ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO † MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS †

Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 8:00 a.m. Marilyn Brown Tuesday, November 22

Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11 8:00 a.m. Tom Bringardner 9:00 a.m. Liz Plank Wednesday, November 23

Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest and Martyr Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 8:00 a.m. Gene and Jean Butler Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 9:00 a.m. Janis Collet Friday, November 25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33 8:00 a.m. Bob Fothergill Saturday, November 26 Weekday Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 8:30 a.m. Dan Weisenbach Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. The Living and Deceased Members of the Agriesti and Stegmann Families Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 8:30 a.m. The People of Our Parish

11:00 a.m. Bill Diehl, Jr. 5:00 p.m. Mary Michelle Coburn

SACRISTANS Week of November 21st

Mary Ann Doyle and Jane Prunte

ALTAR SERVERS Week of November 21st

DAILY MASS – 8:00 AM M-W: Caroline Carmon, Eli Kaltenecker

Th-F: Paul Sarko, Eloise Brandewie

† LITURGICAL MINISTRY MESSAGES & SCHEDULE † 1) ALL MINISTERS: If you will be in town and able to fill any of the needed

positions indicated below, please contact the Parish Office. 2) Sign-up sheets for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th), Christmas

Masses, and the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (January 1st) will be available in the Sacristy next week, if not already. NOTE: Lectors will be assigned. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your family!!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ~ 5:00 PM MASS LITURGICAL COORDINATOR: Johannes Watters LECTORS: P 1: George Arnold P 2: Kathy Mills EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ NORTH: Chuck Baumann, Owen Heisey, ________, and ________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ SOUTH: Lesa Gruesen, Colleen Willner, ________, and ________ CANTOR: Shannon Carmon MC: Ryan Walsh ALTAR SERVERS: Melanie Hoffman, Sophia Sterling, _______ HOSPITALITY: Betsy Butler, David Downey, Margy Farrin, Tom and Maggie Lyons, and __________

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ~ 8:30 AM MASS LITURGICAL COORDINATOR: Cheryl Rushman LECTORS P 1: Emily McFadden P 2: Marin Santorsola EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ NORTH: Jonathan McFadden, Mary Ann Rees, _________, and _________ EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ SOUTH: George Rushman, Chuck Waterman, _________, and _________ COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS: Mary Ann Rees, Kevin Smith, and Chuck Waterman SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING: Dick and Gina Hinterschied CANTOR: Annie Reis ALTAR SERVERS: Francis and Paul Sarko, and __________ HOSPITALITY: Bill Jones, Paul and Marian Knox, Paul Lacroix, Dick O’Donnell, and __________

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ~ 11:00 AM MASS LITURGICAL COORDINATOR: Paul Wills LECTORS: P 1: Paul Coleman P 2: Ysais Martinez EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ NORTH: Peggy Diehl, Emma Mackessy, John and Susan Narcross, and Mauricio Zamaripa EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ SOUTH: Gary Allwein, John Bonfante, Linda Reister, _________ and _________ CANTOR: Cathy Lang MC: Evan Vautour ALTAR SERVERS: Donald Allwein, Colson Caridi, and Annamarie Wills HOSPITALITY: Chuck Burkhart, Paul Carroll, Nancy Connor, Mike Jolley, Fred Reister, and ___________

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ~ 5:00 PM MASS LITURGICAL COORDINATOR: Rita Hoyt LECTORS: P 1: Jamie Must P 2: Mark Watts EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ~ Jozefa Hernon, Thomas Mayhan, Jim Tornes, and __________ CANTOR: Brendan O’Rourke MC: Kolbe Sarko ALTAR SERVERS: Zach Adams, Ben Nemish, and __________ HOSPITALITY: Carla Breckenridge, Phil and Karen Page, Matt Plank, and Anthony Walsh

NOTE: NO HOLY HOUR

OR CONFESSIONS

THANKSGIVING NIGHT

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From the Pastor… My dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: Bulletin Changes You will soon be noticing some changes to our parish bulletin in the weeks ahead. These changes will be made in order to convey a clearer and more concise message. There are two maxims guiding this decision: “Less is more”, and “If everything is important, than nothing is.” With that in mind, the bulletin will no longer contain the following items:

Lectio Divina – These are meditations about the week’s Mass readings. We will be providing hard copies in the main entrance area of the church. We will also be taking them to the homebound.

