MARY QUEEN OF PEACE 4423 Pearl Road Cleveland, OH 44109 Phone 216-749-2323 Fax 216-741-7183 www.maryqop.org

Second Sunday of December 8, 2019

Christmas Schedule: Tuesday, December 24th 4:30pm Vigil of Wednesday, December 25th Masses at Midnight (11:30 pm Choral Prelude), 6:45am, 8:30am, and 11:00am

Parish Staff Mass Schedule Pastor Fr. Douglas Brown [email protected] VIGIL MASS (SATURDAY): 4:30PM Fr. Richard Bona (In Residence) SUNDAY: 6:45 AM, 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Fr. Joseph Rodak C.PP.S. (In Residence) WEEKDAYS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:00 AM Director of Religious Education Jonathan Kenzig [email protected] Music Director W illiam Schoeffler [email protected] TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:00 PM Business Manager Jim Goebel [email protected] HOLY DAYS & HOLIDAYS AS ANNOUNCED

Director of Development Tina Ranta [email protected] Parish Office Hours Parish Secretary Mary Vallo [email protected] Evening & Sat. Parish Secretary Anna Vallo [email protected] Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Bulletin Editor Dawn Wholaver [email protected] Monday - Thursday Evenings: Director of Maintenance Roger Matthes [email protected] 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Weekdays follow- Sunday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM ing the 8:00 AM Mass. (Mobile Office in Vestibule of Church) BAPTISM: Please call the parish office to schedule. Pre-Baptism (Office is Closed on Civil Holidays) instructions are required for first-time parents. Parents must be practic- ing Catholics. Children should be baptized soon after birth. School MATRIMONY: Weddings must be scheduled at least 6 months 4419 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109 prior to the intended date. No weddings are celebrated during . 216-741-3685—Fax 216-741-5534 RCIA: Any adult or child of catechetical age, baptized or not, who School Hours: Monday—Friday 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM is interested in becoming Catholic should inquire about the R.C.I.A. Principal process by calling the rectory. Jessica Robertson VISITATION OF THE SICK: Any parishioner who is seriously ill [email protected] should celebrate the Sacraments of Penance, Anointing of the Sick and School Secretary Holy . Please call the rectory for this ministry or hospital Patricia Schwartz visit. School Secretary PARISH REGISTRATION: New to Mary Queen of Peace? Wel- Robin Geschke come! Please register at the Parish Office during office hours. “Empowering Our Children” http://maryqueenofpeaceschool.com/

