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Saint Patrick
ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
225 NORTH MAIN STREET • HUBBARD, OHIO 44425
Website: www.stpatshub.org • Phone: 330-534-1928 • Fax: 330-534-0820
Church/Church Hall: 330-534-4219 • School: 330-534-2509
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DECEMBER 27, 2015 • THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, & JOSEPH
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Michael Swierz .....................................................Pastor
President St. Joseph The Provider School Youngstown
Rev. Timothy H. O’Neill ............................... Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Robert Friedman........................... Pastoral Associate
Deacon John Bartos .................................. Permanent Deacon
Deacon Michael Medvec .......................... Permanent Deacon
Sr. Bernadine Janci S.N.D. .......................... Pastoral Minister
Karen Bartos................... Coordinator of Religious Education
Christine Vince ............................................. School Principal
Nicole Novotny……………...CCD Principal/Youth Ministry
Susan Orlosky……………….………………..Music Director
Lisa Hosack ............................................... Business Manager
Teri Ray........................... Coordinator of Celebrate/Secretary
Joy Squibbs ...................................... Parish Caterer/Secretary
Christine Trinckes……..………………...Pre-School Director
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monday‒Friday .......................................... 8:00 am‒4:00 pm
SCHOOL OFFICE
Monday‒Friday .......................................... 7:30 am‒3:30 pm
RELIGIOUS ED. & YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICES
Monday‒Thursday ............. 9:00 am‒4:00 pm; 330-534-8304
Sunday ........................... 9:45‒10:45 am (During CCD hours)
Sunday Morning only ....................................... 330-534-2509
Email ........................................................... spreled@aol.com
EUCHARIST
Saturday Vigil ........................................................... 4:00 pm
Sunday ....................................................8:30 am & 11:00 am
Holy Day ...................................................... Consult Bulletin
Weekday.....................................................................8:30 am
BAPTISM
Third weekend of each month, during any weekend Mass, or
after 11 Liturgy. Preparation class required (1st Sunday each
month 12:30 pm at the Parish House).
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:15 pm
MARRIAGE: Arrangements made with Priest at least
SIX MONTHS prior to desired date.
R.C.I.A.: Tuesday Night for information call Deacon Bob
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Catholic Faith Community - wonderfully diverse in age,
experience, culture and background. Ever open to the guidance of
the Spirit, we welcome all people to join our family on a spiritual
journey through Worship, Word, Sacrament and Service. Our
Mission is to live, witness and proclaim the GOOD NEWS of
JESUS CHRIST by growing in our knowledge and love of God
and neighbor, by recognizing, nurturing, and sharing the gifts and
talents among us, and by accepting the call of the Gospel to serve
everyone in a spirit of justice, mercy and love.
~FROM YOUR PASTOR~
The bandage changer
A rabbi prayed to the great prophet Elijah.
“Where,” the rabbi asked, “shall I find the Messiah?”
“At the gate of the city,” the prophet replied.
“But how shall I recognize him?”
“He sits among the lepers.”
“Among the lepers!” the rabbi cried. “What is he doing there?”
“He changes their bandages,” Elijah replied. “He changes their bandages, one by one.”
[Rabbi Laurence Kushner.]
That is the true mystery of Christmas: that God became one of us, lived among us and came to birth though our moments of joy,
grief, despair, anger and fear. Here, in the Christ Child, the sacred is not some abstract concept of theological theory: the love of
God takes on a human face, the Word of God becomes “enfleshed” in the child Jesus, enabling us to transform our hearts in that
love and re-create our world in that Word of justice and compassion. Our God knows that our lives are filled with disappointment,
pain and despair; he has lived through the storms and crises we all live through; he has given us hope in our world by promising
us life in his world. The challenge of Christmas is to continue to make that love incarnate in our own lives and in the lives of those
we love.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We begin this holy season of Christmas, celebrating The Nativity of Jesus Christ and The Feast of the Holy Family. On
behalf of all of us at St. Patrick Parish we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a holy season of grace and fulfillment of all God’s
promises. God touches our life so that we can touch God’s life.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our Deacons, Sr. Bernadine, our music ministers, ushers, extraordinary ministers of the holy
Eucharist, altar servers and all of you for your devotion and participation in celebrating our Christmas Masses.
