Our Parish Bulletin for the Weekend of DECEMBER 13, 2020 THIRD OF (“Gaudete” Sunday)

From the Desk of Father Willie… Sarris Candies Fundraiser: With so much uncertainty of how we Just a reminder that you can continue to will be impacted in terms of coronavirus order on-line until Monday, December 21 in Pennsylvania in upcoming days at www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Be (especially at the time that this bulletin sure to enter our Group ID “10-3584” so is being prepared and printed), we can only say what our that will receive sales credit, and receive tentative Christmas schedule might be. So AT THIS FREE SHIPPING for every on-line order until TIME, our 2020 Christmas schedule MAY be: December 21 (There is no minimum purchase Thursday, December 24 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and required!). Please call 814.446.5759 for details or Friday, December 25 at 9:30 AM. PLEASE SEE NEXT more information. Place your on-line order soon to WEEKEND’S BULLETIN FOR VERIFICATION OF THIS allow your delivery to arrive in time for Christmas! TENTATIVE CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE. Thanks and

REJOICE during this 3rd Week of Advent! - Father Willie Traditional Wafers still Available

Children and Family Services Annual Christmas Appeal The traditional Christmas Eve Wafers Every year the second collection at all Christmas Masses also known as “oplatki” continue to be across the Diocese of Greensburg is held for those living available in the Nazareth Room here at Holy Family. within our own Diocese who are less fortunate. Your support and generosity on Christmas for this cause is If you or a loved one is not able to make greatly appreciated. it to the church before Christmas Eve to pick them up and you would like to The 2020 Holy Family Parish “Family” Christmas Tree share these wafers at your Christmas Eve dinner table, This year we are inviting parishioners to or if you would like to personally share wafers with donate an ornament for our “family tree” those not able to join you this year (due to COVID-19 or that we will have up for the entire holiday any other reason), please call Father Willie or Danielle season. Just leave your ornament in the in the Parish Office at 814.446.5759 and we can make collection box found in the back of the arrangements to get oplatki to you.

Church and we will use your contribution to help make this special tree even MORE special! White Socks for Tomorrows Hope of Coalport, PA We are currently collecting men’s white With Gratitude from Bethlehem Christian Families athletic socks to benefit Tomorrows Hope, a “The Bethlehem Christian Families mission would like to shelter for homeless male veterans of our express humble appreciation to all for welcoming us at area. Your generosity will brighten the Holy Family Parish last weekend (December 5-6). With Christmas of those who have sacrificed for others. You your kindness and through the great generosity of your can drop off socks in the Nazareth Room as indicated. parishioners, the sales of the olive wood carvings reached Thanks so much! a total amount of $2,595.00.” PLEASE NOTE: Just to clarify, we are indeed VERY “Thank you for your support in helping us and our grateful to our female veterans who have served our brothers and sisters in Christ with your compassion, nation in the armed forces. However, Tomorrows dignity, and respect - especially in these difficult times. Hope, is only able to temporarily house male veterans in May you enjoy God's many glorious blessings! May peace their facility, so that is why they have requested that be with you throughout 2021!” - Roni (Salsa) Banayot only men’s socks be donated at this time.

Rest in Peace We extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our parishioner, Genevieve Stercho who recently passed away. Additionally, we extend our thoughts and prayerful support to our parishioner, Carl Crusan, whose grandson, Anthony Banks, passed away recently. May they, and all of our departed, rest in God’s loving embrace.