Information and Events In, Around, and Near the Diocese – There are many events around the

diocese throughout the year. You may find these events by subscribing to The Catholic Times or by visiting the diocesan website.

In addition, we will be issuing bulletin guidelines that will help keep our message clear. As a result, not every request to have something inserted into the bulletin will be accepted. We thank you for your understanding. We hope to be utilizing social media and email more often to get messages out. Commitment Cards Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted their Commitment Card to the church. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that all parishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will be mailing out a Summary Report of the program and need all commitments accounted for in this report. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. We also encourage all parishioners to consider our electronic giving method and to set up your reoccurring offertory gifts electronically. Thank you for your generosity! May God reward you, Fr. Dury

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“What page, what passage of the inspired books of the Old and New Testaments is not the truest of guides for human life?” ~Saint Benedict, from the Rule of Saint Benedict (73:3)

“Remember that the Christian life is one of action; not of speech and daydreams. Let there be few words and many deeds, and let them be done well."

~SAINT VINCENT PALLOTTI

Monday, November 21 ~ Thirty-Fourth and Last Week in Ordinary Time Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50 While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you.” But he said in reply to the one who told him, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Meditation: In this optional reading for today, we might meditate on what it means to be a Christian, what the essence is of being a follower and disciple of Christ. While we are called to live our lives faithfully to the laws of God and the teachings of Christ and His Church, it must first and foremost be grounded in a solid relationship with Christ – a relationship of mutual and reciprocal trust, affection, commitment, loyalty, faithfulness, kindness, thoughtfulness, compassion, mercy, helpfulness, encouragement, support, strength, protection, and so many other qualities that bind people of faith together in mutual love and unity as true disciples and follower of Christ, as Christians. God offers us the greatest of relationships - union of heart, mind, and spirit with himself, the very author and source of love (1 John 4:8,16). God's love never fails, never forgets, never compromises, never lies, never lets us down nor disappoints us. His love is consistent, unwavering, unconditional, and unstoppable. Nothing can deter him from ever leaving us, ignoring us, or treating us unkindly. He will love us no matter what. It is his nature to love. That is why he created us - to be united with him and to share in his love and unity (1 John 3:1). God is a trinity of persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and a community of love. That is why Jesus challenged his followers and even his own earthly family to recognize that God is the true source of all relationships. God wants all of our relationships to be rooted in his true and genuine love.

Prayer: As we venerate the glorious memory of the most holy Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, O Lord, through her intercession, that we, too, may merit to receive from the fullness of your grace. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Who do you relate to as your closest family and friends? God did not intend for us to be alone, but to be with others. He gives us many opportunities for developing relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Why does Jesus seem to ignore his own relatives when they pressed to see him? His love and respect for his mother and his relatives is unquestionable. Jesus never lost an opportunity to teach his disciples a spiritual lesson and truth about the kingdom of God. On this occasion when many gathered to hear Jesus, note how he pointed to another higher reality of relationships, namely our relationship with God and with those who belong to God and His Son, Jesus Christ – our Lord, our Savior, and our Redeemer. As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day this week, let us give thanks for our family and friends, but our greatest thanks belongs to God, who has bestowed on us so many blessings, and to Jesus Christ, whose gift of faith and the sacraments are something to be truly thankful for.

Tuesday, November 22 ~ Thirty-Fourth and Last Week in Ordinary Time Saint Cecelia, Virgin and Martyr

Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-11 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here– the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” He

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answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.”

Meditation: Note how Jesus' prophecy is a two-edged sword, because it points not only to God's judgment, but also to his saving action and mercy. Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and the dire consequences for all who would reject him and his saving message. While the destruction of Jerusalem's temple was determined (it was razed by the Romans in 70 A.D.), there remained for its inhabitants a narrow open door leading to deliverance. Jesus says: "I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved" (John 10:9). Jesus willingly set his face toward Jerusalem, knowing that he would meet betrayal, rejection, and death on a cross. His death on the cross, however, brought about victory and salvation, not only for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, but for all – both Jew and gentile – who would accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Is your life securely submitted to the lordship of Jesus Christ?

