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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 DECEMBER 4, 2016

PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 2

Please remember the following intentions in your prayers this week. For Peace in our World. For all those who are sick, especially Mikey Grover, Cameron Cyr, Connie Donovan, Maggie Iannelli, Steve Paone, Thomas Butler, Paul Prosser, Marilyn Pauley, Lou Best, Patricia Ayers, Dan Melling, Bruce Ripley, Rosalie Sweeney, Gloria Fallon, Janis Rogers, Christine Vallis, Kitty Carrington, Ceana McLaughlin, Jack Donovan, Jonathan Allen, Dorothy Pojasek, Stephanie Critch, Kamryn Tkachuk Virginia Morin & Paul Bernot. For all those who work and live in war-torn countries. For all who serve our country in the Armed Forces, especially Joseph Shelzi. For all the deceased members of Our Lady of Hope . *Sick or Ill prayer requests must be made by the individual or immediate family member.

Sunday, December 4 Monday, December 5 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church Tuesday, December 6 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 7:00p.m.—Scriptural Rosary—Church WEDNESDAY, December 7 7:00p.m.—Prayer Group —Lower Rectory THURSDAY, December 8 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 9:00a.m. & 7:00p.m. Mass for the Holy Day FRIDAY, December 9 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church Saturday, December 10 7:00a.m.—Men’s Group Meeting in the Hall Sunday, December 11

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

ELEMENTARY GRADE CLASSES: Session I 8:15—9:15am • Session II 10:45—11:45am Children Liturgy of the Word Christmas Pageant Rehearsals 9/10th Grade Class: Students attend 5:30pm Mass—8:15pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 6:45pm—8:00pm—Middle School - Edge –Hall SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

ELEMENTARY GRADE CLASSES: Session I 8:15—9:15am • Session II 10:45—11:45am Children Liturgy of the Word Christmas Pageant Rehearsals 9/10th Grade Class: Students attend 5:30pm Mass—8:15pm

Saturday, December 3 4:00pm Margaret “Gretta” Harhen Sunday, December 4 7:30am William Cynkus 9:30am Weekend Mass 5:30pm Weekend Mass Monday, December 5 9:00am Weekday Mass Tuesday, December 6 9:00am Weekday Mass Wednesday, December 7 NO DAILY MASS

Thursday, December 8 9:00am Stan Jacunski

Immaculate Conception 7:00pm—Holy Day Mass Friday, December 9 9:00am Ernest “Spike” Brockelbank Saturday, December 10 9:00am Weekday Mass 4:00pm Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 498 Sunday, December 11 7:30am Stephen & Mary Prescott 9:30am Alice Naguszewski 5:30pm Weekend Mass



Sunday, November 27, 2016 Offertory: $4,660.86

Tithe to St. Vincent de Paul: $117.00

Grand Annual: $77,634.20

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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This year there will be a Fuel Collection to help with the anticipated high cost of the parish utilities this winter. The collection will be taken up on the weekend of December 17-18. Letters will be mailed out on Monday, December 5. Donations are welcomed anytime, and can be put in the weekend collection baskets. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

•How much I desire that the years to come will be full of mercy, so that every person can experience the goodness and tenderness of God!

•God’s mercy toward us is linked to our mercy toward our neighbor. God’s mercy toward us is linked to our mercy toward our neighbor.

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Thank you to all who have donated to the Grand Annual. We are currently at 92% of our Goal because of your generous support and faithfulness. If you have not yet made your gift to our Grand Annual, please consider joining fellow parishioners in this important campaign.