DECEMBER 8, 2019 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Breakfast with St. Nicholas MONDAY, December 9: The Immaculate Conception of TODAY Sunday, December 8, 2019 the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:30am-1:00pm 6:30 AM ~ Health of Mario Ciacchi Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center 8:00 AM (SCHOOL MASS) d. Carl Sheha Cost $8 for adults; $5 for children up to age 12; Children 3 and 12:00 PM ~ Health & Blessings for under are free. Olga Hornyiak Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, milk, juice, coffee. Also visit and take pictures with St. Nicholas. 7:00 PM (LATIN ORDINARY FORM MASS) For more information or tickets call 216-749-2323. ~ Blessings for Andy Seecheung TUESDAY, December 10: Advent Weekday The Greatest Gift 8:00 AM d. Dedicacion Seecheung Receive the greatest gift of all this Christmas—the forgiveness 6:00 PM d. Marie Matthes and mercy of God! Don’t delay in going to confession to prepare WEDNESDAY, December 11: Advent Weekday for the coming of Christ on Christmas Day. Confessions are heard Monday through Saturday at approximately 8:30am (after the 8am 8:00 AM ~ Blessing for the Todd Mass), Saturday afternoon at 3pm, and starting on December 1st Family 9:30am every Sunday. Additional confessions will be heard De- THURSDAY, December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe cember 22nd at 6pm and December 23rd at 4:30pm. 8:00 AM d. Theresa Ezzo 6:00 PM d. James E. McCormick A Grace-filled New Year FRIDAY, December 13: St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Join us as we start the New Year in a grace filled evening with the 8:00 AM ~ Blessings for Phyllis opportunity for two indulgences and an extraordinary form Mass. Crespo The schedule is as follows: SATURDAY, December 14: St. John of the Cross, Priest 10:30 pm - New Year’s Eve Holy Hour with Confessions and Doctor of the Church 11:45 pm - Praying of the “Te Deum” 8:00 AM (LATIN MASS) 12:00 am - Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Holy Rorate Mass for the Octave Day of Christmas ~ Ashley Jondo for Healing 12:45 am - Praying of the “Veni Creator Spiritus” and Conversion 1:00 am - New Year Social 4:30 PM (Vigil of the Second Sunday of Advent) d. Ralph Cushion Blessing of the Bambinelli SUNDAY, December 15: Third Sunday of Advent Each year, the Holy Father invites all the children of Rome to the 6:45 AM d. Marie Matthes audience on the third Sunday of Advent where he blesses the Bambinelli, the statues of the baby Jesus that will be 8:30 AM ~ Mary Queen of Peace placed in their Nativity scenes on Christmas Day. On Sunday, Parishioners December 15 at 8:30am & 11:00am Masses we will do the same. 11:00 AM ~ Gregory Hendershot Sr. All are invited to bring your figure of baby Jesus from your home (Month’s Mind) nativity set. It’s a reminder to us that Christmas is about the birth of Christ. PARISH STEWARDSHIP November 24, 2019 Men’s Advent Retreat Day 2019 “Patiently Waiting…” Weekly ..…………….…..………………...$ 8,626.50 Saturday, December 14th 8:30am-2:00pm Children's Offertory………………………...... $ 4.00 Morning Prayer ~ Three Great Speakers ~ ~ Maintenance Fund….(Total to date $9,555.75)...... $ 369.00 Confessions ~ Continental Breakfast & Lunch ~ Holy Rosary All figures include Faith Direct. Sign up after Masses or call the Parish Office at 216-749-2323. Thank you and God bless you for your continued generosity! Senior News….The Mary Queen of Peace Senior Citizens PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED will celebrate their Christmas Luncheon at the Fuji Grill Buffet in James Russ Parma on Wednesday, December 11th at 2pm. Meet at the restau- Loving Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather rant. The cost of lunch is $7.59. To participate in the gift ex- May James rest in eternal peace. change, please bring a $5 to $10 wrapped gift. BAPTISM Grayson Anthony McGinty Congratulations Son of Anthony McGinty & Sarah Ulery Mr. & Mrs. Garrett & Brittany (Hennings) Lee Baptized into the Catholic Faith on on their marriage on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Saturday, November 23, 2019 May God’s blessings always shine upon them! Welcome Grayson! God Bless You!

Thank You...Once again this year to Tomon Funeral Home for providing our beautiful Mary Queen of Peace 2020 Calendars. They are now available in the vestibule of the church or can be picked up in the Parish Office.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, CLEVELAND , OHIO Page 3 FATHER BROWN’S SUNDAY NOTES… we know that you are coming. Thank you to the Holy Name Society and the Men’s Prayer Group for their work in putting Welcome to all those who are visiting Mary Queen of Peace today together the Men’s Advent Retreat Day. The theme this year for our Annual Breakfast With Saint Nicholas and the Legion of is “Patiently Waiting…” Mary Annual General Reunion. We expect many visitors for both including Saint Nick himself and Mrs. Claus who comes in to help  A yearly consecration to the …will be taken by all Knights of Columbus in attendance at their Corporate out in the Christmas Craft Room. Tickets are still available at the th door so do not miss this chance to get a picture with the “Big Communion on Saturday, December 14 at the 4:30 pm Guy” and enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, scrambled Vigil Mass. You are welcome to join them in the conse- eggs, sausage, orange juice, and coffee! Breakfast With Saint cration so sorely needed today. Nick is TODAY from 9:30 am to 1 pm in the Parish Center  As we prepare the Christmas creche…for the church, I am Upper Hall. sure that you are assembling yours at home. Just remember to not put Jesus in His customary spot until ! We also welcome the west side of the Legion of Mary Praesidia While you are placing the figures in your home nativity set, for their Annual General Reunion TODAY at 1 pm. They will bring in your baby Jesus to be blessed at our Annual Blessing be meeting in the lower church and Father Kevin Estabrook, the of the Bambinelli. The Holy Father in Rome takes the pastor of Saint Ignatius of Antioch will be speaking. All Legionar- occasion of Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, to ies and Associates are encouraged to attend. bless all the baby Jesus figures that are brought to him. We will do the same at the 8:30 and 11 am Masses on Sunday, Not here today, but many of our CYO Athletes will be “Caroling th For A Cause” TODAY outside Cleveland Browns Stadium as December 15 . they lend their voices to popular Christmas carols and collect  Too busy to cook…with all that you have to do to prepare for money for the American Cancer Society in honor of our Athletic Christmas? Why not stop by the Community meal and leave the cooking to the Knights of Columbus? The FREE Com- Director Mrs. Gwenn Childers. Thank you to the newly-reformed th Sports Boosters for this great initiative! munity Meal will be on Sunday, December 15 at 1 pm in the Parish Center Cafeteria. Doors open at 12 Noon. We Here’s what else is coming up in the next few weeks… are looking for groups or organizations to plan and/or serve at

