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Pastor - Rev. Dennis Walsh RECONCILIATION Celebration of Holy [email protected] Saturday 9:00 a.m. EUCHARIST May be scheduled by appointment Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. Associate Pastors Wednesday 12:15 p.m. Rev. Tony Vera Weekend Masses [email protected] BAPTISM Saturday 4:30 p.m. Rev. Scott Perry Sunday 7:30, 9:15 and 11:30 a.m. • First Sunday of the month [email protected] at 1:00 p.m. Please contact the Ministry Center to Deacons ANOINTING OF THE SICK schedule pre-baptismal instructions. Sacrament may be administered by David Ricker request. John Sheeran Fred Lisk – Senior Status Bulletin Deadline: MATRIMONY Parish Secretary Monday by 7:00 p.m., Please contact the Ministry Center at Ann Wrasman to be published the following weekend least six months in advance to schedule [email protected] Email: [email protected] your preparation and celebration. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH DELPHOS, OHIO
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DELPHOS ST. JOHN PARISH MASS INTENTIONS Business Manager Sunday, December 13, 2020 Ted Hanf 9:15 a.m. Rita Ricker 11:30 a.m. Brandon Henderson [email protected] 1:30 p.m. People of our Parishes Bookkeeper Monday, December 14 Jo Duncan 8:00 a.m. Jane Freund [email protected] Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:00 a.m. William Looser Liturgical Coordinator 12:15 p.m. Mel Pohlman Mary Beth Will Saturday, December 19, 2020 [email protected] 4:30 p.m. Janet Kroeger Music Director Lynn Bockey OUR GIFTS TO GOD December 6, 2020 [email protected] Adult Offering...... $ 15,125.00 Anonymous...... $ 254.00 DELPHOS ST. JOHN SCHOOL School Offering...... $ 98.54 TOTAL...... $ 15,477.54 Elementary Principal Nathan Stant Thank you for your generosity! [email protected] Preschool Director OUR PARISH/SCHOOL Katrina Etzkorn [email protected] BRAD’S REFLECTION Elementary School 419-692-8561 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Preschool 419-692-9806 Today, we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This Sunday is given a very special name, Gaudete Jr. High/High School Principal Sunday. Gaudete, which is Latin for “rejoice,” is the theme. Why should we rejoice right now? Isn’t it Adam Lee too soon, since Christmas Day is still under two weeks away? The simple answer is NO! As Catholics, [email protected] we rejoice because our Lord has already come to this earth as our Savior and put into place His plan of Office 419-692-5371 salvation for all of us! He has defeated sin and death through the Paschal Mystery – His Passion, death, and Resurrection. We now await our Lord’s second coming.
We are called to rejoice in God in the 1st and 2nd readings and the responsorial psalm. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah writes, “I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul.” While the Messiah had not yet come in the Old Testament, Isaiah mentions here that the true source of LITURGY READINGS all joy rests in God. The responsorial psalm response is “My soul rejoices in my God!” What is special December 20, 2020 about this psalm is that the actual words of the Magnificat, the Canticle of Mary, are proclaimed. These 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 words are spoken by the Blessed Virgin Mary after her cousin Elizabeth praises her both for her faith Romans 16:25-27 and for carrying the Son of God in her womb. God entrusted Mary with this major task and that, in Luke 1:26-38 itself, is something to rejoice in because without Mary’s fiat (let it be done), who knows whether or not the Messiah would have taken on human flesh? How fitting it is to have this connection to the Blessed Virgin Mary, since we just celebrated Mary being conceived without original sin in the womb of her own mother, St. Ann, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Finally, the second reading from St. Paul to the Thessalonians begins with the exhortation, “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all BULLETIN DEADLINE – HOLIDAY circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” Paul here is writing to the SCHEDULE Thessalonians about the need to rejoice in Jesus Christ, because it is He who is the source of holiness Below is the bulletin deadline during the and who can bring fulfillment to their lives. That message is certainly relevant for us today: ALWAYS holidays. Due to our schedule for sending REJOICE IN THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST! in the bulletin, any articles & information The rose-colored candle that is lighted on the Advent wreath this weekend symbolizes joy. The ultimate submitted after these deadlines will not be source for all true and lasting joy for every one of us is found in Jesus Christ! Therefore, let us all in that week’s bulletin. Thank you for your rejoice in the Lord, thank Him for all the good things He provides us with, continue to grow closer in understanding. our relationship with Him, and prepare ourselves for the celebration of His birth at Christmas, for His coming into our lives each day, and finally, for His second coming at the end of time. “Rejoice! The Bulletin Dated Deadline Lord is near!” (Phil. 4:4-5). December 27 December 16 January 3 December 23 In Christ, Seminarian Brad McNeal THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 13, 2020
