The Second Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday
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The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; they will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee. ~Isaiah 35 | |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Our 9:30am Mass goes back to usual with heat restored at Saint Margaret Mary Church. More extensive work will be needed in the spring for the boiler, but for now, it is keeping us warm!
Parishioners here have been so kind and generous with Christmas gifts and food donations in the past couple of weeks. With everything costing so much more, your donations are deeply appreciated. Thank you also to our volunteers making these donations possible!
This Third Sunday of Advent has traditionally been called "Gaudete" Sunday which in Latin means "To Rejoice!” The lighting of the pink candle on the Advent wreath helps us to anticipate that Christmas draws near. This is a time of real hope.
The first Sunday reading from Isaiah comes from chapter 35. These are not just wistful, poetic passages. God will, one day, really transform the world from a desert into a beautiful and abundant land filled with flowers and joyful song. Fear will be replaced with much joy and gladness, the "blind will see" and the "mute will sing." God will bring these passages to fulfillment through Jesus his Son. This is a promise made by God, not by us human beings.
Here is another favorite passage from Isaiah chapter 40; "Go up onto a high mountain, Zion, herald of glad tidings; Cry out at the top of your voice, Jerusalem, herald of good news! Fear not to cry out and say to the cities of Judah: Here is your God! Here comes with power the Lord GOD, who rules by his strong arm; Here is his reward with him, his recompense before him. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care."
May God bless you!
Fr. Gonyo
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Congratulations and God’s
Blessings upon these children.
Kallan Michael Ferrara
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Please remember in prayer our
Beloved who have recently passed away.
Mary Anne Nicchitta
Frank Contestabile
Dolores Schuler
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Liturgy of Comfort & Hope | |
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Liturgy of Hope and Comfort
Thursday, December 15th
7:00 PM
Christ the King
The holiday season can be especially hard for those who are suffering a loss or experiencing depression. We invite you to take a break from the hustle, bustle, and forced cheer, and join us on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 right here at Christ the King for a Liturgy of Hope and Comfort. It will be a gentle time of prayer and quiet reflection.
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Calling All Altar Servers
“Old & New”
Saint Kateri Parish is looking for Altar Servers
who are in grade 4 or higher.
Altar Servers who are currently altar serving and those wishing to learn how are requested to attend a training session on Saturday, December, 17 at 1:15 pm in the church at Christ the King.
Those with former altar server experience are asked to come and help as mentors for our new altar servers.
We would love to have you come and serve
Please call Mary Jo DiNoto at 585-544-8889 x3131 to sign up.
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All men of the Parish are invited to our
Men’s Club Dinner
This dinner will be held on Tuesday December 13th
in the
St. Cecilia Newcomb Friendship Center.
The doors will open at 6 pm, dinner served by 6:45 pm.
Menu
Chicken French, Eggplant Parmesan
Mac Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Coffee
Beverages, Italian lemon ice dessert
Cost: Only $20 per person
Reservations Required
Please Call Tony Ferreri at 764-9707
Gary Moroni at 342-4447
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
4:00 pm at Christ the King—Recorded
4:00 pm at St. Margaret Mary
10:00 pm at Christ the King
Christmas Day
8:00 am at St. Cecilia
9:30 am at St. Margaret Mary
11:00 am at Christ the King
December 31st and January 1st
Solemnity of Mary, Our Mother
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
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Confirmation Preparation Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 11 – Teen-led Mass at 11am at Christ the King. Please come at 10:30am! NO Afternoon Session this day! Sign up on the Sign up Genius!
Dec. 18 – Regular session 1:30 pm -2:30 pm at Christ the King in the gym.
Jan. 8 - Regular session 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Christ the King in the gym.
Jan. 22 – Teen-led Mass at 11 am at Christ the King. Regular session 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Christ the King in the gym.
Jan. 29 - Regular session 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at
St. Cecilia Church in the Newcomb Friendship Center.
