christ the king 2015 pdf - St. Mary Star of The Sea

ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA
PARISH
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD
JESUS CHRIST THE KING
NOVEMBER 22ND, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST
HOLY SAVIOR CHURCH
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST:
SUNDAY AT 7:00AM, 8:30AM & 10AM
MONDAY – THURSDAY AT 8:30AM
SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:15PM
CONFESSIONS AT 4:15-5:00PM
Mission Statement
We the people of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City,
Maryland, want to respond to God’s love for us by doing His will, to
live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to love each other as Jesus
loved us. In this way, He can live, as Risen Lord, in our midst and attract all
people to the Father. As part of the Church, we want to be a “Home and School of
Communion” where, through the celebration and living out the Sacraments, and
various ministries, each member can live in unity as a child of God, building up the
Kingdom of God until Jesus will come again in glory.
“That they may all be one” (Jn 17:21)
Dear parishioners and friends,
Last week’s events are still in our minds, and our
prayers are still being lifted up for all the people who
have been affected, directly or indirectly, by the terroristic
attacks. We bring them all, people of France, Beirut and
Russia, into our hearts.
We are entering the last week of the liturgical Year as
we celebrate the feast of Christ, the King of the universe.
We are contemplating, as we follow the episode of the
Gospel of this Sunday, the Lordship of Jesus, which is
not of this world.
Personal Note – Last week, like all of you, I watched
the news about the terroristic attack in Paris; I also
heard the Pope calling this attack as part of a
“piecemeal World War III.” I realized that I had to do
something and, while praying, I realized that we need
more prayers to put this war to an end. I am calling,
therefore, all people to offers prayers daily, especially
a Rosary (or a decade of the Rosary) for peace and
end to this insane war. I do, however, want to create a
group of people who are committed to praying. If you
feel you want to make this commitment, sign up the
card and placed it in the basket at the altar. We will
offer our commitments to God through Mary on Dec
8th.
The Gospel focuses on the dialogue between Jesus
and Pilate. At the center of the story of the passion of
Jesus there is the crowning with thorns and the gesture
of the soldiers who dress Jesus as king only to mock
Him. Ironically, Jesus is King but not in the way they
understood it.
Pilate asks Jesus if He is the king of the Jews. Jesus’
answer contains the truth He has been preaching since
the beginning. Because of Jesus’ words and actions, and
even more especially with His death and resurrection,
the Kingdom of God will become present and the hidden
God will become approachable.
Jesus came among us to communicate the life of God to
all people.
This is the truth attested to us by Christ: God the
Father loves each and everyone of us. In Christ
crucified we see manifested the truth of love: a love that
is free, a boundless love, a love offered to all people.
Let's try this week to thank God for His infinite love and
let’s become aware that we are a sign and an instrument
of this love for every neighbor we meet.
By the way we will love each person and the loving
environment we can create, the Jesus the King of the
Universe will be able to establish the Kingdom of God in
our midst.
I want to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone
of you, and your family, a Blessed and Happy
Thanksgiving. I pray to God that you may be Blessed
by Him who loves you so much! Remember, Mass will be
celebrated on thanksgiving Day at 9AM at Holy Savior
Church.
Our Parish Christmas Bazaar has been another success. I want to thank all the many people who volunteered their time and talents to make it happen. Without the many hours of work from all these “elves” we
would never be able to keep an event like this going.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Our Office will be closed on November 26 and 27 for
Thanksgiving.
Next weekend we will begin the advent season, and
as usual, we shall have the annual Christmas Giving
Tree. More information in the bulletin.
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
The Sodality of Mary will have their next
meeting on Sunday December 6th,2015. We
will meet for the Rosary at 8 AM, followed by
Mass at 8:30 AM, followed by a breakfast
meeting up in the Hall. At this meeting we
will make the Ranger Rosaries. All are welcome! If you
would like to know more about the Sodality, please contact the Parish Office and they will have Annette contact
you.
Readings for the Week of
November 22, 2015
Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:1219
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:2528, 34-36
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The Ocean City Christian Ministers Association invites everyone to our community’s Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm at Atlantic United Methodist Church, located
on 4th Street. The service will include praise & worship
songs, hymns, community choir, thanksgiving testimonies, and a brief message. Please bring packaged food
goods and funds for the offering, which will be distributed
to the needy in our community. There will be desserts
and fellowship after the service. This is a great opportunity to give thanks to God, and we hope you can attend.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus,
You have called men and women to be
with You to teach the Good News of Salvation. Send
Your Holy Spirit upon those who may be hearing the
call to do Your work. May all of us answer the call
and follow You with
generous hearts.