This is a season when families and friends come together. But for many families its more than a festive Christmas dinner.
Bringing a family together requires the patience to listen, the selflessness to forgive and the commitment to heal and mend. To be a
family is to seek out and bring back whoever is lost. To look beyond behavior to understand what is prompting us to such anger,
bitterness or disaffection, to put aside our own expectations to respect another’s perspective. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph understood all to well the struggles and challenges of staying together as a family in their time and place. May we give
thanks this Christmas for our families and as we are ready to enter in a New Year take on, out of love and care for those we love,
the hard Christ like work of being family to another. Let us make this a Jubilee Year of Mercy as Pope Francis suggests to us.
I received a letter from Rachel Hrbolich, Associate Director of Social Services of the Diocese of Youngstown, who wrote
us a thank you for collecting the most money ever from all of our parishes for the First Step for Change Campaign (baby bottles).
Our collection amounted to $5,304.50. Thank you for your donation, but more so, for helping families who come to Catholic
Charities, “Changing lives...one family at a time.” Thank you.
A very special thanks to all who decorated the church for Christmas this year and all who bought poinsettia plants in
thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one.
Also, this Christmas we remember in prayer our family, friends and parishioners who died this past year; we have included the poem My First Christmas in Heaven with their names. May God grant them eternal rest and peace.
Please remember that the Holy Day of January 1, 2016, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, will be celebrated on New
Years Eve at 4:00p.m. and New Years Day at 10:00a.m.
Again, on behalf of our Parish Staff, we wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas Season. All that we have been preparing
and waiting for during Advent is here in our midst. As families in today's church; traditional, blended, adopted, foster, single, married, widowed or divorced, the challenge for all of this at Christmas is to continue to make the love and mercy of God incarnate a
part of our own lives and those we love.
A blessed and Merry Christmas,
Fr. Mike
PARISH HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to an Open House on Sunday January 3, 2016
after 8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m. Mass. Please join us in the
excitement of our newly renovated Parish House.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph
SUNDAY
December 27, 2015
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph
8:30 AM
Pauline Demidovich
11:00 AM
Memorial Association
MONDAY
December 28, 2015
8:30 AM
Josephine Sabatino
By: Family
Miraculous Medal Novena
TUESDAY
December 29, 2015
Liturgy of the Word with Communion
WEDNESDAY December 30, 2015
8:30 AM
Jane Williams, Mr. & Mrs.
James Williams, James
Williams, Jr., Bert Madeline,
Rose Ambrosia
THURSDAY
December 31, 2015
10:00 AM
August & Julia Bolchalk
By: Michael Bolchalk
FRIDAY
January 1, 2016
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
10:00 AM
For Living & Deceased
of the Parish
SATURDAY
January 2, 2016
Vigil, The Epiphany of the Lord
3:15 PM
Reconciliation
4:00 PM
Theresa Suzanne Smiley
By: Family
SUNDAY
January 3, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
8:30 AM
Sue Pavlov
By: John Pavlov
11:00 AM
The Intentions of
Mr. Anthony Saadey
By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fasline
CALENDAR
Sunday
12/20
9:45a.m.
CCD
Monday
12/21
Tuesday
12/22
9:30a.m.
Disciples of Mary/CH CR
6:30p.m. Fr. Blasko‘s Bible Study/CH
Wednesday
12/23
9:00a.m.
Adoration/C
Thursday 12/24
4:00a.m.
Mass
Midnight
Mass
Friday
12/25
10:00a.m. Mass
Merry Christmas
Saturday
12/26
Sunday
12/27
December 20, 2015
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016
11:00 AM Mass
Please mark your calendars to save this
date. Bishop George Murry, SJ will join us
as we celebrate the Order of Installation for
Fr. Michael Swierz as our pastor at St. Patrick Parish. In honor of this blessed event
we will be hosting a celebration in the
Church Hall following Mass. Please watch
upcoming bulletins for further details
Holy Family -- December 27, 2015
The Holy Family is for us the model for all families.
