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December 18, 2016
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CalendarMonday
December 19Advent Weekday
Jgs 13:2–7, 24–25aLk 1:5–25
TuesdayDecember 20
Advent WeekdayIs 7:10–14Lk 1:26–38
WednesdayDecember 21
Advent WeekdaySg 2:8–14
or Zep 3:14–18aLk 1:39–45
ThursdayDecember 22
Advent Weekday1 Sm 1:24–28
Lk 1:46–56
FridayDecember 23
Advent WeekdayMal 3:1–4, 23–24
Lk 1:57–66
SaturdayDecember 24
Advent Weekday2 Sm 7:1–5, 8b–12,
14a, 16Lk 1:67–79
SundayDecember 25
The Nativity of the Lord Is 52:7–10Heb 1:1–6 Jn 1:1–18
or 1:1–5, 9–14
A Word From Pope Francis“By accepting himself according to God’s design, Joseph fully finds himself, beyond himself. His freedom to renounce even what is his, the possession of his very life, …challenge us and show us the way.”
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Why is St. Joseph called “the Worker?” Shouldn’t he be honored primarily as the father of Jesus?
Devotion to St. Joseph has developed along an interesting path. It was not until the eighth century that Joseph, underneath the title “Spouse
of Mary,” was even publicly acknowledged—except perhaps as an afterthought or silent participant in the Christmas story. The Church has always acknowledged that Joseph’s relationship with Jesus was unique, but there was,
and continues to be, reluctance to call him the father of Jesus. We understand the father of Jesus is not Joseph but rather God the Father.
A consensus about Joseph’s role in the plan of salvation seems to be in place by the early fourteenth century. In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Joseph the patron of the
universal Church. By the early twentieth century, worldwide devotion had found a home at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal.
The title of “the Worker” was used most often by Pope Pius XI in his references to Joseph as the patron of the Church’s battle against atheistic communism. Pope Pius XII established the May 1 feast in 1955 to emphasize the Catholic teaching concerning the dignity of labor.
Saint Joseph could be summarized best as a man who did the best he could when God’s will became clear. This image and model seems the best and most helpful for deepening our understanding of and devotion to him.
From Dear Padre: Questions People Ask, Liguori, [email protected]
Rev. Loc Q. Trinh, Pastor
Email: [email protected] Rectory Number: 616-891-1160 Parish Office: 616-891-9259 Fax: 616-891-1346
Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am -12:00pm
Website www.holyfamilycaledonia.org
Catholic Faith Formation 616-891-8867
Sacraments
Baptism and Sacrament of Matrimony ~ 616-891-9259 Reconciliation ~ Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm
How Do I Become Catholic? ~ contact Christine Shafer at 616-891-9259 or [email protected]
Mass Times
Tuesday ~ 6pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 9am in Chapel Saturday ~ 5pm in Church Sunday ~ 9am and 11am in Church
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday ~ 9:30am-7pm in the Chapel
New Parishioners/Change of Address:
Welcome, please register at the Parish Office. If you have moved please notify us.
“I have been away from the Church, How Do
I Return?”
