THE PERRY COUNTY CONSORTIUM OF CATHOLIC PARISHES

MASS INTENTIONSSaturday, December 26th +Feast of the Holy Family 4:00 p.m. St. Bernard Mass for Larry McDonald from the Thompsons 6:00 p.m. St. Rose Mass for William “Bill” Fiore from Joe & Roberta McGreevySunday, December 27th+Feast of the Holy Family 7:30 a.m. St. Rose Mass for Eli and Mary Studer from the Family 9:00 a.m. Church of the Atonement Mass for Patrick Hannum from Tim & Kathleen Danielson 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick Mass for Leon Blosser from John & Mary Eleanor Schmelzer 10:30 a.m. St. Rose Mass for Robert Stalter from the Stalter Family Monday, December 28th+The Holy Innocents 8:00a.m. Mass for Terry Rugg from Jimbo & Nancy RussellTuesday, December 29th +St. Thomas Becket 8:00 a.m. Mass for Butch Epifano from Tim & Kathleen Danielson Wednesday, December 30th +Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity 8:00 a.m. Mass for Wm & Dolores Fiore from The Family 9:00 a.m. Mass at Fairview Assisted LivingThursday, December 31st +St. Sylvester 8:00 a.m. Mass for Sylvester Gordon from the Redfern Family 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary for Emma Printz from Mike & Jane Halaiko & FamilyFriday, January 1st+Feast of Mary, the Mother of God 9:00 a.m. (Note time) Mass for William & Dolores Fiore from the Family Adoration until 3:00 p.m.Saturday, January 2nd +Feast of the Epiphany 4:00 p.m. St. Bernard Mass for Paul Weiner from Joylyn Dodson 6:00 p.m. St. Rose Mass for Wm “Bill” Fiore from Joe and Roberta McGreevy Sunday, January 3rd +Feast of the Epiphany 7:30 a.m. St. Rose Mass for Goldie Talbot from the Family 9:00 a.m. Church of the Atonement Mass for Patrick Hannum from Tim & Kathleen Danielson 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick Mass for Darren Finck from Mom & Dad 10:30 a.m. St. Rose Mass for William “Bill Fiore from Rose, Nick, Joe & Trish Pacino

POPE FRANCIS:Our gaze on the Holy Family lets us...be drawn into the simplicity of the life in Nazareth...It is an example that does our families great good, helping them increasingly to become communities of love and reconciliation, in which tenderness, mutual help, and mutual forgiveness is experienced...I would also like to encourage families to become aware of the importance they have in the Church, and in society. The proclamation of the Gospel, in fact, first passes through the family to reach the various spheres of daily life.

PRAYER FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY – Lord Jesus, You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees You sees Him. Show us Your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the works that You spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!”You are the invisible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests His power above all by forgiveness and mercy: Let the Church be Your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that Your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send Your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and Your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.We ask this of You Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; Tou live and reign with the Father and the Hold Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

THIS WEEK IN THE CONSORTIUMSpecial Holy Family CelebrationsThis weekend is the Feast of the Holy FamilyIn addition to our normal Mass celebrations, we have three opportunities to honor the Holy Family in our parishes. Each year, the Knights of Columbus forms a devotional icon and makes full-size copies available throughout the church. The Holy Family Icon will be at St. Bernard, Saturday, January 2nd; Church of the Atonement, Sunday, January 3rd, and St. Rose, Tuesday, January 5th. Sunday, December 27th NO CCD – St Rose in the School NO CCD – Church of the Atonement NO CCD – St PatrickTuesday, December 29th Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:00-5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 30th 5:15 p.m. Holy HourThursday, December 31st 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of Mary, The Mother of God

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY DECEMBER 27, 2015

AROUND THE DIOCESE AND THE WORLD: Wishing you a Christmas Season filled with more joy and less stress...more fun and less stuff...more love and less waste! From Perry County Waste Reduction & Recycling...Remember to Waste Less and Recycle PROPERLY during the Christmas Season...and always! Try to consider “Alternative Gift” giving if you can. Focus on meaning over materials – ideas include charitable donations, gently used secondhand items, help for a community project, handmade items and more! Alternative Gifts are a fun and inspiring way to celebrate the spirit of giving as it was meant to be!THE DOOR OF MERCY: Crossing the Threshold – An evening of Reflection for the Holy Year of Mercy. Stephen J. Binz, Biblical scholar, will offer a way through the door of this Jubilee Year, a path for receiving all the graces that God wants to bestow upon us during this Holy Year. He will reflect with us on God’s Mercy in the Scriptures and the desire of Jesus for a transformation of our hearts. Thursday, January 7, 2016, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Activities Center. Make it a date night! Call Loretta at 614-882-2109 for childcare. At St. Paul Church, 313 N. Sate Street, Westerville. Bring a Friend – All Are Welcome!

LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS:Church of the Atonement: January 3, 2016LECTOR: Tim Danielson EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Norma Spencer/Jean Printz/ Molly Hughes SERVERS: Jim Orecchio/Joey Perani/Trevor CoxUSHERS: Tim Danielson/John RodgersSt. Bernard: January 2, 2016LECTOR: Ben Altier SERVERS: Shainna Greenich/Trey Hettich/Jace AgriestiEUCHARIST: Jack/Betty Fuchs/Rodger Waldie SACRISTAN: Cindy DewSt. Patrick: January 3, 2016GREETERS: Dan/Carolyn FinckLECTORS: Adam Finck/Jeremiah Boyden EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Susan Hooper/John Kunkler/ Jennifer Boyden/Alan Hooper/Ed Finck SERVERS: Alaina/Myah Boyden/Jimmy Finck/ Jesse Kunkler/Ethan FondaleUSHERS: Matt/Tim Paxton/Bill Gilligan/Mike SteinmausGIFTS: Art/Tracey Rose & Family

OFFERTORY INFORMATION:None Available for Church of the Atonement, St. Bernard and St. Patrick, due to early Printing date.St. Rose ChurchDecember 12-13, 2015Offertory $3,242.00Immaculate Conception $ 35.00School Support $ 45.00Fuel $ 232.00Candles $ 7.00Online Givers $ 505.00Flowers $ 40.00Total $4,106.00130 EnvelopesFlower RemembranceIn Memory of: From:Jeff Stenson Mr./Mrs. Tim Stenson

Friday, January 1stFeast of Mary, the Mother of GodNew Year’s Day 9:00 a.m. Mass – St. RoseEucharistic Adoration – New Year’s DayJanuary 1st is a First Friday and Eucharistic Adoration is planned following the 9:00 a.m. Solemnity Mass. This is also an opportunity to consecrate the New Year to the Lord by Adoring Him in the Holy Eucharist.Saturday, January 2nd 8:00 a.m. Women Meet – K of C Hall 4:00 p.m. St. Bernard – Holy Family Icon will be present and the Holy Family Litany will be part of the 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:15 p.m. Confessions – St. Rose until all are heard 6:00 p.m. St Rose Sunday, January 3rdFeast of the Epiphany 9:00 a.m. Mass – Church of the AtonementHoly Family Icon will be present: The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Holy Family meditations will be said after the 9:00 a.m. Mass NO CCD – St. Rose in the School NO CCD – Church of the Atonement NO CCD – St. PatrickMonday, January 4thSchool ResumesTuesday, January 5th 7:00 p.m. St. Rose – Holy Family Icon will be present. There will be a Prayer Service with Holy Family meditations.Thursday, January 7th 7:00 p.m. RCIA Topic: Baptism and Confirmation

COMING EVENTS:Sunday, January 10th Pancake Breakfast – St. Patrick Hall K of C Breakfast – Proceeds go to the Right to Life Trip

SCHOOL NEWS, FROM:MR. MEDAUGH, PRINCIPAL:St. Rose School website (www.stroselimaschool.org)

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES:At New Lexington High School: Bailey Davisson, Alexis Pierce, and Lauren Skillman...At Fisher Catholic: Bailey Conrad...Congratulations!

Since we are in the winter season now, be sure to listen to local radio stations and watch the local TV stations for school closures.

PARISH NEWS:DEATH: Our love, prayers, and sympathy to the family and friends of Betty Stover...May she rest in the arms of our risen Savior!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!MAY GOD BLESS YOU

WITH HIS LOVE!!!CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

THE CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENTIn Memory of: From:Emily Agin & Katie and George Smith Lori Ruff & FamilyBob Altier Mary AltierJohn Altier Ernie, Molly & Ashton HughesJohn Altier Susan AltierJohn & Mary Altier & Family Leo AltierJohnny & Donald Altier Leo AltierTony & Brent Altier Leo AltierDorothy Boersma Doug & Sue CarderAlbert & Margaret Brown Lori Ruff & FamilyRaymond Carder Doug & Sue CarderCorbett & Wayne Family Patty & Shirley MusickBob Cozad & Barb Hahn Louella CozadCrowley Family Larry & Wilma CrowleyDon & Eileen Danielson Tim & Kathleen DanielsonJimmy Dickerson Ava & Grayson HoukJimmy Dickerson Erica & Scott HoukJImmy Dickerson Dad & MomNadi Elsibai Doug & Sue CarderThe David & Esselstein Family Marjorie EsselsteinWilliam Garey Greg & Tammy Cook & FamilyJohn & Mary Ellen Giles The Hannum FamilyRay Giles, Hazel Stoyanoff, Bernice Hayman, Lois Grube The Hannum FamilyGoebel Family Pat & Dorothy GoebelGorius Family, Toth Family & McIntyre Family Bob & Cindy GoriusCarl Grizzard, Florence Grizzard, Anniric, Abdelia, Ricardo & Maria Pasco, & Lord Stephen Pasco Vasquez Bill & Mimi Grizzard