Prayer: O God, who gladden us each year with the feast day of your handmaid Saint Cecilia, grant, we pray, that what has been devoutly handed down concerning her may offer us examples to imitate and proclaim the wonders worked in his servants by Christ your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Jesus foretold many signs of God's action and judgment. To the great consternation of the Jewish people, Jesus prophesied the destruction of their temple at Jerusalem. The Jewish people took great pride in their temple, a marvel of the ancient world. The foretelling of this destruction was a dire judgment in itself. They sought Jesus for a sign that would indicate when this would occur. Jesus admonished them to not seek signs but rather to seek God's kingdom. There will be plenty of signs – such as wars, famines, diseases, tidal waves and earthquakes – pointing to God's ultimate judgment. When that will actually take place is up to God, despite what grocery store tabloids might have to say.

Wednesday, November 23 ~ Thirty-Fourth and Last Week in Ordinary Time Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot;

Blessed Miguel Pro, Priest and Martyr

Holy Gospel: Luke 21:12-19 Jesus said to the crowd: “They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”

Meditation: If the gospel message is good news, then why do so many oppose it with hostility and even violence? Jesus warns his followers that they will be confronted with persecution, wickedness, false teaching, and temptation. The real enemy of the Gospel is Satan who uses fear and hatred to provoke hostility in others towards those who follow Christ. And what is Jesus' response to this hostility and opposition? Love and truth. Only love can defeat prejudice, intolerance, and hatred. God's love purifies our hearts and minds of all that would divide and tear people apart. The truth is also essential for overcoming evil and tribulation in the world. Satan deceives and sin blinds the heart and mind. Only God's truth can free us from error and spiritual blindness. This Gospel is God's word of truth and salvation. That is why Jesus tells his disciples to proclaim the Gospel throughout the whole world, even in the midst of opposition and persecution.

Prayer ~ Saint Clement I: Almighty ever-living God, who are wonderful in the virtue of all your Saints, grant us joy in the yearly commemoration of Saint Clement, who, as a Martyr and High Priest of your Son, bore out by his witness what he celebrated in mystery and confirmed by example what he preached with his lips. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer ~ Saint Columban: O God, who in Saint Columban wonderfully joined the work of evangelization to zeal for the monastic life, grant, we pray, that through his intercession and example we may strive to seek you above all things and to bring increase to your faithful people. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer ~ Blessed Miguel Pro: Our God and Father, who conferred upon your servant Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro the grace of ardently seeking your greater glory and the salvation of others, grant, through

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his intercession and example, that by faithfully and joyfully performing our daily duties and effectively assisting those around us, we may serve you with zeal and ever seek your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: The word “martyr” in Greek means “witness.” The Book of Revelation says that “Jesus was the faithful witness ...who freed us from our sins by his blood” (Rev. 1:5). Tertullian, a second century convert who saw the early Christians singing as they went out to die by the hands of their persecutors, said: "The blood of the martyrs is seed." Their blood is the seed of new Christians, the seed of the church. The third century bishop, Cyprian said: "When persecution comes, God's soldiers are put to the test, and heaven is open to martyrs. We have not enlisted in an army to think of peace and to decline battle, for we see that the Lord has taken first place in the conflict." True martyrs live and die as witnesses of the gospel. They overcome their enemies through persevering hope and courage, sacrificial love and forbearance, kindness and compassion. God may call some of us to be martyrs for our faith. But for most of us, our call is to be 'dry' martyrs who bear testimony to the joy and power of the gospel in the midst of daily challenges, contradictions, temptations and adversities which come our way as we follow the Lord. What most attracts others to the truth and power of the gospel? When they see Christians loving their enemies, being joyful in suffering, patient in adversity, pardoning injuries, and showing comfort and compassion to the hopeless and the helpless. Jesus tells us that we do not need to fear our adversaries. God will give us sufficient grace, strength, and wisdom to face any trial and to answer any challenge to our faith. Are you eager to bear witness to the joy and freedom of the Gospel?

Thursday, November 24 ~ Thirty-Fourth and Last Week in Ordinary Time ~ Thanksgiving Day ~

Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” And when he saw them, he said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." As they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in reply, "Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?" Then he said to him, "Stand up and go; your faith has saved you."