contact Christine Shafer in the parish office or
This Week in the Parish
Sunday, December 18 Coffee and Donuts after Masses Altar Server Training 12:30pm
Wednesday, December 21 Council of Catholic Women General Member Meeting 1pm
Saturday, December 24 Men’s Prayer Group 6am Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord 4pm, 7pm & 10pm
Sunday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord 10am
Monday, December 26 Parish Offices Closed
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PARISH 9669 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, MI
~ Please pray for these loved ones ~
Mary Jane Aalders, Larry Albaugh, Alyssa, Ralph Bitner, Bob Black, Lyle Blain, Kira Block, James Bocken, Richard Bonarski, Paul Burns, Frances Caldwell, Cindy, Patrick Cogdill, Joshua Conrad, Carissa Cook, Barb Daley, Michael David, Tim Dennis, Kathy DeYoung, Mark Donohue, John Filoramo, Larry Frye, Lindsey Grant, Shawn Gray & Family, Louis Harig, Jacob Harris, Theresa Hellwig, Jim Herdman, Barb and Karl
Hodges, Alex Hofman, Betty Ann Holl, Justin Hopkins, Janet Howard, Dolly Hula, Ruth Jackiewicz, Diana Johnson, Kelsey, Sarah Ketchapaw, Ed and Rosemary Kilmartin, James Koza, Dave Krumm, Joseph Kucharski, Dave LeBlanc, Ellen Lehnert, Caroline Lemke, Bette Leppek, Peter Lombardo, Arlene Luke, Lucas Makela, Bill and Deanna Mervau, Joan Milanowski, Cathy Miller, Samuel Monhke, Francis Moran, Richard Neuman, Daniel Newton, Heather Ogden, Norbert Oshinski, Al and Sally Orr, Iris Ottenwess, Pat Paffhausen, Cecelia Patterson, Deb Perkins, Isaac Postma, Catherine Powers, Nathan Roberts, Mary Kay Rodriguez, Lovada Romero, Mary Ruic, Betty Russell, Patricia Savage, Tom Schwartz, Sheri Sherk, Christy Short, Cathy Stawick, Wila Sweet, Donna Thacker, Timothy Vickers, Eileen Wetzel, Katie Wierenga, Scott
and Jan Windy, Gerald Zimmerman, Dorothy Zoet
Holy Family offers, as a community, the gift of prayer. If you would like to have your name listed
in this Prayer Corner during a time of need, contact the Parish Office.
Prayer Intentions
for the Week of December 18, 2016
Sun, December 18
Ϯ Jose Alagones ~ 9am
Ϯ Jim Abraham ~ 11am
Tuesday, December 20
Ϯ Edward Dombroski & Elaine Castellano
Wednesday, December 21
Ϯ Arnie Stawick
Thursday, December 22
Ϯ Augie Block
Friday, December 23
Ϯ Roberta Andrusiak
Sat, December 24
Pro Populo 4pm, 7pm, 10pm
Sun, December 25 Pro Populo ~ 10am
Holy Family Parish ~ Mission Statement
We are called as a family to know, love
and serve God.
Upcoming Holy Day Upcoming Holy Day Upcoming Holy Day Upcoming Holy Day
of Obligationof Obligationof Obligationof Obligation
January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother
of God
Vigil Mass December 31, 5:00pm January 1, 9am & 11am
Please Patronize Our Sponsors This bulletin is furnished to the parish without charge. Please patronize our sponsors and thank them for their generosity. Advertisements that appear completely defray publishing costs, which the church would otherwise incur.
Lighthouse Media - Catholic CD’s Found in the Narthex - inventory changes regularly. Featured CD of the week ~ “Put Not Your Trust In PRINCES” by Christopher Check. $3.00 per CD
Prayer Chain ~ Email If you or someone you know are in need of prayer and would like to be placed on the “email” prayer chain, please call or email Marcia Dohm with your prayer request. This is separate from the prayer requests printed in the bulletin weekly.
Questions? Contact Marcia Dohm at 616-877-0007 or [email protected]
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY FAMILY
AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Communion to the Sick If anyone you know is in need of a visit from a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion, please call or email Christine Shafer in the parish office. Visits are coordinated to ensure that anyone who would like to receive Communion, but is
homebound, will have the joy and healing grace of receiving our Lord.
Adult Altar Servers for Funeral Masses Retired and wanting to be more involved in our parish? We have a great need for Altar Servers for Funeral Masses now that school is back in session. We will train and teach you everything you need to know. Please prayerfully consider becoming involved in this honorable ministry. It is a quiet way to offer assistance to families in mourning, and to live the Spiritual Work of Mercy "to pray for the living and the dead." Contact Barbara Dombroski in the parish office for more information: 616-891-9259 ext. 238 or [email protected]
Third Order of Secular Franciscans A new Formation Group is beginning in January 2017 for Third Order Secular Franciscans. If you are interested in learning more about Secular Franciscans, please contact Michelle Bryk, OFS at 616-361-8489 or email, [email protected]. Michelle is the Formation Director and will be happy to hear from you.
