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December 6, 2020 — Second Sunday of Advent

Pope St. Pius X Church A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise

625 E Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene ID 83815 · [email protected] · www.stpiuscda.org Phone: 208-765-5108 · FAX: 208-664-5325

Prayer Requests: [email protected], or call the parish office

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5PM (also livestreamed) Sunday: 8AM*, 9:30AM and 6PM

Mass in Spanish: 11AM (1st & 3rd Sundays) Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30AM

Friday: 12 Noon (Rosary: 30 minutes prior to Weekday Mass)

*face masks must be worn throughout this Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday, 9AM-6PM

CONFESSIONS (IN CHAPEL)

Thursday: 5PM-5:45PM Friday: 11AM-11:45AM

Saturday: 3:30PM-4:30PM

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8AM-12 NOON (with controlled access)

“Jesus said to his disciples: ’Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.’” Mark 13:33-37

From the desk of

Father Flores St. Nicholas was a bishop in the very early years of the Church; he was born in 270 and died in 343. St. Nicholas is loosely the model for the later myth and person of Santa Claus; in fact, Santa Claus is still often known as “Jolly Ole St. Nick.” St. Nicholas was a bishop in the Greek city of Myrna which today is a part of Turkey. He lived in an inter-esting historical time for the Church. He was present at the Council of Nicaea, from which we get the Creed, and he lived in a time when there was still persecution of the Church and even suffered imprisonment for his faith.

He is perhaps most famous for the gold he secretly gave to a poor man on three different occasions for the dowries of his three daughters. Without a proper dowry it was difficult in those days to get a young lady into a good marriage. Often without a dowry a young lady could be sold into slavery. It is said that he tossed the gold into the man’s house at night through an open win-dow and that at least on one occasion it landed in a stocking hanging to dry from the mantle of the fireplace. St. Nicholas gained fame due to these stories and others; in fact, he is also known as St. Nicholas the wonder worker. His association with Christmas comes in the proximity of his feast day, which is today, December 6, but also because of his generosity. The gift giving with which he is associated is simply a reflection of God’s greatest gift, which is the gift of His Son.

St. Nicholas captures the imagination because what he did is an example that is easy to follow for those who belong to Jesus. It is a joyful thing to be able to give gifts, and any-one who has given can attest that there is as much more joy in giving than there is in re-ceiving. St. Nicholas exemplifies this, and he sets the pattern for us. Yes, we can and should give gifts to our families and friends at this time of year, but we must not forget those in need who are not related to us or whom we know personally. St. Nicholas gave to a family that was not his own but that had great need, and we can do the same. This time of year there is a lot of giving because there are so many organizations and people who wish to help those in need; in fact, we will be scaling back our own giving this coming Christmas due to the very generous response of the community to assist those in need. Our goal will shift to continue to offer aid dur-ing the less active times of the year. The winter comes hardest after Christmas when people who are in need seem to need more help. Please remember this during your gift giving this year and if you cannot give at Christmas time, you can give in the weeks and months that follow. We are also aware of our friends in Honduras who have suffered much from at least two powerful hurricanes late in the season. Many people have lost their homes and livelihoods in a country with very limited social services. This convinces me even more that God has placed them in our path so that we can assist them. God is giving us the opportunity of joy by helping those in need including our friends in Honduras. This is the great example that St. Nicholas leaves us as he is known for possessing the joy and happiness that come from being able to give, especially to those in need. St. Nicholas was able to give because he was aware that his own life and faith were gifts from God, and we can do the same. Happy Second Sunday of Advent and happy Feast of St. Nicholas.

In Jesus and Mary, Father Flores

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“St. Nicholas gave to a family that was not his own but that had great

need, and we can do the same.”

(See page 5 of this bulletin for ideas!)

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† Be Receptive †

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Dec. 5 2nd Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Carl Edmundson † Sunday, Dec. 6 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM For the Parish 9:30 AM Pete Vann † 11:00 AM Spanish Reuben Rodriguez † 6:00 PM Mary Mirkovitch Weekday Masses Monday 8:30 AM No Mass Tuesday 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM

The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Wednesday 8:30 AM Martha Garcia Thursday 8:30 AM Louis Sachwitz Friday 12 Noon Loretta Mosman † Saturday, Dec. 12 3rd Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Jim Legaz Sunday, Dec. 13 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Marge McRae † 9:30 AM Jim Crump † 11:00 AM Spanish No Spanish Mass this weekend 6:00 PM For the Parish

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS December 13, 2020

Third Sunday of Advent

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 Resp. Psalm: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53, 54 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We pray for all those who are sick and chronically ill, especially: Kevin Breece, Holly Hanson, Jennifer Palus, Tim Cleary, Jill Micai and Tammy Sonnen And for all those who have died.

Email [email protected] to be included in our prayer chain, or for special intentions.

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Holy Day of Obligation—Tuesday, December 8th

Mass times: 8:30am and 6pm

In addition to the 8:30am Mass, there is a special opportunity should you choose to attend the 6pm Mass. Join us for a brief SPECIAL PC@CHURCH EVENT following Mass! Join Father Flores and the PC Team for a special discussion, as well as witness the Marian Consecration which will be a part of this special event. See the flyer on page 7 for more information.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Saturday, December 12th, 6am (time change) Join us for Mañanitas (sung prayer and Holy Ro-sary) followed by Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas. (Please note changes from last week’s bulletin).

