Saint Barbara Catholic Church

First Sunday of Advent

December 2-3, 2017

Show us Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.

Pastor: Rev. Brian Cline SCHEDULE OF MASSES: School Principal: Jacqueline Thomas SATURDAY Dir. Religious Education: Mollie Luginski 4:30 p.m. Church Secretary: Judy Wellin SUNDAY Youth Minister, 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. PR, Marketing, PLC: Amy Davis HOLYDAY Parish Council Chairperson: Bob Otte Vigil ~ 7:00 p.m. Finance Council Chairperson: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tony Spitale WEEKDAY 9:00 a.m. Church Office: Phone: (330) 833-6898 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Fax: (330) 833-5164 SATURDAY 3:30 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] Parish Office Hours: St. Barbara School: Phone: (330) 833-9510 Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] Bingo: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (PLC) Parish Life Center: Phone: (330) 832-4773

2813 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon, Ohio 44647 www.SaintBarbaraParish.com

SBP: Vol 2, Issue V SAINT BARBARA CHURCH December 2-3 , 2017

BAPTISM Calendar Mandatory Baptism Preparation Sessions are held quarterly: February /May/August /November. Baptisms are held the December 5 Parish Council Mtg 7 pm Community Room fourth Sunday of the month. December 8 Rectory closed for Holyday Immaculate REGISTRATION Conception New families should register by phone or by coming to the Rectory. Every wage earner should make a real effort to sup- December 6, 13, 20 Book Club 10:00am Community port the parish with Christian generosity. Room

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) December 7, 14, 21 Book Club 7:00pm Community Room The RCIA is the ancient and currently renewed process for initiating adults into the Catholic Church. It is for those desiring December 8 NO COMMUNION SERVICE at 9:00 full membership through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. We invite newcomers who are seeking membership to join us! December 9 Patriotic Rosary Call the church office for information.

December 9, 10 Poinsettias pick up Narthex MARRIAGE December 10 Angel gifts are due back Arrange six months in advance.

December 10 Lessons in Carols 7:00pm MINISTRY OF CARE December 16 Breakfast with Santa Parish Life Center For visits to shut-ins or the homebound, call: Tess Simonetti- (330) 832-0597 December 16 Food Pantry and Julie Turkal- (330) 832-7868 December 19 Children’s Christmas Program 6:30pm Bulletin Submissions Bulletin submissions are due to the rectory by Tuesday at noon. Bishop’s Appeal Update: Inserts should be sent in electronic form whenever possible. Our Parish goal is $73,210.08. As of October 20th, we have $36,446.45 donated. Thank you to Ministries and Contact Information: all who have pledged to the annual appeal!

Adult Servers: Joel Fichter (330) 830-9301 Caring Stitchers: Mary Sirgo (330) 837-4588 Photo Directories HAVE ARRIVED!!!! Child Servers: Lisa Spinden (330) 833-6898 Please pick up your directory in the rectory. Mon- Eucharistic Ministers: LaDonna Kraus (330) 837-3669 day through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Faith in Action: Arlene Nussbaum (330) 837-2705 Church Coordinator Finance Council: Tony Spitale (330) 209-8454 November 25 and 26, 2017 Gift Bearers: Julie Turkal (330) 832-7868 Weekly Budget $12,621.00 Greeters: Joan Galant (330) 830-5311 Retirement $ 2,866.36 Lectors: Judy Wellin (330) 833-8879 Liturgy Committee: Marisa Stoll (330) 833-6898 Regular Collection $ 7,857.42 Music Ministry: Marisa Stoll (330) 833-6898 Mail-in $ 806.00 Parish Council : Bob Otte (330) 833-7690 On-line $ 1,390.00 Prayer Circle: Vincent & Lois Drouhard (330) 833-9790 Total $10,053.42 Deficit ($ 2,567.58) P.T.O.: Jennifer Doney (330) 904-2599 559 Attendance: 4:30-173; 8:00- 125;10:30-206;5:30-55 Sacristans: Paulette Martin (330) 704-1706 School Secretary: Robyn Harris (330) 833-9510 199 Envelopes Ushers: Thomas Kraus (330) 837-3669 Capital Campaign $804,243.10 Youth Ministry: Amy Davis (330) 833-6898 Collected $610,434.71