Cherish 2017 You are invited to join us on Saturday, February 4th for dinner (cash bar), inspiration, and dancing! Doors open at 5:30 pm and the evening will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude around 10:30 pm. We will be enjoying a wonderful meal at Noto’s Old World Dining followed by some inspiring words from author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker Teresa Tomeo and her husband Deacon Dominick Pastore. Teresa and Deacon recently published a new book by Ave Maria Press about strengthening marriage. We will end the evening with dancing led by DJ ZK Tech Inc. Cost for this event is $90/couple and the registration deadline is January 10. For more information please contact John and Michelle David 616-974-9924 or Steve and Pam Strobel 616-957-7776. Registration information can be found on their website www.cherishmarriage.net
Faith Formation - No Class Dates There are No Faith Formation classes Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 Classes resume Wednesday Jan. 4, 2017
Advent is a time of waiting in anticipation for the birth of Jesus. May your faith be enriched during this time of preparation.
Youth Choir The Holy Family Youth Choir, and the Elementary Choir are welcoming new members at Christmas time and always! December Rehearsals are Sundays, 12:15-1:15pm; and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm through Christmas. We will be leading the singing at the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve! Schedules are on the ministry cart. Please contact Aline Snoeyink for more information: 616-249-3935; or [email protected]
AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Living with Cancer Through Prayer Monthly, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 10–11am, Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St SE
A supportive prayer group for adults living with cancer and for those journeying beside them. Restore your spirit while living with cancer. All are welcome. Presenters: Diane Kreslins and Louise O’Farrell
Medium Baskets Needed We are once again in need of donations of medium size baskets you may have. These should be about 12-15” in diameter or similar sized. Small and large baskets are not needed. Medium baskets must be non-seasonal, clean and of gift-giving quality. The baskets hold a number of items, including a book and loaf of bread, so they should be a size that can hold those items.
Christmas Masses and Concert to be
Broadcast Live From the Cathedral on
FOX 17 and Online Midnight Mass and the Prelude of Carols with Brass, Strings and Choirs on Christmas Eve will be broadcast live from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on FOX 17 (check your local listings) and online on the diocesan website, dioceseofgrandrapids.org. The concert begins at 11 p.m. and Mass begins at Midnight. The live broadcast of Mass from the cathedral is a ministry provided by our diocese to the homebound and imprisoned for more than 60 years. Christmas Day Mass will also air live on FOX 17 and on the diocesan website at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 with a recording of the prelude concert to follow at 11 a.m. Video of the Masses will be able to be viewed in their entirety on the diocesan website Christmas Day.
January Speaker Series ~ Save the Date! Save the Date! Coming in January – Speaker Series with Gary Coates Gary is an apologist - a defender of the Faith, meeting objections with love. Gary will speak for a little over an hour on the following topics beginning Tues 1/10/17. Gary was brought up as an evangelical protestant and served as a Pastor for six years. He began to open himself up to Catholicism and has now converted. Please join us for a discussion of topics that helps us to understand our fellow Christians better. We will be meeting in Saint Mary’s Hall at 7pm. Childcare will be provided.
