Saint Mary Catholic Church

110 St. Mary Avenue SW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548

1914-2015: Over a Century of Service for the Glory of God MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of Saint Mary Parish, united by faith in Jesus Christ, are dedicated to proclaiming the Kingdom of God by knowing, loving, and serving the Lord and one another. CLERGY

Father John Licari Parish Administrator Father William Ganci Parochial Vicar Deacon Michael Brown Deacon Daniel McAuliffe Deacon Robert Saxer Deacon Michael Symons Deacon Wayne Walker CHURCH STAFF Phone: 243-3742 Fax: 243-1271 Office Hours: 9:00-3:30 Mon.-Fri.

[email protected] Kimberly Solberg, Receptionist Donna Bridgford, Secretary Pat Demski, Finance Mary Pickard, Religious Education Mary Lambeth, Youth Ministry Rob Henry, Maintenance ST. MARY SCHOOL Phone: 243-8913 Gerard Kubelka, Principal MSGR. MULLINS PARISH LIFE CENTER Phone: 226-4712 Ryan Thompson, Administrator THRIFT SHOP Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sonia Justiniano, Manager ST. MARY OUTREACH Thursday 9-11 a.m. 243-0004 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:30 & 7:00p.m. (Español) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. Polish Mass: Third Sunday of the month 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel

WEBSITE www.saintmarychurchfwb.org

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday 6:30 & 8:15 a.m. Saturday 8:15 a.m. RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Sat.: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Twentieth in OF Ordinary Time FOURTHSunday SUNDAY ADVENT

Seasons of Mercy Reflections by Pope Francis Advent—Waiting to Encounter Mercy Incarnate In the life of every Christian there is an experience of a personal encounter with Jesus Christ who called us to follow him and share in his mission. We must learn to treasure in our hearts the living memory of that call, when Jesus passed my way, gazed at me with mercy and asked me to follow him. Try to revive the memory of that moment when his eyes met yours, the moment when he made you realize that he loved you. But do I remember it? Have I forgotten it? Have I gone off on paths that made me forget it? Lord, help me, for you know that I want to encounter you and to let myself be embraced by your mercy. Mary sustains our journey toward Christmas, for she teaches us how to live this Advent season in great expectation of the Lord. For Advent is indeed a time of waiting for the Lord, who will visit us all on the feast of Christmas, but also, each one, in our own hearts. The merciful Lord is coming! Let us wait for him! Pray for…

Dear Parishioners, As we celebrate the birth of Jesus into the world this Christmas let us focus on the unique gift of our families….whether living or deceased, together or separated. It is the heart’s deepest desire to be with those we love and treasure. May we keep in prayer the millions of people around the world and in our own land who have been separated from their loved ones, and displaced from their homes due to violence, natural disasters, or unwise decisions. May we make Christ centered decisions that always reflect how we value those who are dear to us and those in need while we have the gifts of time and faith. Merry Christmas, Fr. John Licari Parish Administrator

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Jerry Blood, Eleanor Black, Kimberley Black, Leonor Quiray, Buddy Thomas, Aida Lara, Phyliss Lankford, Pam Stockbridge, Izabella Izahaq, Lorene Barrett, Dcn. Bob Saxer, Helen Richardson, Dorothy Murphy, Celia Cassinelli, Misty Pounders, Cindy Burton, Mary Miller, Sylvia Smith.

We will remove the names at the end of each month unless notified by a family member. To protect privacy, only family members are able to add names to this list.

Offertory Collection: Dec. 5-6 $16,417.11 The Gospel today tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to bear the Savior gave her time and love to others as well.

CHURCH CALENDARS The 2016 St. Mary Church Calendars are now available at all the entrances of the church. We ask that you take only one per family.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve Masses, December 24th Children’s Liturgy at 4:30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant at 4:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m.- Bilingual Christmas Liturgy Midnight Mass at 12:00 a.m. The Par ish Festival Choir will provide music beginning at 11:30 Christmas Day Masses, December 25th 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation Thursday, Dec. 31st at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1st at 9:30 a.m. ONLY

