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Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2014 Liturgy of the Word This Week Monday Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab & 7bc, 8-9 Mt 21:23-27 Monday December 15 - Advent Weekday 8:15 a.m. † Marian Lampe by Mary Boyce Tuesday Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 & 23; Mt 21:28-32 Tuesday December 16 - Advent Weekday Wednesday Gn 29:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; 8:15 a.m. † Tom Clabots by Mary Kay VandenBoom Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday December 17 - Late Advent Weekday Thursday Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 8:15 a.m. † Clarence & Wayne Pelto by Maria Pelto Friday Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:15-25 Thursday December 18 - Late Advent Weekday 9:00 a.m. † Marian Lampe by Helen Costello Saturday Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday December 19 - Late Advent Weekday Sunday 1 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27-29; 8:15 a.m. † Marian Lampe by Dan & Susie Feinberg Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday December 20 - Late Advent Weekday 5:00 p.m. † Leonard Belan by the Family Ministry Schedule Sunday December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20 & 21 9:00 a.m. † Margaret Johnson by the Family 11:00 a.m. † Michael Leonard by Mary Leonard Altar Servers 5:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Parishioners 5:00 p.m. J Flores, J LaBella, E Makar 9:00 a.m. E Harrington, L Halverson, MC Dunagan Please remember in prayer those who have died. G McHugh Grant them eternal rest and peace, O Lord! 11:00 a.m. M Nulton, M Lisac, D McFadden, † Denotes Deceased D Lewellen 5:30 p.m. C Whitehead, K Flynn, S Flynn Lectors Please Remember In Your Prayers 5:00 p.m. Bernie Schneider, Pam Sollars Michael William Arkell, Angela Barbosa, Harvey Blackstone, 9:00 a.m. Patti Arkell, Amy Cusumano Mary Brashear, Briana, Kerry Browne, Bridget Campbell, Gary 11:00 a.m. Mark Fitzpatrick, Katie Hanson Card, Bob Cook, Charles Cook, Jessica Crane, Darlene 5:30 p.m. Nancy Gross, Martha Gude Dickinson, Johnny Dickinson, Edwina, Sally Euston, Pat Finn, C.L. Fitzhugh, Genevieve, Norrie Grace, Gary Healy Family, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Karl Hougland, Loretta Jenkins, Joseph Ludwikoski, Mary 5:00 p.m. S VandenBoom, R Hunter, E McShane, Christine, Mary Kay H., Michelle Melland, John Nix, Kris A Meyer, E Ong, C Pedersen, Omecene, John Renner, Robert Revels, Fr. Charles Rowe, Karl Need Volunteers (2) Royce, Edie Selders, Jennifer Spaeth, Randy Stanton, Ashton 9:00 a.m. J Miller, B McCormack, N Reddig, K Riley, Thomas Stout, Theresa, Kirsten Davis Tonik, Rita Walburn, J Schaible, MB Andersson, E Brewster, Madi Winfield, the elderly and infirm, the chronically ill and K Feldman their caregivers. 11:00 a.m. M Hougland, K Conwell, MA Cottrell, Prayers and Sympathy B Dearth, P Dearth, B Healy, K Hougland, For the family of Loretta Jenkins. D Hammond 5:30 p.m. RA Clark, K Duffy For Their Safe Return Need Volunteers (3) St. Peter’s Community prays for an end to war and a safe return for those from our community serving in the military, including: Ushers Jon Connelly, Angelo Castillejo, and Raymond Alvarez IV. 5:00 p.m. D Ryan, P Sollars, J Stanley, K Campbell 9:00 a.m. K Reilly, J Saviano, S Mohler, Prayer requests are printed in the bulletin for two weeks and can Need Volunteers (2) be sent to Dan Needham at [email protected]. 11:00 a.m. R Madeo, D Wendling, B Arensberg, S Hair 5:30 p.m. A Meyer, A Roller, Need Volunteers (2) St. Peter’s Parish 2 www.stpkc.org Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2014 The Catholic Steward This Week at St. Peter’s Monday December 15 8:15 a.m. Mass - Chapel LC 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study LC 1:00 p.m. Knitting Group LC 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 118 MR Tuesday December 16 Is 61: 1-2A, 10-11; Lk 1: 46-50, 53-54; 8:15 a.m. Mass - Chapel LC Thes 5: 16-24; Jn 1: 6-8, 19-28 8:45 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration LC 5:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study LC In his letter to the Thessalonians, our second reading for this, the 7:00 p.m. CRHP 5 LC Third Sunday of Advent, St. Paul gives us a summary of what it 7:00 p.m. Finance