MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

2596 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 248

MAINE, NY 13802-0248

(607) 862-3216

(607) 862-0096 FAX

December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent

Advent-the Season of Joyful Hope and Patient Waiting. Advent derives from the Latin word "Adventus" which means "arrival". It is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christmas and the coming of Jesus to earth. The Church year begins with Advent Sunday, which in the Christian Church is "New Years Day". At the end of Advent, a celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas day. What should we do during advent? Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child, but in the midst of the pre-Christmas frenzy, it's easy to lose sight of the profound spiritual importance of the Advent season. Our greatest temptation during Advent will be scrimping on your spiritual needs because there are so many other things going on! Like presents to make or buy, cookies to bake, cards to mail, parties to plan, gifts to wrap and trees to decorate. There's nothing wrong with pre-Christmas preparations. But it's important to balance the sacred part of the Advent season with all of the other things you are doing. If you don't make time for quiet reflection, prayer and conversion of heart, you will find yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted by Christmas Day. Your Christmas celebration will look perfect on the surface, but will feel spiritually unsatisfying. You will have a hard time experiencing the joy and peace that Jesus in Bethlehem brings. It is a time to reflect on the coming of Christ from two different perspectives. The readings and the liturgies during Advent prepare us for the birth of Jesus, but they also prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. The season offers us the opportunity to share in the ancient longing for the coming of the Messiah, and to be alert as we await His Second Coming. Are we ready?

Scripture for the week: “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the

words of the prophecy written in this scroll.” (Revelation 22:7) Deacon Gary DiLallo, Pastoral Associate

Mass Times:

Saturday Vigil 5:30pm / Sunday 9:30am

Weekdays 9:00am (Morning Prayer & Rosary 8:20)

Reconciliation:

Saturday 4:30-5pm / M-W-F 1-1:30pm or by appt.

Sacrament of Baptism & Matrimony by appt.

Pastor

Rev. Clarence F. Rumble

In Residence

Rev. Clarence J. Cerwonka

Deacon

Deacon Gary DiLallo

Faith Formation

Jim Tokos

Youth Ministry

Kim Hayden

Music Director

Sue Helmer

Office

Renée Stastny

This Weekend: Deacon George Phillips will preach Sunday: K of C Pancake Breakfast: 8:30-11:30 - Hall Faith Formation Classes: Grades 6-Conf. 2 - 10:45-Noon - Christmas Caroling followed by refreshments: hot dog roast & chili in the parking lot Monday: Dress Workshop: 1pm - Rectory Basement Knights of Columbus Meeting: 7pm - Hall Tuesday: Tae Kwon Do: Kids 6pm / Adults 6:45 – Hall Thursday: Bible Study – Genesis: 10am & 7pm – Hall Tae Kwon Do: All Ages 6-8pm – Hall Healing Hour: 6pm / Direction for Our Times Prayer Group: 7pm - Church Saturday: KofC Halupki Benefit Dinner for Chris Mann: 4-7:30pm - Hall Sunday: Faith Formation Classes: Grades 6-Conf. 2 - 10:45-Noon KofC Halupki Benefit Dinner for Chris Mann: 12-3pm - Hall Next Weekend: Father Clarence Rumble will preach

Parish Liturgies for the Week of December 3, 2017 (+ indicates deceased)Monday 9:00 AM - +Deacon Patrick Logsdon Tuesday 9:00 AM - Harry & Mary Carlson / Req. by the Morning Kids Wednesday 9:00 AM - Gloria Sullivan / Req. by the Rosary Group Thursday 9:00 AM - +Pat Brooks / Req. by John & Jean Saltisiak Friday - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation 9:00 AM - For the People of Most Holy Rosary Church 7:00 PM - +Tim McGovern / Req. by Ken Fontana Saturday 5:30 PM - For the People of Most Holy Rosary Church Sunday 9:30 AM - Elizabeth Moat - Healing / Req. by Hands & Hearts of Mary

Our Giving

Weekly Goal: $4,950.00

November 26: $4,905.00

Peter Daino: $3,088.00

Your generosity, charity and

sacrifice are deeply appreciated.

Thank you very much!

Ministry

Schedule

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar

Servers

Ushers/ Greeters

Collection Counters

Offertory

Sat., 12/9 5:30 pm

Kathy Harris

Host: Fr. Rumble, Deacon Gary Cup: John Sienko, Sue Spink

Joe & Sam Gallagher, Katie McGovern

Pat Horvatt, Emil Stastny

TEAM 3

Volunteers

Sun., 12/10 9:30 am

John Goodrich Host: Syd Bouton Cup: Stephanie Taylor, Jim Tokos

Sarah Brown, Rachel Cederborg,

Bridget Curran

J. Dessel, J. Kaufman, S. Kurkoski, D. McGregor

The

Dessels

THE WEEK AHEAD

A Family Perspective from the Office of Family Life Education (A Hope Appeal Agency): Today’s gospel tells us to “Be watchful.” This comes natural to families. Parents are watchful of their children’s health, grades and friends. Children are watchful of parental moods. Today’s gospel encourages us to use this ability to see God acting in the innocence, tenderness, love and forgiveness of your family. “Be watchful,” the Lord is already with you.