 I stand corrected…that when the of Community Meals in 2020. It is always on the Third Sunday of the Month. the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to the following Monday that it is not a Holy Day  Advent in some ways…is all about the Blessed Virgin Mary of Obligation. However, be aware that when it naturally and her selfless “Fiat” to become the Mother of Christ. Spend some time in prayerful mediation at the next Blue Ar- falls on a Monday, it is a Holy Day of Obligation! Clear as th mud? Anyway, why wouldn’t you want to go to Mass any- my Holy Hour on Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm in the way – Holy Day or not? There are four Mass times on Mon- Chapel as devotions are offered to Our Lady of Fatima in day, December 9th for the Solemnity of the Immaculate the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – 6:30 am, 8 am  It was a great afternoon…last month when I went hiking (which is a School Mass), 12 Noon, and 7 pm (which is with our Troop #153 of the Troops of Saint George. We offered as a Latin Ordinary Form Mass). Thanks, as al- prayed the Holy Rosary together, built a fire and ate some ways, for your patience with me… s’mores! I am looking forward to their next outing on Sun- th  Mary Queen of Peace will be spotlighted…on the monthly day, December 15 . If you are a Catholic dad and would radio show on AM 1260 The Rock called “Where We Wor- like you and your son to join the Troops of Saint George, let ship”, which provides information about one particular parish me know. each month. MQP will be the topic of the December show  It has been famous or infamous…I am not sure, but what I which airs at 11 am on Sunday, December 15th and re- do know is that there are always a lot of laughs at the Holy peats at 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 21st. Give a listen Name Society Advent/Christmas Party. The legendary gift and let me know how we sound! exchange is always a highlight where stealing is not only ac-  Just consider this list of items available…at the Seniors ceptable but encouraged! New members are always welcome Christmas Luncheon at Fuji Buffet in Parma on Wednes- at the Holy Name Society monthly meetings. This would be th a good one to attend. The Holy Name Society Advent/ day, December 11 at 2 pm – Teriyaki Chicken, Honey th Chicken, Pepper Steak, Ham, BBQ Beef & Pork Ribs, Roast Christmas Party is on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 pm in Angus Steak, Fried Baby Shrimp, Stuffed Shrimp, Baked the Parish Center. Salmon and there’s more! Is your mouth watering yet?  After a few weeks off…the Ecclesiastical Latin students re- th  We have been praying the …to Our Lady of Guada- turn for class on Wednesday, December 18 at 6 pm in lupe this past week and will conclude on Thursday, December the Parish Center. 12th at 7:45 am. Our Annual Prayer Service to Our Lady of  It’s a big Christmas tradition…in many Hispanic/Latino Guadalupe with the students of Mary Queen of Peace communities where groups of people go from home to home School will be at 2:15 pm that day. Please come and pray singing a familiar song about Mary and Joseph looking for a to the patroness of the Americans and patroness of the un- place to stay. The group grows larger and usually winds up at born. a fiesta! Our MQP School students will offer their own take th  The Legion of Mary always has hot coffee available…for on Las Posadas on Thursday, December 19 , which is also their morning Advent Program that began last week and con- their last day of school before Christmas Break. We will tinues each week of Advent. You can join them anytime after have our own fiesta complete with pinatas! the Wednesday morning Mass at approximately 8:30 am  You might find some great stuff for your Christmas table… for their Advent program. at the next Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, December 21st  A great program…awaits all men at the Men’s Advent Re- from 9 to 11 am. Do not be worried if it is too cold to wait treat Day on Saturday, December 14th beginning at 8:30 am in line. There is usually no line at all by 10 am and there are and concluding by 2 pm. Continental Breakfast and Lunch always plenty of food items left for you to select. Please are included. We only ask that you sign up in advance so that bring your identification and your own bags. Many like to

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, CLEVELAND, OHIO Page 4 bring along a pull cart too! MARY QUEEN OF PEACE On Saturday, December 14th at 8 am, I will be offering a SCHOOL NEWS “Rorate Mass”. What is a Rorate Mass? I provide for you these What a huge success our Santa Shop was this year! Thank you words from the Fraternity of Saint Peter website who provide an PTU and our parent volunteers for helping out. Our students al- excellent description: ways look forward to this annual event.