By Dr. Scott Hahn

Kingdom Come Second Sunday of Advent (Cycle A) Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 "The kingdom of heaven is at hand," John proclaims. And the Liturgy today paints us a vivid portrait of our new king and the shape of the kingdom He has come to bring. The Lord whom John prepares the way for in to-day's Gospel is the righteous king prophesied in today's First Reading and Psalm. He is the king's son, the son of David - a shoot from the root of Jesse, David's father (see Ruth 4:17). He will be the Messiah, anointed with the Holy Spirit (see 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Kings 1:39; Psalm 2:2), endowed with the seven gifts of the Spirit - wisdom, understand-ing, counsel, strength, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. He will rule with justice, saving the poor from the ruthless and wicked. His rule will be not only over Israel - but will extend from sea to sea, to the ends of the earth. He will be a light, a signal to all nations. And they will seek Him and pay Him homage. In Him, all the tribes of the earth will find blessing. The covenant promise to Abraham (see Genesis 12:3), renewed in God's oath to David (see Psalm 89:4, 28), will be fulfilled in His dynasty. And His name will be blessed forever. In Christ, God confirms His oath to Israel's patriarchs, Paul tells us in today's Epistle. But no longer are God's promises reserved solely for the children of Abraham. The Gentiles, too, will glorify God for His mercy. Once strangers, in Christ they will be included in "the covenants of promise" (see Ephesians 2:12). John delivers this same message in the Gospel. Once God's chosen people were hewn from the rock of Abraham (see Isaiah 51:1-2). Now, God will raise up liv-ing stones (see 1 Peter 2:5) - children of Abraham born not of flesh and blood but of the Spirit. This is the meaning of the fiery baptism He brings - making us royal heirs of the kingdom of heaven, the Church. A service of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology www.SalvationHistory.com

SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2016

4 SUN Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12

5 Mon Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26

6 Tue Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14

7 Wed Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30

8 Thu Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38

9 Fri Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19

10 Sat Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13

11 SUN Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11



MARCH FOR LIFE The Archdiocese of Boston is happy to again offer a unique track for individual families to join the “Witness to Life” pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the 2017 March for Life. Children of all ages are welcome, however keep in mind that the pilgrimage also includes a Middle School track and a High School track geared toward those age groups, but with a different itinerary. Each family should register individually. Please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/witnesstolife for more

information, or send questions to [email protected] or 617-746-5766.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Every Day Life (the 19th Annotation Retreat) is available for Catholic adults in a group setting. The Spiritual Exercises extend over the course of twenty-four weeks. This year the exercises began on Wednesday November 30, 2016 and conclude May 3, 2017. The group will meet weekly from 7pm to 9pm at Mount Alvernia High School, 790 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 Father John Sassani and Mary Ann McLaughlin will direct the Spiritual Exercises. For further information please call 617-779-3640 or email [email protected]

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made;” Celebrate the love of God for us and for each other by strengthening, renewing and rekindling our marriages by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekend is Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or at w.WWMEMA.org.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

December 24th—4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. December 25th—7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (please note there is no 5:30 p.m. Mass)

NEW YEAR WEEKEND/

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD December 31st—4:00 p.m.

January 1st—7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (please note there is no 5:30 p.m. Mass)

Due to Holidays and Retreats - There will be no Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Please note these dates: December 25, January 1, 8, 15, & 22 The 5:30 p.m. Mass will resume on January 29th.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Thursday, December 8, 2016 is the

Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at

9:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. There will not be a vigil Mass the day before.

The Immaculate Conception refers to the condition that the Blessed Virgin Mary was free from Original Sin from the very moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. We celebrate the —her birth—on September 8; nine months before that is December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Another misconception people have is that Mary's Immaculate Conception was necessary to ensure that Original Sin would not be passed on to Christ. This has never been a part of the teaching on the Immaculate Conception; rather, the Immaculate Conception represents Christ's saving grace operating in Mary in anticipation of His redemption of man and in God's foreknowledge of Mary's acceptance of His Will for her. In other words, the Immaculate Conception was not a precondition for Christ's act of redemption but the result of that act. It is the concrete expression of God's love for Mary, who gave herself fully, completely, and without hesitation to His service.

Scott P. Richert is the author of numerous articles on Catholic moral, social, political, and historical issues.



ANNUAL STEUBENVILLE EAST YOUTH CONFERENCE Do you wish there was a place that you could bring your teens to encounter thousands of other young Catholics, hear from national speakers and enter into profound worship with the aid of professional musicians? Yes, such an event exists, AND its right in our backyard! The annual Steubenville East Youth Conference will be held in Lowell, MA again this coming year from July 14th – 16th, 2017. If you are interested in learning more about this event, an information session is being held at the Pastoral Center in Braintree, and will also be available via webinar on December 8th at 6:30pm. Please email Mike Drahos at [email protected] for more information. *Please note: Registration will open on January 15th, 2017

December 13, 2016 at 7:00pm Our Lady of Hope Parish Hall

The Catholic Women’s Club’s is hosting their Christmas Meeting. Women’s of the Parish and Community are still welcome to join the club. Come meet other women of the parish. This is a wonderful social event that includes a Yankee Swap (bring a gift of approx. $10.00 to participate), Christmas Carols and fellowship. There is also a raffle held for the ongoing fundraising that the club does to support their scholarship program for high school graduates and a “Rice Bag” collection to sponsor a child in Guatemala and Haiti Donations to the scholarship raffle are welcome at each meeting (can be a “re-gift” of an item from home or a small item you purchase). Membership to join is $15.