Church of the Holy Family

Mass Times: Reconciliation: Tues-Fri 9am Saturday Vigil 4pm Saturday 3:15 Sunday 8am & 11am

Website: www.holyfamilyendwell.com

If you are in need of a "Walker Bag" to attach to your walker, please contact the office. Walker Bags are donated by the Caring Quilters Project. They are attached with Velcro to the front bar of your walker and have one large pocket on one side and two pockets on the other to make it easier for you to carry items when using your walker.

One is on display in the vestibule.

Altar Server Training: Sun., 12/10, 12-1:30pm. Please call the office if you have a young boy or girl who has received their First Communion and is interested in serving at Mass.

2017 HOPE Appeal - Have We Heard From You? THE SECRET TO ACHIEV-ING THE GOAL of $24,346.27 is the participation of ALL households in the par-ish! Only 81 have participated. REMINDER: If we are unable to raise the total assessment in gifts, the remaining balance will be taken from parish income. Shortfall $986. If you have not yet made a gift/pledge, we ask that you do so today. Pledge forms are available in the vestibule. Please return them via the collection basket at Mass, or mail/drop them off at the Office. MANY THANKS to those who have already responded. We appreciate your sacrificial giving!

Thank you Yale’s Christmas Trees

for making the publication of our bulletin possible.

Please patronize our bulletin sponsors when you can. Thank you~

Parish E-mail Address: MHRMaine@syrdio.org

Parish Website: http://mostholyrosary-maineny.org

(bulletin is posted every week)

WeShare: https://mostholyrosary-maineny.weshareonline.org

(on-line giving)

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 10am – 4pm

Friday 10am – Noon

Faith Formation Classes: Sunday 10:45am - Noon for

Grades K - Confirmation

Check bulletin for class dates

Program runs October through May

Bulletin Deadline: Please submit material in writing by 10am Tuesday (email or drop off).

Pray for Our Sick & Shut-Ins

Frank Kovarick Robert Wiktorek Dorothy Winans Barbara Barcak Lori Scanlon Glen Lewis Ryan McGovern Mary Lou Conklin Aggie Dedrick Frieda Alexander Kathy Tewksbury Dolores Williamson Maggie Rauscher Mary Lou Polla Marian Reynolds Stephanie Merenda Robbie Butler Cynthia Robertson Catherine Bernardo Ethan Miller Pat McLaughlin John McLaughlin Al Thompson Robert Terpak Madeline Matthews George Nalepa, Jr. Tony Tomazic David Schlee Elizabeth Moat Matthew Ludington Albert Slavick Patricia Bryce Kathy & Jimmy Mras J. R. Stark Connie Szymaniak Brenda Hawley Todd Bower Chris Mann Michael Teeter Vonnie Whittenburg Robert Taylor Robert McGregor Duncan Kent Ashley Melendez William Hulse Ron Hovancik Gloria Sullivan Andy Lateer Shaun Stanley Orie Illi Richard Hoskins

Please help keep our prayer list current.

The Sanctuary Candle

burns to remind us of

the presence of Jesus

in the Eucharist and

in loving memory of

Angelo L. Fabrizi

at the request of

Carl & Anne Bartlow

Please remember non-perishable foods are being collected for Christmas Baskets such as: macaroni & cheese, scalloped potatoes, canned sweet potatoes, corn bread mix, canned vegetables, canned pineapple slices, cookie & brownie mixes, and hot chocolate mix for our less fortunate neighbors. Monetary donations also accepted toward perishable items. Please give your name & mark envelope “Christmas Baskets” - may be dropped at the office or in the collection basket. Checks made out to Most Holy Rosary with “MHR Human Development” on the memo line. Thank you!

Our opportunity to help the less fortunate of our area this Christmastime is here! There are two Giving Trees with Tags in the back of the church – one for clothing & one for toys. If taking a tag, please make sure you sign the sheet next to the tree. Find the corresponding family #, if it is a girl or boy, and their age (located on the tag) and then print your name and phone number on the line as indicated. This is a very helpful way for us to track where the packages are in case they come in late. Collection time is shorter this year, and all gifts need to be at the church by Wed., 12/13. Please put the original tag on the package. $20 limit per tag. Thank you for taking a tag and making a child’s Christmas brighter!

MHR to host the Mobile Food Bank at Maine Federated

Church on Monday, 12/11 at 8:45am. Volunteers appreciated.

The Annual Women’s Christmas Tea will be held at MHR on Sun., 12/17 at 3pm. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

MHR Knights of Columbus Holupki Benefit Dinner for parishioner, Chris Mann Sat, 12/9, 4-7:30PM & Sun 12/10, 12-3:00PM $10 adults ● $7.00 kids 6 - 12 ● under 5 free (eat in) *Eat In or Take Out* Holupki, Scallop Potatoes, Vegetable, Bread, Dessert & Drink

Chris is making progress but has a long road to total recovery. Proceeds to assist with renovation costs in making their home handicap-accessible for Chris. Tickets on sale before & after Masses this weekend, during the pancake breakfast this weekend, and during the two-day event.

Advent Day of Reflection with Bishop Emeritus Matthew Clark, Tues., 12/12, 10am - 3pm at Christ the King Retreat House, 500 Brookford Rd, Syracuse. “Voices of Hope in Troubled Times” During this time of Advent hope, we are called to be who God calls us to be. The Advent prophets of Isaiah and Zephaniah tell us to “fear not, for I am the lord your God who takes hold of your hand. I will teach you to walk differently, not in fear but in the light of the Lord”. Offering: $30 (includes lunch) & MHR will cover half of payment. Reservation required - please call 315-446-2680.