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SUNDAY LITURGIES Parish Staff Pastoral Council Members Fr. Steve Zeigler, Priest SATURDAY 4pm at St. Paul’s SUNDAY 8:30 am at Holy 330-542-3466 Dave & Alvera Bell 330-727-0999 [email protected] SUNDAY 10:30am at St. Paul’s [email protected] Ed Cerezo, (Inside Out) Groundskeeper/Janitor HOLY DAY LITURGIES 724-712-4030 (Consult Bulletin) Rita Combis 330-953-1656 Rosalie D’Angelo, Director of Music LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH [email protected] 330-542-3100 EUCHARIST

Gloria Farrow, Sacristan WEDNESDAY 8am 330-542-3466 Becca Goterba 330-503-6366 [email protected] NO MASS OR LITURGY OF THE [email protected] WORD WITH EUCHARIST Bill McMahon, Deacon MONDAY OR FRIDAY 330-542-3466 Brian Kolenich 330-881-8693 [email protected] WEEKDAY MASSES [email protected] TUESDAY & THURSDAY 8am Bonnie Mealy, Business Manager 330-542-3466 CONFESSIONS Debbie Pryor 330-502-8064 [email protected] First Saturday of the Month 3-3:45pm or by appoint- ment by calling 330-542-3466 [email protected] Helen Parry, Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor 330-542-3466 Jan Ricciardi 330-509-3752 [email protected] St. Paul the Apostle Parish [email protected] 10143 Main Street-P.O. Box 515 Al Pompeo, Coordinator of Rel. Ed. 330-542-3466 New Middletown, OH 44442 [email protected] Parish Office: 330-542-3466 Dominic Russo 330-540-4653 Religious Ed. Center: 330-542-3824 Grant Williams, Website Manager [email protected] Parish Hall (Pirohy): 330-542-3525 330-398-5759 [email protected] FAX: 330-542-2448 Website: www.stpaulnewmiddletown.org Grant Williams 330-398-5759 JoAnn Yaskulka, Rel. Ed. Secretary 330-542-3466 Bulletin online: [email protected] [email protected] https://www.parishesonline.com/find/st-paul-the- apostle-church-44442 Wi-fi: spguest01

BAPTISM: Parents are asked to call the rectory to arrange for a Parish Ministry Opportunities Baptism meeting with the pastor. A date for the Baptism will be ar- ranged at your preparation meeting. RCIA/RCIC 50+ Group Respect Life MARRIAGE: Couples wishing to marry at the parish should Adult Faith Formation Rosary Ministry contact the parish office as soon as possible to reserve a date for the Altar Guild St. Vincent de Paul wedding and to schedule a time to meet with the pastor. Contact Altar Servers Marners should be made no less than six months before your intended date of Bereavement Sponsor Couples marriage. Prayer Group STCCC. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Individuals who will be having Church Environment Table of Plenty surgery or are suffering from a chronic illness should receive the Eucharistic Ministers Welcoming Committee Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the parish office for a time to Evangelization Women’s Study receive the sacrament. Garden Gifting Program VISITATION OF THE SICK: Visitation, prayer, and Commun- Homebound Visitation ion are offered to our homebound and/or sick on a regular basis. Hospitality Simply call the parish office. Knights of Columbus

HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you know of a parishioner who is Lectors in a hospital, please contact the parish office to inform us of an admis- Liturgy Committee Men’s Fellowship sion as no hospital is allowed to contact us. Be sure to specify the We encourage you to Mission Team location of the hospital. prayerfully consider join- Music Ministry JOINING ST. PAUL’S: Anyone who wishes may join St. Paul’s. We are Nursing Home Ministers ing one or more of our proud of our parish’s hospitality, warmth, and friendship. We invite you to Pastoral Council committees/ministries as become part of our parish family. Once you are comfortable among us, we invite you to join any of our parish organizations or programs. We encourage Pirohy a way of offering service each single adult in a family to be registered in his or her own name. If you Prayer Blanket to our parish and commu- must leave the parish, please let us know. In your journey, we wish you well Prison Outreach nity. and thank you for the time you did spent with us. PSR (Parish, School, Rel.)