“The Rorate Caeli Mass is a traditional Advent devotion The Christmas Concert was beautiful. Thank you again Miss wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent Gardner for your hard work on this production. In addition, we is offered just before dawn. In many instances families welcome Miss Jessica Sammarone as the long term substitute and individuals travel an hour or more, rising and arriv- teacher for music while Miss Gardner is out on medical leave. ing very early for this stunningly beautiful Mass. The Prayers to her for a speedy recovery!

interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of And lastly, we hope that you are able to join us this Thursday at Advent and the coming of the Light of the world. 2:15 as we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe at a prayer service in The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first the Church in her honor. The whole school will be in attendance.

words of the , which are from Isaiah 45:8: Have a wonderful week! God Bless! ‘Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur Mrs. Jessica Robertson terra, et germinet Salvatorem.’“Drop down dew, ye Principal heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let Mary Queen of Peace School the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.” 216-741-3685 School Office The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests Community Meal and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who Come join us the 3rd Sunday of every month (December 15, is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of 2019) at 1:00 PM for a FREE Community Meal. The location is Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the Mary Queen of Peace Cafeteria. Please enter through the back the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by doors of the Parish Center. the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ. Everyone is welcome! Come and meet your neighbors and share a good meal. The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the proph- ecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called Emmanu- THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF el, and call on all to raise the gates of their hearts and OUR LADY OF FATIMA their societies to let Christ the King enter; asking for the The World Apostolate of Our Lady of Fatima (The Blue Army) has a grace to receive eternal life by the merits of the Incarna- Holy Hour of Prayer on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in tion and saving Resurrection of Our Lord.” the Lower Chapel at Mary Queen of Peace. A social with refresh- Please join us for this special Latin Mass only offered once each ments will follow. The World Apostolate of Fatima is committed to year. May your Advent continue to be blessed. promoting devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, spreading Her Fatima Message, promoting Eucharistic prayer and the Rosary. Eve- Yours in Christ, ryone is invited to join us. THE