PRAYER CHAIN We want to pray for your intentions! Email [email protected] or call the parish office. To become a

prayer warrior and receive a weekly email of prayer intentions, text PIUSPRAYER to 84576 or call the office.

BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA)

If you are considering the Catholic faith, or know someone who would like to know more about becoming Catholic, we are here to help guide them on the journey of the sacraments and live in the fullness of relationship with Jesus and the Church He founded. Please contact the parish office to set a time to visit.

God bless Dennis & Storma Edelbrock, who celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony here recently. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:25

CONFESSION TO A PRIEST

The Church says that confessing serious sins to a priest in the Sacrament of Penance must be done “at least once a year.” (CCC 1457) Many people ask the question, “Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest? Why can’t I just go di-rectly to Jesus?” The answer is simple. In the Sacrament of Penance, we do go directly to Jesus! You see, in the Sacra-ment of Penance (also called Confession or Reconciliation), the priest is acting “in persona Christi.” This is a Latin phrase that means “in the person of Christ.” This means that Christ is truly present in the sacrament in the person of the priest. The priest is conformed in a special way to Christ through the sacrament of Holy Orders. Thus, only a priest can hear con-fessions and offer absolution. Many parishes will have Pen-ance services during Lent and Advent. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1482) says this: “Here, the per-sonal confession of sins and individual absolution are inserted into a liturgy of the word of God with readings and a homily, an examination of conscience conducted in common, and communal request for forgiveness, the Our Father and a thanksgiving in common.” Know that these Penance services do not offer general absolution. Individual confession is still required. While general absolution can be administered in very rare cases, the Catechism (paragraph 1484) says, “Individual, integral confession and absolution remain the only ordinary way for the faithful to reconcile themselves with God and the Church, unless physical or moral impossibility excus-es from this kind of confession. Personal confession is thus the form most expressive of reconciliation with God and with the Church.” For further study: Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422-1498

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† Be Purposeful † Purposefully Catholic:

The Attributes of God, Part 5 God is Love As much as his love for us is as that of a father for his children, it is also that of a spouse for his beloved:

“And in that day, says the Lord, you will call me, ‘My hus-band… And I will betroth you to me for ever; I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord’” (Hos 2:16, 19-20). The pow-er and intensity of God’s love can be compared to that of the love shared between lovers whose hearts beat as one: “I am by beloved’s, and his de-sire is for me” (Song 7:10). Be-cause he is love, he desires what is best for us. But his love does not stop there. The power of his love reaches beyond his desire for our happiness to the actual attainment of it: “In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins” (1 Jn 4:10). He has secured our happiness and lasting peace through the death of his Son. The only limitation to his power is our freedom. We can still refuse his love and the happiness he offers, but he never stops loving us. His love is forever, even for those in Hell whose anguish is the re-sult of God’s love impacting the hearts of those who have rejected him. Faith in God Believing in the one true God who is transcendent, al-mighty, gracious, merciful and loving has many conse-quences in our lives. Because of his almighty power and sovereignty, faith means we have to put him in the first place in our lives and serve him. Because of his truth, it means we have to walk in the light of truth, recognizing the beauty and fullness it brings to life. And lastly, be-cause of his mercy and love, it means we have to trust in his providence even during suffering and trials (Phil 4:4, 6-7).

(Used with permission by the Association of Catechetical Ministry)

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES

St. George’s: Sun., December 13th at 2:30pm

St. Thomas: Wed., December 16th at 7pm Pope St. Pius X: Thurs., December 17th at 7pm

† Be Receptive †

This article supports the discussion

within our Purposefully Catholic weekly

livestream. See page 7 for information about

our Special PC@CHURCH event this Tuesday following

the 6pm Mass!

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ECUMENICAL FOOD KITCHEN

Our turn to serve a “to go” lunch at First Pres-byterian Church in downtown Coeur

d’Alene is Thursday, December 17th. Sign up donate a food items via the home page of the parish website. Thank you for your generosity.

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HONDURAS HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF

Consider helping our brothers and sis-ters in Christ, by donating online via our parish website; or placing your check or cash in an envelope marked "Honduras" and dropping it in a collec-tion box or to the parish office during regular business hours. God bless you!

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December 6, 2020 2nd Sunday of Advent “Prepare the way of the Lord…” MARK 1:3 We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to invite others to live holy lives. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, puts us on the path to holiness and is an example for others to be holy, too. We are responsible not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well.

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Contributions

CHRISTMAS FLORAL DONATIONS IN MEMORY OR IN

HONOR OF LOVED ONES Forms must be returned by Monday, December 14th for names to appear in the Christmas bulletin. Download the form

on the parish website or via eMessenger, donate securely online, or stop by the parish office and we can help you!

THE LIFE & WRITINGS OF ST. PAUL: Fr. Patrick Hartin, who presides at Friday morning Mass at St. Joseph, Otis Orchards, has accepted the request to teach four sessions on St. Paul, after Mass at St. Joseph on Fridays, 9-10:30am on December 4, 11,18 and January 8. (Starting after December 4th is no prob-lem!). Classes will be held in St. Joseph Parish Hall, 4521 N. Arden Rd, Otis Orchards, WA - socially distanced, with masks required. Contact Teresa at St. Joseph for info: 509-389-5965 or [email protected].

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE December 20th-January 3rd bulletin:

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