Christmas FlowersChristmas FlowersChristmas FlowersChristmas Flowers The Season of Advent begins this Sunday, November 27, 2016. This year for our Christmas celebrations in the church we will once again memorialize the flowers and plants used around the altar, the sanctuary and church in general. The names will be published for all those in whose memory the flowers and plants are inten-tioned. We will also remember them at all our Christmas Masses and celebrations. If you would like to memorialize Christmas flowers or plants in someone’s memory, or for deceased members of a Particular family, please follow the process below:

May these flowers help us to praise Christ’s birth, and help us to remember those who have gone before us...may their memory be present with us as we celebrate this Season of Birth and New Life!

Using a plain white envelope, write “Christmas Flowers” on it. Please print (clearly) the name of the person, couple (mother/father) or the name of the family you want remembered on the outside of the envelope; or you may also include the names on a piece of paper inside the envelope. The donation request is $20.00 (or more if you desire) per name, couple or family. Deadline to have your intentioned listed in the Christmas Bulletin is December 16, 2016. Your flower request envelope can be placed in the Sunday collection basket, in the incoming mail box on the rectory porch or mailed to:

Our Lady of Hope

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ADVENT MORNING OF PRAYER

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Usually, during November and December, our thoughts turn to gratitude for God’s blessings and preparing our hearts for the coming of hope through the Christ Child. But what if, as the holidays approach, we feel

anything but hopeful? The other day, I was sharing with a friend how excited I was that Advent was coming. My friend usually loves Advent too. However, when I mentioned it, her face literally contorted in pain. She shared that, although she was embarrassed to say it, she just wasn’t into it this year at all. In fact, she wasn’t sure if she believed in God anymore. She wondered if her faith might have been a façade altogether and if the whole concept of God was just fiction. The words poured out of her. She then apologized for sharing these feelings with me, remarking with downcast eyes that she must be a “bad Catholic.” Her eyes welled with tears, but I could see that she was relieved to have finally unloaded these feelings.

It pained me to hear what my friend was going through, but I was so glad she had shared with me. Some call this a “crisis of faith.” St. Ignatius called this “spiritual desolation,” and he was no stranger to it. In fact, it seems that nearly every saint experienced it at times. Because spiritual desolation is something that we all experience at one time or another, Ignatius gave some very specific instructions in his Spiritual Exercises on the way of proceeding when one is in desolation. If you think you may be struggling with spiritual desolation, you may want to consider some of Ignatius’s guidelines on surviving desolation.

Call it out. Do not keep these unnerving feelings a secret. Tell your spiritual advisor or a trusted spiritual companion, and name the exact feelings that you are feeling. For instance, one might say, “I feel despair,” “I feel hopeless,” “I feel like God has abandoned me,” or “I feel angry at God.” Do not be ashamed. The Enemy wants us to keep it a secret so that these painful feelings and doubts can fester and grow. Naming the desolation out loud is one of the first steps in removing the power it has over us. In God’s Voice Within, one of my favorite “go to” books on Ignatian discernment, Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, says: Despair is the opposite of hope and is practically never a characteristic of the true spirit. Even when a person is feeling unpleasant and uncomfortable feelings, consolation always leads to greater faith, hope, and love. This lack of hope tells us that you are in desolation…Those in the presence of the false spirit must follow Jesus’ lead in speaking aloud its proper name. To do so will remove a great deal of the power it has taken from us (66–67).

1.Be compassionate toward yourself during this trying time. You are not a “bad” Catholic or Christian. You are simply

working through a very difficult time and, with God’s grace, you will have the strength to get through this intact.

2.Be disciplined. Stick to your spiritual routine. Don’t withdraw from your faith community or stop going to Mass.