Meeting LC means to be a good steward: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks.” That may seem Wednesday December 17 8:00 a.m. Rosary Group LC simplistic, admittedly difficult, but those are indeed at the heart of 8:15 a.m. Mass - Chapel LC a stewardship way of life. 10:00 a.m. Ceramics RR 12:00 p.m. VIP Luncheon MR It is worth noting as we prepare for the coming of the Christ child 1:30 p.m. STP Christmas Program CH that stewardship is both a happy and positive way of living. It is 7:00 p.m. STP Christmas Program CH happy because good stewards, through focusing on gratitude, view life in an upbeat and encouraging way. As a result they are Thursday December 18 not blessed because they are stewards, but they are exceedingly 8:15 a.m. All-School Mass CH 9:00 a.m. Bible Study MR happy because they view all as gift and all with gratefulness. 1:30 p.m. Pre-School Christmas Program LC 5:00 p.m. 5th Grade Girl Scouts LC Paul goes on to say that it is God’s will that we live like this. That 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday Mass LC does not mean that it is a mandate or an order from the Lord — 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Group RR He granted each of us free will. Nevertheless, because it is God’s 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal CH will, rather than we must do it, we are able to do it with God’s help. During this Advent season, as Christmas approaches, is the Friday December 19 perfect time for us to commit to lives of stewardship. By turning 8:15 a.m. Mass - Chapel LC to God and trusting in the Lord, we can achieve this. Saturday December 20 4:15 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation CH Copyright © 2014 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, www.CatholicSteward.com 5:00 p.m. Mass CH Sunday December 21 Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure 8:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy MR 9:00 a.m. Mass CH “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circum- 11:00 a.m. Mass CH stances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” 3:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group LC – 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 5:30 p.m. Mass CH 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group LC This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, MEETING SPACES: thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others CH Church MR Main Room (Church Basement) in similar situations. RR Romero Room (Church Basement) GR Garden Room (School Cafeteria) MC McKay Center (Gym) LC Legacy Center RCT Rectory OFF Off Site St. Peter’s Parish 3 www.stpkc.org Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2014 Remember, this is the weekend all ornaments/gifts need to be turned in. You can leave them in the large basket in the foyer at church, Or if you absolutely need more time, bring them to the Legacy Center on Monday no later than 1 p.m. Contact Dan 816.877.0300 or [email protected]. Christmas Brunch Food Drive This Sunday, December 14, the Altar Thanks to everyone for making our Christmas food drive a success! It’s Society will be having its annual because of your generosity we will be able to fill our baskets with those Christmas Brunch, immediately after the extra little “somethings” that make the holidays special! 9 a.m. Mass, in the Main Room. Ladies of the parish, you are welcome to join us! And a belated thank you to the Cranksgiving cyclists. This year’s event more than doubled the previous amount-- over 4,600 pounds of food Altar Cleaning Schedule was hauled in, and thanks to the Knights of Columbus, all of it was Dec. 21: Sharon Mohler & Nancy Calvano moved from the gym to the Legacy before 6pm that day! Dec. 28: Nancy Fitzpatrick & Karen Miller St. James Food Kitchen Our next shift is Wed Jan 7. Already committed are Pat Morrissey, Rosie Super, Judy December Purificators Whalen, Carolyn Biritz, Patti Owsley, Noreen Zahner, Larry & Jacquie Reeb There’s Barbara Elliott & Kathy Maenle still room for more. Remember, we need 10-12 volunteers for each shift. Elves Wanted. No Experience Necessary. Second Collection Today Pointed Ears and Curly Toes NOT Required. The Retirement Fund for Religious Social Services will be wrapping presents and packing food provides support for thousands of elderly baskets, come and help if you can.