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Schedules for 12/04/17 – 12/10//17 Weekly Server: 12/4, 5, 6 – L. Carbone Virgil Holy Day 12/7– 7:00pm .- M. and L. Soehnlen Saturday – Dec. 2 Holy Day 12/8& 7:00pm J. Hauser,A. Hower 4:30 p.m. – Frank & Angela Mastrianni (Susan & David) School Mass: 12/8 -, L. Carbone, K. Kohl, L. Eberhardt Sunday – Dec. 3 – First Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. – Father Gabriel Yablonsky Servers – Saturday/Sunday 10:30 a.m. – Jim Nussbaumer (Ray and Evie Schneider) 4:30 p.m. – 12/09 – I. Koehler, M. Soehnlen, A. Spitale 5:30 p.m. - People of the Parish 8:00 a.m. – 12/10 – J. Seifert, B. Heitger, L. Seymour Monday – Dec. 4 – St. Damascene 9:00 a.m. - LIVING Betty Baumgartner (Verla Lorenz 10:30 a.m. – 12/10 – C. Majors, C. Fraelich, A. Freidly and Betty Gossage) 5:30 p.m. - 12/10 – N. Watkins Tuesday – Dec. 5 Lectors – Saturday/Sunday 9:00 a.m. – Celine Crawford (Bruce & Patty Craw- ford) 4:30 p.m. – 12/09 – M. Carrothers, J. Pape Wednesday – Dec. 6 – St. Nicholas 8:00 a.m. – 12/10– D. Dean, K. Mitchell 9:00 a.m. - Bob Maloney (wife, Mary Lee) 10:30 a.m. – 12/10– M. Ochsenfeld, P. Martin Thursday – Dec. 7 – St. Ambrose 5:30 p.m. – 12/10– C. Giltz 7:00 p.m. – Ray Wantz (Agie Kennedy-DeVault) Friday – Dec. 8 – The Immaculate Conception Sacristans – Saturday/Sunday 9:00 a.m. – School Mass 4:30 p.m. – 12/09 – M. Carrothers Joe and Jean Nussbaumer 8:00 a.m. – 12/10 – K. Mitchell, S. Brenner 7:00 p.m. – Francis Schmidt (Shirley and Family) 10:30 a.m. – 12/10 – B. Fath Saturday – Dec. 9 – St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 4:30 p.m. – Carol (Harig) Wenzel (Glinda & Chris Berecek) 5:30 p.m. – 12/10 – P. Martin Sunday – Dec. 10 – Second Sunday of Advent Greeters – Saturday/Sunday 8:00 a.m. – David & Rose Rini (Mary Jo & Chuck Mey- 4:30 p.m. – J. and J. Paul, R. Mossor er) 10:30 a.m. – James Freidly (Mary Lee Maloney) 8:00 a.m. – P. Kovacsiss, J. Rohr, K. Mitchell, E. Heimann 5:30 p.m. – Jim Maier (Bud and Kathy Kraft) 10:30 a.m. – J. Schott, S. Ehmer, C. Wadian

Advent Candle Lighting Gift Bearers This Weekend The First Sunday of Advent 4:30 p.m. – Tracy and Stan Stroh 4:30 pm – Ron and Gloria Sinay 8:00 a.m. – Cindy and Chalmer Smith 8:00 am - Chalmer and Cindy Smith 10:30 am – Tony Spitale and Family 10:30 a.m. – Rose and Don Gardner 5:30 pm – John Birman Advent Candle Lighting The Sanctuary (Tabernacle) Candle is lit in Second Sunday of Advent memory of the Kasunic Family, with love from 4:30 – Brian and Joan Galant Lisa and Brian Spinden.. Please, dear parish- 8:00 – Len and Tess Simonetti ioners, pray for them all week. 10:30 – Todd and Ann Pratt and Family

Thank you! 5:30 – Lucas and Jennifer Kuhn

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Book Club Take time during the busy holiday season to slow down, reflect Music Ministry on your faith, and connect with others! Join the St. Barbara Book Club this Advent season. We will be reading Beautiful Mercy and discussing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Psalm 150:4-6: “Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise This book includes chapters from many popular Catholic au- Him with Stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him with thors and speakers, including Pope Francis, Fr. Larry Richards, loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let eve- rything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!” Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Allen Hunt, Sarah Swafford, and Jennifer