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FROM DEACON BILL: MASS SCHEDULE +DENOTES DECEASED My family and I would like to wish each and every single one of you a very Merry Christmas! I hope this Christmas SATURDAY, December 26th weekend finds each of you joyful and safe. I cannot thank 4pm +Donald Himes the St. Paul family enough for all the wonderful support SUNDAY, December 27th and friendship you have given to me and my family. These 10:30am Members of St. Paul’s times are tough, but we are all children of God and we will +Sam D’Angelo all be ok. It seems like every new day brings a different set MONDAY, December 28th of challenges to us, and they all seem to be very unique. I No Liturgy of the Word With Eucharist am almost tired of asking the question "What's next??" However, the promise of Christmas lets us know that our TUESDAY, December 29th difficulties will be conquered by the love of God. That little No Services sleeping baby in the manger is waiting for each of us to WEDNESDAY, December 30th come forward, to visit Him, and to allow Him to come into No Liturgy of the Word With Eucharist our hearts and souls. We only have to trust! This year is quickly coming to an end, and there are still many road- THURSDAY, December 31st blocks and challenges left to face; but will we let despair No Services win out the day? Or will we rise up and fight for our Sav- ior, and for our lives!?!? God has given us this wonderful FRIDAY, January 1st, New Year’s gift of His Son, Jesus ! The promise of Christmas is 10am Members of St. Paul’s that Christ has come to lead us to our Heavenly Father and we must, now more than ever, open our hearts and run to- SATURDAY, January 2nd, 2021 wards Him! 4pm +Florence Luginbill-Birthday This weekend is "The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, SUNDAY, January 3rd, 2021 Mary, and Joseph, and this is the perfect time to hit reset on 10:30am Members of St. Paul’s our lives and take up after the Holy Family. The +Dee Farina reading this weekend talks about the patiently waiting man named . Simeon allowed the to work through him, so that when God sent the , Simeon January 3rd, 2021 would recognize him. Boy did he ever realize that this little baby, in his sight, was the promise of God to free all from The of the the power of evil! He knew this by hope and faith in God, Lord: the Almighty Father. We also see the faith of a woman named Anna, and she too was patiently waiting for the First Reading: promise of the Christ! Her faith had saved her and made 60:1-6 her prayers come true! Her first instinct upon seeing Baby The glory of the Lord shines upon you. Jesus was to give glory to God. We have so much to be grateful for these days, and even in these trying times we Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-31, 5-6 must always see the good that surrounds us. During this Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles Season of Christmas what are you thankful for, what is the are coheirs of the promise. true gift that you have received this Christmas? Let us chal- lenge ourselves to find a new hope in this Christmas Sea- Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 son, and let us journey together for His Christmas promise! We saw His star at its rising and have come everyone! Merry Christmas and Happy New to do Him homage. Year!

The Regularg Collection for Life is not ended, merely changed! December12th/13th:D $5,270.$5,2700. John Ziccardi experienced the mys-

Due to an earlyearly bulletinbullettin tery of death as a Catholic Christian deadline for the holidays,holidays , the Regularg C Collection for De- on December 4th. His Mass of Res- cember 19th/20thth/20th will bbe p printedr in the urrection was celebrated on December 17th. next bulletin. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!

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THE WEEK AHEAD: This bulletin is furnished to

MONDAY, December 28th our parish without charge as the advertisements that ap- Parish Offices Closed pear in it, completely defray TUESDAY, December 29th its cost. Please patronize the Parish Offices Closed sponsors located on the back 6pm Prayer Group in the Day Chapel pages of our bulletin. Thank WEDNESDAY, December 30th them for supporting our par- ish. This week’s advertiser is: Parish Offices Closed THURSDAY, December 31st DIVERSIFIED COMFORT Parish Offices Closed SERVICES, INC. FRIDAY, January 1st, 2021, New Year’s Day Parish Offices Closed 10am New Year’s Day Mass STCCC FOOD PANTRY NEWS: SATURDAY, January 2nd, 2021 SUNDAY, January 3rd, 2021 December RECOMMENDED FOOD PANTRY ITEMS 8pm AA in the Lower Hall ARE: Pancake Mix and Syrup. Please place your donations in the white baskets near the entrance doors to the parish hall. Thank you for helping those in need! Food distribution is