Meditation: When we think about giving thanks to God, are you like the one leper who returned, or are you with the other nine who did not give thanks? Why would only one leper out of ten return to show gratitude? Gratefulness is related to “grace” – which means the release of loveliness. Gratitude is the homage of the heart which responds with graciousness in expressing an act of thanksgiving. The Samaritan approached Jesus reverently and gave praise to God. If we do not recognize and appreciate the mercy shown us we will be ungrateful. Ingratitude is forgetfulness or a poor return for kindness received. Ingratitude easily leads to lack of charity and intolerance towards others. It easily leads to lack of charity and intolerance towards others, as well as to other sins, such as discontent, dissatisfaction, complaining, grumbling, pride and presumption. How often have we been ungrateful to our parents, siblings, priests, teachers, co-workers, neighbors, waiters and waitresses, and so many others? How often have we failed individually and collectively to give thanks to God? Now ask yourself: Why do I act this way? Am I that self-centered? Is not giving thanks part of my being? Let us give thanks to God today and every day, and adopt a life expressing gratitude and thanks to all from the heart, beginning first and foremost with God.

Prayer: Father all powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before you with gratitude for your kindness: open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share your gifts in loving service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Is today, Thanksgiving Day, simply a day for feasting and football? Or have you given any thought to what this day is truly about – giving thanks to God for all that he has done for you, the great and the simple things in life, and life itself. Begin the day by giving true thanks to God – begin the day with Mass; family football games and community 5k runs and such can begin later, or our participation in them can be curtailed until after we have begun our day in prayer and in thanksgiving by attending Mass. As Americans, but more importantly as Catholics, may we be blessed with a fresh awareness of the loving Most Blessed Trinity from whom all good things come, may we give thanks for what has been bestowed upon us. On this Thanksgiving Day, and as we quickly approach the Season of Advent, may all of us have a renewed interest in helping those who are less fortunate – especially those

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with inadequate food, clothing and shelter, and reach out to help our brothers and sisters in Christ through our parish and other worthy programs.

Friday, November 25 ~ Thirty-Fourth and Last Week in Ordinary Time Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr

Holy Gospel: Luke 21:29-33 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

Meditation: Jesus used the image of a fig tree to teach his disciples an important lesson about reading the “signs of the times.” The fig tree was a common and important source of food for the Jews. It bore fruit twice a year, in the autumn and in the early spring. The Talmud said that the first fruit came the day after Passover. The Jews believed that when the Messiah came he would usher in the kingdom of God at Passover time. The early signs of a changing season, such as springtime, are evident for all who can see and observe the changes. Just so are the signs of God's kingdom and his return in glory on the day of judgment. The "budding" of God's kingdom begins first in the hearts of those who are receptive to God's word. Those who trust in God's word will bear the fruits of his kingdom. And what are the fruits of that kingdom? “The kingdom of God ..is righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17).

Prayer: Almighty ever-living God, who gave Saint Catherine of Alexandria to your people as a Virgin and an invincible Martyr, grant that through her intercession we may be strengthened in faith and constancy and spend ourselves without reserve for the unity of the Church. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Despite the periodic headlines of supermarket tabloids, we do not know the day or hour when the Lord will return again in glory. But the Lord does give us signs, not only to “wake us up” as a warning, but also to "rouse our spirits" to be ready and eager to see his kingdom come in all its power and glory. The “Day of the Lord” will strike terror in those who reject God and his kingdom of righteousness, but it will be a day of joy and rejoicing for those who long to see the Lord face-to-face. The Lord wants us to be filled with joyful anticipation for his coming again. He surely comes to us each day and speaks to our hearts like a lover who whispers in the ear of the beloved. As he promised, the Lord will surely come again in all his glory. Do you look for the signs pointing to the Lord's return and do you pray that he come quickly to establish peace and justice on the earth?

Scripture passages (NAB translation) courtesy of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; prayers are from The Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing, 2011;

information about saints, solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture. frlumpe:2016

The Season of Advent begins this Sunday, November 27th. As a new liturgical year begins in the Church,

“Year A” Sunday Cycle scripture readings also begin, and “Year I” Weekday Cycle readings begin as well.

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…it’s time to pick up items ordered from the Home and School Wreath Sale? Stop by the garage in the Church parking lot: Sunday, November 20th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon; Saturday, November 26th, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; or, Sunday, November 27th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Thank you for your support!

…Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be at 9:00 a.m.? Plan to start your day by giving thanks to God for all the many gifts He has bestowed upon us! Aaaannndd, (Did you know…?)… the word “Eucharist” literally means “thanksgiving”?

…our parish has been participating in the St. Vincent De Paul Giving Tree Program for close to 20 years? If you/your family is interested in participating and all of the paper angel ornaments have already been selected and removed from the Christmas trees in the Church, monetary donations (make checks payable to: St. Vincent De Paul Society) are welcome.

…our parish High School Youth will again travel to Jenkins, Kentucky, for a Winter Mission Trip? Watch upcoming bulletins for details on how you and your family can help!

…there will be an Advent Parish Mission on “Living God’s Plan for Married and Family Life” Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, December 11th, 12th and 13th? Free childcare will be offered each evening. Also, there will be a social gathering before the first night of the Mission with light refreshments and Advent craft for kids!

…Mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Saturday, December 24th Masses will be 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 12 midnight. Sunday, December 25th Masses will be 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day.

…our parish has a prayer chain? If you, a family member, friend, or loved one is in need of prayers, or if you would like to become a prayer intercessor, contact Mindy at mindysybert@gmail.com or 614-668-3964.

…nominations are now being accepted for the Diocese of Columbus 2017 Catholic Man of the Year? For details and instructions, go to catholicmensministry.com/cmlc.

PARISH CALENDAR AT A GLANCE…

Tuesday, November 29th Hospitality Informational Night

Wednesday, November 30th Hospitality Informational Night

First Friday, December 2nd Holy Hour and Confessions (after 8am Mass)

Saturday, December 3rd Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 4th RCIA Rite of Welcoming Alpha Celebration Baptism Prep Class ADORE

Tuesday, December 6th School Penance Service

Thursday, December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, December 9th Girls in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)

Saturday, December 10th Giving Tree Program donation turn-in

Sunday, December 11th Giving Tree Program donation turn-in Day 1~Parish Mission “The Holy Family”

Monday, December 12th Day 2~Parish Mission “The Holy Family”

Tuesday, December 13th Day 3~Parish Mission “The Holy Family”

Saturday, Dec. 17th to Monday, Dec. 19th High School Winter Mission Trip

Tuesday, January 3rd St. Catharine School Resumes

Sunday, January 15th Christina Ann Allwein Dinner

Sunday, January 22nd Knights Knoodles Dinner

If you would like details on any of the events listed above, please contact the Parish Office at (614)231-4509 or info@stcatharine.com.

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Name:___________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________

POT SIZE COLOR QUANTITY PRICE COST

6 1/2” (1 plant per pot) red $ 10

6 1/2” (1 plant per pot) white $ 10

6 1/2” (1 plant per pot) pink $ 10

7 1/2” (2 plants per pot) red $ 16

7 1/2” (2 plants per pot) white $ 16

7 1/2” (2 plants per pot) Pink $ 16

8 1/2” (3 plants per pot) red $ 20

8 1/2” (3 plants per pot) white $ 20

8 1/2” (3 plants per pot) 3 color mix $ 20

10” hanging basket (5 plants perpot)

red $ 30

10” hanging basket (5 plants perpot)

white $ 30

10” hanging basket (5 plants perpot)

pink $30

14” floor plant (8 plants per pot) red $ 45

14” floor plant (8 plants per pot) white $ 45

14” floor plant (8 plants per pot) pink $ 45

Please make checks payable to: St. Catharine Home & School

St. Catharine Home & School Poinsettia SaleSupport our students and decorate your home or office, or purchase as a gift some beautiful poinsettia's straight from Dill's Greenhouse! Order by Monday, November 21st and pick-up Friday, December 2nd between 3:15pm and 5:30pm in the Art Room on the lower level of the school building. Questions? Contact Jennifer Hofherr at 312-504-1569 or jenhofherr1@yahoo.com.

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Girl Scout Troop 1389 of St. Catharine Parish presents:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Lower Level of the Church $10.00 per person

Reservation includes:

Delicious breakfast Secret Santa Shop Face painting, crafts &

coloring

Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop Photo with Santa!!!! Raffle entries for giant stockings

Breakfast with Santa Reservation Form

Name to hold reservation under:

Phone Number:

Number Attending: x $10.00

Total Enclosed:

Checks should be made payable to: Girl Scout Troop #1389 Return this form with payment by Monday, November 28, 2016

to St. Catharine School or Parish Office c/o Meg Allwein.