Parents are the first teachers of the faith. As
parents, have you shown by word and example the
way to follow Christ? Have you encouraged
your children to consider a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? For more information
contact Fr. Call Christopher Luoni (330)744-8451,
or by email: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.
Please remember to pray for the
soul and family of
Jack McCarthy
who died in the peace of the risen
Christ.
“May the Angels welcome him to Paradise.”
Readings for the Week of December 27, 2015
Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2-3, 5
-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:4152
Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18
Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28
Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 56/Mt 2:1-12
CCD Classes
There will be no CCD classes Sunday, 1/3/2016.
Classes will resume on Sunday, 1/10/2016 at
9:45-10:45 am.
May you have a blessed happy and holy Christmas
Season.
DAILY AND WEEKLY READINGS
“The Word Among Us”, is a booklet with daily and
weekend readings along with reflection on the Word.
The January booklet is now available in the vestibule of
the Church and is perfect for those who want to reflect
more meaningfully on the Word of God. Please pick up
your copy today! Donations are always gladly accepted.
MAINTENANCE POSITION
Applicants must have experience with boilers, minor electrical and plumbing repair work. Please stop by the Parish
House or call Lisa at 330-534-1928.
This bulletin is furnished to the Parish
without charge. The advertisements that
appear, completely defray the costs. Please
patronize these sponsors located in the
back of the bulletin. Thank them for supporting our Parish.
Our featured sponsor this week is:
Green’s Floral Shop
42 North Main Street ~ Hubbard
330-534-6023
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
It is a great joy to welcome our new members to our parish
family. Please register as soon as possible in order to find
out about our various programs, ministries and activities.
Just drop this form in the collection basket and we will send
you a detailed Registration Form. Or you may stop by the
Church Office and complete a Registration Form.
Name
________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
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The Holy Family
Every parent knows the trials of raising children. There is the wonder of watching someone grow and learn and discover new things.
There is satisfaction as a child takes to heart
the morals and values that a parent seeks to
share. There is sadness, and even grief,
when some difficult problem or illness besets a son or daughter. There may even be
anger or despair if, as a child grows, he or
she rejects what a parent holds dear. Needless to say, family life is complicated, never
perfect, sometimes full of joy, sometimes
crowded with pain.
Today's Gospel gives a hint that the life of
the Holy Family was not always the perfect
example we might imagine. Trials and struggles were a part of their life too. As the Gospel story relates today, Jesus basically
skipped out on Mary and Joseph, not an
unusual practice for an adolescent. But also
not the kind of thing we would typically
associate with a well-behaved teenager. In
other words, the Holy Family is exhibiting
the traits and behaviors that are part of the
dynamic of ordinary family life.
And that is good! It serves as a reminder to
all of us that their example is that of a family not so different from our own. On this
feast the church lifts up the Holy Family for
us to imitate. The prayer for the day asks
God to help us be like them "in practicing
the virtues of family life and in the bonds of
charity." No matter the structure of our family household, we are called to put into practice the eternal love of God, first revealed in
the mystery of the family of the Trinity, and
then lived out concretely in human life in
the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
It is the bond of charity that holds any family together, a love that penetrates deep into
our souls and abides in our hearts no matter
the joys or sorrows that life brings.
ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Patrick Candle
in memory of
Pat McCarthy
Blessed Mother Candle
in memory of
Jane Willaims
St. Joseph Candle
HUBBARD, OHIO
The Hosts and Wine
for all Masses this week are
given in memory of
Secich & Forte Family
by
FAMILY
For anyone interested in dedicating this memorial for your
loved one, please call Teri to arrange a week. The cost is
$35.00.
in memory of
Mr. & Mrs.James Williams &
James Williams Jr.