Fulwiler, with thought-provoking stories that will inspire and motivate you to spread God’s mercy this holiday season. Ses- Want to sing for Christmas Eve. All are wel- sions will involve prayer and small group discussion in a friend- come to sing at the 4:30pm Mass. Only 1 re- ly, non-intimidating environment. Participants can share as hearsal 12/17 at 2:00pm in the church. much as they are comfortable during discussions. A morning session will be offered at 10:00am on the following Wednes- Music Ministry is alive and vibrant at St. Barbara’s Parish! days – December 6th, 13th, and 20th. An evening session will be There are many opportunities to participate in the musical offered at 6:00pm on the following Thursdays – December 7th, ensembles. 14th, and 21st. Sessions are expected to last an hour and will be held in the community room. Books will be provided. Sign-up St. Barbara’s Adult Choir: Practices on Wednesday eve- sheets will be at both church entrances following all masses. nings from 7:00-8:15pm and serves the 10:30am Sunday mass. Please contact Amy with any questions at 330-284-9257. If you It is open to high school students and adults who have a pas- sion for singing. No auditions required. Come and join us in are interested in the book, but unable to attend the discussion singing and prayer. sessions, please call! St. Barbara’s Adult Bell Choir: Members should also be Mass intentions of high school age above. Ringing does require some tech- There are no limitations on the number of Masses that can be said for nique, easier than learning how to operate your IPhone!! The a loved one! Adult Bell Choir practices on Wednesday evenings from 5:45- Mass Intentions can be scheduled for: 7:00pm and plays one Sunday a month at the 10:30am mass. * A deceased loved one is a mix of musi- * A living relative/friend who is ill St. Barbara’s Contemporary Ensemble: cians and singers who lead the 4:30pm mass on Saturdays. * A living person celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion, etc. Music is of the contemporary flare. Practice is Thursday at 7:00pm. Call the Rectory to schedule a mass intention. St. Barbara’s Parish Youth Choir: We are also going to Sanctuary (Tabernacle) Candle explore the opportunity of a parish children’s choir. This will be for all children of the parish from first to 8th grade. Prac- Would you like to remember a special loved one in your pray- tice dates and time’s convenient for those who wish to partici- ers and have our parish family remember them in their prayers pate. Will keep you posted.

as well? Consider having the Sanctuary Candle nearest the St. Barbara’s Music Ministries are always welcoming new tabernacle lit for a week for $10 for your intentions. Call the members. You can commit as your life schedule allows or rectory 330-833-6898 to schedule it. The week that you sched- consider singing exclusively for certain liturgical seasons ule will be listed in the bulletin for all to pray. (Christmas/Lent/Easter).

There is also the “tree” of candles that you can light for $4.00 If you have questions, please contact Marisa Stoll at the par- each as well. ish office @ 330-833-6898 or [email protected].

“O Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be on Tuesday, things.” Psalm 98:1 Dec. 5th, after the 9:00am Mass. Please wait until the next person arrives before leaving, as Jesus should never be left unattended. Notify the Rectory Office – 330-833-6898 Verla Lorenz, 330-833-1125; It would be very helpful if you would notify the rectory if Judi Frank, 330-828-8343; a loved one has died so that we can include the infor- Sue Ehmer, 330-704-0965 mation in the bulletin. We try to watch the newspaper and Bob Kracker 330-833-1885. obituaries but sometimes we miss it. It is so nice for the If they are not available, then call the rectory. whole parish to pray for your loved ones; as we are a family! 4 First Sunday of Advent December 2-3, 2017

Scripture Readings for the Week of 11/26/17-12/03/17 St. Barbara’s Parish Sun. – Is 63: 16b-17, 19b; Is 64: 2-7; 1Cor1: 3-9; Mk 13: 33-37

Mon. –Is 2: 1-5; Mt 8: 5-11 Lessons in Carols Tues. – Is 11: 1-10; Lk 10: 21-24 December 10th Wed. – Is 25: 6-10a; Mt 15: 29-37 Thurs. – Is 26: 1-6; Mt 7: 21, 24-27 7:00pm

Fri. – Gn 3: 9-15, 20; Eph l: 3-6, 11-12; Lk 1: 26-38 The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scrip- Sat. – Is 30: 19-21, 23-26; Mt 9: 35; Mt 10: 1, 5a, 6-8 ture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which re- Sun. – Is 40: 1-5, 9-11; 2Pt 3: 8-14; Mt. 1: 1-8 count the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarna- tion, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol that reflects on In Memoriam the lesson’s message and a brief prayer. In your kindness, please pray for the following persons Lesson’s and carols can be the most meaningful part of who died this past week: your Advent season celebration. You Will Hear God’s Word Mary Chaddock, loving mother of Linda (Lloyd) Forrer It is not a musical concert, but rather a story of God’s and dear aunt of Bonnie (John) Hauser of our parish. plan for the salvation of mankind as revealed in His Mary Sebolt, loving mother of Joe (Debbie) Sebolt word. That story begins with Genesis and concludes and dear grandma of Rebecca, Amanda and Jessica of with the Word made flesh. Each reading is followed by our parish. a carol, allowing further meditation. You Will Sing

Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord, and may they It is a unique opportunity to hear and sing songs that rest in peace. are only sung once a year. Singing is praying twice. Time is short during the month of December. Set an hour this Advent Season, and give yourself and fami- Are you a Parishioner of St. Barbara’s? ly a gift that will cost absolutely nothing but will im- Are you and your family registered parishioners? measurably enrich your spirit. Please do not assume you are registered just be- cause you attend Mass. If you have not called the Rectory or stopped in, we do not have record of you. Flowers on the Altar – are in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mastrianni with love from May and Please call the Rectory at 330-833-6898, from 8:30- Mark Sweany. 4:30 Monday through Friday to get registered.