For additional forms or questions, contact Meg Allwein at 614-607-1502 or mwallwein@gmail.com

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A W o n d e r f u l P a r i s h Tr a d i t i o n

All families of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish are invited to participate in our

annual Giving Tree Program. Christmas trees to be located in the church

will be decorated with paper angel ornaments listing a variety of gifts and the age

of the person to receive that particular gift. The trees are in the Church this weekend

so that you can take advantage of the sales and offers in the upcoming shopping season.

Instructions for participation:

Select one (or more) paper angel ornament(s) from any of the trees. Each ornament will provide information about the gift and the age of the person;

Purchase the gift; Attach the paper angel ornament to the outside of the

gift. DO NOT WRAP THE GIFT(S). Bring the unwrapped gift(s) to the Lower Level of the

Church before Mass on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH OR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH.

Thank you in advance for helping members of our Parish family!

Our Parish “Giving Tree”

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INFORMATION AND EVENTS IN, AROUND AND NEAR THE DIOCESE*

*As noted in Fr. Dury’s From the Pastor message this week, the following portion of the bulletin is being eliminated in an effort to “better convey a clearer and more concise message.” Information commonly found in this section may be found in The Catholic Times, on the Diocese of Columbus website: colsdioc.org/Offices/TheCatholicTimes.aspx or you may contact the Parish Office at 614-231-4509 or info@stcatharine.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MASS OF HEALING AT ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL ~ A Mass of Healing will be held Monday, November 21st, 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 East Broad Street, in downtown Columbus. All persons who seek healing – all physical illnesses and infirmities – are invited, as are family members, caregivers, and medical professionals. For questions, call 614-224-1295.

HIGH SCHOOL CYO BASKETBALL ~ High school boys and girls basketball players: the Diocesan Recreation Association wants you! It is time to begin forming your parish CYO basketball team. Girls and boys in grades 9 thru 12 are eligible to play; games will be played on weekends, beginning Dec. 3/4. All teams must be formed by Tues., November 22, and the High School Sport Information Sheet (found at cdeducation.org/diocesanrecreation) must be submitted to hold your spot. For questions or more information, contact Marty Raines at 614-241-2580 or mraines@columbuscatholic.org.

FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREES/NATIVITIES ~ Beginning Friday, November 25th thru Thursday, December 8th, the Jubilee Museum located at 57 S. Grubb St., Columbus 43215, will feature Christmas trees decorated by various organizations around Columbus plus have on display nearly 250 Nativities from around the world. Admission fee is $10 per adult; $5.00 students and senior citizens. The admission fee also includes a guided tour of the museum which is the largest collection of diversified Catholic art in the United States. To schedule a group tour, call 614-600-0054. Please be aware: the Jubilee Museum is not currently handicap accessible.

ADVENT FESTIVAL FOR FUTURE HAWKS ~ All students in grades 4 - 8 are invited to the Bishop Hartley Hawks2B Advent Festival on Thursday, December 1st from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Hartley Cafeteria, 1285 Zettler Rd., Columbus, 43227. Join us for an evening of prayer, fun, food and crafts! Please RSVP to hawks2b@cdeducation.org by Monday, November 28th.

CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB ~ The next Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club session, Friday, December 2nd, will feature a talk by Father Daniel Swartz, one of the youngest and newest priests of our diocese. Father Swartz’s talk will detail his path to the priesthood. This month's luncheon is sponsored by the St. Jude Council of the Knights of Columbus at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gahanna. Please join us at St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., in downtown Columbus. Holy Mass begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch and Father Swartz’s talk until about 1:00 p.m. No reservations necessary. $10 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheons, visit wwwColumbusCatholicMen.com or contact Tim Merkle, CMLC President, at htm@ejhlaw.com.

FRIENDS OF THE JOSEPHINUM JEWELRY SALE ~ The final jewelry sale sponsored by the Friends of the Josephinum will be Friday, December 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Jessing Center, located on the campus of the Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 North High St., 43235. Items offered below wholesale prices include certified diamonds and elegant fine and costume jewelry. A diamond expert will be available to advise buyers. Refreshments provided; admission is free. All proceeds benefit Josephinum seminarians.