held at the Freedom Methodist on 170, the third Thursday of A CHRTISTMAS BLESSING: each month, 11am-1pm and 6-7pm. Heavenly Father, we celebrate the birth of Your Son, Jesus, remember- ing the words of the angels on the THE FLAG WILL FLY night of His birth. “Peace on earth to all of good this Monday, December 28th, in memory of Joe will.” Today, as never before, Almighty God, Ortenzio, this being the anni- we pray for Your loving peace. May peace be versary of his death. The the guiding force in the hearts of our world flag will also fly this leaders. May peace reign in every corner of the Wednesday, December 30th, globe and in the hearts of every man, woman, in memory of Carl Pechalk, this being the anniver- and child upon this earth. This Christmas and sary of his death. always, may we embrace your wonder gifts with courage and conviction. In so doing, we will also be embracing Your greatest gift to us, WEEKLY RESPECT Your Son, the Prince of Peace! AMEN LIFE QUOTE:

Faith, which sees the love of God revealed in inister’s Schedule, Jan. 2nd/3rd, 2021 (If you are unable to come when sched- the pierced heart of Jesus on the Cross, gives uled, please arrange for a replacement!) rise to love. Love is the light—and in the

4pm 10:30am end, the only light—that can always illumi- M Lector: F.May K.Datillo nate the world grown dim and give us the

Servers: Rolands J.McLemore courage needed to keep living and working.

Eucharistic: F.Cubellis B.D’Apolito ...To experience love and in this way to G.Roland T.Penwell cause the light of God to enter into the Hospitality: T.Franjko Barber family world—this is the invitation I would like to R.Ohlin extend.

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MUSIC DURING MASS FOR New Year’s Schedule: December 27th—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph New Year’s Eve: No Services and

New Year’s Morning Mass: 10am

Gathering song—Wake From Your Sleep Vs. 1. Wake from your sleep, a Savior is born. God’s New Year’s Hopes Instead of Resoluons: Holy Child gives light to this morn, all our darkness to dispel. Praise to our God whose glory we tell. I’m not really one for making New Year’s Resolutions be- cause, well, I suspect I wouldn’t be very good at it. By the end Vs. 2. Come from your fields as shepherds of old, wel- of January, a decision to give up chocolate or not ever utter a come the child whom prophets foretold. God has made judgmental comment or always remember friends’ birthdays the earth His home, Praise to our God, the Savior has would be toast. come. Instead of steel-clad, iron-bound New Year’s Resolutions, I’ve ………………………………………………………………… decided to give myself New Year’s Hopes. The difference? A hope is not something I can really accomplish on my own During offering of gifts— O Little Town of Bethlehem through intense self-discipline or stick-to-it-iveness. It’s Vs. 1. O little town of Bethlehem how still we see the something that the angels in heaven and all God’s minions lie. Above thy deep & dreamless sleep, the silent stars will have to help me accomplish. go by. Yet in thy darkness shineth the everlasting light. The hopes & fears of all the years are met in thee to- My hopes this year? night. 1) Peace Vs. 2. For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above, Oh, I wish and pray for a truckload of peace to descend on all while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of the places of the world that suffer from violence and intense wond’ring love. O morning stars together, proclaim the animosity. That doesn’t mean simply across the globe. Peace holy birth, and praises sing to God the King and peace can be needed closer to home. “Peace I leave with you,” Jesus said. “My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world to all on earth. gives.” (John 14:27) ------Read More: An Unexpected Answer to Prayer During Communion—What Child is This? Vs. 1. What Child is this, who, laid to rest on Mary’s lap 2) Understanding is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet It’s so easy to insist with all good intentions and much argu- while shepherds watch are keeping? mentation that “I am right.” I don’t really ask for that. Let me be wrong sometime and know it and accept it. More im- Refrain: This, this is Christ the king whom shepherds portant, let me understand those that I disagree with. Isn’t guard and angels sing; Haste, hate, to bring Him laud, that why Jesus asked us to love our enemies? the babe, the son of Mary. 3) Readiness Vs. 2. Why lies He in such estate where ox & ass are “Stay alert,” our Lord said to His disciples. Be on the lookout. feeding? Good Christians fear for sinners here, the si- Let me be ever alert to all those opportunities that are before lent Word is pleading. (to refrain) me to be a willing servant, a helpful hand, a listening ear, a calming presence. I suspect those opportunities are . ------May I not miss a one of them. We go forth with—Good Christian Friends Rejoice 4) Forgiveness Vs. 1. Good Christian Friends rejoice with heart & soul Seventy times seventy, as Jesus said. Obviously that means forgiving & voice; O give heed to what we say; Jesus Christ is the wrongs others have done me (and forgiving them more than once–it never seems to be over and done within an instant). But it born today! Ox and ass before him bow, and He is in also means forgiving myself for all the petty grievances I carry the manger now. Christ is born today, Christ is born about, to simply shake them off and be done with them. today!

