December 15, 2019 | Third Sunday of Advent

Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday 4:45 -5:45 pmSaturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sunday 9:15 - 10:15 am (first Sunday of the month)

Eucharistic AdorationWednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pmFriday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (first Friday of the month)

RosaryTuesday 5:00 pm

17 St. Patrick Lane | Rolla, MO 65401 | 573-364-1435 | http://church.stpatsrolla.org

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Do you have a friend or loved one in the hospital? Please notify the parish office so that someone can visit and offer Holy Communion.

Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, Dec 14th 5:00 p.m. ParishionersSunday, Dec 15th: Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Earl and Jane Erickson† 10:30 a.m. Erin Langhofer† 7:00 p.m. NO MASSTuesday, Dec 17th: 6:00 p.m. Stephanie Walden Wednesday, Dec 18th 8:15 a.m. Bernice Diebold† 9:00 p.m. NO MASSThursday, Dec 19th 7:00 a.m. Anna Ratcliff† Friday, Dec 20th 8:15 a.m. Deceased members of Neill and Diebold families Saturday, Dec 21st 5:00 p.m. Ed Hornsey†Sunday, Dec 22nd: Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Joseph Ikuenobe† 7:00 p.m. NO MASS

Holiday Mass ScheduleDecember 25 - Christmas - Holy Day of Obligation

December 24 - Christmas Eve (Tuesday)5:00 pm7:30 pm

December 25 - Christmas Day (Wednesday)Midnight (12:00 am)

10:00 am

January 1 - Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation

December 31 (Tuesday) - 4:00 pmJanuary 1 (Wednesday) - 9:00 am

Liturgical MinistersDecember 21st, 22nd

Saturday 5:00 p.m.Communion Ministers: Kathleen Kallman, Diane Curtis, Don Wunsch, Jane Haskell, Mary Brooks, Liz CallGreeters: David Rolley, Grace RolleyLector 1st Reading: Krystal RolleyLector 2nd Reading: Donnie WunschSacristan: Michael KallmanServers: Jedidiah Plank, Italy Doyle, Katherine SteagallUshers: Calvin Meyer, Karl Bade

Sunday 8:00 a.m.Communion Ministers: Mary Elsensohn, Tippy Duncan, Phyllis Murphy, Jim Murphy, Anna Starns, Linda VirantGreeters: Deborah Middendorf, Mark MiddendorfLector 1st Reading: Sandy SmithLector 2nd Reading: Connie ShanksSacristan: Chris VierretherServers: Kathryn Hirtz, Bridgette Starns, Gianna StarnsUshers: Jim Pettit, Paul Hirtz

Sunday 10:30 a.m.Communion Ministers: Rosanne Emmett, Scott Smith,Ethel Scovell, Fran Clifton, Dave Clifton, Tom BoedingGreeters: Jennie Weber, Grace OkaforLector 1st Reading: Trisha ButzLector 2nd Reading: John ButzSacristan: Karl LutzenServers: Adam McCarthy, Julia McCarthy, Loyal DavisUshers: Richard Weber, Terry Cossette

Parish StaffFr. Greg Meystrik, Pastor gmeystrik@stpatrickrolla.orgDeacon Michael Brooks mbrooks@rollanet.orgDeacon Chad Lewis chadlewis@email.comDeacon Thomas Manion tcmbrowntrout9@gmail.comDeacon Matthew McLaughlin mcl@rollanet.orgTony Arnold, School Principal aarnold@stpatrickrolla.orgTom Kasza, Campus Minister rollacatholiccm@gmail.comConnie Bolbecher, Parish Bookkeeper bookkeeper@stpatsrolla.orgKathy Rawson, Parish Administrative Assistant officeassist@stpatsrolla.orgDebbie Brinkley, Parish Receptionist receptionist@stpatsrolla.orgDoris Backes-Delp, School Administrative Assistant dbackesdelp@stpatrickrolla.orgMadonna Woelk, School Secretary mwoelk@stpatrickrolla.orgTheresa McCarthy-Brow, Newman Administrative Assistant newman@mst.edu

Phone NumbersParish Office 573-364-1435St. Patrick Catholic School 573-364-1162Newman Center 573-364-2133

Third Sunday of Advent - December 15, 2019

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Financial Information for December 8, 2019

Offertory Income $ 22,432.19Seminarian/Priest Retirement $ 525.00Catholic Campaign for Human Development $ 20.00Christmas Flower Donations $ 230.00Electronic Contributions Weekly $ 785.00

1st Reading: IS 35: 1-6A, 10Responsorial Psalm: PS 146: 6-7, 8-9, 9-102nd Reading: JAS 5:7-10Gospel: MT 11:2-11