PARISH CALENDAR • WEEK OF DECEMBER 13-20
Sunday, December 13, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent Thursday of the Third Week of Advent 7:30 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Mass – 7th and 8th Grade 9:15 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Day of Grace – 10:20 a.m. PSR – Elementary School Church 11:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. RCIC – Ministry Center 1:30 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:00 p.m. RCIA – Ministry Center 5:30 p.m. Mass - Landeck Friday, December 18, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Friday of the Third Week of Advent Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, priest and Early Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. – Christmas Break doctor of the Church 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Mass – 9th-12th Grade 8:30 a.m. Rosary Respect for all PLEASE PRAY FOR Life – Church Saturday, December 19, 2020 The Sick: Ken Blankemeyer, Avonelle 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Day of Grace – Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Burgei, Carolyn Fisher, June Gable, Herb Landeck 8:00 a.m. Mass Gerdeman, David Gonyea, Carol Hohman, 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 a.m. Confessions Sue Burnett Jettinghoff, Charlie Klausing, 7:00 p.m. Band Boosters – Band 12:00 p.m. Fatima Rosary with Shelly Klausing, Braden Knebel, Laura Room Adoration and Krietemeyer, Marian (Sickels) Lewis, Gary Benediction – Church Maas, Linda Miller, Terry Martin, Mary Tuesday, December 15, 2020 4:30 p.m. Mass Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Mullen, Cecilia Nartker, Betty Osting, Rick Recker, Tim Rowland, Tracy Rowland, Lois 8:00 a.m. Mass – 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday, December 20, 2020 Schlatman, Bob Sickels, Winifred Siefker, Grades – Church Fourth Sunday of Advent Bob Wagner, Paisley Wolford 7:00 p.m. Advent FORMED – 7:30 a.m. Mass via ZOOM 9:15 a.m. Mass The Recently Deceased: Jane Freund, Ralph 10:20 a.m. PSR – Elementary School Hoehn, Richard Youngpeter Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – CANCELLED Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent 11:30 a.m. Mass Those in the Armed Forces: Michael Butler, 8:00 a.m. Mass – 1st, 3rd and 6th 3:00 p.m. Baptism Class – Church Brian Huysman, Sean Metzger, Samantha Grade 5:30 p.m. Mass – Landeck 12:15 p.m. Mass Wehri 5:00 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Group – Church 7:30 p.m. Evening of Grace – Spencerville CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECENTLY BAPTIZED CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Willard Mathias, son of Travis Watkins & Anna Bellman We will be decorating the church for Christmas with beautiful Poinsettias. The cost is $12.00. If you would like to purchase one, please fill out this form and place it in the collection with your payment, or deliver it to the Ministry Center by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Purchaser’s Name: PURCHASE OF GIFT CARDS BENEFITS ______DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S The purchase of gift cards through our Scrip In Memory of / In Honor of (circle one): program is not just for those who have ______students in school. Did you know that up to 20% of your purchase price, depending on the card(s) you purchase, could go to St. John’s Church or school? If you don’t have anyone who is attending, or will be attending St. John’s, you can designate St. John’s as the recipient of your discount. With the uncertainty of being out in public, you could do all your holiday shopping at the Ministry Center. Stop in to ask questions and to see the large list of stores that are available through the Scrip program. You will be amazed! ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH DELPHOS, OHIO
