The Parish of Saint Cecilia December 22, 2019 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ... the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” –Matthew 20-21 Joseph’s Dream, Gaetano Gandolfi, c. 1790 SAINT CECILIA PARISH | 2 PARISH STAFF WEEKEND MASSES: Sat. 4 PM & Sun. 8AM, 10 AM & 8:15 PM Reverend Jamie Weber, Pastor DAILY MASSES: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM, Wed. 6:45 AM 871-5757, ext. 201 / [email protected] THE ROSARY: Mon.-Sat. 8:35 AM Reverend Jacob Willig, Parochial Vicar 871-5757, ext. 205 / [email protected] DAILY COMMUNION SERVICE: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer EDULE HOLY DAY MASSES: 9 AM, 12:10 PM & 5:30 PM [email protected] LATIN MASSES: Tues. 9 AM Jeremy Bauer, Reg. Director of Finance & Operations CH CONFESSIONS: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM, Wed. 7:05-7:15 AM and 871-5757, ext. 204 / [email protected] 7:05-7:50 PM, Sat. 3-3:30 PM, Sun. 7-7:30 AM and 9-9:30 AM Sarah Rose Bort, Coordinator of Young S Adult Ministry ADORATION: Wed. 9:30 AM-8 PM 871-5757, ext. 218, [email protected] HOLY HOUR: Wed. 7-8 PM Barb Browarsky, Rectory Secretary STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fri. 9:30 AM 871-5757, ext. 202 / [email protected] BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Please register for your Cody Egner, Regional Director of Religious Education EEKLY 871-5757, ext. 215 / [email protected] baptism at www.stceciliacincinnati.org under the Sacraments Mike Goedde, School Principal W tab. You can also select your class dates there. 533-6060 / [email protected] Robert Kellison, Dir. of Music Ministry & Stewardship MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. MARGARET-ST. JOHN: 871-5757, ext. 208 / [email protected] Mon.-Fri. 11:45 AM, Sat. 3 PM, Sun. 10 AM Marta Misleh, Assistant to the Pastor MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. ANTHONY: 871-5757, ext. 207 / [email protected] Sun. 8:30 & 11:30 AM 3105 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 (513) 871-5757 | www.stceciliacincinnati.org 8 AM Communion Service 9 AM Intentions of Mary Lou Boylan EEK ALTAR GUILD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 (Christmas Eve) Ron Case, [email protected] GYM SCHEDULING W ANNULMENTS Jeremy Bauer, 871-5757, ext. 204 9 AM Communion Service Joe Fondacaro, 871-5757 ext. 222 [email protected] 3 PM For the People BAPTISMS HOME DISTRIBUTORS/VISITS IS 5 PM Intentions of Bob Dwyer by Jack & Sue Helbling Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 (Nativity of the Lord) BEREAVEMENT HOSPITALITY Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 Kristina Maggio, TH Midnight Intentions of St. Cecilia Families [email protected]. BOOSTERS 10 AM Jean Metz Off Larry Metz Brandon Morgan, 533-6060 LEGION OF MARY R Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 (Saint Stephen) BROTHERHOOD (MEN’S GROUP) 8 AM Communion Service Nathan Beiersdorfer MOMS GROUP [email protected] Sarah Rose Bort 9 AM David Floyd Gallegos Off Jack & Carol Gallegos 871-5757, ext. 218 BULLETIN [email protected] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 (Saint John the Apostle) Barb Browarsky, 871-5757, ext. 202 [email protected] PASTORAL COUNCIL 8 AM Communion Service Pat DiMuzio, 871-5757 COMMUNICATIONS 9 AM Chuck Rodgers Off Eileen & Susan Steve Sullivan, [email protected] RESPECT LIFE GROUP Brigid McLinden Duffy SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 (The Holy Innocents) DAY OF ADORATION [email protected] EDULE FO Carolyn Peddicord 8 AM Communion Service [email protected] PTO 9 AM Gene Hannawalt Off Herta Larison Tricia Klco, 533-6060 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 1 PM Wedding of Michael Voet & Elizabeth Pearson OF HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT OF THE SICK CH 4 PM Intentions of Shirley Perkins by – Terry & Donald Shank & LECTORS Fr. Jamie Weber, 871-5757, ext. 201 Dave Rosselot ST. VINCENT DE PAUL S SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 (The Holy Family) [email protected] Tom McNally, 871-5757, ext. 203 8 AM Jim Voskuhl Off Ken & Mary and Family FESTIVAL WEDDING COORDINATOR 10 AM Joan Nau Off Robert Nau & Family Vince Woodall Marta Misleh, 871-5757, ext. 207 ASS [email protected] [email protected] 8:15 PM Intentions of St. Cecilia Families FLEA MARKET WEDDING RESERVATION M Kate Malo, [email protected] Sarah Rose Bort, 871-5757, ext. 218 Peggy Lane, [email protected] [email protected] FOCCUS MARRIAGE PREP WELCOME COMMITTEE Susan Kellison, Ethan & Carol Schimmoeller Marriage Banns [email protected] [email