Downtown Dayton Catholic Parishes December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord Pastor: Fr. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ken Pleiman, C.PP.S. Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood www.cpps-preciousblood.org

Emmanuel Church 1837 St. Joseph Church 1847 Holy Trinity Church 1861

Mass Intentions Emmanuel Church Monday, December 26 149 Franklin St. - 45402 7:30 AM Holy Trinity…………..Purgatorial Society Office: 937-228-2013 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………...Rose & Clifford Brandt Web Site: www.emmanuelcatholic.com Tuesday, December 27 E-mail: [email protected] 7:30 AM Holy Trinity...………..Messina family Deacon Rusty Baldwin 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………..Mary & Alfred Kraft Br. Matt Schaefer, C.PP.S. DRE & Bookkeeper Wednesday, December 28 Mary Beemsterboer, Secretary 7:30 AM Emmanuel…………....Leora Shell Dennis Pyles, Maintenance 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………..Virginia Bauer Gary Geisel, Music Director Thursday, December 29 7:30 AM Emmanuel…………....Poor Souls Holy Trinity Church 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………..John Kuntz Jr 272 Bainbridge St. - 45402 Friday, December 30 Office: 937-228-1223 7:30 AM Emmanuel……………In Memory of the Rwanda Web Site: www.holytrinitydayton.org Genocide Victims E-mail: [email protected] 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………..Peg Anderson Deacon Michael Leo Saturday, December 31 Judith L Trick, Business Manager 7:30 AM Emmanuel…………….Niehaus Family Jan Reed, Pastoral Associate 12:00 PM St. Joseph……………...Timothy J. Abel Thomas Aldridge, Music Director 4:30 PM St. Joseph.……..………Deceased members of the Luzar & Gustetic families 5:15 PM Emmanuel……………..For our parishioners Church 6:00 PM Holy Trinity……………Tom Sims 411 East Second St. - 45402 Sunday, January 1 Office: 937-228-9272 9:00 AM Holy Trinity…………..Bernard Kleimeier Web Site: www.stjosephdayton.org 10:00 AM St. Joseph……………..For our parishioners E-mail: [email protected] 10:30 AM Emmanuel…………….Manzo Family Rita Zimmerman, Business Manager Bill Baron, Maintenance Next Week’s Readings: Bradley Wilson, Music Director Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Miraculous Medal Novena with Adoration and Confession Schedule Benediction at Emmanuel on Tuesdays 7:00 PM

Emmanuel: Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM Anointing of the Sick the first weekend of the month. Holy Trinity: Sunday: 8:00 AM To Register for any parish please contact the parish office St. Joseph: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM; Saturday: 4:00 PM For Baptisms , Weddings or Ministry to the Homebound please contact your parish office. PASTOR’S PEN PASTOR’S PEN continued…

One of the most beloved songs at is “.” Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, The words and music of this song touch the heart in a way that With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. draws us into the mystery of the birth of , the Word made So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, flesh. The story of how this hymn came to be is an example of Here came the wise men from Orient land. how God works in mysterious ways to bring his mercy and love The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger, to all people. In all our trials born to be our Friend! He knows our need; to our weakness is no stranger. In 1847, Mr. Placide Cappeau, a poet and wine inspector from Behold your King; before Him lowly bend! France was asked by a local parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. Cappeau had fallen away from the church but Truly He taught us to love one another; accepted the invitation to write the poem. On a carriage ride His law is love and His Gospel is peace. to Paris he wrote the poem using the text of Luke’s gospel, Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother imagining what it would have been like to be present for the And in His Name all oppression shall cease. birth of Jesus. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy Name! Feeling his words needed music Cappeau turned to his friend Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever! Adolphe Adams, a Jew and classically trained musician to help His power and glory evermore proclaim! him. The music and words together were named Cantique de Noel. The song was a hit, but when church officials heard that it was composed by a fallen-away Catholic and a Jew the song Fr. Angelo, Fr Ken and all the staff members in our was banned in the French Church. The French people loved the pastoral region extend to you our prayers and best carol and continued to sing it in their homes. wishes for a Blessed Christmas Season!