Faith Formation Grades K - 6
Faith Formation will have its last meeting before Christmas break on Sunday, December 18th at Christ the King Church. We will start again after the New Year with the celebration of The Epiphany on January 6th!
On January 6th, we will be putting together Epiphany Blessing Kits for you to take and bless your home for the New Year! We are here to help you continue your faith journey and help build your Domestic Church. If you need materials or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me Anna Steele [email protected] or 338-1146.
Our regular Faith Formation sessions will resume on January 8th. Please keep your eye on your email, the bulletin and our website for more information.
Save the date! First Eucharist Parent Meeting, Thursday, January 26th at Christ the King Church.
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Please contact Anna Steele with any questions or concerns,
[email protected] or 338-1146.
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We have finished our 2022 Reconciliation preparation program.
If you have a child that is in Grade 2 or higher and would like to receive First Holy Communion this spring, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Steele [email protected] or 338-1146 to make arrangements for Reconciliation preparation.
All First Holy Communion candidates are required to receive First Reconciliation prior to celebrating First Holy Communion.
Please note that children are also required to complete one year of Faith Formation prior to enrolling in Sacramental preparation classes for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Although attendance at a Catholic School fulfills the requirement of Faith Formation, it does not fulfill the requirement of Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Our RCIA sessions are held Wednesday Evenings
Beginning at 6:30.
We hope to be able to offer both in-person and Zoom options.
If you know of anyone who:
- is interested in becoming Catholic,
- is considering returning to the faith,
- or who simply wants to explore our faith,
Please, contact [email protected] or call the parish office.
I would be happy to answer any questions.
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Calling ALL Saint Kateri Returning Music Ministers and New Interests!!
Schedule For December and Christmas
Serving for 8 am Mass: 12/25
Rehearsals: Thu 12/22
7:00 pm - 8:30pm at SC Music Room
Serving for 9:30 am Mass: 12/18
Rehearsal: Wed 12/14
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at CTK Church *temporary
Joint Rehearsals for Christmas Eve:
Serving for 12/24 SMM 4 pm Mass
Rehearsal:
Monday 12/19, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 12/24, 2:00 pm
Serving for 12/24 CTK 10pm Mass
Rehearsal:
Monday 12/19, 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday 12/24, 8:00 pm
All singing and instrumental talents are welcome! Please contact our music director at [email protected] if you would like to join or if you have any questions!
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Thank you!
Last week the Parish provided over 350 gifts and almost 5,000 items of food to over 50 families. With over $2,000 in cash donations we were also able to purchase fresh food items (ham, butter, apples, onions and bread) from Herrema's Marketplace at cost and provide them to the families. All of these donations went to benefit families associated with the Villa of Hope, the House of Mercy and St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. Thank you again to all the Parishioners that were able to donate their time, talent and treasure in support of the 2022 Giving Tree Program which has allowed these families to have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping those in need!
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Attention All Chairs/Leaders of SKT Committees & Groups
2022-23 Scheduling of SKT Meeting Space
We are excited and ready to invite ministries and groups back to gather at Saint Kateri.
It has been a long time and we hope to make every effort to honor requests for meetings and gatherings.
Forms are available in the Parish Office or emailing Annette Syracusa with any questions at [email protected]
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Saint Kateri Parish
2022—2023 CMA APPEAL
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We thank those who have given generously and ask all who have not yet given to prayerfully consider doing so. Last year, the parish fell short of this goal by $15,815, and paid that amount out of our savings in June 2022. This year we are off to a good start, as of December 6, 2022, 419 donors have pledged $95,272 towards our goal of $191,000 (49.9%). Please help us meet our goal this coming year by donating to the CMA. If you haven’t made your 2022-23 CMA pledge yet, please consider doing so by using the tear off slip at the bottom of the bulletin.
DONOR CHALLENGE!
A parishioner has generously agreed to match all new pledges to the CMA up to $22,000! What a tremendous blessing to Saint Kateri Parish! Please help us take advantage of this gift, by making your tax deductible donation. Payments on your pledge are not due until May 31, 2023.
Thank you
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