August 20—December 16-August 2226 December IMPORTANT! The Parish Advent Project SUNDAY DECEMBER 20 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m.  Dorothy Fanella 9:30 a.m. Pro Populo 11.30 a.m. Msgr. Slade Crawford-Living MONDAY DECEMBER 21 Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:30 a.m. Leo Joseph Hagan 8:15 a.m. Angelita C. Lacsina TUESDAY DECEMBER 22 Late Advent Weekday 6:30 a.m. Louis Vaccari 8:15 a.m. Donald Harrington Jr. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23 Saint John of Kanty, Priest 6:30 a.m. Mario G. Ramos 8:15 a.m. Joseph DeRouin THURSDAY DECEMBER 24 Advent Weekday 8:15 a.m. Donna Oler THURSDAY DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS VIGIL 4:30 p.m.(Children’s Liturgy) and 7:30 p.m.(Bilingual Mass) FRIDAY DECEMBER 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Midnight, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.—No Intentions SATURDAY DECEMBER 26 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr 8:15 a.m. Gloria Lokay 5:30 p.m. Charlie Seater 7:00 p.m. Michael Bahamonde SUNDAY DECEMBER 27

The due date for returning the gifts to the church has passed, but gifts are still being accepted. If you have a gift, please return it to the church or bring it to the church office. Also, if you took a tag, but are unable to purchase the gift, please place it back on the tree or bring it to the office. It is important for those distributing the gifts to know what gifts have not been returned. If you are unable to get the gift to the church office, pick up is available. Call 243-3742 to schedule a pick up time.

PARISH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

Daily Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. on Dec. 28, 29 & 30. Parish Office will be closed Dec. 24 & 25. Parish Life Center will be closed from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3. Adoration-There will be NO Adoration on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Religious Ed Classes will resume on Jan. 3. MSY will resume on Jan. 3. TYM will have Open Rec (No formal meeting) on Jan. 6 and 13.

Catholic New Year’s Resolutions 2016

Prayer—Add more prayer to your daily life. Get a daily prayer book or daily Catholic THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH devotions book...and read it. Can you give 7:30 a.m. Fred Hodges an hour on Friday for adoration? 9:30 a.m Rev. Will Ganci—Living Faith Formation—No matter how old you 11.30 a.m. Pro Populo are, there are religious education programs designed to deepen your faith knowledge. Join a program or Bible study group. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Attend Mass—Of course we should always The Fa ma statue will be in the home of try to attend Mass on Sundays and other Mr. and Mrs. Valen n this week. Help us to Holy Days of Obligation, but why not try to pray for World Peace, conversions, and for voca ons to the priesthood and religious life. attend daily Mass once in awhile. Take Your Christianity With You—Don’t OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TILMA leave it in the church pew when you leave Presently, the Tilma is being shared each week by parish families. If you wish to have the Tilma in Mass. Strive to live as Jesus commands us your home for one week and pray the Rosary to do. Live out your faith on a daily basis contact Lancy Colaco at 244-0651. and be a true example of being a Christian.

August 16-August 2226 December 20—December SEW DAY MONDAY, JAN. 4, 2016 The Sew Day for the Little Dresses for Africa will be held on Monday, January 4th at the PLC from 12 noon until 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for this project, whether you can sew or not, we need you! New or gently used pillowcases of all sizes and colors and 2 ½ yard double fold bias tape (all colors) may be dropped off at the PLC or contact Vivian Green at (850) 862-9704.

ST MARY PARISH INTERNATIONAL FAMILY POTLUCK DINNER Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. PARISH LIFE CENTER GYM *Activities & Prizes* ♫ Entertainment♫ BRING YOUR FAVORITE ETHNIC DISH TO SHARE

CHASTITY PROGRAM SACRED HEART HOSPITAL Parents together with their 7th and 8th grade child are invited to Family Honor’s “Real Love & Real Life” Catholic chastity program presented at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Sat. Jan 9th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enhance your communication skills with each other as you talk about God’s gift of sexuality and the real meaning of love. Topics discussed: how to grow in virtue, believing in your true self-worth, fertility appreciation, guidelines for future dating, John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and setting future goals that lead to a happy, healthy, and holy life. Professionally trained presenters make this a fast -paced program with funny skits, small group breakouts, parent-child focused time and more. Cost is $40. Contact Debra Hitpas at 850-384-5070 or register online: FamilyHonor.org

CATHOLICISM 101 What All Catholics Should Know When: Monday Evenings 6:00-7:30 p.m. Where: Saint Mar y Par ish Life Center Café Last Class: Monday, Dec. 21st

Monday-Monday, Dec. 21st-Jan.4th—Christmas Holidays Tuesday, Jan. 5th, 2016—School Resumes Friday, Feb. 5th, 2016—Brite Stars Gala Auction & Dinner ”I Think I Can” Virtual 5K/10K—Deadline has been extended to Dec. 31st. Visit www.saintmaryschool.net/ documents/2015/11/IThinkICanRaceFlyer.pdf for more information. Help rebuild the Soccer Field. ST. MARY SCHOOL POSITIONS AVAILABLE: The school is taking applications for an AfterCare Director and part time AfterCare employees. Also, the school is seeking Substitute Teachers for all grades. For more information call the school office at 243-8913 after Jan. 4th.