protected] III Michael Voet & Elizabeth Pearson GREETERS WORSHIP COMMISSION I Greg Lech & Rachel Wade Skylar Chew, [email protected] Judy Russell, [email protected] I Adam Stacy & Stephanie Winterman Priest Emergency Line: (513) 815-5038 THE CORNER | 3 DECEMBER 22, 2019 Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Chapters 7 & 8 This week marks the final week of the study of our Advent book, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary. Looking at chapter 7, Dr. Brant Pitre discusses the popular connection between Jesus and Joseph from the book of Genesis (technicolored dream coat, not Jesus’ earthly father). However, he uses this comparison of Jesus and Joseph to pivot to the main focus of the chapter: the deep comparison of Mary and Joseph’s mother, Rachel. While there were many connections drawn in the book, Dr. Pitre gives a typological chart comparing the Old Testament and New Testament figures: Old Testament > New Testament 1. Rachel > Mary 2. Joseph: firstborn son of Rachel > Jesus: firstborn son of Mary 3. Benjamin: “son” of Rachel’s “Sorrow” > John: “son” of Mary’s “sorrow” 4. 12 Sons: Benjamin is “beloved” > 12 Apostles: John is “beloved” In other words, just as Benjamin was specially loved by Joseph because they were both the only blood-sons of Rachel, so John is spe- cially “loved” by Jesus because they have the same mother … And just as Benjamin was the “son” of Rachel’s “sorrow,” because she had to die to give birth to him, so John becomes the “son” of Mary’s sorrow, because Mary becomes his mother only through the anguish and “sorrow” that she experiences at the foot of the cross. Just as Rachel was the “matriarch” of her people — the mother of all Israel (Jeremiah 31:15), then it seems clear that Mary, the new Rachel, is the “matriarch” of the entire Church! The final chapter of this book deals with Mary and the beloved disciple, John, at the foot of the cross where Jesus says one of his last statements, “Woman, Behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. What a fitting way to end this book and our time together. This constant reminder that we are called to enter into a relationship with OUR mother, that we are called to bring her into our homes as John did, this reminder is one that can only bring us closer to her son, who is the Messiah, the one young child to arrive in only a few short days! This is my challenge to you: invite the Blessed Mother into your homes and into your lives. Become best friends with her so that she may constantly intercede on your behalf to her son. What an amazing friend we have in Mary. Amen? Amen! Mass Intentions. If you have any particular intentions for which you would like to have a Mass offered, please contact your parish office. Intentions are often requested for those who have died, but may include any kind of need that your or someone you know is experienc- ing for which prayer is needed. PASTOR’S RAMBLING S | 4 1-2 | WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD Welcome, Marion Katherine Robers, daughter of Matt and Rene Robers. Welcome, Leighton Marie Bruening, daughter of Chris and Christen Bruening. 3 | ST. CECILIA MOMS GROUP The Saint Cecilia Moms Group had a lovely morning out with brunch and shopping at a local arti- san fair. They got to shop and spend time with each other without little ones for a few hours which I know they enjoyed! 4-5 | LOCAL ARTISTS Three St. Cecilia parishioners were selling their hand-crafted work and paintings at a Christmas art fair the Mariemont Barn. Sue Helbling sold her beautiful oil paintings. 1 Greg Donovan sold his woodwork cutting boards and so much more. His wife Colleen also sold some of her acrylic paintings and signs. I’m glad I was able to stop by and see the wonderful work they had created. 6 | CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Samantha Lueb- bers and Ken Peddicord who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on Dec. 7. Fr. David Doseck celebrated the Mass. Ken and his family are long-time parishioners of St. Cecilia. 7 | SAENGERFEST I was able to hear the St. Anthony choir per- form at Memorial Hall on December 7 for Saengerfest. They and 2 so many other choirs were wonderful to hear. 3 4 5 6 7 EASTSIDE FAITH | 5 Wisdom of the Fathers Meet Your Candidates & Catechumens Don’t forget to give thanks. SETH CEBULA Favorite bible verse: Blessed be the Lord, Rome came very close to being destroyed by Attila the Hun, but my rock, who trains my hands for war, Pope St. Leo the Great went out unarmed to meet the unstoppable conqueror and somehow persuaded him to turn back.