1. How are Protestantism and Catholicism different? Tues. Jan 20, 2017 2. The Sources of Authority: Sacred Tradition vs Sola Scriptura Tues. Jan 17 3. The Means of Grace in Protestantism: Sacramentalism vs Non-Sacramentalism Tues. Jan 24 4. Salvation in Protestantism and Catholicism. Tues. Jan 31 5. The Communion of The Saints Tues. Feb 7
Hearing Loop Now Available People with hearing loss often struggle to catch the words and softer sounds during the performance. With the echo in the church, even people with normal hearing have trouble understanding the spoken word. The new Induction Loop System will give people a distinct advantage in these circumstances—it works with the individual's t-coil equipped hearing aids. The sound is broadcast through a wire installed throughout the church. A small coil of wire in the hearing aid, called a t-coil, is the receiver. While the listener is located within the field created by the loop wire, the t-coil in the hearing aid will receive the signal from the loop. Individuals with any type and degree of hearing loss and any t-coil-equipped hearing aid can take advantage of this Loop technology. Background noise and echo are no longer a problem. To utilize this technology all you need to do is switch your hearing aid to t-coil.
We also have hand sets available for your use that require a headset to use them. Just bring in your headset with a standard jack, ask an usher for a loop device and plug the headset in for easier listening. If you have problems or questions please contact the parish office at 616-891-9259.
Surgery or Illness: If you or a loved one are hospitalized, in a nursing facility, having surgery, or experiencing an illness, please contact Christine Shafer in the parish office by phone or email so that we may pray for you, offer you our parish care ministries, set up the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick when appropriate, or offer Eucharist to the homebound where needed. Most hospitals have Holy Communion ministers arranged if you ask for this while there, but if you need help getting this arranged, please let us know.
Collection for the Weekend of Dec 10/11 The collection for the weekend of Dec 10/11 was $25,275. The budgeted amount is $25,643 and the variance from the budget since July 1, 2016 is ($8,672).
AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY
December 18, 2016: Fourth Sunday of
Advent ~ A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar The child born to Jesus and Mary was named Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Every child is EMMANUEL, reminding us “God is with us.” Children are signs of God’s continuing presence in our lives.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Holy Family parishioners are invited to take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land November 5-14, 2017. This will be a fun, holy and life changing experience. Fr. Loc will be our spiritual director as we visit and celebrate Mass at many of the holiest places on this earth including:
The Church of the Annunciation, The Church of the Wedding Feast of Cana where couples will be able to renew their wedding vows, Banas - the source of the Jordan River where we will be able to renew our baptismal promises, The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Nativity, The Burial place of Lazarus, The Israeli museum housing the dead sea scrolls, The Via Dolorosa leading to Golgotha and Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Registration forms and itinerary can be found on the ministry cart. Deadline for the deposit is January 9, 2017. If you have interest in this trip, please contact David Miller at 616-308-7774 or e-mail at [email protected]
Dear God, bless your Church with love. Raise up dedicated and generous leaders to serve as priests, deacons, sisters, brothers, members of secular institutes, and lay ministers. Send your spirit to strengthen them to serve your people, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
We especially pray for:
Deacon Stephen J. Durkee
University of St. Mary of the Lake
Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060
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AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY
Holy Family Access 6 Food Pantry Our food pantry is in constant need of your help in collecting items for our food pantry. We are always in need of salty snacks and kids individual snacks (granola bars, snack crackers, etc) personal care items and laundry detergent.
Please drop off your donations on the table in the Ministry Hallway. A more complete shopping list can be found in the Ministry Hallway. Feel free to take one. Questions? Contact Molly Fleming at [email protected] or the parish office.
Top of the Hill Gang The potluck for December has been cancelled due to the holiday. Our next meeting date will be January 15. Happy Holidays!
Retirement Fund for Religious Thank you for supporting senior religious. A sister from Indiana writes, “Because of your kindness, our elderly sisters will have the comfort, security, and joy of living out their remaining years here in their home. You truly honor them and their many years of service by your generosity.” Religious across the United States offer sincere thanks for your generosity to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Next Retrouvaille Weekend Announced Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? Rediscover healing and love and find hope by attending Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26, 2017.
For more information, to register or to sponsor a couple, call 616.752.7004, email [email protected] or visit retrouvaille.org.