MONTHLY HEALING MASS ~ The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio (315 Clay St., 43316) welcomes all to experience the consolation of our Blessed Mother’s intercession at their next Healing Mass and Healing Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 2nd. For more information, go to olcshrine.com.

12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE ~ This is the last week to place a pre-order for the Christmas Cookie Sale to be held Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, located at 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43231. Phone orders will be taken through Sunday, November 27th, for the following: a tray of 6 dozen assorted Christmas cookies, $35/tray; 11" long homemade nut, apricot or poppy seed rolls, $10 each; potato and cheese, sauerkraut, and prune pirogies sold frozen in packages of one dozen per filling, $6/pkg. Call 614-882-6103

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE November 20, 2016

OFFERTORY for November 12-13, 2016 132 Envelopes $ 8,149.50 Loose checks and cash $ 4,824.82 EFT $ 8,288.32 TOTAL $ 21,262.64 Less Diocesan 6% $ ( 1,275.76) NET $ 19,986.88 2nd Coll. Victims of Hurricane Matthew $ 2,056.00

We are changing lives!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL For the Month of November, parishioners are encouraged to provide the following for the Food Pantry:

RICE

Donations to the Food Pantry may be placed in one of the boxes located at the entrances to the Church. Thank you!

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER, O LORD ~ Please keep in your prayers, Diedre Woodford, who passed away, and pray for her family and friends during this time of grief and separation.

WELCOME AZELIE AND LENNON! ~ A warm welcome is extended to Azelie Madeline Heisey, daughter of Owen and Teri; and, Lennon Mae Beckett, daughter of Michael and Natalie, who were received into the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism this past weekend.

SECOND COLLECTION ~ This weekend (November 19th and 20th) the second collection of offerings will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) which provides funding for groups that make lasting changes and uplifts the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection, if you are able.

ATHLETIC DEPT. GAME DAY HELP WANTED ~ The start of the 2016-17 basketball season is soon approaching. Help is needed on Saturdays and Sundays to run the admissions, concessions and score board at St. Catharine gym. This a great way for students and families to fulfill service hours for the year or simply volunteer your time for a “reward in heaven”. The season starts December 3rd and ends February 26th. For information, contact Director of Parish Athletics, Paul Keiffer, at pkeiffer@gmail.com or 614-668-0134. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE THE DATES ~ Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday December 11th, 12th and 13th, for our Advent Parish Mission. Watch for details in next week’s bulletin!

PARISH CALENDAR ~ THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, November 21st

12:00 noon Preschool/Kindergarten Luncheon (LL) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (LL) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (LL)

Tuesday, November 22nd

9:00 a.m. School Holy Mass (C) *note day change 1:00 p.m. School Early Dismissal/ Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 23rd

No scheduled parish activities

Thursday, November 24th

Thanksgiving Day ~ Parish Offices Closed No Holy Hour and Confessions this evening

9:00 a.m. Holy Mass *note time

Friday, November 25th

Parish Offices Closed

Saturday, November 26th

No “That Man Is You!” 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Home & School Wreath Pick-up 5:00 p.m. Holy Mass

Sunday, November 27th

First Sunday of Advent NO Religious Education

NO Alpha 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Home & School Wreath Pick-up 9:30 a.m. St. Vincent De Paul Sandwich Making (LLK)

11:00 a.m. Holy Mass 5:00 p.m. Holy Mass 6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group (LLW)

CALENDAR KEY C: Church S: School LLW: Lower Level West LLM: Lower Level Main LLK: Lower Level Kitchen LLMR: Lower Level Mtg. Rm. SG: School Gym SL: School Library

ST. JOHN’S REMINDER ~ Donations for St. John’s Community Kitchen will be taken by our parish representatives next Monday, November 28th after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Items needed include: salt, pepper, sugar, large containers of Kool-Aid, and plastic cutlery (forks, knives and spoons). Bags should be clearly marked “ST. JOHN’S” and placed in the Food Pantry wooden boxes located at the entrances of the Church. Thank you for your support.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS ~ Anyone planning to have their child baptized at St. Catharine’s Church must attend a preparation class unless one was attended within the past five years for an older child. The next class is Sunday, December 4th. Call the Parish Office at 614-231-4509 to register. (If no one registers, the class will not be held.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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