St. Cecilia Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Churches

December 20, 2015
Roman Catholic Churches
Office: 17 Grove St., Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-2392
Rectory (Important calls only please): 203-4044
www.StCeciliaAndQOH.org
adamscatholic@yahoo.com
Rev. Martin E. Cline, Pastor
St. Cecilia
Queen of Heaven
DECORATING OUR CHURCHES
FOR CHRISTMAS
THIS SUNDAY— DECEMBER 20
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS
& ST. CECILIA’S AFTER
THE 11 AM MASS
WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS,
PARENTS, AND TEACHERS TO GIVE A
HALF HOUR OF TIME.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH ALL
THE TRIMMINGS.
PARISH HOLY HOUR THIS
MONDAY
CHRISTMAS MASS
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, DEC 24–
CHRISTMAS EVE
4:30 PM ST. CECILIA
&
7:30 PM ST. CECILIA
FRIDAY, DEC 25—
CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 AM QUEEN OF HEAVEN
FROM 5-6 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for
Holy Hour beginning at 5 pm, including the Rosary and Benediction, ending at 6 pm.
Dinner at 6 pm in the
Kehoe center—please bring a dish to
pass. The K of C will provide the
meat.
SPECIAL FAMILY GIFT FOR ALL
THOSE WHO ATTEND MASS ON
CHRISTMAS EVE AND
CHRISTMAS DAY!!
DIOCESAN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
The Diocese of Ogdensburg’s Retirement Plan for Priests has long been supported by parish
contributions from its annual Christmas Collection. Currently 36 retired priests, and 10 active
priests age 70 and older, are expected to receive pension benefits of $793,400 in 2014-15. Also
95% of the cost of health insurance premiums for retired priests is paid by the Plan.
Your generous contribution not only supports current retirees but will also help provide for the
retirement needs of priests who will retire in the future.
Say thank you to your pastor and all priests of the diocese through a
generous contribution to our Christmas Collection.
Saint Cecilia and Queen of Heaven Catholic Churches
December 20, 2015
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20,
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
(Bar 5:1-9 Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 Lk 3:1-6)
4:30 pm (St. C)—Katherine Conley and Theresa Ariglio
8:30 am (QOH)—People of the Parish-St. Cecilia & Queen of
Heaven and family
11:00 am (St. C)—David Towles by the family
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, ADVENT WEEKDAY, SAINT
PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE
CHURCH
(Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a Lk 1:39-45)
8:30 am (St. C)--Mary Petrie by Kevin and Maryann O’Rourke &
family
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY
(1 Sm 1:24-28 Lk 1:46-56)
8:30 am (St. C)- Debbie Martin by Linda Piddock
WEDNESDAY– DECEMBER 23, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY, SAINT JOHN OFKANTY, PRIEST
(Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Lk 1:57-66)
10:30 am (St. C)-Tony Urbanzcyk by Joe Butler
ADORATION FOLLOWING MASS
NATIVITY OF THE LORD
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:30 pm (St. C)-Harold
and Doris Houppert by Harold
Jr., Gary Houppert and Liz Davis
7:30 pm (St. C)-Ruperto
Talibutab by Catalina VanCamp
FRIDAY– DECEMBER 25
9:00 am (QOH)— All Souls by St. Mary’s Cathedral
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
(Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17)
4:30 pm (St. C)-NO MASS
ADVENT—FOURTH Sunday of
Advent
Our Wreath is lit this week @ 11
am Mass by the Ginger family.
Jeff, Brenna, Emerson,
Adele & Clara.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN—-THIS WEEKEND
Every third Sunday the faithful Knights collect
donations for seminarians and for other vocation support.. The Knights will be located at
the entrances after Mass. Your support is
greatly appreciated!
2016 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES ARE
HERE CHECK THE ENTRANCE FOR
YOURS!! BLANK SETS ARE AVAILABLE; PLEASE SIGN OUT YOUR # SET.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHERSALS:
THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 @ 6:30 pm.
All ages are welcome to join us
@ St. Cecilia’s Church!!
WE HAVE MANY ANGELS AMONG US.
A SPECIAL “thank you” TO BOB HURLEY
FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN OUR WOOD
CUTTINGS FOR CHRISTMAS ! THANK
8:30 am (QOH) -People of the Parish–St. Cecilia’s and Queen of
Heaven
11:00 am (St. C)-John Herse by Sue Herse and family
MINISTRY SCHEDULES
Ministry schedules for
January, February & March
are now ready for pick-up at the
church entrance.
Thanks for you faithful service
at the altar.
Thank you God, for
all for your
blessings, especially for the
people in my life.
Help me to stay on
the Advent path,
keep my heart focused on Christ as
I prepare for his
birth, this holy season.
YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THIS
YEARS’ ANGEL GIFTS!!
ADVENT- - LADIES DAY OF REFLECTION
THANK YOU FATHER MARTIN FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL REFLECTION
ON OUR BLESSED VIRGIN MOTHER. THANK YOU TO THE LADIES
OF ST. CECILIA & QUEEN OF HEAVEN ALTAR & ROSARY FOR THE
MANY DELICIOUS LUNCHEON.
Saint Cecilia and Queen of Heaven Catholic Churches
December 20, 2015
DECEMBER 20: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Readings: Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
We have a beautiful gospel today. Mary set out in haste to visit Elizabeth and what follows is a joyful
greeting between the women and their infants. Today a lot of our interactions are no longer face to face,
in person. We text and email and connect on facebook and twitter. But we are called to be Christbearers like Mary. We are called to share the gift of faith and salvation that we have received. Perhaps
this week we can make an effort to be truly present to others, to visit a neighbor in need or an elderly
relative who might be lonely, and in so doing, bring the love of Christ.