In 1855 John Dwight, an American abolitionist, translated the song into English having been inspired by the verse that says “Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother.” In 1871 REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS during the Franco-Prussian War, the song was sung by a French soldier coming up out of the trenches. It spoke to the soldiers Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God fighting in the war and led to a 24-hour with Mass Schedule each side sharing Christmas songs. st December 31 On 1906 Reginald Fessenden was experimenting 4:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph with a microphone and the telegraph. Speaking into the micro- 5:15 PM Mass at Emmanuel phone Fessenden began reading the story of the birth of Christ 6:00 PM Mass at Holy Trinity and around the world wireless operators began to hear a man’s January 1st voice come out of their machines. The first radio broadcast of a 9:00 AM Mass at Holy Trinity man’s voice was the Gospel of Luke and then Fessenden began 10:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph to play “O Holy Night” on a violin. 10:30 AM Mass at Emmanuel

“The song written by a fallen-away Catholic poet, set to music *Please note, there is no 8:30 or 11:30am Mass at by a Jewish composer, banned by church leaders, kept alive by Holy Trinity on Sunday, January 1st. the French, adopted by American abolitionists, sung by troops in the trenches, and at last broadcast to the whole world as the SVDP Fundraiser...Our conference is busy working on the th first song transmitted by radio waves continues to speak to our upcoming Fundraiser to be held on Jan. 20 . All proceeds hearts.” (Dr. Jeff Sanders) benefit our conference. Volunteers are needed to work the night of the event. There are two shifts and to volunteer con- Sometime during this Christmas Season, I encourage you to tact Holly Stiers at 901-4194. Baked goods are also needed. listen to a recording of “O Holy Night” and allow the beauty Contact Judy Dalton at 247-5066. We are looking for dona- of this song to touch your heart and to renew your faith in God tions for our Silent Auction. Contact Holly at 901-4194. who continues to work in mysterious ways bringing mercy and love into our world. The Emmanuel Pro-Life Committee is sponsoring up to 10 youth attendees, in the amount of $100 each, to the Janu- O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; ary March For Life in Washington, D.C. This is open to the It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! youth of the Region 7 churches. If you are interested contact Long lay the world in sin and error pining, us by e-mail at [email protected]. Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born! O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Save the Date…St. Vincent de Paul Conference Fish HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Dinner/Monte Carlo Event, January 20, 5:30-10:00 p.m. Generous Contributions for December 18, 2016

Weekend Offertory: Budget Collection Marriage Uncorked! Dare to Date! The Marriage Ministry of $6100.00 $3176.00 Region 7 parishes invites you and your spouse to add some YTD excess or (deficit): ($9427.61) SPICE to your marriage on January 14th in the basement of Emmanuel Church from 7- 9:00pm. This month we discuss Many thanks for the generous spirit of our parishioners. Frs. Angelo and Ken SPICE-ing up your marriage with a down to earth look at the good, the bad and the ugly of Natural Family Planning. This is not a class on NFP, but a chance to hear how a panel of two Wine Tasting and Teaching couples with great NFP experience have navigated both We are now accepting reservations and payment for our Wine challenging and rewarding moments of this marriage- Tasting and Teaching Fund raiser which will be held January 29, strengthening practice. Whether your NFP experience has been 4:00 p.m. at the Wine Gallery. Cost is $40 per person. Nearly Finding Paradise or Not For Pansies, we welcome you to bring your own perspective to the discussion. Babysitting is The flowers in the sanctuary are in memory of: available for $2 per child. If you would like to bring your Albin & Alma Pleiman, Lee Pleiman, children for babysitting, please register by Wed, January Marge Knapke, Lea Pleiman 11th by contacting Anna Earl at [email protected]. John R. Braun, Estella Braun, Eleanor Braun Bring an appetizer or sweet to share and we will provide the The O’Meara Family wine and festivities. Come, enjoy a date night out! Together let's The Beemsterboer Family celebrate the gift of our marriage! Betty and Dennis McMahon

Oliver and Rosella Gast, Jackie Gast Exercise Series Begins in January 2017! The next exercise class based on Tai Chi/Qigong will be held Russell and Mildred Gilmore, David Gilmore Monday, January 16th through February 6th. The series will Andrew Chiovaro, Yolanda Chiovaro feature a new approach as there will be one 90 minute class Anthony Lucente, Sr. offered with both beginner and intermediate styles being taught. Charles and Mila Satalia From 6:00 – 7:30 pm in Trinity Center, 266 Bainbridge St. Fees Thomas and Lucille Rowan are $40.00 for the 4 week class, payable in full at the first class Joseph and Mary Ellen Tye to instructor Sharon Trekell. Pre-registration is preferred by Patrick Rowan Thursday, January 12th, as a minimum of 10 is needed to hold Gerald Mott the class. Contact Sharon Becker to register and for more Brigid Rowan information at 227-9452, or by email at Louie Trick, Kim Trick [email protected]. Fr. Sandy Macpherson Billy Bird Balsamo Family, Monnin Family, Rock Family