Do not make changes while in desolation. 3. Don’t “go it alone.” Lean on your spiritual advisor and a few trusted spiritual companions. It is critical that you speak to your spiritual advisor during this time. Some of the hallmarks of desolation, in addition to doubts and hopelessness that draws one away from God, are confusion and lack of objectivity. Your trusted spiritual companions know you and your story. They can remind you of all of the blessings God has bestowed upon you over the years, and they can help you see things in a more objective light. And if your desolation is stemming from any other factors, your spiritual advisor can help you identify those factors and guide you through ways of addressing them or finding the professional help to do so. 4. Trust that God has a purpose for allowing the desolation, even though it will likely be impossible for you to see this purpose at the time. According to Father Thibodeaux, “Ignatius suggests three difficult graces in particular that the desolate one has the potential of receiving: repentance, fortitude, and humility.” Thibodeaux suggests other fruits might include “patience, trust, self-assurance, self-confidence, wisdom, and unwavering loyalty toward God and toward Christian commitments” (100). Desolation is disarming and painful, especially if one is enduring it during the holidays. Having Ignatius’s guidance to lead us through it is an invaluable tool.

And remember, if you are in spiritual desolation, trust that you remain precious to the God of all Hope, who is with you, accompanying you, guarding you, and loving you, through it all. Rebecca Ruiz holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and an M.A. from Tufts University. She has worked as an ethnomusicologist, composer, and writer, in academia, and, for the past 14 years, in domestic refugee resettlement in the Diocese of Arlington, VA. She and her husband have two children and live in the Washington, DC metro area. She strives, as St. Ignatius taught, to see God in all things and do “all things for the greater glory of God.”



PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN PROGRAM ( VIRT US T RAINING)

Protecting God’s Children is an educational program for ALL people interested in increasing their awareness of ways to keep children from becoming victims of abuse. The program is REQUIRED for all who volunteer in the Archdiocese in any area of service. It is also an excellent program for all PARENTS, as well as for anyone who work or volunteer with children or in places where children are. Our Lady of Hope is committed to keeping our most vulnerable within our community safe. Everyone is invited to attend the Protecting God’s Children program and be involved in this most important initiative.

If you are interested in being trained to facilitate this important program, please contact Nancy Salah at 978-356-2522 or email: [email protected]

GET INVOLVED IN PARISH SAFETY PROGRAMS

Parents and guardians play a key role in the success of parish programs for young people. Parents and guardians who are involved in parish programs and events will be in the best position to protect their own children as well as all the children in the parish community. Involvement and communication are important factors in helping to ensure safe environments for all of our children. Contact the parish office for more information on how you can become actively involved in the safe environment training programs in our parish. For particular help you can call The Office of Child Advocacy, Archdiocese of Boston, 617-746-5994

V ER Y IMPO R TA N T : Please do not allow your child/children to go downstairs to the church hall or the restrooms alone. For their safety, please be sure they are always accompanied by an adult family member.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Please remember the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Society as you leave Mass each weekend The need is great. Receptacles for donations to the poor and needy are at the church entrances. Thank you for your continued support! If you feel called to join this beautiful outreach available to the needy in our community, please contact David Pauley, President. Remember that what we do for the least of our brothers and sisters we do for HIM. God Bless you! Visit our blog: www.svdpipswich.blogspot.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 498 meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Club 498 Hall, 9 Topsfield RD, Ipswich, MA If interested in becoming a mem-ber, please contact: Mathew Faino at 978-356-

MUSIC MINISTRY Attention: Children, Ladies and Gentlemen needed to join in helping our parish to pray in song. A lovely group of singers can also produce a beautiful choir solo from time to time. If you would like to join this beautiful ministry please see Joan Riley, our music director after Masses or call her at 978-356-5494 or email: [email protected]

DONATION OPPORTUNITY in support of Charitable Work

of a parishioner… Donate your WHOLE, UNCUT, UNEXPIRED, UNWANTED COUPON INSERTS FROM THE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER They will be used to purchase food and goods for the poor and needy . Donation Box is located in front of the Church Than k You!

IPSWICH LIONS CLUB The Ipswich Lions Club accepts used eyeglasses can be dropped into the yellow mailbox located at the edge of the parking lot. These glasses are recycled and sent to missions in South America. Thank you for your support, Your Local Lions Club

IPSWICH F OOD PAN TRY Baskets have been placed near Church entrances for donations of non-perishable foods for the Ipswich Food Pantry which has moved to Agawam Village, Bowman Hall. While you may

bring donations on any weekend. We have designated the second weekend of each month as “Ipswich Food Pantry ”.

