful to note that they did this because they had received a vision of angels who told them, "This will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger” (Luke 2: 12). Why does Luke use the image of an "infant wrapped in swaddling clothes? The infant Jesus, wrapped in warm flannel, alerts us to a profound symbolism here, because the flannel wrap stands for God's loving care which is shown to us in the coming of Jesus as our Savior. In a very real sense, we can say that God has wrapped the whole world in secure and loving warmth by sending his beloved Son to us as a sign of his endless loving kindness. Since this feast is the feast of "Mary Mother of God," it is important to note also that "Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” We are not told what "all these things" might be, but we can rest assured that they embraced the whole wonderful experience of bearing a child who is already destined to change the course of human history in ways that will be revealed only later. The beginning of a new year provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the special gift of time. We recall the events of the previous year and express our gratitude for all the good things that have happened, all the while being aware that there have also been sad and painful and perhaps sinful times. But most of all we celebrate the promise of a new set of months and we try to be hopeful in spite of threats of war and recession and just growing older. Today's gospel has a special message for us as we hang up the new calendar with mixed feelings. The fresh new year is in some ways like the infant Jesus "wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” Both the new year and the new child seem so vulnerable, but the almighty power of God is hidden in the new year, just as it is in the tiny infant. God is fully prepared to wrap our fragile lives and hopes in the warm blanket of his ever-present and constant love. With such assurance, we can face the future with generous hope and with light hearts. We too need to realize that the angels who spoke to the shepherds are speaking to us also when they say, "This will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger". Come, let us adore him. Fr.Tony
Building Fund -- Monthly Mustard Seed – Monthly
January 1 January 8 NUM 6:22-27 ISA 60:1-6 GAL 4:4-7 EPH 3:2-3a,5-6 LUKE 2:16-21 MATT 2:1-12
DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES
ANNUNCIATION PARISH ACTIVITIES
I want to thank everyone who brought cookies and other treats, cheese, sausage, etc., to our Christmas program for PSR! I got a little carried away with songs......love music. Also, with the help of generous parishioners, we raised $259 to send to the Cross Catholic Outreach program! Have a very Merry Christmas and blessings to all of you! PSR is on Christmas break until Wednesday, January 11. Thanks, Ruthie Adams The first of the year is a great time to sign up for automatic withdrawal for Sunday contributions. This can be done anytime. Automatic withdrawals may be made on the 5th or the 20th of the month OR on both dates. These contributions may also be increased, decreased or stopped altogether at any time. This is a great way to give back to God the first fruits! Contact the office to have a consenting form sent to you.
Project Share, the resale clothing store which
benefits less fortunate people in our county, is in need of people willing to volunteer once a month. California staffs the store on Thursdays and Saturdays. Shifts are about three hours long. Volunteering at Project Share is a rewarding way
to “feed the hungry” or “clothe the naked”. Proceeds from Project Share help to fund the Food Pantry. Please contact
Ruth Ann Jobe ([email protected]) or 573-239-6625 for more information or to sign up for a shift once a month.
You will notice that we have a Votive Candle Stand and candles in the back of church. Prices are large - $3; small $1. Put money in collection plate until a money container has been purchased. Thank you.
Confirmation -- Remember to keep candidates for Confirmation and RCIA in your prayers. If you would like to follow along with the program we are using for Confirmation, log on to DynamicCatholic.com.
Sodality Ladies -- To prepare for our
Birthright Shower in January. Shop the Christmas sales and pick up some baby items for the shower. Thank you!
The Moniteau Christian Ministry Center received another large batch of eggs. Once again, the center needs egg cartons. The need for plastic bags is constant. Please
put the egg cartons and plastic bags in the barrels under the stairwell. Thank you for your continued help in this ministry.
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to
provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Director of Mission Advancement, and other staff as needed. Duties include serving as primary receptionist for incoming calls and visitors, maintaining and ordering supplies, assistance with organizing and setup of meetings and processing mail. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid Missouri driver’s license. Interested applicants can send their resume and three references to Dan Lester, Executive Director at [email protected], or mail to PO Box 104626, Jefferson City, MO 65110.
Engaged Encounter is for couples planning marriage who
desire a richer, fuller life together. The weekends are held at St. Pius X in Moberly. The cost is $100 per couple and next date is January 6-8, 2017. Registration at www.diojeffcity.org,
click “Our Church, Life & Marriage, Engaged Encounter”. The cost for the weekend is $100 per couple. A $25 deposit made payable to Engaged Encounter is required and to be included with the registration form.
CANCELLATION NOTICE -- There will be NO First Friday Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Peter Church at 7:00 p.m. for the foreseeable future. We would like to thank all who have participated in these evenings and hope to see you at future events.
Marriage Challenges? Retrouvaille (a French word meaning rediscovery) is a program to help couples heal & renew their marriages that offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. It has helped thousands of couples with marital problems and crises, even couples who are separated and divorced. For information on the Retrouvaille Program, visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
Please Pray For Vocations to Religious Life, Priesthood and Strong Catholic Marriage
MINISTRY LIST
JAN 7, 4 PM JAN 8, 10:30 AM
Lectors Marian Fleischmann Wes Schuster
Kristy Gump Evelyn Jobe
Greeter/Usher Larry & Linda Imhoff Alan & Irmalene Rudroff
Servers Lane Schuster Ian Sumner
Confirmation Students
Eucharistic Ministers
Sr. Mary Ruth Tim Baker Trisha Boyle Julie Haslag Michelle Sumner
Kim Barbour Dan & Mary Hemmel Tammy Hoellering Linda McKee
Offertory Peter Reynolds Family
Confirmation Students
Song Leader Ted Munsterman Alicia Taube
Organist Betty Pringer Betty Pringer
Rosary Marian Fleischmann Margaret Bieri
Mustard Seed Paulette Fischer
Eucharist to Shut Ins
Joyce Ziehmer
Money Counters
DiAnne Naros & Judy Scott
TRIVIA NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION Hosted by:
Helias Catholic & InterParish Bands WHEN: Friday, January, 20, 2017 7-10pm WHERE: Helias High School’s Commons
Join us for a fast paced evening of fun! Ten Rounds of spirited trivia
Silent Auction Games of Chance throughout the evening
COST: Teams of 10 people - $100.00 Individuals welcome - $10.00 For additional information and Registration, please go to the following link: http://heliashs.com/pdfs/trivianight.pdf Direct any questions to Mike and Mary Ellen Shimmens: [email protected] (573)821-4855.
