Stewardship of Treasure

Week of: December 9, 2012

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Kevin OBrien Sr. Mary Frances Barnes, DC Peg Bisnett - Faith Formation PASTORAL COUNCIL 11-12 Fr. Kevin OBrien Jeff Buckingham (Trustee) Peg Bisnett Paul Dalton Jamie Sovie Lawrence Mathews Chris Puleo Nancy Rowledge Marlene Watson Curt Hammond (Trustee) YOUTH MEMBERS 11-12 Ryan Mathews Jackie Sovie FINANCE COUNCIL 11-12 Mike Backus Jeff Buckingham (Trustee) Curt Hammond (Trustee) Val Mathews Jane Perkins Parish Office Workers Lois Paquin Marlene Watson Maintenance K of C members Curt Hammond Youth Coordinator Christine Hammond OUTREACH GROUP Cathy Amell (President) Bereavement Chair: Marlene Watson Lasagna Dinner Linda Backus And parishioners LITURGY Music: Lynn Brouillette Theresa Kroeger Susan Saborin Environment: Cathy Amell Theresa Kroeger Euch. Ministers to Sick & Homebound Pat Ball Carolyn Duffy Joan Hyde Becky OBrian Louise Sanderson Marlene Watson COUNTERS Bud Grant/Mary Yolton Lois Paquin/Torey Sovie Sal Puleo/Lawrence Mathews BOOKKEEPER Gidget Kimble

SS. PHILIP & JAMES PARISH

P.O. Box 175, Lisbon, New York 13658 393Phone ( 315) 393-3796

Plate Envelopes Total Offertory Various Collections Expenses this Week

29.00

$ 1442.00 $ 1471.00 $ $ 448.00 513.06

Ssp&j@centralny.twcbc.com
Pastor: F Kevin OBrien r.

Pastoral Associate -Sr. Mary F Barnes, DC rances

December 16, 2012 Third Sunday in Advent

SUN. December 23 COMM.: LECTOR: E. MIN.: Nancy Chris P Marlene/Joan/Louise

Mass Intentions
SUN 9 AM SUN 9 AM December 16 Kenneth Maziarz by Sal & Chris Puleo December 23 Lawrence Watson by Marlene Watson

COUNTER(S): Bud and Mary

Scripture Readings This weeks readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 Next weeks readings: Micah 5:1-4a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Third Sunday of Advent As we prepare to welcome the Lord we learn the virtue of patient, prayerful waiting Nothing worthwhile in life is sudden. We wait for life to reveal its meaning, year by year, experience by experience. How patient have I been? How prayerful have I been? How hopeful am I? Jesus comes to hearts patient with HOPE. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.

MISSION STATEMENT Our family of faith here at SS. Philip and James Parish will continue to strive and to work together to promote the "Good News of Jesus Christ". As a community, we will strengthen our faith and our kinship by devoting our lives to living the Word so that our children can continue our journey.

MUSIC FOR MASS

LongENT.: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus # 40 OFF: Come, Lord Jesus # 76 Holy # 915 COMMUNION: COMMUNION Maranatha # 72 RECESS: City Of God # 375

PARISH HAPPENINGS, ETC.

Advent/Christmas Schedule 2012 December 15-23 -Parish Nativity display at Lights on the River December 21- Lights on the River-Live Nativity, Caroling, help at booth December 24 -4:00 pm, Ss Philip & James Mass with Childrens procession to the crib 6:00 pm, Mass at St. Raphaels 8:00 pm, Mass at St. Raphaels December 25- 10:30 am, St. Raphaels, Christmas Day Mass December29/30 Saturday/Sunday Masses for the Feast of the Holy Family December 31- 5:30 pm Ss Philip and James Mass January 1 10:30 am St. Raphaels Mass for Peace in honor of Mary, Mother of God Is YouCat for You? Pope Benedict invites Catholics to rediscover the truths of the faith through developing a familiarity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church during the Year of Faith. For many, the YouCat! is the best way to study what the Church teaches. It is in question/answer format and easy to read and understand. Get a copy for yourself and your family.

Second Collection Emergency Needs Collection

Bishop LaValley asked that each parish make a contribution toward the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you would like to contribute, please place your donation in the second collection next week. You may also contribute at any time if you place your donation in an envelope marked Hurricane Relief. Money collected in the Diocese will be distributed through Catholic Charities agencies in those areas. Thanks! Christmas Collection for Priest Retirement The Diocese of Ogdensburgs Retirement Plan for Priests has long been supported by parish contributions from its annual Christmas Collection. Beginning in 2011, 100% of the Christmas Collection is contributed for support of the Plan. Currently 36 retired priests, and 10 active priests age 70 or older, are expected to receive pension benefits of $724,510 in 2012-13. Also 95% of the cost of health insurance premiums for retired priests is paid by the Plan. Your generous contribution not only supports current retirees but will also help provide for the retirement needs of priests who will retire in the future. Say thank you to your pastor and all priests of the diocese through a generous contribution to our Christmas Collection.
Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel

Lights on the River

we will again be having a display at Lights on the River from Dec. 15 23. Thanks again to all who have given their time and talent for this wonderful Nativity display and Keep Christ in Christmas light boxes. On December 21 our parish will be doing the live Nativity scene down at the pavilion for Lights on the River. We will also be caroling and hosting the entrance gate that night. There are sign-up sheets in the back of church. There is plenty of room for both young and not-so-young to be involved. Last year was a lot of fun, so come and take part! Any questions, please ask Chris Puleo or Mike Backus. TV and Online Mass for the Homebound Is someone you love unable to get to church? My Sunday Mass will bring spiritual comfort and joy during this holy time of Advent and Christmas. For the Sunday time and channel guide, or to watch Christmas Mass online. Please visit www.MySundayMass.org. Please Note:For those who can get to church, the TV/online liturgy will not meet the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation. Thank you for spreading the word about Mass for the homebound!