ST. MARK CHURCH

CHRISTMAS
ST. MARK CHURCH
EMPORIUM, PENNSYLVANIA
REV. PAUL S. SIEBERT, Pastor
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 20, 2015
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
8:10 a.m
JOHN BALDINELLI By Fr. Paul Siebert
(Dec. 21st)
(Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45)
TUESDAY
COMMUNION SERVICE
(Dec. 22nd)
(1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56)
WEDNESDAY
8:10 a.m.
(Dec. 23rd)
CHRISTMAS EVE
(Dec. 24th)
THERESIA “TILLY” HUTTON By The Family
(Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66)
5:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
KENDYL M. SCHAFFER By The Flament Family
MARY LOUISE BLUMLE By Phillis Sullivan
(Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25)
‘For today in the city of David as savior has
been born for you who is Christ the Lord’
CHRISTMAS DAY
10:30 a.m.
(Dec. 25th)
SATURDAY
PEOPLE OF THE PARISHES
(Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18)
5:00 p.m.
(Dec. 26th)
Deceased Members of the BILL & MARY HALEY FAMILY
By Dan & Mary Haley
(Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-66)
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m.
ETHEL TALBOTT By J.R. & Elaine
(Dec. 27th)
10:30 a.m.
PEOPLE OF THE PARISHES
(1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52)
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:
CHRISTMAS EVE (DEC. 24th)
5:00 PM – Jen Abriatis, J. Erskine; L. Zoschg,
M. & J. Edel
10:00 PM – Volunteers – Sit with Family
CHRISTMAS DAY (DEC. 25th)
10:30 AM – Volunteers – Sit with Family
WEEKEND OF DEC. 26-27
5:00 PM – F. Pizzella, P. Housler, M. Galluzzi,
D. & L. Summerson
8:00 AM –M. Singer, A. DeMatz, A. Slottje
10:30 AM – L. Richnafsky, P. Rodgers, A. Prosper
LECTORS:
CHRISTMAS EVE (DEC 24th)
5:00 PM – Sarah Abriatis
10:00 PM – Melissa Stuart
CHRISTMAS DAY (DEC 25th)
10:30 AM – Janice Fitch
ALTAR SERVERS:
CHRISTMAS EVE (DEC 24th)
5:00 PM – Noah & Zach Abriatis
10:00 PM – Vince Fragale & Michael Fragale Jr.
CHRISTMAS DAY (DEC 25th)
10:30 AM – Trisha Kossman & Dylan Reider
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WEEKEND OF DEC. 26-27
LECTORS:
6:30 pm – John Sidelinger
8:00 am – Phil Burkhouse
10:30 am – Vicky Songer
ALTAR SERVERS:
6:30 pm – Abbi & Delany Rowan
8:00 am – Victoria & Samantha Good
10:30 am – Emily & Andy Richnafsky
ST. MARK CHURCH
EMPORIUM, PENNSYLVANIA
CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARK CHRUCH
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 26, 2015 5:00 PM MASS
Sunday, December 27, 2015 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM MASS
NATIVITY OF THE LORD
MASS SCHEDULE
SOLEMNITY of MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
MASS SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015
5:00 PM: VIGIL MASS Children’s Choir
5:15 PM: VIGIL MASS
10:00 PM: MASS DURING THE NIGHT
Folk Group
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015
10:30 AM: MASS DURING THE DAY
St. Mark Choir
Thank you to Barnett Funeral Home
for the 2016 St. Mark Calendars. They’ll be
distributed at all Christmas liturgies.
Just a few Reminders :
9:00 AM: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
\ (Please note: There will be No First
Friday Adoration or Benediction on
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016)
FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Friday, December 25th at the
Aroma Café. Join us any
time from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Please call 486-0373 to
The last opportunity before Christmas to receive the
make a reservation, request a delivery,
Sacarament of Reconcilation at St. Mark’s will be
request a ride or to help serve or make food.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM.
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THE SANCTUARY LAMPS
Religious Education Classes for Elementary and
Burn before the Blessed
High School students will be on Christmas break
Sacrament
beginning Sunday, December 20, 2015
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Classes will resume Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 for
TERRY BURFIELD
grades 1~5 and Sunday Jan. 10, 2016 for grades 6~10.
By Aunt Phyllis
ADVENT WREATH MEMORIAL
MARY ZELENZ
By Carol & Mary
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School District Prayer Initiative
In Loving Memory of BLAIR HORNUNG
By Sandra Hornung
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
REMAINING AREA
PENANCE SERVICES:
Sunday, Dec. 20th @ 3:00pm at
St. Joseph Church, Force
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd @ 6:30pm at
St. Boniface Church, Kersey
Cameron County School District
Community Prayer Initiative
Week 11:
Custodial Services, Maintenance,
Computer Technician, Crossing
Guard & Krise Bus Service.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
DECEMBER 13, 2015
St. Mark
$3,844.00
St. James $ 220.00
December 20, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The visit to Elizabeth Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Adult— When was it hardest for you to trust in God’s plan for you, as Mary did?
Child – When is it hardest for you to obey a parent or teacher? What can help you obey with more trust?