The Advent Wreath symbolizes the children of Israel waiting for the Father Brown Messiah through the centuries as well as our own spiritual preparation to [email protected] welcome the Christ Child, the Holy Messiah on Christmas morning. The Advent Wreath is a set of four candles set in a wreath of evergreen. The Baby Bottle Drive evergreen, sometimes richly decorated, symbolizes the beauty of Chris- Thank you to all who donated this October to the Baby tian hope in the loving promises of God. The perfect circle of the wreath Bottle Drive. Womankind recently collected the baby bottles represents the eternity of God. The four candles mark the four Sundays of Advent which immediately precede Christmas. One of the candles is and let us know we raised almost $1,500.00 for mothers in need. lit on each Sunday of Advent until by Christmas all the candles are lit! If you or someone you know is in need of pre or post natal Three of the candles are violet colored reflecting the penitential spirit of care or help, don’t hesitate to visit the womankind website, the Advent season. One candle is rose colored reflecting the joy of the http://womankindcleveland.org, to schedule an appointment or on the Third Sunday of Advent. The four candles represent, not call them at 216-662-5700. only the four weeks of Advent when we wait for the coming of the anni- versary of the birth of Christ on Christmas Day, but of the four thousand Great Catholic Books Club years that Jews waited for the coming of Jesus as the Messiah. It also reminds us that we are now waiting for Jesus to come again...at the end Due to a number of factors, the book club will be taking a of the world! hiatus starting in December and going through . The candles of the Advent Wreath are given the following names: Thank you to all the members who have enjoyed the great 1. The PROPHECY CANDLE, is a reminder of the foretelling of Je- Catholic classics we have read so far. sus’ birth by the Old Testament prophets. 2. The BETHLEHEM CANDLE, recalling the words of the Prophet Micah that the Christ Child would be born in Bethlehem. Third Sunday of the Month...is next week and that 3. The SHEPHERDS’ CANDLE, a reminder of the first people to means it’s time for the Third Sunday Collection for St. Vincent de worship the baby Jesus. This is the rose colored candle and reflects the Paul. Please bring nonperishable food item(s) to put in our food anticipated joy of the Gospel for this Sunday. 4. The ANGELS’ CANDLE, lit on the Sunday before Christmas in box in the vestibule in the back of the church, or you may donate remembrance of the Angel who spoke to the Virgin Mary at the concep- cash or a check in the offertory basket in an envelope clearly tion of Jesus and of the Angels who appeared to the shepherds in the marked “St. Vincent de Paul”. fields outside Bethlehem that first Christmas Eve.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, CLEVELAND, OHIO Page 5 This Week At Mary Queen of Peace 6:00pm CYO 4th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym Sunday, December 8 6:00pm Mass—Chapel Last Day for Giving Tree; Gift Cards; Drawing for “Year Round 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal—Music Room Utility Recovery Raffle” 7:30pm CYO 7th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 6:15 am Holy Rosary—Church 7:30pm BLD Charismatic Group-Holy Rosary & Praise & 6:45am Mass—Church Worship—Marion Lounge/Chapel 7:45am Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe—Church 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous (Thursday Men)—Parish Center 8:00am Holy Rosary—Church 9:00pm CYO 11th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 8:30am Mass—Holy Name Corporate Communion—Church Friday, December 13 9:30am Breakfast with Saint Nicholas—Parish Center Upper Hall 8:00am Mass—Church 9:30am Confessions—Church 8:45am Confessions—Church 9:45am Religious Education Classes Grades K-12—School 3:00pm CYO 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 10:00am Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary Meeting—Chapel 6:00pm CYO 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 10:25am Holy Rosary —Parish Grounds 7:30pm CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 10:30am Holy Rosary—Church 9:00pm CYO 11th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 11:00am Mass—Church Saturday, December 14 11:30am Caroling for a Cause CYO Sports—Cleveland Browns 8:00am Mass (Latin Extraordinary Form)—Church Stadium 8:30am Confessions—Church 12:00pm Legion of Mary 2019 Annual General Reunion—Church 8:30am Men’s Advent Retreat Day: Patiently Waiting…—Chapel 12:00pm Choir Rehearsal—Music Room 10:00am CYO 3rd Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 5:30pm Knights of Columbus Mary Queen of Peace Council #16279 12:00pm 8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym Meeting—KOC Room 3:00pm Confessions—Church Monday, December 9 4:00pm Holy Rosary—Church The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gift Card Sale after Vigil Mass; St. Vincent de Paul Third 6:30am Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Sunday Collection the Blessed Virgin Mary—Church 4:30pm Vigil Mass-Knights of Columbus Consecration to the Holy 7:45am Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe—Church Family—Church 8:00am Mass—School Mass, for the Solemnity of the Immaculate 5:30pm Knights of Columbus Mary Queen of Peace Council Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Church Christmas Party—Marian Lounge 12:00pm Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Sunday, December 15 the Blessed Virgin Mary—Church Gift Cards on sale after Masses; St. Vincent de Paul Third Sun- 3:00pm CYO 5th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym day Collection; Blessing of the Bambinelli at Masses 6:00pm CYO 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice—Gym 6:15 am Holy Rosary—Church 7:00pm Mass in the Latin Ordinary Form for the Solemnity of 6:45am Mass—Church the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary— 8:00am Holy Rosary—Church Church 8:30am Mass—Church 7:30pm CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 9:30am Food & Fellowship—Marian Lounge 9:00pm CYO 11th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 9:30am Confessions—Church Tuesday, December 10 9:45am Religious Education Classes Grades K-12– School 7:45am Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe—Chapel 10:30am Holy Rosary—Church 8:00am Mass—Chapel 11:00am Mass—Church 8:30am Confessions—Chapel 12:00pm Food & Fellowship—Marian Lounge 8:30am Confraternity of the Holy Face of Jesus Christ Reparation 12:00pm Choir Rehearsal—Music Room Holy Hour—Chapel 1:00pm Troops of Saint George Troop #153—Off Site 3:00pm CYO 5th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 1:00pm Community Meal—Cafeteria 6:00pm CYO Cheerleader Practice—Gym 2:00pm Blue Army Holy Hour—Chapel 6:00pm CYO 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice—Gym 3:00pm Blue Army Holy Hour Social—Marian Lounge 6:00pm Mass—Chapel 4:00pm Girl Scout Meeting Troop #381—Parish Center 6:30pm Children’s Rosary—Chapel 7:00pm Cub Scout Pack #45 Den Meeting—Cafeteria Calendar subject to change. For the most current information, http:www.maryqop.org 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop #88 Meeting—Parish Center Scout Room 7:30pm CYO 7th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym 9:00pm CYO 11th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym OPLATKI—CHRISTMAS WAFERS Wednesday, December 11 OPLATEK is now available in the Parish Office. The Oplatek is the 7:45am Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe—Chapel Polish Bread-of-Love for Christmas Eve. It symbolizes days of har- 8:00am Mass— Chapel mony, when what is to be forgiven is forgiven and what is to be for- 8:30am Confessions—Chapel gotten is forgotten. 8:30am Legion of Mary Advent Program—Marian Lounge At the Wigilia (Christmas Eve Supper), the rite of sharing and break- 2:00pm MQP Seniors Christmas Luncheon—Fuji Grill ing the Oplatek is both simple and moving. The host and hostess first 3:00pm CYO 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym share the Oplatek with each other and with all members of the family 6:00 pm CYO 3rd Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym and guests. With the breaking, good wishes, blessings and prayers are 6:30pm OD Night of Reflection—Marian Lounge exchanged and shared. Thursday, December 12 If you have forgotten the beautiful old custom in your family there is 7:45am Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe—Chapel a short explanation of the tradition and a prayer that may be used on 8:00am Mass —Chapel Christmas Eve on each envelope. Donation is $2.00. 8:30am Confessions—Chapel 8:30am Legion of Mary Meeting—Parish Office 2:15pm MQP School Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service— Church 3:00pm CYO 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice—Gym