Amen.
The Parish Office will be closed on
Thursday, November 26th and
Friday, November 27th for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
Our annual Thanksgiving Mass will
be held at Holy Savior at 9am. As
many of you know, we have the tradition of stocking our
pantry that day and following the footsteps to the closet.
Below is a list of items that have been requested
Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti
Canned Corm & Peas
Baked Beans
Cereal/Oatmeal
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Chef Boyardi
Dinty Moore Stew
Canned Chicken
Tuna Fish
Chunky Soups Canned Fruit
Apple Sauce in the cups
Pudding cups
Ramen Noodles Mac & Cheese
Toilet Tissue
Envelopes of Potato or Noodles
The Christmas Giving Tree will be
up on Thanksgiving Day! Please
help yourself to a ticket(s) and
return your wrapped and tagged
gifts no later than December 13th.
Thank you, in advance for your
continued generosity with this
project!
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Faith Development: for your
prayer time and meditation
In Depth
Read in the bible
Sharing the Gospel
Today is Christ the King Sunday. Instead of using his
power selfishly to get whatever he wanted, Jesus used
his power to free people from sickness, from death, and
from evil. Jesus came to tell us the truth about God. Now
we need to listen to the voice of Jesus and follow his example.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to be our loving
king.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns.
Mission for the Week
We "listen to Jesus" when we follow his example. This
week, let others go first when you play a game.
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Prophecies about the Messiah-King:
Isa 9:1-6
Isa 11:1-9
Jesus, the King
Mat 25:31-46
Lk 22:28-30
1 Cor 15:2-29
Rev 19:11-16
Jn 19:1-22
Read in the Catechism
Christ the origin and goal of history
CCC 440, 446-451, 668-672, 783, 786, 908, 2105,
2628: Christ as Lord and King
CCC 678-679, 1001, 1038-1041: Christ as Judge
CCC 2816-2821: “Thy Kingdom Come”
From the early Church
Indeed, his kingdom is here until the end of time, and
until the harvest it will contain weeds. The harvest is
the end of the world, when the reapers, who are the
angels, will come “and gather out of his kingdom all
causes of sin”; and this could not happen if his kingdom were not here. But even so, it is not from here,
for it is in exile in the world.
Christ says to his kingdom: “You are not of the world,
but I have chosen you out of the world.” They were
indeed of the world when they belonged to the prince
of this world, before they became his kingdom.
Though created by the true God, everyone born of the
corrupt and accursed stock of Adam is of the world.
On the other hand, everyone who is reborn in Christ
becomes the kingdom which is no longer of the world.
For so has God snatched us from the powers of darkness, and brought us into the kingdom of his beloved
Son: that kingdom of which he said: “My kingdom is
not of this world; my kingly power does not come from
here.”
(Homilies on the Gospel of John 115, 2: CCL 36, 64445)
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Today we celebrate the feast of
Christ the King….the end of the
Liturgical year. Although we may
feel Christmassy in our buildings,
we are just starting into preparing
our hearts to welcome Jesus. I always find it helpful to
carve out a slightly bigger niche for God during this crazy
season so that I can continue to remember what it is all truly
about! If we are not conscious and aware, God’s voice and
direction can get drowned out in all the hustle and bustle!
So, as you prepare to give thanks this week, take a break
for yourself and spend some quiet time with the Lord!
Then, as you are preparing “wish lists” with your children,
grandchildren, families and friends, pause for a moment
and ask Jesus what He would like from you! It’s easy to
do…just say, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening!” and
then listen! Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving …
safe travels!
In Peace and Love,
Rita
UPCOMING EVENTS
No Religious Education Classes this weekend November
22 ~ Christmas bazaar or November 29 ~ Happy Thanks
Giving!
T
hursday Evening Bible study 6PM in room 110 will take a
break until after Thanksgiving and will start again on
December 3th ! For questions or to reserve a spot call/
email Rita @ 4102897038/
[email protected]
On December 1th we will have Annual Cookie bake in one!