Infant of Prague Candle
in memory of
Bert Madeline
Memorial Candles are available to celebrate a special occasion,
anniversary, birthday or in memory of a deceased love one. For
anyone interested please call Teri 330-534-1928. The cost is $10.00.
December at 4:00
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Deborah Scopacasa, Stephanie Notman, Angie
Drobovolec, Josh Chrobak, Michael Zappa,
Jill/Dave Mogg
Lector: Jim Lacko & Marti Cook
Altar Servers: 12/26:Josh & Elizabeth Chrobak, Michael
Hammond
December at 8:30
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Georgeann Norris, John Battisti, Joe Ditomasso, Ed
Ridel, Elaine Ridel, Michele Czopor
Lector: Mary Ellen Salata & Joyce Tringhese
Altar Servers: 12/27:Mike Camuso, Dominic Colella,
Katie Cigole
December at 11:00
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Gabriella Hosack, Cheryl Beil, Jo Yourchisin, Liz Notman, Philip Mastronardi
Lectors: Lori Garon & Marcia Sauline
Altar Servers: 12/27:Anthony Gagliard, Emma Garon,
Claire Gagliard
On this Feast of the Holy Family, our parish will be taking a
special collection for Catholic Charities’ Keep the Lids
Warm campaign. This annual effort raises funds to provide
utility assistance to low-income and working poor families
with children. Thank you for responding with compassion to
the needs of those less fortunate in our community.
Liturgical Celebration of Holy Mass celebrating
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
( A Holy Day of Obligation)
Thursday, December 31st, New Year's Eve
4:00P.M.
Friday, January 1st,
New Year's Day
10:00A.M.
The Sick and Homebound of Our Parish:
Janice Cassidy
Anna Keenan
Charmaine Ray
Marlane Bone
Diana
Bill Bancroft, Sr.
Paula Santisi
Joshua Ost
Jim Pregi
Paul Bender
Ann Kali
Kelly O’Hara
Please keep these people in your prayers.
A Christmas Prayer
Eternal God, this joyful Christmas day
is radiant with the brilliance of
your one true light.
May the hope, the peace, the joy,
and the love represented by the
birth in Bethlehem fill our
lives today and always.
Bless us and let us be thankful for
the true gift of Christmas, your Son.
Amen.
Rediscover Jesus
Thank you to all the generous parishioners of St. Patrick Parish
who helped to fund the Christmas gift of
Rediscover Jesus.
May we always continue to get to know Jesus and ourselves in a new way each time
we seek Him. Extra books are available in the main vestibule. Please take one and
pass on Jesus’ message of love, acceptance and salvation for all of us!
May you and your family have a blessed and holy Christmas season.
Love,
Karen Bartos, CRE
Masses for Life
Each year in January we recall the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that effectively legalized abortion on demand throughout
the United States. About this time our diocese
hosts a Mass for Life as a prayerful reminder
that we “must protect and nurture human life at
every stage of its existence.” This year Bishop
Murry will preside at two Masses for Life:
- Saturday, January 16, at 12:00 Noon at St. Paul
Parish, North Canton (241 S. Main St.), and
- Sunday, January 24, at 4:00 pm at St. Columba
Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.).
After each Mass for Life there will be a reception consisting of a light lunch and an “Expo” of
respect life information. All are welcome – no
reservations needed. For more information
call 330-744-8451 ext.272 or contact
dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.
Festival News-Congratulations to Dominic DiCiero our
December Early Bird winner of $100.00.
- Monthly drawings starting on the 15th
from Dec-July, $100 to buyer and seller
(Extra $1,600 available) and during the Festival you do not
have to be present to win in the hourly drawings (Extra
$3,200 available) and the Seller of the winning Grand
prize ticket receives $2,000!!!!
-Reminder: Grand Prize Raffle ticket packets will be
available in the back of the church. The packets contain
all information needed to buy and or sell tickets. Please
take your packet and help our festival fundraiser today!
- You can return your stubs and money to the Parish House
or call (330) 534-1928 for more information.
2016 Festival Committee