Page 6 Heavenly Father, be with our men and women as they serve our country. We pray for those in the service, especially: CDR David C. Asseff, MC USN; CDR Steven Asseff, USN; Sgt. Emily Clymer Army; Capt. Karl J. Eisenmann, USMC; Tony Jude Figueroa, Ar- my; Lance CPL Anthony Gajewski, SSgt. Melanie Grotenrath Air Force; PVT Logan Haney, US Army; Pfc. Joshua Harris, US Army; SPC Dominic Hess, Army MSgt. Jamie Kolakowski; SrMSgt. Dennis Kuzel, Air Force; TSgt. Steve Kuzel Air Force; 1st. Lieu- tenant Joseph McCormack Air Force; Sgt. John O’Connor; Sage Rocut USMC; Katlyn Seamone, US Army; SSgt. Brian Skalecki US Army; SSgt Thomas Skalecki, US Army; Sgt. Aaron Virkler.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

+ Mary Queen of Peace + Order of Worship SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Liturgy of the Word

8 December 2019 READINGS: No. 1004 We invite you to participate in today’s sacrifice of the Holy Mass. The Order of the Mass begins at No. 202 in the Worship Hymnal, located at the entrances of the church. The hymns and acclama- tions can also be found in the Hymnal at the numbers indicated if they are not printed in the bulletin. The scripture readings for to- day’s liturgy can be found at No. 1004 in the Worship Hymnal.

INTROIT: Populus Sion Behold, O Zion, God Will Come

Alleluia:

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of Altar and Gifts: 4:30 PM, 8:30 AM: No. 390 Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice 11:00 AM: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

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SANCTUS, SANCTUS, SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy PATER NOSTER Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie; et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.

COMMUNION:

MAGNUM MYSTERIUM Mystery of Faith

COMMUNION TRANSLATION: Drop down dew, Ye Heavens, From Above. .

COMMUNION HYMN OF PRAISE: No. 394 Come, O Long-Expected Jesus RECESSIONAL: No. 403 The King Shall Come

GREAT AMEN Please pray for our fellow parishioners who are ill: Elaine Bukach; Sharon Garobowski; Bill Gonzalez; Diane Hanna; Ariel Jarrett; Ava Jarrett; Olga Jazak; Maria Koston; Bob Natolli; Ashley Payne; John Racicki; that they may know the healing power of Jesus. If you would like your name or someone else’s name added to our prayer list, please contact the parish office at 216-749-2323. Names will remain on the list for four weeks.

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