EMMANUEL CHURCH Ryan Lovins and Randy Money Charles Berardo, William and Helen Junker Generous Contributions for December 18, 2016 Peter Slivinski Jack Thuney Weekend Offertory: Budget Collection Cannon and Griffin Families $7300.00 $6453.00 Harold Rittenhouse YTD excess or (deficit): ($23,133.00) Frank, Antonio and Patrick Mazzone St. Vincent de Paul: $ 717.00 Tom Sr. and Agnes Archdeacon Many thanks for the generous spirit of our parishioners. Ed Clemans Frs. Angelo and Ken Deceased of Bellino Family Shirley and Charles Joyce Prayer List Bob and Betty Turner If you are seriously ill or undergoing surgery and would like Al and Margaret Becker your name added to the prayer list for 4 weeks, please call the John Schneider Parish Office, 228-2013. Deceased of Fung Family Bernard Chachula Joan Hicks William Pfarrer Deceased of Simon Family Michael Mustaine Sr. Louis Schulze Ted Randall Paul and Amelia Deis Galatians is a letter St Paul wrote around AD 54 to churches he Anthony and Matilda Heuing had established on an earlier missionary journey through Galatia Shirley and Rosalie Heuing (modern-day Turkey). St Paul, the “apostle to the Gentiles,” Adam and Alice Walker announced the Good News that God call all men, Jews and non- Jack and Rosie Davis, Cliff and Pat Davis Jews alike, into a family relationship with himself. Join in the Bonnie Marshall and Julie Harlow Study with others to journey along the footsteps of St Paul. See Herve Arzel and Daughters flyers in back of Church or call 890-6262 for more information. Bonnie and Dave Ary

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Area Activities

Generous Contributions for December 18, 2016 UD is hosting “At the Manger” a display of nativity scenes from Weekend Offertory: Collection around the world at the UD Roesch Library. The exhibit will be $9823.50 open until Sunday, January 8, 2017. Charity: $ 252.00 Many thanks for the generous spirit of our parishioners. Divorce Support Ministry - There are two excellent Catholic- Frs. Angelo and Ken Sponsored divorce-recovery support groups in the local area to help you heal from this life trauma.

Our Beautiful Christmas Flowers Are In Memory Of: Catholic–Sponsored Divorcecare Doris DeLoach 13 weeks, held on Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM from Jan. 5 to Mar. Laura Grump 30 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Loretta V. Grump Pike, Centerville, OH. Cost: is $25 per person. Scholarships are Matthew Karl available. For more information, or to register, call Marcelle Toma Juanita Kleibecker at 937-312-1157 or [email protected] Jerry Kowalski Russell Lee Catholic Divorce Survival Guide - 12 weeks Tim Lee St. Christopher’s Church, Vandalia, in the Candle Room of the Parents and grandparents John & Judy Eilers Church. Monday evenings, 7-8:30PM from Jan. 9 to March 27. Cost: is $25 per person. Register Online at: https:// Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=670e37 - Questions: Call Noreen Wendeln at Family & Respect Life Office 937-222-0227 Christmas. It is a ministry of love to make our worship space even more beautiful especially for all the visitors who will St. Mary of the Assumption, Tuesday evenings, starting on participate in our Christmas services with us. January 17 to April 11 at 7:00 in the 3rd grade classroom at St. Mary of the Assumption School, 9579 Yankee Rd. Springboro, Please keep the following people in your prayers. Call the Ohio 45066. Call Lynn Meisberger, 937-557-1711 or email rectory if you would like to be added to the prayer list. [email protected]

Lance Butler Jennifer Grant Jim Peacock New Group Welcomes Young Professionals Tony Riggs Shine Dayton would like to invite you to learn more about our organization. We are a group of young professionals committed to Pray for the Men and Women Serving in the Military advocating for the compassionate works of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley through the engagement and Nick Borton Greg Marcus Alex McGarvey empowerment of individuals. For more information on becoming Gary Eilers Tim Melvin David Musgrove a member or to join us at an upcoming event, email Kari Mechenbier Eubanks Jessica Pruitt [email protected] or visit us online at www.cssmv.org/ Cody Landers Matthew Melvin Devin Torre giving/shinedayton/ or www.facebook.com/shinedayton.

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