Have a blessed Christmas.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
CONGRATULATIONS TO
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
~ FIRST PLACE WINNERS~
IN THE HENDERSON
DECORATING CONTEST.
GREAT JOB..
HEY, TAKE A RIDE & CHECK OUT
THE “LIGHTS ON THE CHURCH.”
RETIREMENT RELIGIOUS COLLECTION
TOTALED $ 1,479.00.
Your generous response serves as an expression of our gratitude to these women and
men. Thank you .
Classes meet this Sunday, Dec. 20 , please join us @
10:15 am in the church for a presentation of “The
Tree That Tells A Story.” The tree will be decorated
by the students with ornaments they made.
Father Cline will be our narrator—
NO classes Dec. 27th or Jan. 3
due to the holiday break.
** EPIPHANY PAGEANT — Grade 2 will present the
pageant on Sunday, January 3 @ 11 am Mass. The
students are asked to be @ the church @ 9:30 am to
allow for some practice time. Following Mass, there
will be a family luncheon and meeting for the students & their families.
PEACE & JOY THIS HOLY SEASON!
“TAKE
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
AS”
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR
SUPPORT & DONATIONS!!!
Watch the bulletin for our
list of winners.
RISTM
DRAWING THIS SUNDAY...
H
BACK C
THANK YOU TO
SAMANTHA MORGAN FOR HER
ASSISTANCE DELIVERING
COOKIES WITH OUR YOUTH
GROUP.
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December 20, 2015
BEWARE OF EXPIRING TAX
BREAKS!
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Planning opportunities for Charitable tax deductions can be made until December 31, 2015.
Make the most of tax savings and reduce your reportable income. Why give it to Uncle Sam.
Thanks for your generous
stewardship.
“Equal sacrifice,
not equal giving”
St. Cecilia
Dec.
12/13
Queen of
Heaven
$3,404.33
$2,594.00
QUEEN OF
HEAVEN
COFFEE
HOUR
FOLLOWING
MASS.
PLEASE JOIN
US FOR
FELLOWSHIP.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER 20—QOH COFFE HOUR AFTER MASS
VOLUNTEERS DECORATE QOH AFTER MASS
K/C PENNIES FROM HEAVEN COLLECTION
RE CLASSES ADVENT FUN DAY ALL GRADES
10:15 AM ALL FAMILIES WELCOME TO PERFORMANCE IN
CHURCH
VOLUNTEERS DECORATE SC AFTER 11 AM MASS
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE DRAWING
DECEMBER 21– 5 PM PARISH HOLY HOUR & CONFESSIONS @ SC
6 PM DINNER PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS
DECEMBER 23—CHOIR REHERSAL 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 24—CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT SC 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
DECEMBER 25—THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS AT QUEEN OF HEAVEN 9 AM
DECEMBER 27—QOH COFFEE HOUR FOLLOWING MASS
DECEMBER 28—OFFICE CLOSED
HOLY MASSES:
POPE
His Holiness Pope Francis
ARCHDIOCESAN BISHOP
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal. Dolan
DIOCESAN BISHOP
Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley
PASTOR
Rev. Martin E. CLine
PERMANENT DEACON
Deacon Larry Ambeau
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE EMERITUS
Sr. Norma Bryant, SSJ
TRUSTEES
St. Cecilia’s: Dan Estal & Amy Moore
Queen of Heaven:
Jerry Tackley & Susan Van Benchoten
COMBINED FINANCE COUNCIL
Trustees and Barb Rendell, Richard Roberts
& Jim Spicer.
COMBINED PARISH COUNCIL
Trustees, Deacon, and Timothy Beese, Vicky
Ambeau, Nina Hershey, Robert Hurley,
Linda Hludenzski, Laura Mallan,
Rosemary Kirsch and Nancy Tackley.
The Rectory Phone number
is 203-4044
As much as possible, please conduct
your routine office business
Anticipated Saturday
Masses:
4:30 pm -St. Cecilia
Sunday Masses:
8:30 am
Queen of Heaven
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY
Nancy Tackley, President 938-5664
SAINT CECILIA’S LADIES GROUP
Linda Hludzenski, President 315-232-2329
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 7364, ADAMS
William Stowell, Grand Knight 232-2626
FAMILY MINISTRY
Nina Hershey, 938-7363
(8900 US Route 3, Henderson)
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
11:00 am ~St. Cecilia
Call the Office if you are interested in ministering at
the Altar as a Musician, Server, Lector,
or Eucharistic minister.
Daily Masses- as scheduled in bulletin,
subject to change because of funerals, etc.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday-3:45 pm or anytime by appointment
BAPTISM
Call to make arrangements. Parents must be practicing Catholics and registered in the Parish
MARRIAGE
Preliminary plans must be made with the priest at
least six months before the ceremony
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome to Saint Cecilia’s and Queen of Heaven.
Please be sure you are registered with us by calling
the Office or completing a form found at the
Church entrances. We invite you to become involved in the life of your parish.
OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office is open MondayThursday from 8:00 am-3:45 pm
(closed 12-1 pm).
Phyllis Conley, Parish Bookkeeper
adamscatholic@yahoo.com
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Drop bulletin items off in writing at office or email
them before noon Monday.
YOUTH GROUP
We have an active and vibrant Youth Group.
Contact the office for more info or to join in..
Samantha Eppley, President
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
A dedicated group of competent teachers share their
faith with the Church of tomorrow
Sunday mornings, beginning with class
from 9:30-10:45 am, and then continuing with
Mass at 11 am. Grades K-10. Cancellations WWNY
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Laura Mallan, 783-7344
lamallan@spartanpride.org
Director of Religious Education
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND
HOMEBOUND
Please call to notify us of any
homebound or hospitalized
parishioner wishing to receive
Holy Communion and/or the
Sacrament of Anointing.