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CHRISTMAS MASSES OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE This year, Christmas Eve and Day Masses will be ticketed at all three We will be celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, parishes. Tickets will be distributed to parishioners after weekend Masses December 13 at our regular 1:30 p.m. Spanish Mass at St. John Church in during Advent. Once the allotted number of tickets available for a particular Delphos. We will be starting with a Spanish Rosary at 12:45 p.m. After Mass have been claimed, parishioners will have the option of choosing tickets Mass, the Guadalupanos Dancers from Norwalk will be performing outside for another Mass time. Using tickets ensures parishioners (in advance) that of church (following Covid-19 rules). There will be NO reception after Mass the Mass they attend will be able to safely accommodate them/their family in the cafeteria as in previous years, instead we will be serving tamales, a hot while following CDC and diocesan guidelines. The Christmas Schedule is as drink (Champurrado and Mexican chocolate) and pastries TO GO. Please follows: join us in this unique celebration in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe. This is subject to change according to the Diocese of Toledo. Delphos, St. John’s the Evangelist Church Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Midnight Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Landeck, St. John’s the Baptist Church Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. DELPHOS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROJECT Spencerville St. Patrick’s Church The Delphos Community Christmas Project committee would like to say Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. “THANK YOU” to every person or group who has made any contribution to Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. the Christmas Project in the past. Last year, with your help, we provided over Friday, December 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. 300 children with new toys, clothing, shoes, coats and hats for Christmas. We provided 125 families with Christmas dinner and 152 fruit baskets were Sacrament of Penance - Delphos, St. John’s the Evangelist Church distributed to our shut-ins and elderly. Our Christmas Project was a great Thursday, December 17, 2020 – Day of Grace at 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. success because of all of you!
Another year is here and we are back at it again. The COVID-19 pandemic Sacrament of Penance - Landeck, St. John’s the Baptist Church has made getting together for our kickoff meeting a little problematic. Monday, December 14 from 5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. with Benediction and Shopping for the children and families needing assistance may not be as easy Mass to follow as before. However; children don’t understand all of that. For children, Santa comes no matter what. With your help, we will do our absolute best to make Sacrament of Penance - Spencerville, St. Patrick’s that happen this year! Wednesday, December 16 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The names of children needing clothing and toys, families needing help, and YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER CHURCH FOR ANY shut-ins to be remembered with a fruit plate should be sent to: CHRISTMAS MASS. Delphos Community Christmas Project General Delivery Delphos, OH 45833 COMMUNITY If you choose to help us, angel cards will be on the Christmas trees at our local banks and any monetary donation can be mailed to the above address. ROSARY If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Edna Fischer at 419- Saturday, December 19 at 12:00 p.m. there will be Exposition of the Blessed 233-8888. Sacrament and Rosary at Delphos St. Johns Church. Special prayers are needed for the end to the Pandemic and for the coming of Baby Jesus. Thank you for listening to our plea. And thank you in advance for any support you can offer us. We wish your families good health and a Merry Christmas K OF C MEETING holiday! The K of C monthly meeting, Monday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. at Council Hall. The Rosary will be recited for deceased Brother Knights. ADVENT Join us on ZOOM every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. for a weekly reflection as we prepare for Advent this year. We will be using the Formed program FREE K OF C MEMBERSHIP "Advent." Hosting the event is Seminarian Brad McNeal along with Gene Free K of C membership now through December 31. Go to: KofC.org/joinus Honigford. Please contact [email protected] for log in invitation. Enter Code: MCGIVNEY2020, Select Council 1362 as Council of choice. If Take advantage of this opportunity to prepare your heart for the coming of you have any questions, please call 419-234-6566 for more info. our Lord Jesus! THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 13, 2020
MINISTRY SCHEDULE 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19-20
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 20 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
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Maya Elwer Emma Lindeman Rylee Pohlman Lillian Hempfling SERVERS Melanie Gerdeman Zane Wertenberger Emma Will Andy Walpole
LECTOR Mandy Gerdeman Regina McClure Denny Hickey Seth Walpole
Kevin Ardner Ted Hanf Tom Honigford Audrey Ferguson Brian Mueller Anna May Allan Kerns Jeff Moorman Ashley Youngpeter Paul Pohlman Ella Wilson Boston Reynolds GREETERS
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