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Calendar of EventsSunday, December 15th:Liturgical Minister training immediately following 8:00 am and 10:30 am Masses - ChurchTuesday, December 17th:1:00 - 3:00 pm School Christmas Concert - Parish HallWednesday, December 18th:5:15 pm School Advisory Board Meeting6:00 - 7:30 pm RCIA meeting - Parish Center Room B7:00 -9:00 pm Confirmation Preparation Class - Parish CenterThursday, December 19th:6:30 - 8:00 pm Adult Choir Practice - Church

Advent Communal Penance Services Scheduled for the Rolla Deanery

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Liturgical Minister Training ScheduledLiturgical Ministry training will be held this weekend (Decem-ber 14th,15th) immediately after all Masses. The short training sessions will be held simultaneously-led by parishioners-in different areas of the church/sacristry/gathering area for ushers, lectors, greeters, sacristans and Eucharistic Ministers. Anyone interested in serving as a Liturgical Minister is encouraged to attend. Sign up forms for new volunteers will be available at each session. Current Liturgical Ministers are encouraged, but not required to attend.

School Advisory Board Meeting ScheduledThe next regularly scheduled meeting of the School Advisory Board will be Wednesday, December 18th at 5:15 pm, location to be announced later. For more information, contact Traci Heese at traciheese@gmail.com.

Calling All MusiciansDo you play the organ, piano, guitar, or other musical instrument? Would you like to offer your talents at our parish weekend Masses? Call the parish office or contact Bob Woodley (rwoodley@mst.edu) if you are interested.

Attention LectorsThe 2020 edition lector book is available to be picked up in the parish office. You will be asked to sign for your copy.

Christmas Flower Donations SoughtDonations for the purchase of Christmas flowers for the Church are being accepted. Please place your donation in an envelope labeled “Christmas Flower Donation” , include any names of people you wish to have

remembered, and place it in the offertory basket at Mass. Donations may also be turned in to the parish office staff.

Volunteers sought for the Art and Environment GroupThe Art and Environment Group seeks adults, college students, and teens preparing for confirmation to assist with liturgical decoration of the Church. Volunteers give the gifts of time and talent for the enhancement of the liturgy and so for the glory of God. They care for and arrange the plants/flowers, fabrics, linens and candles seen at Mass. Help is always needed in preparation for special feast days and solemnities, but also on a smaller scale throughout the year. If you enjoy plant/flower care, like to iron or sew, or are just willing to carry items up and down stairs and assist with set-up and take down, please consider joining. A schedule for Advent and Christmas is now available. For more information, contact Linda Virant at virant@fidnet.com or call and leave a message at (573)201-1099.

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The Rolla Choral Arts Societypresents the Christmas section of

MessiahSunday, December 15th

Several members of our parish are participating.

The Newman Center will be closed from Sunday, December 15th through Sunday, January 19th.

The next Sunday 7:00 pm Mass will be on January 26th

Congratulations to our S&T Fall semester graduates!Joe KronlageJoseph Reger

Paul SchneiderMichaela Veik

Please pray for the 12 students and campus minister, Tom Kasza, who will attend the SLS20 conference from December 30th - January 3rd in Phoenix, AZ. The SLS20 conference is presented by FOCUS (The Fellowship of Catholic University Students.)

This Week at the Newman Center

Information for the BulletinPlease send articles, calendar information, announcements, etc. for the bulletin to saintpatricksbulletin@gmail.com.

2020 Catholic Stewardship AppealParish CSA 2020 Goal: $ 50,000 Funds Received: $ 41,477Percentage of Goal: 82.95

Diocese CSA 2020 Goal:Diocese Goal $2,450,000.00 Received: $1,469,947.00

Data as of 12/2/2019Thank you to all who have made a contribution! To make a pledge, return the appeal mailed to your home or go to www.diojeffcity.org and click on the 'Donate Now' tab on the top right of the screen. Choose 'Catholic Stewardship Appeal' and add 'St. Patrick Rolla' to the comments box.

Parish School Auction Scheduled - Help WantedPlanning has begun for the bi-annual parish school auction. If you are interested in serving on the auction committee, donating an item or service, helping to solicit donations from the community for the live and silent auctions, or assisting in any way that fits your time and/or talents, please contact Sarah Noellsch, dinner auction co-chair, at sarahnoellsch@gmail.com.

The dinner auction will be Saturday April 25th at Just a Taste in St. James.

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St. Patrick Catholic School Christmas ConcertTuesday, December 17th

1:00 -3:00 pmParish Hall

Parking will be limited in the church/school lot. Additional parking is available at the Parish Center and the Newman Center (the lot behind the Mobil on the Run and the spaces in the front of the building on N. Rolla St.) Please DO NOT park at the Panera/Coltons or Mobil on the Run. You may be ticketed.