ST. JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC CHURCHDecember 1, 2019

HOPEDear Jesus, You are the hope in our messy world. � is Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.

The Pastor Jots It Down…

My dear parishioners of St. John Bosco,

Happy Advent! This Advent season is a time of preparation for our hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Many families celebrate Advent by putting up an Advent Wreath and

lighting another candle each week. The use of the wreath and candles during Advent is a longstanding Catholic tradition that was originally adopted by Christians in the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas. The wreath and candles are full of symbolism tied to the Christmas season. The wreath itself, which is made of evergreens, signifies continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life we find in Jesus Christ. The four candles signify the four weeks of Advent, and one candle is lit each Sunday. Three of the candles are purple because the color violet is a liturgical color that signifies a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice. The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes hope. It is sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The third candle is pink and symbolizes joy. It is called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy. The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday and is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached the midpoint of Advent. On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the final purple candle to mark the final week of prayer and penance as we wait for the birth of our Savior. This final candle, the “Angel’s Candle,” symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” Celebrating Advent is an excellent way to prepare our minds and hearts for Christmas. My prayers these Advent days are that all of us may do the spiritual preparation that we need to do in order to have the great joy Jesus wants us to have on Christmas Day. God bless you!

St. John Bosco Catholic Church Served by the Salesians of Don Bosco

2114 Oakmere Dr. Harvey, LA 70058 504.340.0444

Fr. Mark Hyde, SDB

Pastor

Fr. George Hanna, SDB Fr. Greg Fishel, SDB

Fr. Wilgintz Polynice, SDB Parochial Vicars

Kevin Steel

Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE: Monday—Friday 7:00 am Saturday 8:00 am Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am 5:00 pm

*Confession Saturday 3:45—4:30 pm

Altar Server Training

Saturday, December 7 @ 1pm For New and Current Altar Servers

RSVP Parish Office 340-0444

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Archdiocese of New Orleans

7887 Walmsley Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70125-3496

Office: (504) 861-9521

Fax (504) 314-9614

Email: archbishop@arch-no.org

November 30, 2019

To: Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Office of the Archbishop

Soon our parishes will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection, an annual appeal that

benefits some 30,000 senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests.

As Christians, we are called to "serve the Lord with gladness" (Ps 100:2). Our elderly religious

offer a shining example of what it means to answer this call. During their days of active ministry, they

worked tirelessly to build Catholic schools and hospitals, promote social justice, and embrace the neediest

among us. In retirement, many continue in volunteer ministry, and all pray for the needs of our Church

and world. Inspired by love, their service-past and present-is marked by joy and a deep desire to do the

will of God.

As you may know, many religious communities find it increasingly difficult to provide for aging

members. Most older religious worked for little or no pay. Today, their communities do not have enough

retirement savings. At the same time, health-care costs continue to rise, and fewer members are able to

serve in compensated ministry.

Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital funding for medications, nursing

care, and more. It also helps religious congregations plan for future retirement needs, even as they

continue to serve the People of God.

I understand you are asked to support many worthy causes. I invite you only to give what you

can. Most impo1tantly, please pray for God's continued blessing on all our women and men religious.

Rest assured, they are praying for you.

Wishing you God's blessings and with the assurance of my prayers, I am,

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans

 

  G M "Glory† Bound"   Our Guitar Mass will be on Saturday, December 7th

at 5pm. Please come and join our Guitar mass

"Glory† Bound".

M ’ C M Our next Men’s Club meeting

will be held on December 2nd at 6:30pm.

All men in the parish are invited to attend.

S C

The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of

  

Peggy & Anthony DiMarco, Sr.  

B W  

Celebration of the Eucharist is in memory of

 

Jacqueline G. Guillot

R The Rosary is said every Thursday morning at

10am.

 Mass Intentions

          Nov 30 8am +William DeBlanc

5pm +Rosita Valencia (MOB-day 12/4)

+Paul Louis Nguyen Dinh Dzung

+Peter John Paul Nguyen

+Joseph Lai Duc Anh

+Abdon & Quiaoit Families

+Wayne Delaune

+Jacqueline G. Guillot

+Dale Hymel

Dec 1 7:30am +Marilyn DeBlanc

9am Parishioners Of St. John Bosco

11am Happy Birthday Fr. Greg

5pm +Penelope Solis

+John Hop Tranx

+Peter Diem Pham

+Maria Tuyen Do

Dec 2 7am +Peggy DiMarco (AOD)

Dec 3 7am +Curtis Mirabin (MOB)

Dec 4 7am +Raymond & Helen Saulino

Dec 5 7am +Peter Diem Pham

Dec 6 7am +Petra Hoyos Hernandez

Dec 7 8am Souls in Purgatory

5pm Happy Birthday Rosie Catubig

+Doug Trauth, Sr.

+Melvin Cheramie

+Wayne Delaune (MOB-day12/9)

+Fr. Michael Fraser

+Ted & Magdalene May

+Charles Ruiz

+Norma Piacun

+Peter John Paul Nguyen

+Joseph Lai Duc Anh

+Gladys Aucoin

+Joseph Busch

+Jacqueline G. Guillot

+Dale Hymel

+Eloyse Eschete

Dec 8 7:30am +Peter Diem Pham

9am Parishioners of St. John Bosco

11am +Guillermo Q. Abdon, Jr. (MOD)

+Paul Louis Nguyen Dinh Dzung

+Penelope Solis

+Maria Vieng Pham

+Maria Tuyen Do

5pm Special Intentions

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