John Guinsler The Marolt FamilyPeggy Boersma Hadley Doug & Sue CarderBob & Geraldine Hammond & Virgil and Virginia Carr Patti Hammond & FamilyQuinten & Florence Hannum & Shela Hannum The Hannum FamilyPatrick Hannum The Hannum FamilyShela Hannum The Hannum FamilyMarion R. Hanson Mike & Khristine HansonHarbaugh Family John & Diane RodgersIrene Harbaugh & Dorothy Kent Harriett DensmoreOather & Matilda Hayes John Hayes & FamilyToni Hayes John Hayes & FamilyHarold & Betty Levering Greg & Tammy Cook & FamilyHarold & Betty Levering Molly CookLouella Marolt The Marolt FamilyJoe & Cecilia Orecchio The Orecchio FamilyJoseph & Amelia Perani Jodi & Holly Perani & FamilyRodgers Family John & Diane RodgersWilliam & Dolores Riffle, Mary Bauer Wyatt & June TaylorRodgers Family John & Diane RodgersRose Ann & Russell Smith Carol & Jim SmithRose, Frank & Bernard Sweeney Louella CozadTanner Family Larry & Wilma CrowleyAlbert & Ann Turk Carol & Jim SmithWeiner Family Pat & Dorothy GoebelEarl & Ruth Ann White Melissa & Shaun Smith & FamilyCecil & Sue Wilson & Family Dona Sue WilsonJoe Wilson Dona Sue WilsonHerb Woody Doug & Sue CarderMarilyn Woody Doug & Sue Carder

SAINT OF BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX In Memory of: From:Richard Hammond, Evelyn Altier Mr./Mrs. Benjamin AltierJohn & Virginia Browning, Jack & Lucille Summers Mr./Mrs. Russell BrowningSusie, Elmer, Tom, David,Brian Kader, Geneva James Ellen KaderMitch Pompey, Mary & Dale Swyers Elizabeth PompeyJack & Lucille Summers Claude & Nancy Summers, Jack & Pam Summers, Chris, Kelly & Lily SummersJohn & Marie Trovato Mr./Mrs. John K. TrovatoEloise & Cecil Woods and The Theisen Family Jo Ellen Woods

ST. PATRICK OF IRELAND CHURCHIn Memory of: From:William & Margery Barnett, Barbara Clark Mr./Mrs. John BarnettLeon Blosser, and the Deceased Members of the Gilligan Family Martha BlosserEileen Clark Harry ClarkEmmett & Florence Clark, Mary Ellen Schmeltzer, Dorothy Kunkler, Manaleta Clark The Family Mr./Mrs. Tony Davis Mr./Mrs. Andrew FinckBob Finck, Bud & Ruth Boley, Jim & Elizabeth Finck Mr./Mrs. John FinckCurt Finck, Caleb Miller, Lloyd Crook, Jim & Elizabeth Finck Mr./Mrs. Jim FinckCarl & Lewella Fondale John FondaleMatthew David Hicks, Cassidy Householder, Jarrod Kunkler Mr./Mrs. David Hicks

Bob & Rosalie Hooper, Lee & Carrie Hooper, Paul & Ruth Hamrick, Ambrose & Marie Kunkler, Jim & Elizabeth Finck Mr./Mrs. Steven HooperBill & Katy Howerth Mr./Mrs. Paul ClarkAmbrose & Marie Kunkler, Jim & Elizabeth Finck, Mary Ann, Alfred & Bill Harold & Judy Kunkler John KunklerThe Deceased Members of The Kunkler and Schmelzer Families Mr./Mrs. MichaelKunkler Harold/Judy KunklerMr. & Mrs. L. Edgar Metzger and Kathy Gordon and Shiela Sagan Mr./Mrs. Edgar W. MetzgerCarl, Mary, Nancy Carney, Alice Starling, Emma Printz, Thelma Watson, Danny Steen Don & Rita Nace & Family, Mr./Mrs. Donald PaxtonBetty Pierce Glen PierceMary and 0 Herman Starrett Mr./Mrs. Tom Kunkler,Betty Strode Mr./Mrs. Michael KlinglerRobert Sullivan The FamilyBernard (Pat) Sweeney, Rose & Frank Sweeney Cathy Sweeney, Mr./ Mrs. George WaydoPaul & Betty Penrod, Irene Lucas The Fondale Family