It begins at 7PM and ends at 8 AM! Looking forward to an
awesome time!
Sunday December 20, we will do our annual Caroling at
the nursing home. This year we will be going on Sunday
afternoon and taking some of our awesome cookies with us
for the residence and the nursing staff! Another difference
this year is that although it will be lead by the teens it will be
open to the religious ed families! If you would like to join us
to carol watch this location for more details!
Some donations that we are looking for as you clean out
for Christmas! For theCookie bake ~ snacks and drinks for
the bakers J and any cookie ingredient’s ~ sugar, butter
even the refrigerator Pillsbury packs are welcome and
parchment paper! Baking sheets that we could borrow! If
you’d like to come and help at any event call/email Rita @
4102897038/ [email protected]
Star of the Sea Religious Article Store Will ha its HUGE
Christmas Sale in The Foyer of the Education Center on
December 12 and 13 After All Masses. We have so many
awesome things for you to check out!!
From the desk of
Mark J. Record, Principal…
Our annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service will take place
on Tuesday, November 24th at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome
to join us.
SCHOOL WIDE SERVICE PROJECT
Our school collected some needed items for the Seton
Center, which is a part of Catholic Charities. The Seton
Center is a multi-purpose neighborhood community
center located in a low income area of Princess Anne
County. Services available at Seton Center include:
Brown Bag food cooperative club and an emergency
food pantry; health prevention advocacy; thrift shop;
women’s support groups; financial assistance for basic
living expenses during crisis; information and referral
services; case management; behavioral health
counseling. The students will be delivering to the Seton
Center on Monday, November 23rd.
On Saturday, November 28th at 6:30 p.m. our chorus, the
MBS Ambassadors will sing at the Ocean Pines
Christmas Tree Lighting. We are pleased to be invited to
participate in this holiday event. Hope to see you there!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. WE WILL BE HOLDING
THE ANNUAL MBS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.
Most Blessed Sacrament’s Home and School
Association is sponsoring another Yankee Candle
Fundraiser! MBS will receive 40% of the profit from all
sales! We are offering online sales (this is the way to
go....a few clicks and your order comes straight to
you!) Go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and
enter our group #9900561156 and shop away! Online
Sales open Oct 12th and will continue until Dec. 31st.
MASS INTENTIONS
November 21
Holy Savior
5:15p.m.
Saturday
November 22
Holy Savior
7:00a.m
8:30a.m.
10:00a.m.
Sunday
November 23
8:30a.m.
Monday
Joe Reynolds IV
November 24
8:30a.m.
Tuesday
Florence Brady
November 25
8:30a.m.
Wednesday
Joanne Koval
November 26
9:00am
Thursday
Jack Fletcher
November 27
Friday
No Mass
Robert Stecker
Tom Hipszer
Parishioners
Patrick J. Coughlin, III
November 28
Holy Savior
5:15p.m.
Saturday
November 29
Holy Savior
7:00a.m
8:30a.m.
10:00a.m.
Sunday
Tom Citola
Stella Chansky
Louise Yates
Parishioners
First Collection
Second Collection
$5,298.54
$756.21
Thank you to all of you for your most
generous donations
The Second Collection for next week will be for
MBS Assessment Reduction
Pastor: Rev. Stanislao Esposito
[email protected]
Deacon: Wil Pinder
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Donna Santoni
[email protected]
Faith Formation: Rita Danhardt,
[email protected]
410-289-7038
If you would like a Sanctuary Candle lit for
the week for a special intention or in
memory of a loved one, please contact the
parish office.
A donation of $10.00 is
appreciated. The Candle this week at Holy
Savior candle will be for Karen Drymala from
Susie Klemkowski.
Baptisms are held monthly at Holy
Sa vio r C hu rc h .
Re qui re d
Baptismal Preparations are held
the first Sunday of each month at
1pm. Registration is required.
Please contact Rita Danhardt, Director of Faith
Formation for further information, 410-289-7038 or
[email protected].
Music Director: Jordan Pantalone
[email protected]
Facilities Manager: Tony Dicken,
[email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon., Tues, & Thurs. 9am to 5pm
Wed. & Fri. 9am to 3pm
410-289-0652
1705 Philadelphia Avenue
Ocean City, MD 21842
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