Vs. 2. Good Christian Friends rejoice with heart & soul I don’t know if Jesus ever made New Year’s Resolutions. But & voice; Now you hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ I do know that He believed in the power of people to change. was born for this. He has opened heaven’s door and we He changed all those who came to Him asking for change, are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this, Christ asking to be healed, asking to becomes someone new. was born for this! What are your prayers for the New Year? May they all be an- swered, every one of them. 5

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FROM YOUR CRE… MASS OF ORDINATION: ……………………………………………… “Now, Master, You may let our servant go in peace, according to On November 17th, 2020, Francis Your word, for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You prepared in sight of all the people, a light for revelation to appointed Reverend J. Bonnar the the Gentiles, and glory for Your people Israel.” 6th Bishop of Youngstown. The Mass of ~:28 Ordination and Installation will take MERRY CHRISTMAS! Sunday marks day three of the place on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, at Christmas season. Remember, brothers and sisters, Christ- mas BEGINS on the 25th, it does not end on the 25th. 2pm. Due to limitations imposed by the Hopefully, baby Jesus’ JOY is still being celebrated for current pandemic, the number of invita- nine more days and His JOY is permanently celebrated in tions has been severely restricted. You your heart every day. are invited to watch the ceremony via This week’s Gospel has Simeon, a righteous and devout man, rejoicing at seeing the baby Jesus come into the Tem- live stream on our diocesan website at ple. He would not see death until he had seen the Christ doy.org/media/cathedral, live stream at of the Lord. He has NOW seen the Christ of the Lord! 2pm. Simeon’s joy is our joy. Simeon’s remarks that he can now pass away knowing that Jesus has arrived. Simeon can A rebroadcast on ETC-Ecumenical Tele- now go in peace. vision Channel is scheduled on Thurs- Our Christmas joy must allow us to “go in peace” because the has brought with Him our salvation. day, January 14th, 2021, at 12:30am, Nothing should be more important in our lives than real- 10:30am, 8pm and on Saturday, January izing that our salvation has been given to us with the ba- 16th, 2021, at 12:30am, 10:30am, and 8pm. by Jesus. With the baby Jesus’ light, faith, hope and love, are you “OK” to “pass away and go in peace” today?

May Christmas help you see Christ’s light and glory and help you allow you to go in peace, today, to be with our Lord.

LIVE YOUR FAITH 1. Did you see the “Christmas Star” this year? Cut your lunch sandwiches into the shapes of stars this week and have a conversation about the original Christmas star. 2. Research one of the following whose feast day is December 27th: St. Fabiola, St. , St. , St. Maximus, St. Nicarete or St. Theodore and Theophanes. https://www.catholic.org/saints/ fday/dec.php

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