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THIS WeeK AT THE MADELEIne Furthering the Reign of God, Where All Are Welcome • November 28-29, 2020 First Sunday of God’s Love Released Advent “Be watchful! Be alert!” are the Advent 2020 at The Madeleine first words greeting us as we begin a new church year. Advent is our yearly reminder that, immersed in the present as we neces- Advent Reflection, Prayer Reconciliation sarily are, we always stand on the edge of and Music Service Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 pm (face-to-face) the future, secure that Jesus’ words will Tuesdays, December 1 & 15 Also available by appointment. NOTE: not pass away but will help us journey into a new and hopeful transformation. 6:30 pm – Due to COVID-19 concerns, we will not † IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM How is Jesus calling you to be watchful A 30-minute contemplative service focused be holding a Communal Reconciliation and alert this Advent season? on the weekly themes and Sunday scripture Service this year. Today in our churches and homes, readings from our parish’s Reflection Book. Madeleine School Join us in preparing our hearts for Christ- we light the first candle on the Advent mas and the precious gift of Jesus among us. Virtual Christmas Sing-a-Long wreath: a small flame is struck on an ev- Thursday, December 17 ergreen circle, a simple ritual and symbol Feast of the Immaculate – of the first flicker of hope in the One who † 6:30 pm LIVESTREAM ONLY Conception Join some of The Madeleine School is the Light of the World and who will Tuesday, December 8 faculty and staff for a livestream sing-a- lead us through every darkness toward eternal life. – long as we celebrate the season. Sing-a- † 5:30 pm IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM Commemorating Mary’s preservation long with some Advent and Christmas favorites as we prepare to welcome the from sin and the grace she received from Pray for our the first moment of her existence, we join birth of Jesus! Faithfully Departed on this feast day to celebrate her ongoing Sleep in Heavenly Peace intervention for us and the grace given to Maria Gascon Mathew Vranizan her from God, shared through all time Bedding Drive David Briggs Maxine Lucille Gray and circumstance. Through Christmas Catherine Griffin Genny Nelson Bring new twin (not XL) bedding (sheets, The Madeleine Gift Tree pillows, blankets, and comforters) in origi- Return Gifts Sunday, December 13 nal packaging for local children in need Prayer requests Tags available beginning November 28. of a simple bed to sleep in. Drop in the For those who are ill, or in need of our prayers Grab a tag (or two) from our lighted out- blue barrel in the Church or bring to the Terry McGraw Mike Munson door tree in the Parish Hall turnaround. Rectory. More information on page 2. Harry MacArthur Lee Toth Bring your wrapped item with affixed Bob Glavan Charlie Phipps tag to the Rectory by December 13. This Advent Devotional Book Larry Mason Russ Clark year’s beneficiaries are the Children of Our Advent book is filled God’s Love Incarcerated Parents Program at North- with reflections from folks Released west Family Services. More information in The Madeleine commu- available on page 3. nity. Get your copy at Masses Worship & Prayer this weekend, or down- 12/01, Tues.. Michael McCary † Advent load your digital copy at 2020 www.themadeleine.edu/advent 12/02, Weds. ������������������������������������Elsie Morrill † 12/03, Thurs. �������������������������������� Helma Squier † IN-PERSON ALL in-person Masses and events require pre-registration at www.themadeleine.edu/mass 12/04, Fri. .Sylvester Ripp † 12/05, Sat. �������������������������������������Miriam Perez † LIVESTREAM Livestream events available on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/themadeleineparish 12/06, Sun. ���������������������������������������� Eileen Lopez † 3123 NE 24TH AVE., PORTLanD, OR 97212 † 503-281-5777 † THEMADELEIne.EDU † BULLETIN@THEMADELEIne.EDU Calendar PARISH LIFE Homebound Ministry This Week During this very unusual time with distanced and protected protocol until it COVID-19, we have not been able to pro- is safe to come together once again. If a Sunday, November 29 vide the Holy Eucharist and/or home visits parishioner desires Anointing of the Sick, 10:00 am: Mass—Church to our parish homebound. If you are in Confession or the Eucharist, contact the IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM need of this ministry or know of a parish- parish office and Father Mike will be noti- Monday, November 30 ioner who is in need, please let us know. fied. Please call the parish office for more Arrangements will be made for a phone information at 503-281-5777 or email to ▸ Book Fair call, note or other support in a socially homebound@themadeleine.edu Tuesday, December 1 ▸ Book Fair Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bedding 10:00 am: Adoration—Church 6:30 pm: Advent Prayer/Music Service—Church drive—bring your donations in! IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM The Madeleine community al- assembling and delivering top- ways recognizes a good cause when notch bunk beds to children and 7:30 pm: Knights of Columbus—Zoom they see one, and has supported families in need. Wednesday, December 2 Sleep in Heavenly Peace from day Through Christmas, Sleep in Book Fair one! In Portland and across the Heavenly Peace is accepting bed- ▸ US, too many boys and girls go without ding donations at The Madeleine. Please 2:00 pm: School Packet pick-up a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. look for the blue bins located in the ves- 6:30 pm: Pastoral Council—Zoom These children end up sleeping on couch- tibule. All donated bedding of new twin 7:00 pm: Safety and Security—Zoom es, blankets, and even floors. This can sheet sets (no extra long please), pillows, affect their happiness and health. That’s and blankets or comforters must be new Thursday, December 3 where SHP comes in. We’re a group and still in the original packaging. Thank ▸ Book Fair of volunteers dedicated to building, you Madeleine for the continued support. 2:00 pm: School Mass—Church IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM Friday, December 4 The Kyrie in Advent—time to repent? good time to sing the Kyrie as ▸ School Dismissal 11:30 am: The History of the Kyrie Music Notes End of Trimester, Teacher Meetings The Kyrie has an inter- it sets apart this season from esting past. First of all, the Ordinary Time. Although Saturday, December 5 words “Kyrie Eleison” are this season is sometimes called 5:00 pm: Mass— IN-PERSON ONLY Greek – not Latin. In fact, “Little Lent,” when we sing Sunday, December 6 the Kyrie is the one Greek the Kyrie during Advent we survival in the Latin Mass. focus on God’s mercy rather 9:00 am: RCIA—Zoom Dating back to the 4th and than as a statement of repen- 10:00 am: Mass—Church 5th centuries, it was a common liturgical tance – after all, in English the words are IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM response, especially in the use of litanies “Lord, have mercy” and “Christ, have 11:30 am: Laudato Si Circle—Zoom (such as the Litany of the Saints that we mercy.” To me, it is a way of looking just sang in the month of November.) at a glass half full or a glass half empty! Confirmation Note During the first half of the 8th century, Mass for St. Mary Magdalene Pope Gregory the Great decreed that the This week, we begin singing the Kyrie Until further notice, Confirmation Class will be formula “Kyrie Eleison” should alternate temporarily postponed for COVID-19 safety. from the Mass for St. Mary Magdalene with “Christe Eleison,” thereby combin- – which we will continue to sing during ing the Greek with the Latin – and there Accessing The Madeleine Advent. It is largely a “call” and “re- you have it. Because the Church tends to sponse,” which simply means that the in time of COVID-19 like everything in 3’s, by the 9th century cantor (or choir) sings first, and the con- the Kyrie was established as a ninefold ▸ IN-PERSON — To sign up, visit gregation “echoes.” Another step-wise www.themadeleine.edu/mass form (3 Kyrie, 3 Christe, 3 Kyrie.) This melody with few variances makes for a NOTE: School Masses on Thursdays do not practice continued until Vatican II. At Kyrie that can be learned in one or two that time, probably due to its length, the require pre-registration, but are limited to 20 tries. It is also written in a minor key current practice of a call & response be- parishioners which gives it a more solemn, “haunt- tween cantor/choir and congregation was ing” feel. LIVESTREAM —on our YouTube channel ▸ adopted. To familiarize yourself with the Kyrie, every Sunday at 10:00 am most Thursdays Why Sing the Kyrie in Advent? below is a YouTube link for the entire during the school year, and special events: During Advent, the Church practices Mass for St. Mary Magdalene. Stay www.youtube.com/themadeleineparish “active waiting” – in other words, it is a tuned as we continue to sing this Mass through the Advent and Christmas sea- ▸ Confession: Saturdays 4:00-4:45 pm or by time for us to reflect and wait in joyful appointment expectation the coming of our Lord at sons. www.bit.ly/mass-smm (refer to last week’s article,) Advent is a —Maria Manzo ▸ Adoration: Watch bulletin for times Weekly Mass Times God’s Love Masses: Get your Advent devotional book at Masses Released Thursday (School Mass) ��������������������������2:00 pm this weekend, or download your digital copy at Saturday Vigil. .5:00 pm Sunday �������������������������������������������������� 10:00 am www.themadeleine.edu/advent ▸ Signup for in-person Saturday & Sunday Mass at www.themadeleine.edu/mass or call the Parish Office Advent ▸ Livestream 10:00 am Sunday and 2:00 pm Happy Thanksgiving! 2020 Thursday at youtube.com/themadeleineparish We are very thankful for the support of Penance .