Attention -18 Year or Older Olds! Please remember to support our advertisers. They make our Persons who are 18 years old or older need to register in their own name at the Rectory as a parishioner since bulletin possible. Below is our they are now adults. It does not matter whether living at sponsor of the week. home or not. If you are 18 or over and have not regis- tered in your own name, please come to the Rectory and register as an adult. This is important since you may need proof of active parish participation for Marriage or to be Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. 5 SAINT BARBARA CHURCH December 2-3, 2017 Youth Ministry Opportunities SCHOOL NEWS Youth Ministry Opportunities SCHOOL NEWS Youth Ministry is open to all students in grades 7-12. All th are welcome to attend any or all youth ministry events! No School Mass Wed. Dec. 6 instead the School Mass will be on Friday, Dec. 8th at 9AM Lunch & Faith Discussions for the holyday. Sundays 11:45-12:15 Community Room

Bring your lunch and share in discussion with your peers Dec. 13-15 – Wed.-Fri. – Santa’s Shop – it provides about the Catholic faith and how it relates to your every- reasonably priced items for students to shop for day life as a middle or high school teen. gifts. December Meetings: 3rd, 10th, 17th

Regular Sessions Dec. 16 – Saturday 9AM – Breakfast with Santa in Sundays 12:15-1:45 Community Room the PLC. Learn about the Catholic faith through fun activities and Dec. 19 – Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – Children’s Christmas lessons. Program in Church December Meetings: 3rd, 10th, 17th th Weekly Hour of Prayer 200 Club Winners from the Nov. 30 Drawing Tuesdays 6:00-7:00PM Church #32 – Wayne Costain - $100 Spend some quiet time in prayer and escape from the #48 – Jeff and Amy Clapper - $100 noise of everyday life during Eucharistic Adoration. Send special prayer intentions to Amy @ [email protected]. Any time there is Eucharistic Adoration. Prayers and Re- Apples for Students sources for teens are available during this time! Please register your Giant Eagle rewards card to support our students here at St. Barbara. Follow us on social media: Sign up at Gianteagle.com/AFTS. Provide our school ID #1461. Facebook – St. Barbara Youth Ministry Instagram - @st.barbara.youth Each time your Advantage Card is scanned, your purchas- es automatically earn our school FREE educational Twitter - @StBarbaraYouth1 awards.

Youth Ministry Poinsettia Sale Update The angels on the trees and are ready for you. Thank you to everyone who purchased poin- settias from the Youth Group. Please remember they have to be returned by They will be available for pick up after Mass- December 10th. Attach them to the outside es the weekend of December 9-10. of the package. If the angel says “Do Not Wrap” please don’t wrap them. (there is a good reason for it.) Thank you for generosity and Christmas spirit!

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December Quote for the Unborn – “Human life must Mark your calendar be respected and protected absolutely from the mo- ment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as Breakfast with Santa having the rights of a person among which is the St. Barbara School inviolable right of every innocent being to life.” Cate- chism of the Catholic Church December 16

9:00-11:00am Christmas Open House – St. Dymphna Shrine Gift $5 per person for breakfast Shop – 206 Cherry Rd. NE, Massillon – The St. Dymphna Gift Shop located in St. Mary’s Rectory Photo with Santa will be available for $5 each. Pro- will have an Open House on Saturday, December 9 ceeds benefit the tuition assistance fund. from 3:30-6:30 p.m. AND on Sunday, December 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the school to make reservations. 330-833-9510. Highlighted will be our beautiful Fontanini nativity sets and figures, statues, Bibles and Rosaries at 20% Adult Altar Servers Needed off. Books 30% off. We have many inspirational Anyone interested in serving as an adult altar server should gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Of course, contact Joel Fichter at 330-830-9301 or the rectory. we have many St. Dymphna items also. Come join the fun! Refreshments will be served. For more info call the Shrine office 330-833-8478. Rectory Offices will be closed on Friday, December 8th for the holyday – The Immaculate Conception.

DECEMBER PATRIOTIC ROSARY, will take place on Saturday, December 9 at Noon. This day falls be- tween two beautiful feast days of Our Lady, the feast DECEMBER 8 IS A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION The of the Immaculate Conception and the feast of Our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Lady of Guadalupe. We continue to pray asking our Dec. 7 at 7PM –Vigil Mass - No Communion Ser- dear mother for her intercession for our country and vice am our families both personal and our church families. Dec. 8 – 9AM-School Mass and 7PM We ask, also, for continued prayers for Betty that she gets stronger and better soon. Thank you to all who have prayed with us in the past and continue to join us for this beautiful expression of love of our dear Living Bread Radio – AM1060, FM 94.5 Mother Mary. Questions? Call Verla at 330-833- The Bishop’s Corner – Live call-in radio program on 1125. -air Wednesdays at 11AM – Call 1-888-966-2903

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