The IPSWICH DINNERBELL Community Meal program is

served every Monday, 5-6:00 PM at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Rd., Ipswich, MA Free of Charge.

This program, sponsored by several churches and town organizations, is open to all: children, youth, families and seniors. It offers a chance to connect with the com-munity and meet old and new friends. In addition, you can become a part of the process by offering to help pre-pare and serve a meal either by affiliation with a church, an organization such as Rotary, the Ipswich Schools, a business or on your own.

For more information, contact: Diane Fitzgerald, Coordinator

for Our Lady of Hope at 508-451-1565 We encourage you to attend this unique community

experience and get to know your “neighbor.”



PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS

Little Rock Bible Study: Elisa St. Clair Cursillo & Ultreya: Nancy Salah Saturday Men’s Group: Michael Nolan 356-3944 Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry: Marcia Dalton (All invited to join in this powerful prayer) Catholic Women’s Club: Marian Howe, President Music Ministries: Joan Riley Bring Eucharist to Sick/Shut-ins: Elisa St.Clair Children’s Liturgy: Nancy Salah Vacation Bible School: Nancy Salah or Elisa St. Clair Eucharistic Ministry & Lectoring: Elisa St. Clair RCIA: Elisa St. Clair Saint Vincent de Paul: David Pauley, President Knights of Columbus: Jeffrey Turner (978)360-2108 Hospitality Committee: Individuals are needed to bake, set up for collation, greet parishioners, etc.

PPP lease consider sharing your gifts and talents. For more information or to have a committee

leaders contact you call the rectory at (978) 356-3944.

S ACRAMENT OF B APTISM First and Third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Church. A Catechesis for parents and godparents will be held prior to the Sacrament of Baptism. If you are planning a baptism in the future, please call the rectory to make arrangements (978) 356-3944.

S ACRAMENT OF M ARRIAGE Engaged couples must contact Fr. Tom directly at least 6 months prior to the intended date.

FAITH FORMATION Questions regarding current, upcoming programs and/or sacramental programs available at our Parish, please contact Fr. Tom, Nancy Salah or Elisa St. Clair.

REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to Fr. Tom following Mass and to formally be a part of our parish, please contact the rectory office. PARISH ENVELOPES for your weekly donation allows us to keep record for tax purposes. If you are not currently receiving them and would like to, please call the rectory.

EMAILS: Please to let us know if your email has changed or if you are not receiving emails from our parish. We periodically send out notices and announcements of upcoming events and want to be sure you do not miss hearing about them.

ONLINEGIVING: We are pleased to offer this convenienceconvenience to our parishioners and visitors. It’s an easy, secure and flexible way to make contributions to support our Parish. You may contribute using direct withdrawals (ACH) or credit cards Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Simply go to the website: ipswichcatholics.org and follow the step by step instructions or call the rectory if you need assistance.

P ARISH I NFORMATION

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS—10:00AM—2:00PM TELEPHONE: 356-3944 • FAX: 978-356-9592

Weekend Masses : S atu rda y Vi gi l : 4 :0 0 PM Sunday: 7 :30AM • 9:30AM • 5:30PM

R EC ON C IL IA T IO N : S at u rda y 3 :00 PM-3 :40 PM DAILY MASSES: MONDAY-SATURDAY: 9:00AM* *EXCEPT WEDNESDAYS -THERE IS NO DAILY MASS

STAFF AND PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Keyes DIRECTORS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Nancy Salah, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Preschool through Grades 5 Elisa St. Clair, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Grades 6 through 11 P ARISH SECRETARY : Joanne DiNatale, 978-356-3944 M USIC M INISTRY : Joan Riley, Music Director 978-356-5494, [email protected] John Maher, Music Leader M AINT EN AN C E : Branden Soroka

SACRISTAN: Alma Caren

FINANCE COUNCIL: Michael Nelligan, Chair PASTORAL COUNCIL Members (2016) Barbara Habina (Vice-Chair) [email protected] Mike Coleman [email protected] Mathew Faino [email protected] Marie Fatyol [email protected] Jim Foley [email protected] Joe Salah [email protected] Nancy Salah [email protected] Mary Sheppard Elisa St. Clair [email protected]



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