ST. ROSE OF LIMAIn Memory of: From:Bernie Stenson, Agriesti & Winegardner Families Sandra AgriestiJulie & Dwight Bowen, Sr. Marg BowenBarbara Williams Brenda CarneyMichelle Conrad Mr./Mrs. Geo ConradNeil & Emma McLean, Helen Reynolds The McLean FamilyJulie Dodd Mr./Mrs. Robert Dodd

Anthony Epifano, Mr./Mrs. Samuel Guarino Rosaline Epifano and FamilyJoseph L. Euman & Family,Deborah K. Euman & Family Jeffrey EumanMonica Metzger Wilma FinckJack & Helen Fuchs, Mr./Mrs. John Fuchs, Mr./Mrs. Peter Euman Donald & Charles FuchsJohn R. Sanders, Ruth Carter, John Sanders, Austin Garey Mr./Mrs. Raymond GareyThe Halaiko Family, The Pickrell Family Mr./Mrs J. Michael HalaikoWilliam & Lena Hankinson FamilyJoann Hankinson Family, Paul HopeThe Deceased Members of the Hooper & Strohl Families Mr./Mrs. James HooperRobert McLean Family, Herb Kitchen Mr./Mrs. Ronald Kitchen, Harold McCordButch & Julia Lollo Children, grandchildren & great-grandchildrenEdmund Kinsel,Sr., Hugh & Margaret Kinsel, Alice Lewis Mr./Mrs. Ned MathenyKate & John Nash FamilyPaul & Katie Longstreth FamilyJames D. O’Hare & Kathleen O’Hare Mr./Mrs. Timothy J. O’HareRalph Rose, Ruth Ann RoseRodney, Betty Fisher, Ed & Danny Fisher, Pat Sweeney Bob Tittel, Bob & Marilyn Noll The Fisher Family

Ralph E. Rose Ruth Ann RoseDonald Altier, Paul Rambo Sally RamboHarold & Margaret Saffell, Thomas & Eva Hillis Mr./Mrs. Larry SaffellBob Summers David & Ethel EvansJacob Siemer, Dew-Siemer Family Mr./Mrs. Robert Siemer & FamilyAll of my Deceased Family & Friends Imelda SmeltzerJena Lynn Snider Mr./Mrs. Wm. SniderWilbur R. Hammond Family Bea SouthwickSylvester Gordon, Mary Ruth Finck Gordon, Ellen Gordon Gentry, Harold Shriner, Sr. Bryan Russell Middaugh Murle & Martha ShrinerMike Snider Ron Strohl Mr./Mrs. Roger StrohlRobert “Bob” Stalter Ruth Ann StalterT.J. Tracey, Thelma Tracey Mr./Mrs. David TraceyZyler Strohl, All Deceased Members of the Charles Harris Family and Ethel Tracey Family Cici Tracey Harley WeidnerPaul & Grace Wright Kevin, Leasa, Justin, Jacob WaltersDonald “Gene” Wollenberg FamilyAshton Elaine Cannon Patrick Wollenberg FamilyDick Jenner, Art Wycinski Jeff, Patty, Nate, & Brett WycinskiJackie Ellis Jim & Lisa TheisenPatrick Stenson, Silvana Stenson, Steve Stenson, Jimmy Stenson Mr./Mrs. Timothy Stenson

Flower Donations made to St. Rose SchoolFor St. Rose of Lima ChurchIn Memory Of:Jacob SiemerSandy FinleyLarry RemmertRaymond & Harriett BoydenRay HardinRalph CoffmanGuy & Angie MissimiPete & Victoria DePintoChris WilsonAl KunklerTom HubbleThe Wahl & McCabe FamiliesFaye & Ben McCabePauline & Jr. MasseyJoseph & Elizabeth FabinySue & Bill WahlRuth & Bud BoleyButch & Julia LolloEmma PrintzNancy HassonHarold ReichleyShane HillisWilliam L. Finck, Sr.Art Wycinski, Sr.Terry RuggRobert SullivanRobert CarneyMargaret SaffellTom MartindaleRobert LoveDarrell & Judy PotterMary Lou JonesFred & Julia WeinerThe Reed FamilyThe Weiner FamilyThe Anderson FamilyWilbur & Marie BarringerLouis, Eileen & Terri Hatem

Flower Donations made to St. Rose SchoolFor St. Bernard Church Joe Gerlica Jeff Gaddis Carl & Lucy Dew

Flower Donations made to St. Rose SchoolFor The Church of the Atonement The Orecchio Family

Glory to God in the highest andOn Earth Peace to those on whom His

Favor rests!