TELLERS: Monday, December 13: Mike Sank - Anyone who may be interested in our Money Counting Ministry, please contact Father Willie. Thanks so much! VERY IMPORTANT: Compliance Required BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE All parishioners and friends of our parish age 18 and Haiden Long, Margie Cassidy, Susan Garaventa. Jonathan over who currently or plan to volunteer in any ministry Long, Felicity Regan, Roberta Botteicher, Carol Glusko, or service capacity must be compliant with PA State Law and Diocesan Policies to do so. PLEASE contact me or Evan Orr, Lauren Ozog. George Marino, Frank Berezansky, Danielle Cribbs to help you with this process. If you have Michael Botteicher, Earl, Brendlinger, Donevin Graham. not worked on getting your clearances updated, you must be in touch with us in person or by phone at May God abundantly bless these and all who celebrate the 814.446.5759 ASAP. This is NECESSARY if you want to precious gift of life. Rejoice in the Lord! continue to volunteer. It is not difficult. Hearts and Homes for Advent and MASS SCHEDULE

Be sure to stop by and check out our Preparing Hearts Saturday, Dec. 12 - Third Sunday of Advent and Homes display in the Nazareth Room. We have “Gaudete” Sunday NEW items that have just arrived this past week! 3:00 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the STEWARDSHIP REPORT safety of all. *IF IT IS POSSIBLE, due to COVID-19 Deposit on December 7, 2020 sanitization guidelines, please remain standing (until Regular Offertory Collection ...... $ 3,309.00 further notice) during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Candles…………….…………………………….….……$ 30.00 Children’s……………………… ...…………………….$ 18.00 Mass of Anticipation 4:00 PM +Catherine Marabito - Husband, Paul Young Adults……………………………………….….$ 107.00 Loose …………………………………………...…… ....$ 105.00 Sunday, Dec. 13 Thus begins “The Week of Grace” Faith Formation Resources……….…………….$ 43.00 9:30 AM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family)

Christmas Flowers…………………………….……..$ 389.00 Monday, Dec. 14 - St. John of the Cross - +1591 Christmas Offering…………………………………..$ 180.00 …………………………..$ 80.00 4:30 PM +Bernice Zamba - M/M B. Papinchak of Mary……………………………………$ 10.00 5:30 - 6:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation*

Accent……………………………………………………..$ 12.75 Tuesday, Dec. 15 Total Parish Collection…….…..……….…….…..$ 4,283.75 12:00 NN +William Antonio - Antonio Family Dependent Children……..$ 105.00 12:30 - 1:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation* We ask that you consider using the offertory envelopes Wednesday, Dec. 16 received in the mail. The Diocese of Greensburg This week, due to recommends that offerings be made, if possible, by (No Weekday Mass scheduled today) COVID - 19, our check. Thanks so much! Thursday, Dec. 17 sacramental schedule may be 4:30 PM +Jim Kovalcik - Josephine Vadas OUR PARISH PRAYER CHAIN subject to change. 5:30 - 6:30 PM Sacrament of Reconcilia- Carmella Ansell, Robert and Roberta Botteicher, Frank tion* Please feel free to Fratrich, Jim Trusz, Barb Hudnall, Mary Verba, Margie Friday, Dec. 18 call our Parish Cassidy, Lena Heming, Frances Moore, Donna Kovalcik, Office to verify Sophie Kuzminsky, Valeria Jones, Joanne and Heather 12:00 NN +Rose, Louis, and dates and times. Boske, David Lichvar, Vince Strugala, Janet Troyan, Dale Michael Garaventa Keller, Fuzz and Liz Fatula, Leanne and Jim Wascak, Mary - Tony & Susan Garaventa Griffith, Dave Griffith, MaryLou McGeary, MaryAnn 12:30 - 1:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation*

Ofman, Barb Machak, Joan Mack, Gerry Page, Carol Sat., Dec. 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Hohman, Jim Yaworski, Roger Gates, Leo Altimus, John 3:00 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation* Catanese, Randy Rensko, Jr., Inez Rager, Louise Cengia, Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the Tammy Bartlett, Ruth Moore, Billy Cornetto, Barbara safety of all. Gavin, Eric Moran, Danny Auld, Shirley Bates, Alicia Mass of Anticipation Wallace, Patti Tamm, Margie Henry, Mickey Swartz. 4:00 PM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family Parish) Please keep our parish loved ones in your prayers. If you have a prayer request, please call the Parish Office at Sunday, Dec. 20 814.446.5759 and add their name to our prayer list. 9:30 AM +Mark Jones - Wife & Children