ST. MARY THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be closed Dec. 23rd to Jan. 5th. They will reopen on Wed. Jan. 6th with a fantastic 1/2 price sale on all clothing, purses and shoes.

COME FIND YOUR AFTER CHRISTMAS BARGAINS!

The Soup Kitchen will be closed on Christmas Day. The Waterfront Rescue Mission will be serving Christmas Dinner which will begin at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Come by the church office for your Christmas last minute shopping. We have copies of the “The Second Greatest Story Ever Told”, the 100th Anniversary Cookbook and Fr. Licari’s CD.

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ORDEN NUEVO “Oh, pequeña aldea de Belén”; un clérigo de Filadelfia llamado Phillips Brooks escribió este popular villancico a mediados de los 1800, pero el profeta Miqueas hubiera podido hacerlo primero. Miqueas sabía que el tesoro grande viene en estuche pequeño. En la primera lectura de hoy, él sabía que del pueblito de Belén vendría el Señor. El escritor de la carta a los hebreos explica que Cristo vino a nosotros para hacer la voluntad de Dios de establecer un nuevo orden y ser un sacrificio perfecto. Y Lucas nos dice que Isabel y Juan, el pequeño en sus entrañas, comprenden que grandes maravillas han llegado con la venida del Señor. Este es el Cuarto Domingo de Adviento. Mañana celebramos de nuevo el fruto de tu vientre, María. Como se nos dice en Hebreos, el nuevo orden de Jesús se está creando hoy mismo. Y como proclama Miqueas, su grandeza llega ahora mismo hasta los confines de la tierra. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Esta semana recordamos a los niños judíos que fueron asesinados por orden del Rey Herodes en Belén. Esa tragedia que ocurrió cuando el viejo y celoso rey se enteró del nacimiento de un nuevo rey de los judíos. Él mandó a matar a todo niño que tuviera menos de dos años. El llanto de las familias que perdieron sus pobres inocentes se ha convertido en risas en varios países latinoamericanos. El 28 de diciembre en muchas partes es conmemorado como el día de los inocentes que viene siendo el A pril Fools Day de Latinoamérica. En ese día se hacen bromas para burlarse de los amigos. Si la broma funciona al pobre que fue engañado se le llama “inocente”. La inocencia normalmente se atribuye a los niños o a los ingenuos, pero en si la inocencia es una virtud cristiana, de los que hemos sido perdonados por Cristo. Esta inocencia no es ingenuidad mas bien es la candidez, simplicidad y generosidad de una persona que conoce bien lo duro que es la vida y aún así mantiene la esperanza. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. POSADAS Y NOVENA DE NAVIDAD (16 AL 24 DICIEMBRE 2015) Tome una volante con las direcciones y numero de telefonos de las casas

ACTIVIDADES DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO VIERNES 9:00 am Adoración al San simo hasta el sábado a las 8:00 am en la capilla SÁBADOS 8:00 pm 2 enero 2016 Celebrtacion del Dia de los Reyes en la Cafeteria 4TO JUEVES 6:00 pm 21 enero 2016 Clase de Bau simo en el PLC 09 ENERO 2016 5:30 Misa Internacional Bilingue (No Habra Misa a las 7:00 PM) 13 ENERO 2016 6:00 pm Reunion del Equipo Litugico y ac vidades con el Padre Will

ESTA MISA ES OFRECIDA POR ELETERNO DESCANSO

Henrie Banjavich

Horario de Misas para la Navidad Jueves, 24 de diciembre 4:30 p.m. (Misa para los ninos) 7:30 p.m. ( Bilingue) 12:00 p.m. (cantos navidenos a partir de las 11:30)

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Cant 2:8-14 or Sof 3:1418a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Miércoles:Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 1113; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128 (127:1-5 o Sal 84 (83):2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:1221 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52 Estudio Biblico y Rito Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RCIA)

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Viernes, 25 de diciembre 9:30 a.m. y 11:30 a.m. La Oficina Administrativa Estara cerrada el 24,25 de Diciembre y el 1 de Enero` El personal les desea una Navidad llena de bendiciones.

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